Features of children's dresses, choice depending on age

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Fashion for children's clothing changes as quickly as for adult clothes. Styles are improved, new decorative elements appear, the length of outfits changes. When choosing children's dresses for a baby or teenage girl, it is recommended not to go to extremes, considering only elegant or stylish clothes, but to approach the purchase wisely. It is important to remember that beautiful does not mean comfortable. The child should feel comfortable in clothes first and foremost.

Variety of models

Modern outfits for little fashionistas amaze with their diversity, so parents often have difficulty updating their wardrobe. In order not to make a mistake when choosing a fashionable children's dress, it is recommended to follow not only your preferences or the trends of the fashion industry. It is important to remember that clothes should be both stylish and comfortable. For each age group of children, the style of the outfit should be chosen correctly.

Child's age (years) Features of selection
Up to 3 Clothes should not restrict movement, it is recommended to choose spacious models. Exclude corsets. The dress can be high-waisted. It is important to pay attention to the seams, they should not rub or press. Preference should be given to natural, breathable materials.
3-6 The styles of the dresses are the same as for younger babies. The length should be chosen slightly below the knee. You should not buy floor-length dresses - the baby can get tangled in them, step on the hem and fall.
6-8 (younger school girls) It is recommended to choose more feminine images with various prints. You can combine models with colored tights, leggings.
9-11 Girls' figures begin to form, so flared and straight models in calm shades (beige, white, gray, brown, blue, etc.) are relevant for this age. You can wear dresses with a corset, but it should not be too tight.
13-15 (teenagers) You can choose outfits of any style and length, but it is important to focus on the features of the figure. Naturally, you need to take into account the girl's opinion. There are no restrictions here, the main thing is to understand what the clothes are intended for. For example, mini-length items are good for the beach, and maxi - for a celebration.

When choosing an outfit for a child, it is recommended to rely not only on your taste, but also listen to his wishes. The styles of children's dresses are so diverse that you can easily choose a stylish and comfortable outfit for every day, for school or for special occasions that everyone will like - both parents and children.

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Everyday

Everyday attire must meet such criteria as convenience and comfort. Young children are especially active, so simple, loose-fitting models with a round or square yoke are suitable for them. Other popular styles for girls:

  1. Tunic. A good option for both little ones and teenagers. In summer, it can be combined with shorts or leggings. Winter models are made of warm fabrics, such as wool. The outfit is worn with thick leggings or tights.
  2. Sundress. This is a great option for a children's summer dress, which can be of different lengths. It can have wide or narrow straps. Models for little girls aged 3-6 are sewn in the shape of a trapezoid, for older girls there are fitted styles. They are made of bright and light fabrics, which are comfortable and not hot. Ruffles, flounces, and braid are used for decoration. Now designers offer a winter version of clothing, it is sewn from dense materials, which include wool. Warm stylish sundresses can be combined with turtlenecks and blouses, colored tights.
  3. Knitted children's sweater dress. Will appeal to girls of primary school age. Suitable for winter or late autumn, early spring. Sometimes the style resembles an elongated sweater, and sometimes - a sundress, under which you need to wear a turtleneck or blouse. The model is short, so it is recommended to combine it with warm leggings or tights.
  4. Tank top dress. Ideal for girls aged 8 and older, made from natural fabrics. The outfit looks like a bright, elongated tank top. Comfortable, does not restrict movement, it is not hot, the child does not sweat.
  5. Dress with a high waist. Suitable for children of any age. Its peculiarity is that the waist is not in the usual place, but slightly higher. Does not restrict movement, hides figure flaws, which is important for plump girls.
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Styles suitable for middle-aged girls:

  1. A-line dress. This style is recommended for girls aged 8-9. It is a one-piece outfit, narrower at the chest, but wider at the bottom. The model is loose, so it is comfortable to play and run in. Both light and thick fabrics are used for sewing, most often with a textured pattern.
  2. Balloon dress. A favorite everyday outfit for schoolgirls. It features a full skirt gathered at the bottom. Reminiscent of a tulip style.
  3. Shirt dress. Classic model. Can be worn for any occasion, perfect for baptism or just going to church. For decoration, it is recommended to use a belt (tie it around the waist). Goes well with leggings or breeches.

For teenage girls, designers are constantly coming up with new, beautiful models that resemble adult clothing. For example, sundresses are often off-the-shoulder or mini-length. Casual denim dresses, checkered and striped items are in fashion. Styles with a defined waist and a light, fluffy skirt in purple, pink, blue and other colors are popular. Oversized outfits are no less popular, which are combined with jeans, trousers, and simply tights.

