Crazy Gemini Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hey all, I have a slight problem, I've been invited to my boyfriend's (i have no idea how I'm able to have a boyfriend doing the IB) cousins christening. I was baptised 4 years ago, but that's not the same thing as being invited to one, and I have absolutely no idea what is appropriate to wear. I've been told to wear something that is appropriate for church, but in my church-going days I usually wore jeans and a tshirt. I want to dress to impress but also be formal.I also have no time or money to go shopping, the christening is 26/27th may, one week after my final exams. Help?!?!?!?! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaby Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Dress nice and smart. No jeans and t-shirts. A simple dress will be appropriate, or a costume, if you have any. You don't have to wear anything fancy, really. Just keep your arms covered, don't let the dress/skirt be too short and don't wear too much of a cleavage and you'll be fine. 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gemini Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Dress nice and smart. No jeans and t-shirts. A simple dress will be appropriate, or a costume, if you have any. You don't have to wear anything fancy, really. Just keep your arms covered, don't let the dress/skirt be too short and don't wear too much of a cleavage and you'll be fine. Thanks for the advice, I'll make sure I keep my arms covered. What about colours? I've never been very keen on bright colours so I only really have blacks and dark blues in my wardrobe, I have one dress that's white, but it's a little inappropriate for a christening Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Award Winning Boss Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Thanks for the advice, I'll make sure I keep my arms covered. What about colours? I've never been very keen on bright colours so I only really have blacks and dark blues in my wardrobe, I have one dress that's white, but it's a little inappropriate for a christening Really bright clothing would make you stand out like a sore thumb So you've got it right on that front. blacks and dark blues seem ok Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gemini Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Really bright clothing would make you stand out like a sore thumb So you've got it right on that front. blacks and dark blues seem ok But a christening is meant to be a happy occasion, are dark colours really appropriate for trying to celebrate birth, purity and other such things... I know blue is the colour of the virgin Mary, and red the colour of the holy ghost, maybe I can do something with that... Lol Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Award Winning Boss Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 But a christening is meant to be a happy occasion, are dark colours really appropriate for trying to celebrate birth, purity and other such things...I know blue is the colour of the virgin Mary, and red the colour of the holy ghost, maybe I can do something with that... LolYou're thinking into it too much... they're just clothes. As long as you aren't in full black and you have at least some colour then no one is going to think 'does this girl think we're in a funeral or something?!' 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gemini Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 You're thinking into it too much... they're just clothes. As long as you aren't in full black and you have at least some colour then no one is going to think 'does this girl think we're in a funeral or something?!' Fair point, I guess you're right. But the only reason I'm thinking this much into it is because I have lost my social abilities during the IB... But thanks Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gemini Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Wow the stress seems to be really getting to you. I would say maybe a white top (button down if you want to be more formal), and any bottom except jeans. I'm going to one myself in two days (: Well, I've shied away from people for so long now, I freak out when I need to take the dog for a walk Thanks though, appreciated Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasmeena Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 You could wear baby pink or sth beige. That suits the occasion best I believe Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gemini Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Oh brilliant, two colours I've made a point of never wearing, I have baby mint green asymmetrical dress that I can easily wear with a light blue cardigan and white heels, would that also work? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaby Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Oh brilliant, two colours I've made a point of never wearing, I have baby mint green asymmetrical dress that I can easily wear with a light blue cardigan and white heels, would that also work? Everything in these colours will be just fine. As long as it's not a dress that barely covers your buttocks. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gemini Posted April 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Oh no, I always wear dresses and skirts that are a reasonable length, usually knee length Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasmeena Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Oh brilliant, two colours I've made a point of never wearing, I have baby mint green asymmetrical dress that I can easily wear with a light blue cardigan and white heels, would that also work? Yup. It'll work Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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