The decision on how to dress your son for a christening can sometimes be a hard one to make. Do you chose a christening gown, a romper or perhaps even chose both!
Little Doves prides itself on creating a selection of outfits that will be sure to suit every little boy. We have a lovely selection of rompers whether you prefer a classic style like the James Romper, or something more traditional like the Joseph Romper. And for that little bit extra luxury take a look at the Charles Romper with its hand embroidered bodice. An alternative to the romper is the delightful suit featured towards the end of the page.
All the christening gowns featured in the Classic Collection can also be excellent choices for boys, in particular the Hazel Christening Gown and the Rachel Christening Gown. But have you ever thought of chosing a romper and gown all in one? Take a look at the Fulham Boy Gown and Romper to see this unique outfit. Your baby can be christened in a gown and then following the ceremony the skirt can be removed and yoru baby is left wearing a romper, perfect for the celebrations afterwards.
And finally for 2010 we present our showcase romper, the Edward Romper. This couture silk dupion romper is created in a sailor style complete with detachable collar.... sheer elegance.
All the garments shown are available from 0 to 18 months. Once your order is placed, Little Doves will contact you for measurements of your baby. Your garment will then be created to fit those measurements. Unless otherwise requested your outfit will be created three weeks prior to the date of baptism.
Most of the outfits can be created in a variety of fabrics and colours, please see each individual item for more details.
Matching caps, bonnets, bibs, hankies, shawls and other gifts and accessories are also available.
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The best-selling romper for little boys. What makes this romper stand out from the crowd is the use of vintage trims on the bodice, sleeves and cuffs.
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New for 2008, this lovely silk romper has beautiful hand embroidered decoration on the bodice.
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This christening gown is another wonderful example of the way embroidery can personalise a christening garment and make it truly personal to the family concerned.
The Lewis Christening Gown is made from 100% pure silk dupion and the main attention is focused on the front panel that is decorated with hand embroidered musical notes. The notes swirl upwards from the base of the skirt towards the front bodice. The skirt is pleated and joins the bodice at the waist. A small front panel is centre to the bodice. Robings decorate both bodice and skirt panel and these are adorned with vintage trim. The robings also contain an inverted pleat to ensure the embroidery stands out on the gown.
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The latest addition to the growing collection of stylish rompers for boys. A 100% pure silk dupion christening romper stylishly trimmed with satin ribbon and pintuck detailing. The bodice decoration is finished off with three silk covered buttons. A delightful collar and short sleeves trimmed with pintuck detail compliment the style. The knee length legs are joined to the bodice with pleat detail at the waist. The romper fastens with three covered buttons on the back and poppers under the legs. Alternatively this romper can be created with long legs or no legs.
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This romper is the showcase of the Little Doves' Boys Collection. Made from a heavy silk dupion with its sailor look, the Edward Romper has a timeless quality that will never fade. The bodice has lovely lace detail with four antique sailor buttons decorating the front panel. The collar is trimmed with matching lace. Long sleeves are attached to the bodice with tiny pleats and the cuffs are gathered with fine elastic and ribbon trim.
The long legs are attached to the romper underneath the waistband and are finished with small cuffs, again trimmed with lace. Finally a large detachable sailor collar fastens to the romper with a mother of pearl button at the back of the neck and two fasteners on the front waistband.
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A new romper for Spring 2010. Made from a heavy slub cream silk this romper is a stylish addition to the Little Doves ' Collection.
The bodice is decorated with vertical antique lace and pintuck detail and the Peter Pan collar compliments the style. Short sleeves are also trimmed with pintucking. The knee length legs join the bodice with soft pleats and the legs are finished with cuffs.
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The latest addition to the Little Doves' Boys range, this is a lovely little silk romper ideal for Spring and Summer baptisms. This knee-length romper has been made from silk dupion and the bodice features satin ribbon detail and tiny pintucking.
A lovely little collar and short sleeves compliment the design.
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Little Doves is renowned for the variety of hand embroidered crests that feature on a variety of rompers and gowns. And this little romper is no excwption. Created in 100% pure silk dupion the romper has beautiful hand embroidery detailing the parent's favourite football team!
The bodice features a small Peter Pan collar and short sleeves with pintuck detail compliments the design. The knee-length legs join the bodice with narrow pleat detail. Tartan and lace trim finish the design of the romper featured but it can also be created plain which will give more emphasis to the embroidered crest.
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An idyllic silk gown created to replicate the grandeur of the Edwardian era. Made from 100% silk habatoi, this gown oozes class. The overskirt has an understated hemline comprising a double row of tiny pintucksand a single row of fine Swiss lace. Three vertical Swiss lace panels travel up the front of the skirt to the yokeband. The underskirt is edged in narrow lace. Both skirts join the yoke with tiny gathers.
The yoke follows the style of the skirt with vertical lace panels. The neck is finished off with a narrow lace trim. The three quarter length sleeves are softly gathered into the yoke and trimmed with a narrow lace edged cuff.
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A lovely modern christening gown made especially for boys. Created from white silk dupion and heavily beaded net this gown has been designed with a long skirt split at the front to reveal a hidded underskirt. This silk underskirt joins the double layered outerskirt with silk robings that travel beyond the skirt and up the front bodice. The bodice is created from both silk and beaded net. Long sleeves are softly gathered into the bodice and finally a silk Peter Pan collar creates the boyish look.
If you are seeking a luxury gown with a modern accent then the Camron Gown would be ideal.
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Should your baby boy wear a gown or a romper? Why not have both?
The Fulham Boy Gown and Romper is the ideal solution for anyone with a dilemma on how to dress their son. In this way the child wears a gown for the baptism and then the skirt is then removed revealing the romper, which is to be worn for the rest of the celebrations.
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Following on from the success of the Fulham Gown and Romper, we are proud to annouce another design that is the ideal solution for anyone with a dilemma on how to dress their son.
The child wears a gown for the baptism and then the skirt is removed revealing the romper, which is to be worn for the rest of the celebrations.
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The Louie Romper is especially created for spring and summer christenings as it has no legs, it simply fastens together with poppers under the bottom allowing the baby to move its legs freely. The first romper featured is made from satin. A silk option is also shown with knee-length legs. The bodice design features fine pintuck detail with complimenting satin covered buttons. A narrow collar compliments the design. The sleeves have a pintuck turn-up hemline.
The romper fastens with three covered buttons on the back and poppers under the legs.
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Due to demand for an outfit for an older boy, Little Doves has created a marvellous suit, complete with trousers, shirt, waistcoat and tie.
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The Freddie Romper with its long legs is a wonderful choice for a winter or autumn christening. It is made from 100% silk dupion romper and has delicate satin ribbon trimming on the bodice. The sleeves have a simple hemline. The long legs join the bodice with small gathered detail and are gathered at the bottom into narrow cuffs.
A Peter Pan collar compliments the design. The romper fastens with three covered buttons on the back and poppers under the legs.