White dress for a christening or communion: what should mom wear?
eglantine vandelanoitte
For a christening or a first communion, many mothers look for a white or ivory dress: simple, elegant and reasonably priced.
White or ivory for a christening or communion?
There is no official rule. White is often associated with the child, and some families prefer guests to avoid pure white.
Ivory, a softer off-white, is a good compromise. If in doubt, a quick word with the family before the ceremony settles it.
Short dress, long dress or jumpsuit?
A short dress is easy to wear all day, from the ceremony to the meal. A longer dress feels more classic and traditional.
Either way, choose a cut you are comfortable in: you will be standing, sitting, and maybe carrying a child.
Our ivory dresses for a christening or communion
These dresses come from our civil wedding collection. They are simple, made in France and finished with beautiful lace.
The Adèle blouse
The perfect combo for the occasion: an ivory blouse with a lace back, to pair with coloured trousers for a pop of colour. A chic, elegant look mothers love. See the Adèle blouse.
The Victoria dress
A short A-line dress with lace sleeves. Easy to wear and very feminine. See the Victoria dress.
The Zou dress
A modern dress with flutter sleeves and a lace back. See the Zou dress.
The Paloma dress
An A-line dress with flutter sleeves and a lace back. Comfortable for a long day. See the Paloma dress.
The Diane dress
More classic: wrap front, long length and puff sleeves. See the Diane dress.
How to make the outfit look less "bridal"?
An ivory dress can be worn outside a wedding too. For a christening or communion, play with accessories: sandals or ballet flats rather than heels, a coloured cardigan or jacket, discreet jewellery.
An outfit you can wear again
These dresses are not just for one day. You can wear them to another event, a party or a dinner, with different shoes and accessories.
In short
choose ivory rather than pure white if in doubt;
think about comfort for a long day;
adapt the length to the style of the ceremony;
keep accessories simple.
Discover our selection of dresses for a christening or communion.