Your baby's christening is the first special event you'll celebrate with your child. You'll surely want everything to be perfect for such an important occasion. In this article, we'll show you some baby looks to inspire you when choosing your child's christening outfit.
To make it easier for you to imagine your baby in a christening look, Today we are going to show you baby outfits from real christenings, outfits that some of our clients have chosen. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank those customers who have allowed us to use their photos to inspire you with their children's outfits.
Origin of christening gowns
First of all, we would like to introduce the most traditional garment: the christening skirtsWe're all familiar with this traditional baby dress, and you may have worn it at your baptism too. This garment is still used today, but do you know its origins? The baptismal gown used today hasn't changed much from its early days.
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The baptismal gown is a long garment that wraps around the baby. It's so long because, in the beginning, baptisms were performed by completely immersing the baby in water. Therefore, after immersing the baby, a garment with a lot of fabric was needed to keep the baby warm and dry. Below are some old family photos, in which you can see what baptismal gowns looked like in the past.
However, babies are not submerged these days. This is why these garments have evolved and are often shortened, giving rise to the half-skirt. Further along in this article, we'll provide an image of an example of a traditional christening gown and another of a half-skirt, so you can compare them.
Although christening gowns remain the most popular option, there are increasingly more alternatives to the long, classic gowns, such as half-length gowns, baby gowns, or even rompers. In addition to the real-life examples we'll show you in this article, we've also written an article where you can see the types of christening gowns.
5 looks from real customers to help you choose your baby's christening outfit
A) Babies who were dressed in a christening gown
Look #1: Celia, baptized with a long plumeti tulle skirt
In this case, The baby was less than a year old and could not walk, so the parents were able to opt for the christening gown. for her daughter. Specifically, Celia used the Gabriela plumeti tulle skirt.
This dress is made entirely of plumeti tulle, a soft fabric with tiny dots sewn onto the semi-sheer tulle. The skirt also has wing-shaped sleeves. If you look closely at these sleeves, you can clearly see the plumeti dots on the tulle.
As it could not be otherwise, the ideal complement to the Gabriela skirt is the Gabriela plumeti tulle hoodThis bonnet matches the dress perfectly, as it is based on the same design and is made from the same fabric as the dress.
Although it is not visible in the photo, Celia was wearing the Gabriela diaper cover Matching the skirt and hood. This diaper cover is specifically designed to complement this christening outfit.
Finally, they gave a touch of color to the set with the Mérida sash in beige, a linen sash with an infinite turn on the front.
Look #2: Rosina and her long embroidered tulle skirt
Since, like Celia, Rosina couldn't walk, her parents were able to choose a long gown for their baby. Specifically, they chose the Marisol christening gown.
The skirt of this gown is made of embroidered tulle, while the bodice is made of tulle on a cotton base. The sleeves of the gown have a wing design.
Additionally, as for accessories, Rosina is wearing the Marisol christening bonnet and the Marisol diaper cover. Both accessories were designed specifically for the Marisol dress. Rosina's parents, on the other hand, chose not to use a sash for the outfit.
Look #3: Gabriela with her personalized Hanna christening gown
Here you can see another choice from parents who decided to trust Quémono to dress their little one for his christening. In this option we show you, Gabriela wore the Hanna long skirtThis is a skirt made of cotton satin and ottoman, soft and very comfortable fabrics. In the images taken by the wonderful Lucía Romero (@luciaromerofotografia), you can clearly appreciate the baby's look.
In this case, the little girl's parents decided to customize the sleeve of the skirt, going from a scoop sleeve to a 3/4 sleeve, a very flattering option as well. To finish off the outfit, they decided to choose the Hanna hood, a hood specially designed for this skirt. Its Ottoman fabric construction is easily appreciated thanks to the embossed stripes so characteristic of this fabric. The skirt is combined with a Marbella baby sash, in the same fabric and white. Finally, under the skirt Gabriela wears a linen diaper cover so that her butt can't be seen.
Below, we've included all the basic garments Gabriela's parents used to customize.
B) Babies who went to their baptism in a ceremony dress
Look #4: Olivia wore the Grace embroidered tulle dress to her christening
Olivia was a little girl over a year old. The christening gown was not possible in this case, because the girl was already walking and a dress as long as the gown would not allow her to stand up. A half-length skirt wasn't an option either, because the dress, which reaches the baby's ankles, makes it very difficult for her to walk and could cause her to trip. Therefore, Olivia's parents chose to dress their daughter in a short, knee-length wedding dress that would allow her to walk.
