Christening
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SKU: LITO-DANIEL-A-WHT-0-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
A smart Daniel Christening baptism outfit from Lito makes a cute choice for the special event. The outfit includes poly cotton pin tuck shorts and shirt with buttons and a matching bonnet hat included. Designed for special occasion the outfit...
SKU: LITO-2560-WHT-XS
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Make the day memorable with this stylish Christening baptism dress set from Lito. The white organza gown features intricate floral embroidery, scalloped hem and short puff sleeves. She can treasure this heirloom quality Christening gown. It includes a matching bonnet.
SKU: LITO-2180-WHT-S
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Make the day memorable with this stylish Christening baptism dress set from Lito. The white shantung gown features cutwork and floral detailing. A fancy fabric flower adorns the waistline. The dress has short sleeves and includes a matching bonnet hat.
SKU: LITO-MARIE-WHT-0-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
A gorgeous embroidered Marie Christening baptism dress set from Lito. White shiny cotton dress features short sleeves with gathered elastic design, smocked waistline and a delicately embroidered long skirt. Comes with a matching bonnet hat. Great style and quality fabrics...
SKU: LITO-LILLIAN-WHT-0-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
A gorgeous embroidered Lillian Christening baptism dress set from Lito. White shiny dress features short sleeves, embroidered satin bodice with ribbon adorned waistband and tulle skirt. Comes with a matching bonnet hat. Great style and quality fabrics make it a...
SKU: LITO-CLARICE-WHT-0-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
A gorgeous floral adorned Clarice Christening baptism dress set from Lito. White shiny tulle dress features short sleeves with floral rosette ribbon adornment and embellished waistband. Comes with a matching bonnet hat. Great style and quality fabrics make it a...
SKU: LITO-AMBER-WHT-0-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
A gorgeous embroidered satin Amber Christening baptism dress set from Lito. White shiny satin tulle dress features short sleeves with ribbons and intricate floral embroidery. Comes with a matching bonnet hat. Great style and quality fabrics make it a perfect...
SKU: LITO-8570A-LGR-M
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
Made from quality fabric, this vest and pant set from Lito features a trendy style and fit. Light grey four button closure vest and coordinating pants. Suitable for formal wear, he can mix and match with other items for a...
SKU: LTMAL-DPF50G03
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
A precious baptism outfit for your baby boy or girl. A family heirloom for generations to come, this beautiful short sleeve family christening gown is made of silk dupioni. Please note that all natural silk fabrics have slubs which are...
SKU: LITO-8570D-DGR-8
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
Made from quality fabric, this vest and pant set from Lito features a trendy style and fit. Dark grey four button closure vest and coordinating pants. Suitable for formal wear, he can mix and match with other items for a...
SKU: LITO-MELISSA-WHT-0-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
A great white Melissa dress for your little girl by Lito, perfect for festive events and for Easter and Christening especially. It features short gathered sleeves and all over lace, a tulle skirt, bow and ribbon tendril accents at the...
SKU: LITO-DIANA-WHT-0-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
This Christening Diana white gown for your baby girl from Lito will make the church ceremony even more special. Cotton smocked dress features a trim embellishment and short sleeves. A matching bonnet is included. It will surely impress and will...
SKU: LITO-FRANK-A-WHT-11T
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress Shoes
A great pair of Matte Frank white shoes for your boy from Lito, just the perfect choice for Easter, Communion, Christening or other special event. Embellishment of the shoes includes a hook and loop fastner closure and stitched detail. The...
SKU: LITO-FRANK-A-WHT-7T
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress Shoes
A great pair of Matte Frank white shoes for your little boy from Lito, just the perfect choice for Easter, Communion, Christening or other special event. Embellishment of the shoes includes a hook and loop fastner closure and stitched detail....
SKU: LITO-8570B-DGR-3T
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
Made from quality fabric, this vest and pant set from Lito features a trendy style and fit. Dark grey four button closure vest and coordinating pants. Suitable for formal wear, he can mix and match with other items for a...
SKU: LITO-8570A-DGR-L
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
Made from quality fabric, this vest and pant set from Lito features a trendy style and fit. Dark grey four button closure vest and coordinating pants. Suitable for formal wear, he can mix and match with other items for a...
SKU: LITO-P90-WHT-3-6M
PRODUCT TYPE: Pants
Stylish flat front long dress pants from Lito perfect for your boy. These solid white slacks have elastic waist convenient for babies to dress up. This pair makes a great choice for your baby boy's formal wear.
SKU: LITO-P92D-WHT-8
PRODUCT TYPE: Pants
Stylish flat front long dress pants from Lito perfect for your boy. These solid white slacks have elastic on the back, zipper front and hook & eye closure. This pair makes a great choice for your boy's formal wear.
SKU: LITO-P91-WHT-2T
PRODUCT TYPE: Pants
Stylish flat front long dress pants from Lito perfect for your boy. These solid white slacks have elastic on the back and fake fly. This pair makes a great choice for your toddler boy's formal wear.
SKU: LITO-AIDEN-A-WHT-0-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
This Christening outfit from Lito is perfect for baby boys. Striped organza vest with shirt and satin shorts. Bow tie and bonnet makes the outfit even more special. You will surely treasure this cute ensemble. Great option for Baptism church...
SKU: LTMAL-WF2351NB
PRODUCT TYPE: Coverall
This gorgeous ultra soft cotton coverall is perfect for your little boy christening. It features long sleeves, long pants, matching hat and handsome windowpane trim for a masculine look. Made of 100% cotton interlock. Packaged with a beautiful padded hanger....
