Baby girl dresses
Baby Girl Dresses, Five Ways to Build One
Twenty-nine dresses, one collection, and roughly five different ways of putting a dress together. That variety is worth knowing about, because it means the right dress for a Tuesday at the park probably isn't the right dress for a family lunch, and this collection has an answer for both.
Waist Seam, Ruffle Skirt, or Knitted Bodice
The waist seam dresses have the most classic silhouette, in polka dot, cheviot, floral, velvet or animal-print fabric, with a velvet collar on some styles for a bit more polish. The double ruffle skirt versions add movement, in sprig-print, checked, floral or velvet fabric, and one checked style comes with a plumeti collar for extra detail. The knitted bodice dresses pair a soft knit top with a fabric skirt, the widest range of the three: polka dot, sprig-print, floral, check pattern, star-print, animal-print and lace.
Knit Through and Through, or a Pinafore Over a Jumper
Three dresses skip fabric altogether and are knit from top to bottom: a cable knit style, a lin knit dress with a ruffle, and one in a multicoloured check pattern. There's also a checked pinafore dress worn over a knitted jumper, which functions almost like a two-piece even though it's sold as one. And for something a bit more dressed-up, a tweed dress with velvet details rounds out the formal end of the collection.
Matching the Dress to the Day
Everyday play calls for the knitted bodice or all-knit styles, since they move more easily and wash without much fuss. A family celebration or a christening-adjacent event is where the velvet, tweed or waist-seam dresses earn their place, particularly the ones with a velvet collar. The double ruffle skirts sit somewhere in between: dressy enough to photograph well, practical enough for an afternoon out.
Common Questions
What's the difference between a waist seam dress and a double ruffle dress?
The waist seam dress has a fitted top and a defined seam at the waist, giving a more structured silhouette. The double ruffle dress has a fuller, more voluminous skirt with two tiers, which adds movement but a slightly less tailored look.
Which dress is best for a special occasion?
The velvet waist seam dress, the tweed dress with velvet details, and the checked dress with a plumeti collar all have a dressier finish suited to celebrations. The knitted bodice and all-knit styles are better for everyday wear.
What sizes are available?
Sizes range from newborn up to 6 years, depending on the style, since this collection spans both baby and toddler sizing. Check each product page for the exact size chart.
How do I wash a knitted or lace fabric dress?
Gentle 30°C cycle, mild detergent, no bleach. Lay flat to dry rather than using a tumble dryer, particularly for the knit and lace styles, so they keep their shape. Check the care label of each dress before the first wash.
Finishing the Look
A dress rarely travels alone. Our accessories collection has headbands and socks that pair well with any of these fabrics, and if you're shopping for a christening specifically, our christening dresses are built for exactly that occasion.
