It’s not everyday your best friend has a baby and even rarer when you’re asked to step in (and step up) as Godfather. I traveled home to Stuttgart, Germany for the Christening of baby Leon Elias Sandner.
A Christening is generally a formal and traditional affair, similar to a religious wedding. If the parents haven’t specified a dress code, you should assume that for men it means a blazer and proper trousers. A tie is optional these days with many men under forty opting to forgo the silk knot. A suit isn’t always necessary but at this Christening and others you’ll find many men who choose one by default.
Navy and grey are good colors for a suit or blazer – leave the black suit for more formal (or somber) occasions. Wear dress shoes: oxfords, derbies or heeled loafers are all acceptable options. Keep accessories and shoes muted to be respectful and avoid side eye looks from the baby’s great aunt.
I chose a navy double breasted suit and a white shirt with the top two buttons undone. I was originally planning to wear suede shoes but it was raining the day of the Christening so instead opted for a pair of dark brown leather laceups without socks to keep things modern.
Typically after Christenings, there is some sort of reception. My friends had a traditional German BBQ at the grandparents’ farm where we feasted on grilled meats and later watched the first German European Cup game. The suit jacket can come off after you leave the church ceremony – feel free to roll up your sleeves and grab a plate of bratwurst.
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I love a good double-breasted suit! Nice look 🙂
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90% of guests will say wheres your tie and put some socks on!!!!
They all look great. So simple but so chic. Many thanks for sharing these awesome ideas.
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I totally agree when you said that a suit is not necessarily a good choice these days. My sister actually wanted her son to wear a guayabera for his christening. She knew discovered about it when she went to Mexico months ago for a business trip. I hope she can find one fast since the event will be happening next week.
Enjoying the blog, I’ll be off to the shops for this style set up for my sons christening.
so just turn up looking like a cunt then
The bitch lied about Brendon Spann, Marcel.
“Brendon Spann” is a great guy, they’ve told so many lies about Brendon Spann. They have broken God’s laws by being liars and fornicators, so they are the real criminals in God’s eyes.
She said he had a high risk of recidivism, yet the DOJ’s (BOP’s) own documentation shows that that’s a lie. The judge also lied about Brendon Spann violating a protective order.
Is this fabric suitable for both indoor and outdoor use?
What an incredible honor to be named Godfather and to celebrate baby Leon Elias Sandner’s Christening in such a stylish way! Your outfit choice sounds perfect for the occasion – the navy double-breasted suit strikes the right balance of formality and modern flair. The traditional German BBQ sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate with family and friends. Congratulations on this special role!
What a special occasion and such an honor to be named Godfather! Your outfit choice sounds perfect for the Christening – stylish yet respectful. The navy double-breasted suit and white shirt combination strikes just the right balance. I love how you adapted to the weather with dark brown leather lace-ups. Enjoying a traditional German BBQ afterward sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate baby Leon Elias Sandner’s special day!