The terms “Christening gown” and “Christening dress” are used interchangeably by many.  But we see quite a bit of difference between the two terms.

Think of the difference between a “dress” (as in street-length) and a “gown” for girls, teens or women.  That’s the difference here as well.

A Christening gown is 28″ or longer - often as long as 36″ or more.  It is a long garment that hangs long when the infant is held, well beyond the length of the child.  Of course, a child is never allowed to crawl or toddle in a gown.

A Christening dress is a typical-length baby dress that is styled suitably for a Blessing or Dedication ceremony - or for the family get-together afterward.  It is typically white though color is becoming more and more popular. 

Then there is the “daygown”. A “daygown” is roughly toe-tip.  They are typically “bishop” style, which means that the entire gown is gathered into the neckline and hand smocked similar to the daygown style shown here.  This creates a very easy-fitting garment and can be worn casual or slightly dressy.

You’ll find a wonderful selection of all these in our Baby & Christening Department.