My DS1 had a gown made by my mother for his christening (down side to this one, she made one each for my twin nephews (same age as my son) using my pattern so the three gowns were very similar - she smocked theirs but I didn't want the same on mine). For DS2 I bought a suit. My reasoning is that each child has his own outfit to pass on to his own child/ren. I'm #7 in my family so basically got hand me downs to wear, but nothing special to keep. (I don't even know if I have godparents or who they may be) I now need to sort out something for bub #3 when his/her turn comes along.

There is nothing wrong with boys wearing a gown - its quite traditional - but on the other hand - maybe its time to start another tradition in your family similar to the one I am doing.