A christening is all about the child being christened, of course. However, as a guest at a christening, you will also need to think about what you are going to wear. This is especially difficult if it is your child being christened – you will need to consider something practical and comfortable for a long day, as well as something that will look fitting for the occasion.

Have you got anything you could wear already? Often, wedding and christening outfits will be similar, so you may be able to reuse something. However, if your baby is still very young, chances are you might have changed shape since giving birth, in which case, it might be time to choose a new outfit.

Think about something pretty and floral, with muted tones so that it looks fitting for a church environment. Often traditional dresses will be below the knee, and you might go for a prom style to give the dress some flair.