They step into the font, kneel down in the water, and have three pitchers of water poured over their heads. After they come out, they are given the same style robe but in white (and dry!), then they take their seat in the pews. So what they wear underneath is not important. They are not shown in street clothes at any time during the Mass. It really is very moving, and it is nice to see them all dressed identically - the sacrament seems to “stand out” more when you are not distracted by pretty dresses and new suits. But that’s just my opinion. 
She destroyed the photos, thank goodness!! After the baptism I went back to the sacristy and changed into a white linen suit for the remainder of Mass.At my parish, we would just ask people to dress nicely, “as if for Church.”I will be baptised and confirmed at Easter vigil. What is the normal attire for an adult woman? Father has not addressed this yet in RCIA, but I’d like to plan ahead if possible. Thanks!
I should add that we don’t have a large baptismal font, the priest will poor water over my head only! Thanks,
Wear comfortable shoes, since you will be standing for a long time. Also keep in mind that people will be taking pictures. a suit or white blouse with any skirt is good, some fabric that won’t be damaged if water splashes. No slacks please. or wear any dress appropriate for church. the key is modesty, no plunging neckline, not strapless, no minis. wear your hair simply, and don’t wear makeup, esp. mascara because it probably will run. if your hair is long us a clip, scrunchy or french braid so you don’t have drippy locks. your sponsor should stand by with a hand towel for you. wear shoes that are comfortable for walking and standing, flats are great. not new shoes, not slippery shoes or clogs that slap the ground when you walk.I will be baptised and confirmed at Easter vigil. What is the normal attire for an adult woman? Father has not addressed this yet in RCIA, but I’d like to plan ahead if possible. Thanks!
I should add that we don’t have a large baptismal font, the priest will poor water over my head only! Thanks,
Why not?
I am not trying to be “smart” or create a problem. I am recieving the sacraments of initiation this Easter and was honestly curious if there was a reason. From the pictures I saw of last years vigil at my parish, They wore brown robes then changed into white robes. Personally, I often wear a dress to Church and people have asked why I am so dressed up
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To the person who has stated a woman should always wear a dress/skirt and never slacks…
I have health issues that make it very difficult for me to stand, walk, kneel, etc. Wearing dress pants keeps me modest - much more so than any skirt or dress can do. I lector at my parish and I even wore a dressy pant suit for my reaffirmation of wedding vows at my silver wedding anniversary.
My opinion (and we are all entitled to one) is to be modest and wear our best.
I am not trying to be “smart” or create a problem. I am recieving the sacraments of initiation this Easter and was honestly curious if there was a reason. From the pictures I saw of last years vigil at my parish, They wore brown robes then changed into white robes. Personally, I often wear a dress to Church and people have asked why I am so dressed up .
That would be something to find out, before the day itself. I have absolutely no idea what people are expected to wear underneath, although obviously you want to be covered up enough not to cause a peep show, if the robe slips.Well, in our parish we are baptized by immersion and they are giving us gray robes (albs?) to wear for the baptism, then we change into white ones for confirmation and Eucharist. Maybe a bathing suit underneath?
Yes, definitely no birthday suit!That would be something to find out, before the day itself. I have absolutely no idea what people are expected to wear underneath, although obviously you want to be covered up enough not to cause a peep show, if the robe slips.