For the reception of adult converts, the Christening Gowns Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is performed, at which the clothing with the baptismal garment is optional.
A general discrepancy of practices are found in the spectrum of Protestantism
. Some main-stream Protestant churches habitude infant baptism, and thus make use of the christening gown; while others encourage or practice exclusive adult baptism. In some of the prior churches, designated white clothing may be worn by both the person being baptized and the person performing the baptism.
