Tips to Buy a Christening Gown

The christening dresses are a part of the christening ceremony and are worn by the infant to be baptized. It is one of the major events in the life of the newborn. The ceremony can be listed as one of the rituals through which the infant is named and submitted to God. Thus, it marks the beginning of the Christian life in the children. Moroever, the infant as well as the family are to appear in white clothing in the church for the ceremony. The color white represents the new life and purity. However, choosing christening dresses for the infant, both boy and girl can be a difficult task. You can also make one for your child instead of purchasing a new dress.

In the 17th century, there were no christening dresses used for the occasion; instead, the babies were wrapped in tight enveloped clothes. The cloth was manufactured from trimmed silk. However, by the onset of the 18th century, front open robes evolved that also had ribbon ties and a petticoat beneath.  Thus, the robes were developed of the style familiar to the everyday worn dresses. Both boys and girls wore slip dresses comprising of long and flowing skirts waning from a tucked and short bodice. This fashion became so popular that they are even followed today. 

In the mid of the 19the century, there emerged a new trend in the christening dresses known as the Ayrshire work. In this type of dresses, the gown was bedecked with white and fine embroidery to lend a pleasing appearance to the gown. They also constituted the extra cutwork and needlework fillings. The white on white combination originated in the Scottish valleys. In addition to this, lace insertions and pin tucking supplemented the elegance of the children and a bonnet was also included in the whole outfit. Hence, this kind of embellishments in the christening dresses made the child look like an angel from heaven. These dresses can be preserved after the ceremony and can be passed on to the next generations.

You can either depend on the online stores or choose the retail stores. The online stores lend you better options on choosing an appropriate dress and at the same time are also less time consuming. You can enjoy shopping at home in case you are a busy mother and the product will be delivered to your home at the earliest. The most preferred colors for the christening dresses are either, white or ivory. Choose a dress of the size that can fit the baby and the fabric has to be given much importance. You can depend on a gown made of either, silk, linen or cotton as the child will feel comfortable in such fabrics.

You can decide on a pattern that you prefer out of the innumerable choices present in the stores. Making a decision can be tough if you have a baby girl. You can also add various accessories to the christening dresses that you have purchased.