Suits For Christenings With SUAVE OWL
Find The Perfect Christening Suit With SUAVE OWL
Celebrating a christening is a joyous occasion. Welcoming a new individual, often a child or a baby, into Christianity is something many families and parents look forward to from day one. A unique, once in a lifetime event with lots of pictures taken is certainly a day to dress up for – whatever role you’ll be playing. If you want answers to the questions of ‘what to wear to a christening’, ‘what suit to wear to a christening’, ‘what colours are best to wear for a christening’ and more, this is the blog for you…
HM5 Stone 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White Shirt, Plain Twill Tie & Pocket Square Set
Christening Colours
There are no traditional or expected colours to wear to a christening. However, some are certainly more fitting for the occasion than others. Whilst black is appropriate, and of course a reliable go-to for many gentlemen, a christening can also be an opportunity to embrace colour. Women attending a christening will certainly be wearing colourful choices after all!
SUAVE OWL Pale Blue Shirt, Jenson Suit Trousers, 35mm Belt Dark Brown
Christening colours that match the atmosphere of the event itself include white, pale blue, cream, lilac, pale pink, and anything from the range of pastels. Vivid shades are not a traditional choice, opting for muted colours is likely a wiser choice. Seasonally, you’ll be wanting to choose something from a spring time palette of colours.
Wells 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White Shirt, Plain Twill Tie & Pocket Square Set
What To Wear To A Christening?
If you want to know what should men wear to a christening, your answer is going to be something firmly in the formal region. It calls for a 3-piece or 2-piece suit, a men’s formal shirt, formal accessories, and formal shoes. You may be able to get away with a smart casual outfit if it remains more on the smart side and, even then, it may be worth sticking with formal for a safe bet.
Dion 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White Shirt, Plain Twill Tie & Pocket Square Set
Now you know that a gentleman needs to wear pale colours and wear his finest as his men’s Christening outfit, you might want to know if there’s any further obligations or you may want specific men’s style inspiration for certain christening roles. Read on for men’s christening attire ideas for relatives, the godfather, and guests…
Christening Suits For Boys
Starting off our christening suit recommendations is the answer to what should children wear to a Christening. There’s no reason for children to not have a fantastic outfit for the big day too. Traditionally, babies are baptised in all white. However, these days it can be common place for a child to get baptised, so a brilliant outfit is a must.
At SUAVE OWL, we offer several of our main suits in children’s sizes. It not only allows for cute photographs and for your little gentleman to feel special, it also means he can match the adults. Available to buy or hire, our boy’s suits are always popular choices and would work fantastically for christenings. In a wide range of sizes in each style, check out our children's suit collection for adorable suits for children.
Albert Brown Boy's 3-Piece Suit
Christening Suits For Dad
The christening of your child is a big day, you will want to look your best. There are a few steps you must take to get this right.
Firstly, as always, suit fit is imperative. A suit that is too small will constrict you. A suit that is too large will be bulky and hang off you. Your suit needs to be the perfect fit for you to find the perfect christening outfit for dad. For more about finding the right suit fit for you, either read our blogs such as The Ultimate Guide To Men's Suits and Mastering Men's Formal Fashion: How To Find Your Formal Style or visit us in store where our friendly team will be happy to help!
Joe's Countryside Wedding Suit
Secondly, prioritise unity. On a symbolic day such as a christening, being cohesive with your partner or your family is a must. Discuss your outfit desires together, choose a colour to all wear or style to all go for, and enter the day with confidence feeling like a unit.
Lastly, wear something that makes you feel special. This could be anything from a particular hat, special tie, even subtly jokey socks. You will be at the forefront of the day and the little things that make you feel confident and grounded are important. Indulge in your accessories, this is a day where you get to shine and feel proud. You could even wear a family heirloom that, one day, you hope to pass on to your child and can one day show them that you wore on this day. As long as you feel cohesive with your family and proud of yourself and your child, you can wear whatever men’s christening outfit for dad you’d like.
Ted 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White Shirt, Plain Twill Tie & Pocket Square Set
Christening Suits For Godfather
Becoming a godfather is an occasion to be celebrated in an outfit that makes you feel great. For a day that means so much and demonstrates just how close you are to the parents of the child being christened, you cannot let them down. Putting in all the effort to feel and look your best is imperative.
Firstly, talk to the father or family of the child being baptised and ask what they’re going to be wearing. You want to be cohesive and show how much you care. Ask about colours being worn. When you have an idea of what else is being worn by those important to the day, it will help you decide what to wear.
Elwood 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White Shirt, Plain Twill Tie & Pocket Square Set, Braces
Secondly, put in the effort. As detailed above, fit is important to a men’s suit outfit. Make sure your suit, shirt, and shoes all fit you excellently and keep this in mind when picking your suit. Also keep the other suits being worn and christening colours in mind. Don’t wear the exact same suit as the father of, unless you’ve discussed it. Instead, go for something similar but a little different. Perhaps wear a suit that is a shade lighter or darker, but in the same colour. If you know the father of or family of are wearing champagne ties, wear a champagne bow tie. Cohesive but different is the way to go.
Thirdly, inject a little of your own personality into your choices. A pocket watch if you like them, opting for braces over a belt, wearing a hat if you’re a hat man. As long as you stick to formality, there’s no reason to not display some of your likes.
Caridi Jacket, Ted Waistcoat, SUAVE OWL Pink Shirt, Paisley Tie & Pocket Square Set
Lastly, discuss your outfit with the family before the big day. It doesn’t have to be a big conversation, simply let them know what you’re planning on wearing and make sure they’re happy with it. It makes sure you’re all on the same page and all happy on the big day.
Christening Suits For Guest
Being invited to celebrate the christening of another is something to get excited about. However, there are certainly some dos and don’ts when it comes to men’s christening guest outfits.
Caridi Olive 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White Shirt, Plain Twill Tie & Pocket Square Set
Do wear bright and joyful colours and do wear a formal outfit. Do wear something you feel confident and comfortable in and do accessorise.
Do not overdress. A christening is very unlikely to be a black-tie event. Plus, you want to allow the family of, the father of, and the god-father space to feel special. Whilst you do need to dress formally, consider keeping it on the simpler side.
A simple ensemble, such as a blue two-piece suit with a white SUAVE OWL shirt, a tie and pocket square in either a neutral colour or a matching shade to an accent colour in your suit, with men’s brogues, will work excellently as men’s christening guest attire.
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SUAVE OWL is here to help with a wide range of events and occasions. For more on finding the perfect men's suit for you, read The Ultimate Guide To Men's Suits, Navigating Men's Formal Wear: A Comprehensive Style Guide, Mastering Men's Accessories: How To Find The Right Accessories For You, Seasonal Suits With SUAVE OWL, and Suit Jacket Style Guide For Men.
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