There are several very "standard" flower girl dress styles that are always appropriate:
- Order dresses from the same manufacturer in the same color at the same time as the bride's maids' dresses to match;
- Shop from store to store for weeks and likely dragging them (and their parents) with you before the wedding but long after the bride's maids dresses have come;
- Wait until the last possible minute, panic and have to settle for whatever is available;
- Shop easily on line and send a message to each family telling them which style and color to order and that they need to get them ordered now - or order them yourself so you know they are ordered in time.
- Shop on line early, get them delivered in plenty of time and check it off your list of "To Dos"!
What flower girl dress styles are available?
The flower-petal filled dress. This is a dress with a sheer skirt that is "filled" with flower petals in the color of your choice. These dresses often come with flower pins for the waistline to coordinate. One very special thing to consider is that you can EASILY change the color of the petals in the skirt by exchanging them for your own unique colors. Any florist can make up a pin for the sash for you, too. Consider combining colors for a really rich, unique look!
The ballgown. This is a fitted bodice to the natural waistline and a full, gathered skirt below with the "Cinderella" silhouette. It is always elegant and tasteful for little ones! Older girls, unfortunately, may balk at wearing this style complaining that it is "babyish" though they may love it again when they are older. It is also not the best style for extra-fluffy girls.
The A-line. This is the class silhouette that is shaped like the capital letter "A" - trim at the top and getting wider to the hemline. This style looks good on every figure type and is suitable for all ages but especially for the older girls. It comes in many variations such as:
