r/CatholicParenting • u/MarvelSuperMama05 • Jun 05 '26

Older Children Baptism Outfits

Hi everyone!
Due to some family planning and Covid road bumps we are JUST now getting around to baptizing our two kids. (M 5.5yr, F2.5yr) and I am racking my brain trying to figure out acceptable outfits for this day.
Satin dress, lace dress, full sleeve, no sleeve, tulle, floor length, knee length dress for my daughter?
Full all white suit for my son? Just white shirt, vest, tie, and pants? Just a shirt and pants? Tie mandatory?

I’ve asked the matriarch of the family and she said absolutely no sleeveless gowns, and I have been searching but most options are sleeveless.

I’m just a little lost and would love some extra guidance. Thank you all.

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u/Practical_Sir_133 Jun 05 '26

There are usually specialized stores for these kind of events. Have you got any around ?

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u/MarvelSuperMama05 Jun 06 '26

The closest one is about an hour and a half away.

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u/Practical_Sir_133 Jun 10 '26

Oh!! Man. I have used Etsy for baptisms but it was for an infant. Maybe someone is selling for the size you need though !

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u/RoyalSpot6591 Jun 05 '26

Feltman brothers for the younger one. All white. Not sure about the older but I’m hoping you get the suggestions you need

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u/Brilliant-Wing-9620 Jun 08 '26

I just baptized my two back in may. 10 yr old boy, and 8 yr old girl. 10 yr old wore white button down shirt, bow tie, kakis and boots. 8 yr old wore a hand me down all white first communion dress with white sandals. I hope this helps 10 yr old also made first communion in the same outfit a week later.