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School

While casual clothing styles are striking in their variety of textures and colors, school dresses for girls are strict and come in more subdued shades. But manufacturers also offer interesting options here, so every fashionista can find an outfit to her liking.

School uniforms should not only be stylish, but also practical and comfortable. It is recommended to choose models made not from natural materials, but from mixed fabrics. They do not wrinkle and are easier to care for.

The most popular models today are: 

  1. An outfit with a flared, fluffy skirt. This is a universal model, it can be worn by both junior schoolgirls and teenagers. In addition, such a dress for girls suits any figure, can be interestingly decorated. The option with a high waist looks beautiful. A narrow belt is an excellent addition to it.
  2. Sarafan. This is a universal outfit for children of any age. Such school clothes always have wide straps. The skirt can be of different cuts (straight, flared, pleated). There are also models with a deep or medium neckline of various shapes. The popularity of the style is also explained by the fact that this clothing is easy to combine with other things (blouses, jumpers, blouses, bodysuits) regardless of the size of the children's dress and the age of the child.
  3. Tulip dress. It differs in the shape of the skirt: it is made in the form of a semicircle, the waist and hem are narrowed, and the middle is widened. The model is more suitable for thin girls. The top can be any: with wide straps, with long or short sleeves.
  4. An outfit with a peplum. Perfect for going to school. It is a model with a small pad on the waist. The frill decorates the dress, highlights a thin waist or, on the contrary, hides the flaws of a girl's figure. This style can be worn by any girl aged 9 and older, regardless of her build.

Another classic school style is the trapeze dress. The outfit is comfortable, practical, and suitable for children of all ages. It features a flared bottom and a narrow top.

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Smart

It is recommended to choose festive clothes for a child based on his wishes. But since different styles of elegant children's dresses are not always convenient, you need to carefully monitor the girl's choice. The three most popular models are:

  1. Sheath. This is a practical festive outfit that can be decorated with false collars, draped capes. The good thing is that you can wear it many times, changing accessories, and the dress will look new each time. If you combine it with a jacket, sweater, sweater, the sheath can be worn not only for a celebration, but also just for a walk.
  2. Ball gown. It can be either simple or intricate. The peculiarity of such elegant children's dresses for girls is that they have fluffy skirts, multi-layered petticoats. For teenagers, there are models with trains that can be unfastened or be one piece with the clothes. Such styles are suitable only for special occasions, you can't just wear them, for example, to the cinema or the park. Parents often face the problem of choosing an outfit for a matinee in kindergarten. A good option is a dress with wings on the shoulders. It looks unusual, stylish, and will definitely please any girl. The model can be decorated with rhinestones, various prints, lace, beads, and so on.
  3. Empire. This dress is a dream for any little fashionista. Its characteristic features are a high waist and flowing flounces on the hem, not very lush. Often the model is decorated with embroidery. The most fashionable outfits have soft blue, purple, turquoise colors. A lilac dress, for example, can be safely worn by a girl for a graduation ball in kindergarten.

When choosing a children's New Year's dress, it is better to avoid models with a train. At this holiday, children play and run a lot. There is a high probability of stepping on the train and falling. Clothes for a child should be safe.

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Fabrics

When choosing an outfit for a child, it is important to pay attention to the material from which the item is made. Natural fabrics are preferable because they do not cause allergic reactions, provide air circulation, and children do not sweat in them. For everyday summer clothing, you should choose models made from lightweight materials:

  • cotton;
  • knitwear;
  • silks;
  • chiffon.

Linen dresses are popular. But they have a significant drawback - they wrinkle a lot. As for winter clothes, it is better to choose things that contain wool. Outfits made of denim or thick knitwear are suitable. The main thing is that the material is warm, soft, not prickly. For autumn and spring, you can take a closer look at models made of denim - it is easy to care for and quite dense in composition. Velvet, corduroy, velour are also popular fabrics. They all have a beautiful appearance, but are not cheap.

Chiffon, crepe, and satin are used to sew festive dresses for girls. The top of puffy skirts can be tulle, crepe georgette, organza, and marquisette are also used.

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Color and decor

Children's outfits are presented in a large assortment. Most girls' favorite shades are raspberry, pink and lilac. Designers took this into account and actively use it in their models.

It is not recommended to choose white outfits for one-year-old babies. The same rule applies to children under 3 years old. It is better to give preference to pastel shades, blue, yellow. They are not as easily soiled as snow-white clothes.