SKU: LTMAL-DP19CS03
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
This classic silk dupioni coverall is perfect for your little boy christening. It features pin tucking, pleated legs, and matching hat. Made of 100% natural silk ( the natural silk fabric has slubs, that should not be mistaken for flows)....
SKU: LTMAL-CKBX1S03
PRODUCT TYPE: Bodysuit
Comfortable 100% cotton knit one piece bodysuit from Little Things Means A Lot, perfect for your little boy or girl. May be used as a Christening garment or undergarment, the perfect addition to any Christening outfit or gown. Machine washable,...
SKU: RAF-GCFGOLD2
PRODUCT TYPE: Tuxedo
Fancy tailed tuxedo with cross and grapevine embroidery from Rafael Collection for your little boy. Includes fully adjustable satin cummerbund, adjustable satin bow tie, classic tailed tuxedo embroidered monk style collar jacket, tuxedo pants with satin stripe on outer seam....
Many of you probably don’t know that Christening and Baptism are not the same. Let us explain more, before moving onto the clothes one will wear during such a ceremony. Christening is a rite performed mostly in the Catholic and Anglican churches. With this ceremony, the infant, or the child, is given a new name, his Christian name. A godparent is present and they will be the spiritual guides of the child throughout his life. Christening is one of the most important events in the life of a Christian child.
Christening is more than baptism, it involves reciting certain words, giving the baby a name, sprinkling holy water on the baby’s head, and therefore welcoming the new human into the Christian faith. This ceremony involving the child, the parents, and the godparents is the promise of leading a life where faith is involved. The god parents’ role is to guide and answer the questions the child will have about religion and faith.
Christening is more than a simple ceremony, it’s the acceptance of faith with whatever it entails. That is why christening dresses for both girls and boys are white and have a special meaning. Once the child receives the baptism, he or she is a Christian, pure and innocent, his clothing must also reflect that.
Short history of Christening clothing
In medieval times babies would not be wearing made dresses at baptism, but they were swaddled in white fabrics adorned with lace or ruffles or simple. This was a practice kept until somewhere in the 18th century when the fabric transformed into a dress.
Then, things changed a bit, once the 20th century arrived and the distinction between boys and girls were made. The clothes were more elaborate. The christening gown would have more frills and embellishments and at the end of the century boys and girls would wear clothes that revealed their gender.
Whether it’s a baby girl christening dress, a toddler christening dress, or a suit for an older baby boy, most of the time they are white or ivory. It is well known that this color symbolizes purity. We all know that some of the positive meanings this color convey are freshness and simplicity and it often represents a new beginning. It’s no wonder that christening dresses for infants are white.
At Sophia’s Style we know symbolistic plays a great part in such an important religious event, therefore we have gathered a collection of christening clothes that you can choose from.
Christening clothes for boys
Back in the day, when suits were something that only adult men would wear, infants and toddlers used to be baptized in a gown much like the dress a girl would wear. Sometimes that gown would be a family heirloom passed down from generation to generation. It’s not uncommon to want to make your own christening gown patterns from wedding dress, especially if that wedding dress was also in your family for a long time.
Nowadays, just infants and maybe toddler boys would wear such a christening gown. We have them paired with a special hat and also accessories like shoes, bibs, and socks. Most of the older boys getting baptized would like to wear something different. For them, we selected a collection of great-looking white suits and rompers that are comfortable and traditional looking. Preschoolers can also wear white trousers and shirts accessorized with suspenders, bows, and ties. The effect will be stunning.
Like at so many formal occasions, here too, the boys will need to be dressed to impress even if they are only guests. Therefore, most of our suits come in many colors besides white and they will look amazing on your little one. We have 5-piece tuxedos special christening suits and embroidered rompers for the little ones. The cut and the fabric of these clothes are the best quality because we want your little one to feel as comfortable as possible.
See here what our selection is and prepare to choose from several models whatever you like best.
Christening clothes for girls
When it comes to christening dresses for baby girls things are almost the same as for the boys. There are traditional-looking gowns, long and white, with adorable adornments. Silver embroidery on a white dress, with a special hat and a bib, will complete the christening outfit. Many of the baby christening dresses have a tulle cape and come with a delicate headband or a bonnet. See here what we selected for this age category.
Whenever you need to choose a dress for christening for an older girl, keep in mind they will need to be involved in the picking process. Present her with the options or, better yet, choose yourself first then narrow it down to just a few dresses. That way she will not feel overwhelmed. Here are our options of christening dresses for girls of all ages.
What we love about them is the delicate fabric and how they will transform the whole experience. Beautifully crafted, these dresses will make the day amazing and your little daughter feel at peace. The fabric is of great quality so, if kept in proper conditions, our dresses could be passed down to the next generation.
Older girls will need hair accessories as well as capes or outerwear, depending on the weather. Stockings and shoes will need to fit with the dress. A tulle dress with sleeves will benefit from a pair of ballerina shoes or Mary Janes, while a satin or taffeta dress will need some adorned shoes to make a statement.
Along with a beautiful white christening dress goes any accessory you can think of, so just browse through the categories on our website and see what you like.
Christening clothes for guests
Emotions are running wild on this day for the family and godparents, but they need to set their jitters aside and prepare as well. So, after buying the boys' or girls’ christening dress, after you make sure he or she has everything they need for this special day, don’t forget to take care of your attire too.
What do mother and father wear at a christening? What about the rest of the guests? Things are simple when it comes to dressing as a guest. The only rule you need to abide by is to keep it simple and demure. A knee-length dress with a modest neckline will do just fine at a christening. Another option can be a cocktail dress meant for a formal event, a suit with a skirt or pants, and even a flowy dress just like the one the baptized baby is wearing.
Men in the family would usually wear a suit or, if it’s summer and very hot, a shirt with pants.
