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Baby boys have traditionally worn gowns with lace trims but if you prefer a more masculine look here are some examples.

Jordan Gown

 

This is a very elegant gown and would also be perfect for baby boys as it has no lace trims. It is made of silk dupioni in a winter white color. The silk fabric was laundered and dried prior to constructing the gown. This means you will be able to hand launder the gown. It also softens the fabric. This gown features a high yolk with 2 sets of 3 rows of pin tucks. The yolk is lined in a softer silk fabric and closes with shell buttons and button holes in the back of the yolk. There is piping around the neck. The sleeves are approximately elbow length. They are lined and have no trim at the bottom but do feature 3 rows of pin tucks down the length of the sleeve. The skirt is the ultimate in simplicity. It is full (84” diameter) with 9 rows of tucks around the bottom of the skirt. There are no raw edges on this gown. Even the armhole seam is finished in a self fabric bias binding. The gown measures 35” from the shoulder seam to the bottom of the hem. The slip is made of a cream colored 100% cotton lawn and features the same yolk and 9 rows of tucks at the bottom. The slip is approximately 44 inches in diameter at the hemline. This gown costs $285.

This gown would be equally elegant made in a fine linen or cotton batiste. A tone on tone embroidery such as the one on the Tyler bib or a monogram would be very elegant in the center of the front yolk instead of pin tucks. A square sailor type collar would also add to the masculine feel of the gown.

The Madison Gown featured on the View Gowns page is also rather tailored. The lace trims could be omitted or could feature a geometric lace instead of small flowers for a masculine look. The pin tucks and embroidery stitching could be replaced with an embroidered cross or crest.

 

Devon Gown

 

This very masculine Christening Gown has no lace on it. It is constructed of 100% linen fabric with the yolk lined in cotton batiste. It has a high yolk and closes with 2 mother of pearl buttons and button holes. The square collar has Madeira appliqué around the collar. This Madeira appliqué is repeated on the bottom of the straight long sleeves. The skirt has an A line shape. There is a Madeira appliqué with a shallow scallop at the bottom of the gown. All of the Madeira appliqué is stitched with a machine pin stitch which looks like it was done by hand. The gown is 32 inches long (shoulder to hem) and has a circumference of 60 inches around the bottom. The matching A line slip is made of 100% cotton batiste. It has French binding around the neck and arm opening and the back opening. It closes with 1 button and a self fabric loop. The hem is stitched with pin stitching. This gown and slip cost $275. This gown would be equally elegant done in a 100% cotton batiste and would cost $200. This gown could have a rounded collar and lace or tatting could be added around the collar for a softer look. If you want a touch of color in your Christening gown, the Madeira appliqué could be done in a pastel colored matching fabric.