Summer outfits are made of bright fabrics. Orange, turquoise, and emerald are in fashion. As for school clothes, they are more modest, the predominant colors are blue, gray, and brown. Decorations can make the items more interesting. For example, a simple school dress for girls can be decorated with a white collar or patch pocket, a cute bow, or lace cuffs. Black is rarely the basic color in a school uniform, but it can be diversified by tying a narrow colored belt.

In any case, it is recommended to beware of red colors - in them the child may look vulgar. It is better to choose less flashy, but pleasant shades, for example, a burgundy children's dress.

Parents do not often wonder how to decorate children's dresses, since outfits for girls are almost always interestingly decorated. Ruffles and frills, beautiful sleeves, asymmetry are used. Dresses are often decorated with appliques, ruffles, rhinestones, sequins, lace. Bows, flowers, belts complete the look.

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Combination with outerwear

In cold weather, children's dresses, even elegant ones, require an addition in the form of outerwear. To make the image look harmonious, you need to remember some rules. Among them:

  1. If the child is wearing a long dress with a full skirt, then it is better to choose a short jacket or coat.
  2. Outerwear of any length is suitable for midi outfits.
  3. For short models, it is recommended to choose coats, jackets, fur coats to the knee or below.

A smart dress looks best with a children's coat. It is desirable that it be decorated with the same decor as the clothes. In winter, you can put on a fur coat or a flared warm down jacket, and on a cold summer evening - a wool cardigan. It is better to choose a coat in the shape of a trapezoid, under it the most fluffy skirt will not wrinkle.

It is recommended to decorate the princess's ball gown with various accessories, for example, a small handbag that matches the color of the clothes. You can attach a bow to the baby's waist. Girls need to do a beautiful hairstyle for New Year's dresses, decorate it with a small tiara, a headband with stasis, ribbons. Printed nylon tights and patent leather shoes will complete the look.

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Tips for choosing a quality product

Before buying a dress, you should check its quality, because it determines how comfortable the child will feel in the new thing. What to look out for:

  1. The seams should be even, there should be no threads sticking out.
  2. Fabric composition. It is desirable that natural materials be used for production.
  3. When purchasing an outfit with applique or embroidery, it is recommended to ensure that there is a soft lining on the back side.
  4. The reverse surface must be neat.
  5. You shouldn't choose outfits that are too big or too tight for your child. But a little room for growth is welcome, because children grow very quickly.

The most important thing is the child's comfort and freedom of movement. Nothing should restrict a girl in a dress.

It is also important to pay attention to the length. Children love dresses with a floor-length skirt, as they resemble the outfits of princesses from cartoons. But they are not comfortable to wear, they get in the way even when walking, not to mention running or playing. Experts recommend choosing styles with a maximum length just below the knee.

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Popular manufacturers

There are a number of manufacturers who have established themselves well in the children's clothing market. Their products are in great demand among consumers. The most popular are:

  1. Mothercare. British brand of dresses for little girls from 0 to 10 years. The peculiarity of these clothes is high quality, safety (the dyes used are natural), brightness. There are lines of models for every day, school options, as well as ballroom ones with fluffy skirts for celebrations. The average price of products for school and holidays is 3500 rubles, everyday ones - 1300 rubles.
  2. NEXT. The clothes of this brand combine strictness and novelties of the fashion industry. The size range is clearly thought out by the manufacturer. The outfits are of high quality, a variety of styles. For the smallest dresses are bright, colorful, with prints and appliques, with an approximate cost of 800 rubles. Dressy models are more expensive, the average price is 2000 rubles.
  3. Mayoral. Spanish manufacturer of dresses for girls. Outfits are made of natural materials and are of high quality. The cost of ballroom models is from 1800 rubles, everyday styles will cost about 1100 rubles.
  4. Wojcik. Manufacturer of branded children's dresses from Poland. Produces branded clothing lines for girls from a very young age. Popular models are VINTAGE GARDEN, RADOSC ZYCIA, LITTLE ANGEL. Prices for new clothes for little girls start from 1000 rubles.
  5. Benetton. Italian brand. The brand's special feature is that almost all clothing lines are tailored in casual style. Casual clothing brands are represented by the United Colors of Benetton, Sisley and Playlife lines. The manufacturer was able to combine comfort and fashion trends in their clothes. You can choose a dress for every day at an affordable price. The average cost is 1,600 rubles. You will have to pay from 2,500 rubles for a smart new outfit.

These manufacturers of children's dresses are the most famous in their price category. The clothes of these brands are high-quality but inexpensive, so they please both adults and children.You can choose a suitable product for any event, especially if you turn to fashion houses.

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