Birthday celebrations for little girls and boys will vary considerably from family to family, and most likely, from birthday to birthday. In all possibility, most families will attempt at least one grand and lavish birthday party for their child. Our concern here is about dresses especially select as birthday dresses.

A birthday dress can range from a very simple smocked cotton bishop dress to a super frilly, multi-layered confection. Most obviously, since it is the child's birthday, the lavishness of the dress will usually depend on the taste of the child. After that, things to consider are the birthday party theme, time of year, and location of the event.

Modern manufacturing has rendered even very intricate and detailed fancy dresses to cost close to most hand smocked or well crafted cotton dresses for girls. So, cost does not need to be an option for selection of style, at least not at The Briar Patch.

After considering the birthday girl's own special likes, and also the theme for your birthday party, season and setting, you are ready to narrow down the favorite candidates. At this point, it can be fun to let the birthday girl decide which option will be her very special birthday dress. Consider having her rank your top three to five options (already deemed appropriate by Mom and Dad). In case availability becomes an issue, you will know the next favorite option quickly to avoid any last minute upsets before the party.

Remember, too, that special birthday dresses for girls can often be worn again as flower girl dresses, party dresses at other events, and even holiday dresses.