Boys baptism outfit... anyone not do a white suit?

Molly Jean · September 2010

The little white suits are SO cute but I just can't justify spending $40 for an outfit he will wear once. The little shawl/blanket that my mom was baptised in (as well and my brother and I) will be draped around his shoulders... so would it be tacky to just have him nicely dressed but not in all white?

I spotted an adorable pair of baby slacks and along with a button down shirt and blue vneck sweater. It's so, so sweet. But it is appropriate for a baptism?

synchrosally · September 2010

I'm still not sure if/when we'll baptize DS, but if we do, he'll wear the same gown DH, his sister and her children were baptized in. I think it will be nice if you have the shawl that has meaning and just dress him nicely underneath. I don't think I've ever seen anyone do a white suit in my circles.

Mrs.T22308 · September 2010

Our church does not require you have the babies wear white. I think it would personally be OK (I've seen godparents wear jeans and t shirts LOL).

Just ask the Rectory, they should be able to give you any requirements they may have.

GPGIRLY · September 2010

I did this https://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4243081&cp=2048081.2047535&view=99&parentPage=family

in pearl blue. Best part is it's something DS can actually wear again.

bells039 · September 2010

We used a light blue outfit that my DH used.

buddhagouda · September 2010

we bought him an actual little suit with a button down shirt, vest, and tie. I cannot wait for the adorableness.

CrystalD528 · September 2010

Ty will be baptized next month. I am guilty of consignment shopping and found his outfit there, with tags still on it. It's black pants with a tux stripe and a shiny black vest. It has a white dress shirt with a collar and a dark blue pattern tie.

I think he looks like a cute little man dressed up and he will be more comfortable in it than in a full white suit, since he won't be wearing a suit jacket.

katesmom73 · September 2010

I bought a white knit outfit. It is a baptismal outfit b/c it has crosses on it but I would have settled for anything that was white knit. I had the hardest time finding something - I was feeling the white satiny suits. I think what you described is really cute and the shawl would make it look "baptismal"

GreenNGold · September 2010

We have not baptised DD yet, but a friend of mine just baptised her DS and he wore a cute outfit with Khaki colored pants and a sweater vest. He looked really cute and he can wear the outfit again this weekend for a wedding they are going to. I think the "baptism outfits" are a waste of $ personally.

ali_bl-nov05 · September 2010

For my son's peresentation in church we used a white linen romper, guayabera style, that we received as a hand me down. Again, this style is only appropriate for a warm weather.

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