Princess and Full-Skirted Party Dresses for Girls 3-12

The volume of a princess skirt comes from its layers of fabric. In the Pink Tulle Princess Dress, the fullness comes from tiers of tulle opening out from the waist; in the Yellow Organza Princess Dress, from organza layers with wavy edges; and in the Pink Satin and Tulle Ball Gown with Jewelled Bow, from tulle laid over a satin lining. The more layers there are, the fuller the skirt looks, but it also gets a little heavier; this balance needs to be struck according to the child's age and the length of the day.

For younger girls, a skirt with fewer layers that falls below the knee or just above the ankle makes it easier for the child to run and play. For older girls, a longer ball-gown skirt that comes close to the ankle, such as the Lilac and Peach Layered Tulle Princess Dress, looks elegant at a wedding or on the graduation stage. We recommend measuring the skirt length together with the shoes she'll wear at the ceremony.

A full skirt can easily get crushed in the car and on a chair, so when setting off it's a good idea to choose a coat, or a cape open at the front, that won't crush the skirt. Tulle layers regain their volume when left to rest on a hanger for a while; we've gathered our storage and ironing tips in our care guide. Once the design and measurements are confirmed, preparation usually takes 7-14 days.