Long Ivory Christening Dress with Bonnet Cristina Charo

This christening dress is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship, embodying timeless elegance.
It is a long ceremony gown in classic English style, made in a pure, very light ivory color. The generous length of the skirt is typical of traditional christening gowns, designed to envelop the baby during the ceremony.
Pintucks: The bodice is decorated vertically with very fine, closely spaced hand-stitched pintucks, creating a delicate, textured effect.

Broderie Anglaise: Alternating with the pintucks are vertical bands of precious geometric and floral broderie anglaise. This lace also trims the round collar and the sleeve cuffs.

Puff Sleeves: The sleeves are long, slightly gathered at the shoulder to create a delicate puffed effect, and gently tighten at the wrist with a matching lace edge.

The Sash and the Bow: A smooth, shiny silk satin ribbon encircles the high waist of the dress. It is tied at the front in a large, soft central bow with long tails that fall along the skirt, adding a touch of grace and luminosity.

The Skirt and the Hem: The skirt is full and flowing, made from a very lightweight, semi-sheer fabric. It is decorated horizontally with an alternating pattern of: