Tips for Choosing a Flower Girl Dress, From the Experts at Storybook
July 21 2005 - 6:10AM
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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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