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Party Dresses for Older Girls
An older girl's party dress has to please two people: her, because it must look grown-up, and you, because it needs to be comfortable for a long day. MINOTI party dresses for girls aged 8 to 15 cover birthday parties, weddings, school discos and family celebrations. For everyday dresses, see the Dresses page.
Teenage girls' party dresses come in different lengths. Long party dresses for a teenage girl suit weddings and evening events, while knee-length styles are easier for dancing and running about at a birthday. For sizing, girls' party dresses for age 9 are usually 140 cm. A party dress should fit her now rather than leave room to grow, so buy close to the event and try it on with the shoes she will wear.
Your questions answered
MINOTI's party dresses for older girls aged 8 to 15 include styles for birthdays, weddings and school discos, in centimetre sizes that follow a girl's height, and a 13-year-old usually takes 164 cm.
Should I size up in girls' party dresses for age 10 so they last?
Not for a fitted dress. Most 10-year-olds take 146 cm; go up one to 152 cm only if she is already close to 146 cm tall or the event is more than three months away.
What can an older girl wear over a sleeveless party dress?
A short cardigan, a bolero or a denim jacket keeps her arms warm without hiding the dress. For a 12-year-old in 158 cm, choose the cover-up in the same size so the shoulders line up.