Maybe I'm alone here but all of a sudden my Instagram feed is chock full of decked halls, decorated trees, and holiday spirit galore. I'm more of a, "wait for advent" kind of gal but I can see the appeal of getting started early if you're a Christmas fanatic and want to enjoy the aesthetic finery for more than just December + the 12 days of Christmas. Full disclosure: we won't be in town for Christmas and I'm leaning heavily toward not putting up our tree. Grinch Patton? Perhaps. Perhaps! If the kids show signs of future Christmas Treeless PTSD from 2k17 then maybe I'll relent. However, is it too soon to scour the web for wearable finery for the little ladies in our lives? Of course not. Hypocrisy is my strong suit.
I won't subscribe to the cliché that it's more fun to dress girls than it is to dress boys but I have to admit that it often feels like there's a lot more variety in the girls' departments - especially around the holidays. I love the idea of having a 'special' dress for Thanksgiving and Christmas that doesn't have to be relegated to just November and December but can be worn into the new year as well. I also love the idea of said dress being affordable, comfortable, and play-friendly.
Here's what I dug up:
1. fit and flare gold - Julia loves anything that sparkles and I think this could be dressed up with black tights and gold shoes or dressed down with white tights and boots.
2. black and white jersey - I have to admit that this is my very favorite of the bunch. For Christmas it would be so fun with dark green or cranberry tights. Right? Right.
3. lace dress - I love the subtle bell sleeves and lace detail. Predictable as ever.
4. glittery sweatshirt dress - Both of my girls are big fans of anything involving glitter and I love how comfortable this looks.
5. asymmetrical wrap dress - Just festive enough but also just versatile enough to wear year round.
6. long-sleeved jersey dress - Ruffles and jersey! Best of both worlds.
7. green ruffles - This is my second favorite, I think. Twirl friendly and a brand I've grown to love and trust.
8. flutter dress - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Valentines Day all rolled into this pretty frock.
I wish I'd thought to add this adorable number because it looks extra comfy but a link will have to suffice. I'm also loving Pink Chicken's line for Target if you're wanting something with a bit of a truly festive kick.
Do you have a favorite? (#2, right?!)
Okay, that's all! For now :)
I won't subscribe to the cliché that it's more fun to dress girls than it is to dress boys but I have to admit that it often feels like there's a lot more variety in the girls' departments - especially around the holidays. I love the idea of having a 'special' dress for Thanksgiving and Christmas that doesn't have to be relegated to just November and December but can be worn into the new year as well. I also love the idea of said dress being affordable, comfortable, and play-friendly.
Here's what I dug up:
1. fit and flare gold - Julia loves anything that sparkles and I think this could be dressed up with black tights and gold shoes or dressed down with white tights and boots.
2. black and white jersey - I have to admit that this is my very favorite of the bunch. For Christmas it would be so fun with dark green or cranberry tights. Right? Right.
3. lace dress - I love the subtle bell sleeves and lace detail. Predictable as ever.
4. glittery sweatshirt dress - Both of my girls are big fans of anything involving glitter and I love how comfortable this looks.
5. asymmetrical wrap dress - Just festive enough but also just versatile enough to wear year round.
6. long-sleeved jersey dress - Ruffles and jersey! Best of both worlds.
7. green ruffles - This is my second favorite, I think. Twirl friendly and a brand I've grown to love and trust.
8. flutter dress - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Valentines Day all rolled into this pretty frock.
I wish I'd thought to add this adorable number because it looks extra comfy but a link will have to suffice. I'm also loving Pink Chicken's line for Target if you're wanting something with a bit of a truly festive kick.
Do you have a favorite? (#2, right?!)
Okay, that's all! For now :)
I got little daughter a dress almost exactly like #2! I love it! And I love that it can be Christmassy and Thanksgivingy and every Sunday-y, too!
ReplyDeleteAs a mom of 5 boys, I am anxious to see the complimentary boy post!
ReplyDeleteha! you could write that better than I will - I have one in the works though ;)
DeleteLove number 7! I found a sparkly red dress at a thrift store and so LJ is getting her first real holiday outfit this year. #momwin
ReplyDeleteI alllllmost bought #3 the other day but ended up deciding on a emerald and gold number from The Children’s Place. I also like #1 & 6 and the twirl-factor def bumps up #7 (not that there’s much twirling at Mass but apparently it’s a Big Deal)
ReplyDeleteEven though my daughters are much older than yours, thank you for this post! I would never have found those pink chicken dresses at Target. My youngest is 11 and those dresses go up to size 12. Win! She LOVES the one that is half plaid/half reindeer print.
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