[header] How to dress for a baby's baptism [title] Dress up for the occasion. [step] Baptisms call for a fancier attire than what you might wear everyday. You should invest in a pretty dress, skirt, or pantsuit, or wear one that you already own. 
As a guide for how classy your outfit should be--you should be more dressed up than if you were at a backyard barbecue, but less dressed up than if you were attending a wedding. Some outfit ideas include : [substeps] A dress with an optional wrap or light sweater.