Best Sources for Kids Dresses

It's National Dress Day!  Founded by Ashley Lauren Kerr, it's a day to celebrate dresses!  Thought we would join in the celebration and highlight some of our favorite childrenwear dress designers. I completely relate to Ashley.  What we wear for milestone days and events really do create memories attached to what we wear.  When I photo style shoots with children models oftentimes (when I can) I give the model the clothing they wore for a photo shoot, knowing that it's a milestone to be chosen for a editorial shoot or a magazine cover and its a great "keepsake" to have from the experience.  Just for fun, I added a "milestone" dress memory - my first day of kindergarten.  What. was. my. mother. thinking . . .  I look like a bumblebee!  (But, I still have fond memories of that dress and that day & I still have the photograph!)

As a Kids Lifestyle Photo Stylist, I have shopped for tons, & tons of dresses!  It's still one of my favorite things to shop for.  (As a Lifestyle Photo Stylist, I style all things relative to a kids life - so that includes wardrobe, decor/interiors/home, food & fun!) Also, the type of photo styling I do is more "lifestyle" styling rather than "high fashion", it's more of a relaxed style.  But, I always "mix in" some whimsical high fashion pieces where I can!  As you see from our Blog and my styling work, I style with a lot of bright colors and bold patterns (especially polka dots & gingham!)   You know from my previous post about Janie and Jack, I have my eye on this Gingham Swimsuit for a shoot!  Love that it's a match to the Gingham Dress in this Post.  I'm sure these two pieces will make it into some spring or summer photo shoots. :)

When I'm hired for a editorial/magazine photo styling shoot, I mostly work in collaboration with the clothing supplier - where they send me clothing to use for the shoot in exchange for clothing credit. (or I am hired from the clothing supplier itself and of course, style their clothing line.) But, when I'm styling other shoots, I do shop for items to bring to shoots. (online and in person)  I always like to bring lots of choices for the creative director of photo shoot to chose from.

Here are some of my favorite dresses I have my eye on for upcoming photo shoots.  When I shop for dresses (& really all wardrobe) I'm always looking for bright, bold & fun!  (At end of Post, I add some of my "must visit" childrenswear sites for all designers and styles.)

First Row:  Polka Dot  /  Green  /  Daisy Stripe
Second Row: Heart  /  Yellow  /  Gingham
Third Row:  Floral  /  Rainbow  /  Denim

Favorite Kids Clothing Websites:

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada  (Can be purchased in United States here and here.)
Oilily Kids   (Can be purchased in United States here.)
Billie Blush
Stella McCartney
Mini Boden
Ralph Lauren   (Using this dress for upcoming suit with cowboy boots!)
Janie and Jack
Hanna Andersson
Happy Brand  (Great for basics, when you are looking for one color.)
JCrew
Alice and AmesPost Image Credit: Alice and Ames / IG @AliceandAmes

Post Image from Alice and Ames.  I'm lovin' all their polka dot ballet dresses! Look at all the cuteness here, here, and here!

These are "must visit" sites for all items in childrenswear.  They all have a wide variety of designers to chose from.

Children's Salon
Melijoe
Bambini Fashion
Alex and Alexa

Hope you find some dresses you love in this post and you celebrate and "dress up"! :)

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