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Girls' Tiered Dresses
A girls' tiered dress has a skirt made of stacked, gathered layers, each one a little fuller than the one above. That gives the skirt its swing without adding bulk at the bodice. Styles run from newborn to age 15, so younger and older sisters can wear the same shape. It suits parties and family days out, and plenty of styles are easy enough for a school holiday.
Tiered dresses are sized by height in centimetres: a 4-year-old usually takes 110 cm and a 6-year-old usually takes 122 cm. The skirt hangs loose from the waist, so a dress that fits at the shoulders still gives her room to move. The best girls' tiered dress for cooler months goes over tights with a cardigan on top. Gathered tiers can crease in the wash, so hang the dress to dry and check the care label.
Your questions answered
The MINOTI online shop has girls' tiered dress styles with gathered, layered skirts for girls aged 0 to 15, sized in centimetres by height, where a 12-year-old usually takes 158 cm.
How do I pick the right size when I buy a girls' tiered dress online?
Measure her height and choose the nearest size in centimetres. A 3-year-old usually takes 104 cm and an 8-year-old usually takes 134 cm. If she is tall for her age, go up one, because a tiered skirt still looks right when it is slightly long.
What should she wear with a tiered dress in winter?
Add thick tights and a cardigan or jumper, and a tiered dress will see her through the colder months. A cardigan that ends at the waist keeps the top tier from flattening. On days under 10°C, put a coat over the top.