Worried about what colors or style type outfit to wear for this year’s Holiday pictures, I started thinking of what I wore last year and the year before, and the year before that. Eventually I found myself drifting to the days when I was a child dressed in what my mom used to consider the trendiest Holiday outfits ever.
My mom dressed me in it all; from the sailor style dresses that almost every one of my cousin also had, to the classic checkered red and black long sleeve dress with plenty of ruffled tulle sticking out the bottom. Almost always these outfits were worn with the heavyweight cotton or laced design tights and black leather shoes that buckled way at the ankle. The giggliest part of all was probably the hair; headbands with a huge organza bow to the side of this big poufy hair due.
As time goes by the styles of the Holidays change a lot and young girls are dressed very modernly. Simple sophisticated ponytails adorned with a little ribbon bow, perhaps even a tiny swirl at the hair tips. Nylons are thinner and hardly worn with lace designs anymore; instead most girls are now dressed with just socks to match their chic dresses. The shoes look more and more like Mommy’s with every new style, chic flats and strappy small heels. The dress styles now have fewer patterns; instead they are made with flocked modern, almost artistic, designs.
Trends have changed since I was a little girl but some of those styles seem to have gained a comeback; like the headband with a big bow to the side. The always stylish Holiday checkered dresses are still sold in high demand almost every year. You can still find those sailor outfits and maybe even pleaded dresses. The designs and material might be different but the black, red, burgundy, sage and even silver and gold colors that were “in” when I was a child, are still popular choices in current Christmas Holiday Dresses.
Who knows what next year’s trends will bring; perhaps we might find tie-dye Capri nylons stylish again… but I hope not.
Put Your Princess in a Pettiskirt
Date: Monday November 2, 2009Posted in: Colors, Customer Service, Easter Dresses & Outfits, Flower Girl Dresses, Head Accessories, Uncategorized, Weddings
Who said pettiskirts were only made to wear under a dress? Now a days it looks like a hot trend is wearing a pettiskirt as a fun every day wear skirt. Not only are they fun and colorful but very practical. They come in various colors and you can dress it up or down. They’re not just for infants or toddlers. Young woman are wearing them under Homecoming dresses for extra volume and a more colorful look.
I have to admit when I first saw them, I wasn’t THE biggest fan. Once you see them on and with the right flower girl accessories, they don’t look bad. I’ve seen girls wear them with black tights and heels and it looks fun and comfortable. Toddlers look adorable in them. It’s an every day “princess outfit” for them. They’re great for dressing up a regular t-shirt or to wear and twirl in for ballet class.
They’re fun, easy to maintain, and practical. There’s no need to take it to the dry cleaners or go thru the hassle of ironing it. They’re hand washable and the more crinkled it gets, the fuller it looks. Majority come based on age so you don’t have to worry about taking any type of measurements, and with an elastic waist, they’ll have enough room to grow into. They’re mainly made of floating chiffon and ruffles that go on forever. Some of them even come with a ribbon at the waist for extra detail. They come in various colors and styles. They even have a full body petticoat dress like our style SP554, just in case you can’t find a shirt, this one already has it attached to the skirt.
Many brides are starting to use them as flower girl dresses because there’s no need to add a petticoat like you would to a “regular” flower girl dress. They’re easier to mix and match with the bridal parties colors, or you can get one with petals already inside the skirt, like our style SP110 on pinkprincess.com.
They make great gifts for girls of all ages or for your own princess to wear in any occasion. You’re sure to find the color/colors you’re looking for. Pettiskirts are all about having fun, and with 40 yards of fluffy chiffon, you can be assured you’re princess will have the time of her life twirling and playing in hers.
