Girls Birthday Dresses

She wants to feel like the centre of the room. You want something she can wear through four hours of games and cake.

Birthday outfits with an Indian look

Gown frocks with layered net skirts, short lehenga sets in bright colours, and kurti with sharara pairs that photograph well against balloons and fairy lights. For a first birthday or a naming ceremony there are softer cotton silk options that will not irritate a baby's skin.

Two ways families use this page

Some are dressing the birthday girl. Others are dressing the guests, especially cousins at a joint family celebration. The brighter statement pieces sit at the top of the list. The simpler coordinated sets suit guests who should not outshine the birthday child.

Practical checks before you order

• Look at the closure, since back zips are quicker on small children than tie backs
• Check whether the dupatta is stitched or loose
• Read the lining note if the party is outdoors in summer
• Confirm the delivery estimate for your state against the party date

Photographs and colour

Think about the backdrop before the outfit. Against a pink or pastel party theme, a jewel toned outfit stands out in pictures. Against a brightly decorated wall, a lighter solid keeps her from disappearing into it. Filtering by colour with the party theme in mind takes a minute and shows up in every photo afterwards.

Sizes are available for babies through pre teens. Each page lists age, chest and total length, and where a style has room to let out, the notes say so. If the birthday is close, filter to ready to ship styles first and keep the fit simple rather than gambling on an exchange.