Girls Ruffle Sleeve Tiered Dress — Mint Green with Contrast Piping and Bell Ties

Plain colours don't have to be plain, and this dress is proof. It's a soft mint green all over, but the details do the work. The collar stands up slightly at the neck, the front opens with a couple of buttons, and thin pastel piping in peach, lilac and blue traces along the yoke, the seams and the hem. The sleeves are the fun part: short and double-ruffled, edged in the same contrast piping so they stand out against the green. At the waist there's a drawstring that ties in front, finished with little gold bells on the ends. The skirt drops into soft gathered tiers with more piping between them. The fabric is a smooth, lightweight cotton that feels cool and holds the shape of the ruffles and tiers well. A lovely pick for spring and summer days, a garden party, a lunch out, or family photos when you want something calm and pretty rather than loud. Sizes available: 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10