Snow drops have pushed through the ground which means that spring is on the way.  In a few weeks families will be getting together to celebrate Passover or Easter.  It’s a time to give thanks for our blessings and spend time with our loved one.  Many will take pictures so you may want to take a few minutes and select something a little extra special for your children to wear.   I still have a fabulous picture of me and my sister resplendent in matching lime green polyester pantsuits. The outfits included a white plastic belt which closed in the shape of a butterfly.  I smile every time I see the picture even if the fashion statement makes me cringe. What can I say…It was the 70s and I was 7!

Nowadays, I prefer something traditional so it can be saved for younger siblings when my older daughter grows out of the outfit. Little girls are easy to shop for.  There are many traditional girls special occasion dresses with peter pan collars and sashes at the waist that will look charming both in person and in photographs. I love the dress in the picture above but then again I designed the dress and had the fabric woven to my specifications.  The dress looks timeless and ensures your children don’t ask the dreaded: “Mother, what were you thinking?”

Unfortunately, many brands only go up to a size 8 for traditional dresses.  But what happens to girls that don’t want to wear a “baby” dress, yet aren’t quite mature enough for an older style.  I’ve found that skirts help bridge the gap quite nicely.  You can pair the skirt with a turtleneck or a cardigan and receive a begrudging nod of approval from the tween in question.  Pants in a plaid or velvet material also look dressy enough for the occasion.  If your heart is set on a dress, I’ve had good success with the Contessa tween dress from A Little Indulgence (my company just to come clear).  The lines are simple and feel grown up. There isn’t a dreaded bow in the back of the dress to turn it into a “baby dress.”  The style is so popular, that I’ve had mothers beg me to start making it in adult sizes.  Whatever outfits you and children decide upon don’t forget to take plenty of pictures.  After all, that’s part of the fun of getting dressed up.

Contributed by

Tracy Young, Chief Princess Mom of A Little Indulgence who wonders if you need Passover or Easter Dresses?