A Guide to Classic Girls Dresses

Classic Girls Dresses honor childhood and embrace innocence. Stylish and traditional, classic girls' dresses pay timeless tribute to the joy and beauty of youth. The clothes you wear can change the way you think and behave. So support your little girl by outfitting her in a way that makes her feel good and builds self-esteem. Classic dresses are age-appropriate outfits that celebrate childhood and build confidence in young ladies essential for life.

Every girl deserves comfortable and functional clothes that work for special events and daily wear, no matter the time of the year.

What makes a classic girl's dress?

There are four components to a classic girl's dress.

Design:

A classic girls' dress design will be vintage-inspired and showcase timeless, symmetrical lines. Appropriate necklines and hems, frequently paired with bloomers, complete the look.

Stately and simple you'll notice the classic lines that honor a timeless look.

Design:

Natural fibers such as cotton, linen, and silk are the hallmark materials of a classic girl's dress. Occasionally, you may find a classic dress in a poly blend, but a true classic will always be crafted with natural fabrics.

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Natural fabrics like the linen in this dress allow your daughter's skin to breathe without subjecting her sensitive skin to the plastics which make up many synthetic fabrics. As a bonus, natural fabrics are very durable. With proper care, they can withstand generations of wash and wear.

Pallet:

Pastels, primary colors, and neutrals make up the color pallet of classic girl's dresses. A good rule of thumb is to stay with colors that are inspired by something in nature.

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Only since the beginning of the 20th century, people even began dressing their young children in any sort of color. Historically baby clothes and the clothes of very young children were all white for the very practical reason of sanitizing and bleaching soiled clothing. However, the advent of modern washing machines and the ability to effectively clean baby and young children's clothing brought an expanded color palette of options.

Embellishments:

Smocking, shadow embroidery, and tasteful ornaments compliment classic girl's dresses to create a contemporary heirloom.

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Special occasions call for special dresses with tasteful embellishments such as smocking. It's a classy way to draw attention to the birthday girl. Historically, intricate needlework was completed by hand with love in honor of the child who would wear the outfit. Today, craftspeople work in the classic tradition to create keepsake dresses that can be heirlooms for your family.

Timeless Vintage Inspired Design

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Finding the right look to suit your little girl's style and personality no matter the event is easy when you choose classic girl's dresses to anchor her wardrobe. Building on a solid foundation that celebrates youth ensures that your little girl looks great no matter the event. Timeless and vintage-inspired dresses in playful designs and happy colors are fun to wear. Classic lines, tasteful design, youthful patterns, and high-quality fabric are the foundation for dressing your little girl with confidence.

Easy Care Heirlooms

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Dresses that are comfortable and functional are essential when dressing your little girl. Knowing that these classic girls' dresses work for special events and daily wear, no matter the time of the year, keeps closet clutter to a minimum. With dresses, you know the outfit is a simple one and done. There's no stress of worrying if the top and bottom complement each other, making getting out of the house a breeze. Dresses make mom's mornings easy! They are easy-care heirloom clothes made to last, treasured, and passed on for future special moments.

Eliza James Kids treasures the younger years by offering limited runs of classic, hand-detailed clothing for everyday play and special occasions. We put extra special care into our designs - offering hand-detailed pieces and personalization options. Our limited runs ensure a one-of-a-kind look to celebrate the unique spirit of the little girl who gets to wear one of our classic girls' dresses. Committed to excellence and honored to help parents protect the innocence of their girls by providing adorable collections that are stylish and functional for all-day play.

Childhood is a special time that should be cherished and celebrated. Enjoy the moments because while the days are long, the years are very short.

December 03, 2021