Christening Guest Dresses

Our collection of christening guest dresses and dresses for the mother is considered and genuinely versatile across the range of venues and formats a christening takes.

  • HALLIE Indigo Blue Skater Dress

    Strappy skater dress.
    €43,99

    HALLIE Indigo Blue Skater Dress

    Strappy skater dress.
    €43,99

  • MILLY Dark Mauve Pink Maxi Dress

    One-shoulder ruffle maxi dress.
    €52,99

    MILLY Dark Mauve Pink Maxi Dress

    One-shoulder ruffle maxi dress.
    €52,99

  • VINCENZO Sage Green Midi Dress

    Off-the-shoulder ruched midi dress.
    €54,99

    VINCENZO Sage Green Midi Dress

    Off-the-shoulder ruched midi dress.
    €54,99

  • BETTY Sage Green Orchid Maxi Dress

    Cape sleeve wrap maxi dress.
    €78,99

    BETTY Sage Green Orchid Maxi Dress

    Cape sleeve wrap maxi dress.
    €78,99

  • BETTY Dark Pink Orchid Maxi Dress

    Cape sleeve wrap maxi dress.
    €78,99

    BETTY Dark Pink Orchid Maxi Dress

    Cape sleeve wrap maxi dress.
    €78,99

  • CARA Sage Green Orchid Midi Dress

    Cowl neck midi dress.
    €63,99

    CARA Sage Green Orchid Midi Dress

    Cowl neck midi dress.
    €63,99

  • CARA Dark Pink Orchid Midi Dress

    Cowl neck midi dress.
    €63,99

    CARA Dark Pink Orchid Midi Dress

    Cowl neck midi dress.
    €63,99

  • TALIA Blush Pink Maxi Dress

    Blush pink bow maxi dress.
    €54,99

    TALIA Blush Pink Maxi Dress

    Blush pink bow maxi dress.
    €54,99

  • Dresses for a Christening: Reading the Occasion Correctly

    A christening is a daytime occasion with a religious or ceremonial component, which means the dress code sits at a specific point: smarter than a casual lunch, but without the full formality of an evening event or a wedding reception. For guests, a midi dress in a soft or muted colour palette - dusty rose, sage, soft ivory, pale blue, soft lilac - reads as appropriately celebratory without over-dressing the occasion. Avoid anything too dark (black reads as too funeral for a christening), too bright, or too revealing.

    For dresses for the mother, the same principles apply with greater latitude for a more considered outfit: a coordinated look - a dress with a matching jacket or longline blazer - is a strong and practical choice that photographs well in the church and at the reception. Browse our full occasion dresses collection for complementary styles across every format.

