Special Occasion Dresses for Little Girls

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There are dozens of retailers that sell special occasion dresses for little girls. However, with a seemingly endless variety of gorgeous gowns to choose from, your daughter may find it challenging to pick just one.

Many special occasion dresses for little girls feature beautiful bows.

Dressing Up for Special Occasions

Girly girls, who love dressing up in princess-type frocks, are elated when they score invitations to special occasions. Some of the most common occasions where young girls get to dazzle in show-stopping dresses include:

First communion
Confirmation
Easter
Christmas
Wedding
Birthday
Recital
Pageants
School graduation
School performance
School dance
Family portrait
Bat mitzvah

Special Occasions that Require Multiple Dresses

Certain special occasions warrant purchasing more than one pretty dress. For example, a bat mitzvah often requires selecting three different dresses:

Ceremony: The dress worn for the ceremony should be tasteful and modest. In addition, the color should be understated rather than flamboyant. Champagne, pale blue and pink are popular colors for bat mitzvah dresses, while neon colors and black are often discouraged.

Afternoon reception: A post-ceremony reception dress allows young girls to express their individuality a bit more. This is a good chance to wear a brighter colored dress with more embellishments and accessories.

Evening party: Some families choose to keep the bat mitzvah party going with an evening party. For this formal occasion a full gown is perfect. Ball gowns are gorgeous on young girls. Elegant A-line dresses are also a popular choice for formal parties.

Tips on Getting the Right Fit

Detailed backs are a key feature in special occasion dresses for little girls.

The key to looking stunning in special occasion dresses for little girls is finding the right fit. For a dress to look its best, it has to fit as though it was made specifically for your little princess.

When selecting a size for a special occasion dress it is important to remember that every manufacturer has a different sizing standard. Consequently, it is a good idea to take your daughter’s measurements prior to selecting a particular dress.

The following are tips to consider while measuring your little girl for the perfect special occasion dress:

Use a good tape measure. Ones that are stretched out or damaged will yield inaccurate measurements.

Have your youngster stand with both feet planted firmly on a flat surface. In addition, she should be wearing the exact shoes that she'll be pairing with the dress.

Have your little girl look straight ahead - looking up or down will change her shape and measurements. Simply instruct her to look forward with her arms dangling loosely at her sides.

Measure over the underwear she will wear with the particular dress.

Consider other undergarments. Adding a petticoat underneath a dress will shorten it; the extra fullness modifies the length.

Additional Sizing Considerations

If your daughter is especially tall and lanky, consider the following tips to ensure she gets a dress that will help her shine on her big day:

Purchase a size or two larger to get the proper length, and then have it tailored to fit properly. A dress with a pretty sash that ties can assist with minor fitting adjustments. However, major differences will need to be addressed with a needle and thread.