Saturday, October 30, 2010

Toddler Party Dresses: Dress Your Little Lady Like A Princess!

By Susan Edwards

What little lady doesn't spend time watching mom get ready for a fancy night out in front of the mirror longing to try on lipstick and giggling when mom finally relents and brushes a little blush across the tip of her nose? If this sounds like your little princess, chances are she loves to get dressed up and would light up with a huge smile if she were to receive a new fancy dress for her next special outing whether it be a family function or a special father-daughter lunch. The following paragraphs contain some information that may help you shop for toddler party dresses for your precious little lady.

## Appropriate Dress Styles For Little Girls

While there are racks and racks of pretty girls designer dresses for your fashion-diva-in-training to choose from, many can be eliminated from the mix immediately because they are styled after dresses for much older girls. There really is nothing more inappropriate than seeing shiny faced, curly haired, innocent toddlers parading around in strapless or slinky dress. Every parent will tell you that their child grew up too fast...why help that somewhat sad phenomena along by dressing your pretty little toddler like a teenager before her time?

## Color and Little Girls' Dresses

Oh the colors of the rainbow! Each little girl has her favorite and whatever that may be for your little princessa, chances are you'll be able to find a party dress in a color that makes her grin from ear-to-ear. There really are no rules when it comes to colors for toddler party dresses but it makes fashion sense that perhaps you might want to stay away from a black dress for your bright and smiley little lady. Black really is a wardrobe color for an older fashionista. Rest assured that your toddler will soon enough make black her staple color. Dress her in colors while you can! Certainly if you aren't a fan of bright colors or if the occasion for which you are buying a dress calls for a more subdued color, a great idea is to accessorize the dress with a colorful bow or even to buy a colorful tulle crinoline to put under the skirt of the dress.

## What Prints and Fabrics are Most Appropriate For Little Girls?

When on the hunt for a dress for your little angel, consider the following tried and true fabrics and prints that will keep your daughter both stylish and looking her age:

- Flower prints are a great choice for toddler party dresses.

-A nice crisp cotton is a great choice because it will wash well;

-In the summertime, opt for a lighter more breathable fabric so she's comfortable enough to run around and play;

-The fabric of choice should be well suited to the temperature and time of year when the dress will be worn. When it comes childrens Christmas dresses for example, a heavier fabric like velvet would not only be appropriate but very festive and sweet!

-There really is nothing more darling than a toddler in a dress with a thick and colorful sash or ribbon wrapped around her waist tied with a big bow in the back. A sash or bow is also a great way to bring some color to a toddler party dress and it can be interchanged with ribbons in other colors, bringing a new look each time!

- Stripes are always fresh and fun!

-Polka dots;

-If you little girl loves fancy dresses then the wider the skirt the better. A tulle crinoline can be purchased in a variety of colors and can be worn under any dress with a full enough skirt.

## Matching The Dress To The Occasion

With the incredible number of toddler party dresses available to choose from, it helps to have some guidelines in mind before you do your shopping. The most important thing to keep in mind is what will your little lady be doing in the dress? Has she been invited to a birthday party in a garden setting? Are you going to a family wedding? Whatever the occasion, the fabric and the fit of the dress needs to fit the bill. For example, if she's headed to a garden party where there will be games played and lots of energy expended, dress her in lighter weight fabrics and make sure that she can move and dance and play and stretch with ease.

Find the right party dress for your mini fashionista and she'll never want to take it off because it'll make her feel as special as you know she is. Have fun shopping and take a lot of pictures of her enjoying her pretty new frock!

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