Tips for Choosing a Flower Girl Dress, From the Experts at Storybook KIRKLAND, Wash., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to selecting your flower girl dress, a little forethought can help ensure your littlest attendants will be happy and smiling on the big day. Dina Alhadeff, Vice President of Storybook, a creator and retailer of girls' specialty clothing, offers the following guidelines to keep in mind as you consider all the choices available. Endless Options -- With evolving bridal styles, there are more options than ever for flower girl dresses. They can be short or long, a miniature version of the bride's dress or a special style of her own. See http://www.storybook.com/ for a variety of sweet styles. Whatever you opt for, make sure it's age-appropriate. Avoid, for example, off-the-shoulder cuts, low necklines and spaghetti straps. Seasonal Style -- Both the color and fabric of your flower girl dress should be appropriate for the season. Rich colors and fabrics such as satin, velvet and taffeta are beautiful for fall and winter weddings, while pastels in silk, fine cotton and linen will help the flower girl keep her cool in spring and summer heat. Pretty Palettes -- Your flower girl's dress should complement your wedding color palette. Choose a white or ivory dress to match your own, a style in the same color family as your bridesmaids' dresses, or details that tie into the theme of your wedding. For example, a style like Storybook's Silk Shantung Dress might match floral accents on your wedding cake. If you select a white or ivory dress, consider using embellishments such as a sash, ribbons, embroidery or flowers to tie the style together with the rest of the wedding party. Storybook's Petal Dresses offer another unique way of adding color. Dress Length -- Consider your flower girl's age when choosing a dress length. Young girls may trip over a long dress, so the hem should be at least two to three inches from the floor, while older girls may prefer longer, more sophisticated styles. If you've included flower girls of various ages in your wedding party, you may wish to coordinate their dresses using similar colors, fabrics or flowers. Storybook offers many styles perfect for young flower girls with coordinating dresses for older flower girls or junior bridesmaids. Beautiful Quality -- Quality fabrics and tailoring pay in the long run for several reasons. Not only will the dress feel more comfortable, it can be worn more often-for Easter, First Communion, birthday portraits, and other special occasions-and can be handed down or treasured as an heirloom. Comfort Counts -- A comfortable dress can go a long way in keeping your flower girl happy and fidget-free. Pay attention to both the itch-factor and fit. Depending on how far ahead you're purchasing the dress, allow a little room for growth. As for accessories, tights look charming and will help keep the flower girl warm at fall and winter weddings, while sheer hosiery is appropriate for spring and summer. The best footwear styles are dress shoes or ballet flats, but as with any new shoes, they should be worn before the wedding day so they're comfortably broken in. Contact: Katie Manning of Storybook, +1-425-250-1064, ext. 136, or DATASOURCE: Storybook CONTACT: Katie Manning of Storybook, +1-425-250-1064, ext. 136, or Web site: http://www.storybook.com/

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