Boy christening outfit question

what did you put your ds in? Was it a christening gown, or a little pants outfit?
My mom gave me a gown that has been passed down for many years. She wore it, 2 of my uncles wore it, my brother, me and some boy & girl cousins and she gave it to me for my ds to wear.
Its like a really long dress though and it just doesn't seem like a boy would wear it, but obviously i'm wrong.

Did any of you use a gown? Do you have any pics?

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Lots of people I know put gowns on baby boys for their christening, especially gowns with tradition behind them.

I personally put my boys in white christening suits.

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My SIL put my nephew in a christening gown for the mass and then at the party she changed him into a suit.

I put DS in a Suit. I like suits better for little boys. But there is nothing wrong if you want to use a gown for your little boy, especially one that's been in the family for years. It's totally up to you...

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we have a gown in my family too.

DH's family has a tradition of making the outfit out of your wedding dress. So, we decided it we had a girl, we'd use my family's gown and if we had a boy, we'd have my mom make a suit out of my wedding dress.

here's Jack:

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I put my boys in white christening suits.

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My sons wore the same gown. It's the only chance they'll ever have to wear one (at least DH hopes so ).

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I don't like gowns for boys personally. I bought a one piece little knicker/shorts outfit for my son.

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I don't have a son, but most likely would have used a gown if I did (I don't know, I like it because it seems so old-fashioned). Most of my friends have sons and used little suits. If I were you, I would use the gown because of your family's tradition, then if you really don't love it, change him after the ceremony.

BTW, Little J Mommy--LOVE that christening outfit!

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DS wore pants and a really long jacket. My sister wanted to get him a gown, which DH and I had no problems with, but she couldn't find one she really liked.

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Posted by Mrs. Patticakes

Posted by Little-J-Mommy

we have a gown in my family too.

DH's family has a tradition of making the outfit out of your wedding dress. So, we decided it we had a girl, we'd use my family's gown and if we had a boy, we'd have my mom make a suit out of my wedding dress.

here's Jack:

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This is absolutely beautiful! I wish my Mom could do something like that! Is she taking orders

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My son was in a simple white jumper that had a gown over it. It was meant for a boy and was very classic looking which is what I like.

I personally do not like babies in those baby suits/tuxedos...I prefer little babies to be dressed traditionally. But thats just me.

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i think we are going to use the gown for the actual christening and then change him afterwards..I would feel bad breaking the family tradition!

thank you everyone!