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Linen and cotton are the right fabrics for a baby's occasion dress for a practical reason: they breathe. A synthetic party dress traps heat, and an overheated baby is an unhappy baby well before the photographs are taken. This blend keeps the outfit comfortable through a long afternoon indoors or outside.
The ruffle detailing gives the dress enough occasion character to suit a first birthday or a christening without stiff netting or scratchy trims against the skin. The cut is loose rather than fitted, which allows for a nappy underneath and for the crawling, carrying and sitting that actually happens on the day. It washes and dries well, which matters more for babywear than almost anything else.
It suits first birthdays, christenings and naming ceremonies, summer weddings and family photography sessions. Check the size guide against your child's current measurements rather than their age alone, since babies vary considerably, and wash before first wear. Linen creases readily by nature, so hang the dress the night before rather than leaving it folded in a bag, and give it a cool press if it has travelled. Avoid fabric softener, which reduces the natural breathability of the fibre.
- Linen and cotton blend
- Ruffle detailing
- Loose cut to fit over a nappy
- Machine washable
- Sizes from 0 to 6 years