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Girls' occasionwear: a guide to choosing
tuc tuc girls' occasionwear brings together pieces for weddings, First Communions and celebrations: romantic woven fabric dresses with a big bow or wrap neckline, frilled blouses, puffball skirts, pointelle knit cardigans, outfits and headbands. Sizes range from 12 months to 16 years. For more styles, browse girls' dresses and girls' skirts.
Choose by the style of the celebration
- Wedding or First Communion guest: a woven fabric dress with a bow, front frill or wrap neckline.
- Family lunch or party: an asymmetric frilled blouse with a skirt, or a gathered knit outfit.
Size by height
4 years = 99–104 cm · 6 years = 111–116 cm · 8 years = 123–128 cm · 10 years = 129–136 cm · 12 years = 137–144 cm · 14 years = 145–152 cm. Dresses with gathered bodices allow a little room; for blouses, if she's between two sizes, go for the larger one. More measurements in our size guide.
Layers, accessories and care
A pointelle knit cardigan or a knitted jacket over the dress keeps her warm without stealing the show. A bow headband completes the look. Wash inside out, on a cold wash, don't tumble dry and follow the care label.
A try-on before the big day?
Buy two or three weeks ahead and do a full try-on with cardigan, headband and shoes. That way you can swap sizes in good time and check she feels comfortable.
Frequently asked questions
What should a girl wear to a wedding?
A woven fabric dress is the safest choice: with a big bow or a romantic style for something smarter, or with a gathered bodice for extra comfort. If the wedding is outdoors or in the evening, add a pointelle knit cardigan and a matching bow headband.
What size occasion dress should I choose for an 8-year-old girl?
An 8-year-old girl usually wears size 8 if she's between 123 and 128 cm tall. If she's already over 128 cm, choose size 10 (129–136 cm). Measure her height before you buy; on each dress's product page you can enter it to see the recommended size.
Dress or skirt and blouse for a girl at a First Communion?
For a guest, both options work. A dress gives a complete look in one piece. A blouse with a puffball or tiered skirt lets you play with colours and then wear each piece separately with everyday clothes.
Which cardigan goes with a girl's party dress?
A short knitted jacket or a pointelle knit cardigan, in light tones or the same colour as the dress. They keep her warm in church or as the evening draws in without covering the dress. You'll find more styles in girls' jackets and cardigans.
How should I wash a girl's partywear?
As a general guide, wash inside out, in cold water, on a delicate cycle and don't tumble dry, and always follow the care label. Pieces with appliquéd flowers, frills or a puffball shape keep their shape better if hung to dry and ironed on a low heat, inside out.
Which accessories complete a girl's occasion outfit?
A woven fabric headband with a decorative bow or a statement design is the easiest, most striking accessory. You'll find more headbands, scrunchies and hair clips in girls' hair accessories. Choose one that picks up a colour from the dress so everything ties together.