Parents chose to personalize the Grace ceremony dress made of embroidered tulle Cream-colored (below we've shown you all the basic garments from which Olivia's parents made the customizations). The parents especially wanted this fabric because it matched the fabric of the skirt that the girl's mother was going to wear. However, we only used the skirt of this dress, which comes with a built-in cancan. The fact that it has a cancan is highly recommended for girls who are just starting to walk, since the cancan separates the skirt from the legs and, therefore, prevents the skirt from getting in the way when walking. But there's more! Advantages of wearing a cancan for girlsBelow are photos of Olivia's christening gown:
We changed both the fabric and the design of the dress's bodice. The bodice was specifically designed for Olivia, made of ivory-lined tulle. Short sleeves were also added to the dress.
As for accessories, Olivia wore a bolero and a matching sash, both in gold mikado fabric. Her parents personalized these accessories, changing the fabric of the original bolero and sash (we've left the original items below). The bolero the parents based their design on was the Lucía bolero, a velvet bolero which closes in the front with a pearl button. As for the sash, they chose to base it on the plain sash plus baby bows, made of linen. The truth is that the final christening outfit turned out beautifully.
Look #5: Inés wore the Rita ribbed dress to her christening
This is another case in which the girl was over one year old and already walking, so opting for a skirt wasn't the best option. Rather than being a convenience, it would have been an inconvenience when walking. This is how Inés's parents show us how much their daughter feels about their final decision.
In the photos that her parents sent us, you can see little Inés wearing a Rita dress with baby trim with details in powder pink. To match it, her parents decided to add a Sun sash with baby bows or with a powder pink diaper cover. And also notice the sweet aspect that the look gives to the hair bow that they chose in the same fabric and color. We love it!
Other christening looks for your baby
In addition to the real cases we have shown you, We are going to propose two more cases that our clients frequently choose. for your children. In these two suggestions, we're going to stray from the classic christening gowns, as these are options you're likely most likely to have in mind. We want to show you the alternatives you have for dressing your baby for their christening.
Dani ceremony dress for your little girl
The Dani dress is a beautiful ceremony dress and a ideal dress for modern baptismsIt's handcrafted in brocade cotton, with a piculin detail along the neck and sleeves. The color of these piculin can be chosen to match the sash and other accessories.
This dress comes with a built-in cancan, which enhances the flow of the dress and makes it much easier for the girl's legs to move. . Therefore, this solution is highly recommended for little girls who are just starting to walk. Since this dress is specifically designed for babies who are just starting to take their first steps, it's made in a baby-size cut. This cut, specifically for the littlest ones in the house, has the waist cut just below the bust and the skirt is especially short, so it's usually complemented with a diaper cover that matches the little ones. This dress can be combined with more summery or wintery accessories, depending on the city or time of year in which the christening is held. In the photo, you can see the outfit with a baby bow sash or with a cool baby diaper cover for summer, both made of beige linen. As a finishing touch, you can order the hood for your girl matching the fabric and the little ones, so that your little one doesn't miss out on any detail.
Frogs and other dressy outfits
Another increasingly popular option for dressing children for their christening in a modern way is street clothes. Although, of course, by street clothes I don't mean jeans and a sweatshirt. I'm referring more to Dressed-up clothes, but as close as possible to the clothes the children wear on any given weekend, so that you can also wear the clothes on other occasions The most common choice here is to opt for a Jesus-style dress or short dress for girls and a romper or bloomers with straps for boys.
Baby rompers and pants for boys are options available in a variety of designs, colors, and fabrics. If you choose clothes of this style, they have the advantage of being more versatile for dressing your baby, giving you the opportunity to give them a second life by using them to dress your baby for other types of events and even for everyday wear.
Baby rompers for christenings are an increasingly popular choice for parents to celebrate the big day. One of the most versatile frogs is the Hansel's christening frog, ideal for any time of year and can be combined with a variety of garments. The great thing about this garment is that, after the christening, the baby can wear it on other occasions.
Don't know what to wear to the christening? In this entry We've got the best looks for winter christenings.
Recommendations and conclusion
As you see, The skirt is the garment our clients most often turn to when choosing their little ones' christening look. . For girls, if they do not walk and are not older than 8 months, they are usually given a christening skirt Shorter than the classic ones, in white and ecru tones, accompanied by a detail like lace or a soft color. They're always paired with perfectly coordinated bonnets and panties.
If the option of a long christening suit is not to your liking, they are also ideal with a baptism suit "Jesusito" style, meaning a short dress with her panties showing. Of course, panties with lace or other finishing touches that make them special.
For children, a skirt is usually also put on. baptism suit or christening, although the romper option is increasingly being chosen. All of these christening gown options, as in the case of the girls, are accompanied by some ribbon, embroidery, or lace to give it a special touch or color.
In short, the answer to the question:how to dress a baby for his christeningThere are multiple answers, and they're all correct. You just need to be clear about the style you want to dress your little one in and let professionals guide you when deciding which type of garment best suits your needs.
