Girls Hand-Smocked Vintage Floral Dress - Mint Green

Girls Hand-Smocked Vintage Floral Dress - Mint Green

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Girls Hand-Smocked Vintage Floral Dress - Mint Green

Girls Hand-Smocked Vintage Floral Dress - Mint Green

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Capture the graceful beauty of timeless Southern tradition whether she is attending Easter Sunday church, celebrating a family wedding, twirling through a spring garden tea party, or posing for heirloom milestone portraits. Exquisitely crafted with authentic heirloom artistry, this vintage-inspired dress showcases an authentic hand-smocked bodice detailed with intricate diamond lattice stitching in mint and pink floss, dotted with delicate hand-embroidered bullion roses and French knots. A classic white Peter Pan collar outlined in blush pink piping is accented with matching embroidered rosebuds, mirrored gracefully on the crisp white cuffs of sweet puffed sleeves. The full, gathered skirt features a timeless English garden floral print blooming with pastel roses, buttercup yellow blossoms, and delicate greenery.

Thoughtfully designed for active comfort and effortless dressing, the back features a smooth button-down placket with pearlized white buttons, alongside an attached floral sash that ties into an elegant bow for a customized waist fit. Beneath the twirl-worthy skirt, a soft, breathable inner lining shields sensitive skin from friction and scratchy seams, ensuring she stays comfortable from morning services through afternoon celebrations. This dress runs true to size with a traditional Southern boutique drape; if your little girl is between sizes or you prefer extra room for growth across seasons, we suggest sizing up. Complete your family's picture-perfect moments by pairing this heirloom piece with our coordinating floral sister bubbles, bloomer sets, and matching brother styles.

To protect your clothes from being damaged and preserve their heirloom quality, please follow the care instructions below. Our hand-smocked garments are crafted with delicate embroidery and fine stitching, so proper care will keep them soft, vibrant, and beautiful for years to come.

Use a Dye Trapping Sheet: Always add a Shout Color Catcher sheet (or similar dye-trapping sheet) into the wash. It acts as a magnet for loose dye floating in the water before it can settle into the light background fabric.

Cold Water Only: Heat loosens set dyes in cotton embroidery floss. Wash in cold water only using the delicate or hand-wash cycle, or wash gently by hand in a sink.

Bleach-Free Detergent: Choose a gentle, mild detergent. Avoid harsh stain removers, optical brighteners, or bleach directly on or near the smocking plate.

Never Soak or Leave Wet: This is where most color bleeds happen. Do not let smocked items sit in a wet sink or damp inside the washing machine drum. The moment the cycle ends, remove the garment immediately.

Air Dry Immediately: Lay the garment flat on a clean, dry white towel or hang it to dry away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Do not tumble dry in hot heat.

Dry Clean Optional: While following these washing steps is recommended, professional dry cleaning is also safe for this garment.

Woven Cotton

Crafted for everyday adventures and special moments alike, our Woven Cotton offers a classic, tailored look without sacrificing comfort. The crisp crisscross weave provides a lightweight, airy structure that resists snags and tears, making it as durable as it is polished.