How to dress an eight year old for a wedding? Grown out of 'party dresses'

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I still want her to look like a little girl though.

www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-heirloom-collection-girls'-half-lace-dress-light-blue/p4081399?size=7+yrs This was an absolute flat out no from her.

www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-girls'-two-tone-floral-dress-multi/p3931044
She liked that one slightly more.

I should add that the bridal party are in pink so another colour would be preferable.

The first one looks like a bridesmaid's dress to me, which would be a no.

I would just put her in something smart, a nice top with a pretty skirt would be fine, even smart trousers with a nice blouse. When we were kids we always wore our own clothes to weddings, we didn't buy anything new for them.

What does she have in mind? I wouldn't have wanted to wear those at that age. I'd rather be in trousers. I love dresses now I'm grown up though.

My DD is wearing a Lindy bop dress to a wedding soon. A bit like this but not black. It’s nicer on.

Monsoon used to have some lovely dresses for children that age. Is she too young for New Look dresses?

At 8 I would let my daughter choose from a selection. Ideally taking her to the shops to look and try on.

Part of the problem is that she doesn't know what she's looking for- this bodes well for the teen years

I'm a bit stumped about where to look for her. I get her casual clothes in Next, Tesco or Sainsbury's. She's really never complained about clothes so I'd like to get her something she'd like now.

If she's really not wating a dress what about this jumpsuit it looks little-girlie but could look very nice.

Or if she wants a dress that's a bit more grown up I quite like this one.

And when I was looking I liked this one too unicorn dress It's simple, but might appeal.

Mine has gone for a navy blue jumpsuit with lace on it.

Any of these suitable? All online at Next. Still pretty, girly but older looking than some ‘little girl’ dresses

I got my dd(8) a dress from Monsoon - very similar to your second dress in the style wise but she had different colours

Hmmm, none of those Monsoon ones are right, although I'll show her them in the morning.

I like the lilac Next one.

www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_240020431843_-1

What about this?

Baker by Ted Baker is nice for that age group
www.tedbaker.com/uk/Kids/Older-Girls/c/kids_girls_older?int_cmpid=_k_content_lp_older-girls_6

Sainsbury’s always have great not too flouncy dresses.

tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/p/Multicoloured-Parrot-%26-Tiger-Print-Dress-%283-14-years%29/134776314-MultiColoured?searchTerm=:newArrivals:type:Dresses:size:8%20years_243&searchProduct=

Ha cross post!

Oh the Ted Baker clothes are lovely! Thank you so much.

I really think she'd love this
www.tedbaker.com/uk/Kids/New-Arrivals/CRIZYA-Highgrove-jumpsuit-Navy/p/159648-NAVY

Posting that again in case ‘tiger print’ in link made you think of Bet Lynch...

Oh the Ted Baker clothes are lovely! Thank you so much.

I really think she'd love this
www.tedbaker.com/uk/Kids/New-Arrivals/CRIZYA-Highgrove-jumpsuit-Navy/p/159648-NAVY

This is lovely!

I admit I did catsbumface at tiger print

Culottes have added advantage of facilitating cartwheels at reception. Because I’ll bet she’s not grown out of them... 😀

Boden have some beautiful party dresses in at the moment.

Tk maxx

www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/kids+toys/kids-clothing/girls/dresses+skirts/occasion+party-dresses/c/03030201?q=&sort=publishedDate-desc&facets=stockLevelStatus:inStock&page=0

How about something like this:

www.boozt.com/uk/uk/petit-by-sofie-schnoor/dress_19303372/19303383?position=2&group=related

Sadly she's taken after her mother and can't cartwheel to save her life! She likes a boogie though.

I'm actually pleasantly surprised with the design and price of the Ted Baker clothes- I'm going to keep an eye on the sale as we've a few weddings coming up in the next few months. I'd never have thought to look there.