Christening Dress

Hi V..
I have a Christening dress I bought over the internet 2 yrs. ago. It a hand crocheted dress.. really cute. We didn't use it because my mother in law sent us my husbands "dress" for our daughter's baptism... so I've just been sitting on it thinking I will start putting all of these baby items on Ebay.. but to no avail yet! If you're interested I can send you a picture. I'll have to check to see what I paid for it but it wasn't $100+. You can email me at ____@____.com
if your interested.
L.

I got a hand-knit christening gown from Ebay, both of my BOYS wore it. Also, Harlem & Irving Plaza and Golf Mill both have these specialty shops that carry fancy clothes for kids. The one in Golf Mill is called the Wave. For sure I've seen outfits way under $100. I think there's a specialty store in Lincolnwood Town Center as well. Good luck!

Have you checked out the little boutique shops. I know there are some mexican shops that are really great & less expensive. Have you ever heard of MegaMall? I think it is on Milwaukee. Check out Sears & JCPEnney. as well

I know that Babies R Us in Niles has quite a few christening dresses. I don't know how pricey they were but they were very nice.

Try www.onesmallchild.com. They have some gowns in the $40 and $50 range and a sale page too. Also, my son's godmother got one for him in September at Marshall Field's and it was around $40. I don't know if Macy's still carries them...

For a huge selection of GORGEOUS Baptism dresses Plus all the addition accessories I always go to:
Azul Y Rosa Children Wear
5612 W Cermak Rd
Cicero, IL 60804
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Their Prices go from $35 to $85, I just baptised my nephew last month & they have such a big selection even more so for girls, it might be a bit out of your way as it was for me but I think it's worth it, good luck!

Babies R Us has a nice selection of dresses for around $30-$40. I think there's a store on Western and Roscoe?

hi V.,
well my sister and i always go to the small shops along clark between wilson and lawrence. they have the cutest christening gowns! last month, my daughter was baptized and we purchased her gown for about $35 from there. unfortunately i can not recall the name of the shop... something with 'kids' in it! well i hope this helps!
I.

Hi,
You can go to any Sears store to the children's department.
They have a small selection but prices range from $40-60.

We baptized our daughter at 3 months as well and fell into the same dilemma. I decided against the frilly, lacy dress and went for a knit ensemble that she could wear again. It was only $36. It was a white knit dress that came down over her knees, long-sleeves, and had tiny embroidered roses around the collar. It had a matching sweater. We paired it up with tights and a headband, and voila! Go to onesmallchild.com and the outfit is called Paige. There are alos a lot of affordable traditional gowns!

Bebe Elegante on Ashland (between Roscoe and School) street have many Christening gowns. There is also a children's boutique in Lincoln Square a next to Timeless Toys.

Try JCPenney, my son was just baptized and I got his adorable little "suit" from there. Also, the spring clothes are already out, so you might find a white dress just shopping around at the mall.

Try e-bay if you have enough time. I just bought my daughters flower girl's dresses off e-bay and I paid only $25.00 dollars a dress. I know they also have a ton of baptism gowns.