  • TALIA Sage Green Maxi Dress

    Sage green bow maxi dress.
    €54,99

    TALIA Sage Green Maxi Dress

    Sage green bow maxi dress.
    €54,99

  • MARY Dusty Rose Pink Maxi Dress

    Rose detail maxi dress with tie-back.
    €69,99

    MARY Dusty Rose Pink Maxi Dress

    Rose detail maxi dress with tie-back.
    €69,99

  • MARY Lilac Maxi Dress

    Rose detail maxi dress with tie-back.
    €69,99

    MARY Lilac Maxi Dress

    Rose detail maxi dress with tie-back.
    €69,99

  • MARY Cherry Red Maxi Dress Tall

    Strappy tie maxi dress.
    €69,99

    MARY Cherry Red Maxi Dress Tall

    Strappy tie maxi dress.
    €69,99

  • INDIE Burnt Orange Maxi Dress Tall

    One shoulder maxi dress.
    €51,99

    INDIE Burnt Orange Maxi Dress Tall

    One shoulder maxi dress.
    €51,99

  • GIGI Burnt Orange Maxi Dress

    Asymmetric maxi dress.
    €46,99

    GIGI Burnt Orange Maxi Dress

    Asymmetric maxi dress.
    €46,99

  • TASHA Chocolate Brown Maxi Dress

    Brown bodycon maxi dress​.
    €74,99

    TASHA Chocolate Brown Maxi Dress

    Brown bodycon maxi dress​.
    €74,99

  • TALIA Dark Mauve Maxi Dress

    Pink bow maxi dress.
    €54,99

    TALIA Dark Mauve Maxi Dress

    Pink bow maxi dress.
    €54,99

  • CHARLOTTE Dark Mauve Maxi Dress

    High-neck, pink flower maxi dress.
    €49,99

    CHARLOTTE Dark Mauve Maxi Dress

    High-neck, pink flower maxi dress.
    €49,99

  • ELOISE Scarlet Skater Dress

    Red v-neck skater dress.
    €44,99

    ELOISE Scarlet Skater Dress

    Red v-neck skater dress.
    €44,99

  • ZARA Wine Midi Dress

    Red off-the-shoulder midi dress​.
    €49,99

    ZARA Wine Midi Dress

    Red off-the-shoulder midi dress​.
    €49,99

  • VINCENZO Dark Mauve Midi Dress

    Off-the-shoulder ruched midi dress​.
    €47,99

    VINCENZO Dark Mauve Midi Dress

    Off-the-shoulder ruched midi dress​.
    €47,99

  • JINA Scarlet Skater Dress

    Red strappy skater dress​.
    €39,99

    JINA Scarlet Skater Dress

    Red strappy skater dress​.
    €39,99
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    NICOLETTE Khaki Floral Midi Dress

    Floral satin midi dress.
    €41,39 €68,99
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    NICOLETTE Khaki Floral Midi Dress

    Floral satin midi dress.
    €41,39 €68,99

  • GIGI Electric Blue Midi Dress

    Electric blue one-shoulder dress.
    €44,99

    GIGI Electric Blue Midi Dress

    Electric blue one-shoulder dress.
    €44,99

  • YANNY Forest Green Maxi Dress

    Halterneck dip hem dress.
    €59,99

    YANNY Forest Green Maxi Dress

    Halterneck dip hem dress.
    €59,99

  • SIENNA Indigo Blue Midaxi Dress

    Belted midaxi dress.
    €54,99

    SIENNA Indigo Blue Midaxi Dress

    Belted midaxi dress.
    €54,99

  • TALIA Burnt Orange Maxi Dress

    One-shoulder, bow maxi dress.
    €54,99

    TALIA Burnt Orange Maxi Dress

    One-shoulder, bow maxi dress.
    €54,99
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    VALENCIA Dark Teal Midi Dress

    Cut-out, one-shoulder midi dress.
    €29,99 €49,99
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    VALENCIA Dark Teal Midi Dress

    Cut-out, one-shoulder midi dress.
    €29,99 €49,99

  • VALENCIA Red Mini Dress

    Cut-out, one-shoulder mini dress.
    €49,99

    VALENCIA Red Mini Dress

    Cut-out, one-shoulder mini dress.
    €49,99

  • HALLIE Plum Mini Dress

    Strappy skater dress.
    €44,99

    HALLIE Plum Mini Dress

    Strappy skater dress.
    €44,99

  • KAT Plum Mini Dress

    Long-sleeve chiffon mini dress.
    €49,99

    KAT Plum Mini Dress

    Long-sleeve chiffon mini dress.
    €49,99

Christening Guest Dresses: Styling for Day to Evening

Most christenings run from a morning ceremony through to an afternoon reception, which means your christening guest dress needs to work across a longer stretch of the day than a single-event outfit. A fit-and-flare skater dress in a structured fabric is a practical alternative to a fitted midi - the flared skirt allows easy movement between sitting through the service and standing for photographs, while a heavier fabric holds its shape from church to reception without needing a mid-afternoon refresh. For layering, a tailored blazer or a smart longline cardigan in a tonal shade covers the ceremony's modesty requirements and removes easily for the reception.

In terms of footwear, a block heel or a low kitten heel is more practical than a stiletto for outdoor churchyards, gravel paths, and gardens - all of which are common christening settings. Keep accessories soft and understated: pearl or gold jewellery, a structured clutch, and a considered hat or fascinator if the venue warrants it.