Spring is the time for new beginnings, and for the fashion-forward diva, that means one thing — a new wardrobe! As the weather becomes warmer and the days longer, spring presents the perfect opportunity to “spring clean” your little girl’s wardrobe. It’s out with the heavy fabrics and dark wintry colours and in with gorgeous new party dresses that capture the freshness and innocence of the season.
David Charles’ new Spring and Summer Line is packed full of sensational seasonal party dresses that are sure to thrill and delight your angel. In this post, we break down our freshest new party dress designs that we know your little one will love.
Put a Swing In Her Step with a Swing Dress
Nothing quite says spring like a gorgeous swing dress. With a heritage that reaches back to the 30s and 40s, the swing dress was designed for dancing, turning and swirling, so it’s ideal for little starlets who are always centre stage. Synonymous with the lindy hop, it’s the perfect style for hunting for eggs on a bright and blue Easter morning.
Our one-of-a-kind yellow floral swing dress showcases the best of this classic design. With a fresh spring palette of crisp ivory, pink and yellow colourway, your little one is sure to turn heads. The flattering drop waist is given an extra flourish and exaggerated with a semi-sheer polka dot mesh underlay and pleated hem that help to give this frock a fabulous swing silhouette that will make your child want to swing and sway all day long. We also love the instant couture appeal of the layered shoulder corsage and we’re sure she will love it too.
Play with Texture with a Tiered Dress
As the frosty weather subsides and the warmer weather creeps in, fashionable young girls can put away the heavier winter fabrics and indulge in light-as-a-cloud textures and airy fabrics. And nothing quite says springtime party dress quite like a beautiful tiered gown.
Our exclusive sugar pink tiered party dress is the perfect match for birthday parties, tea parties and springtime celebrations. Boasting a sweet-as-sugar pink palette, soft techno mesh and pleated net layering, it’s a thoroughly modern and utterly adorable update on the classic ball gown silhouette. For an extra flourish of character, we’ve added a hand-made jewelled corsage at the waist and pleated net ruffle sleeves. Your angel is sure to feel every inch the princess in this fabulous frock.
Shift and Slide into the New Season with a Shift Dress
Did you know that shift dresses are so called because they signified a shift in culture in the 1920s? In the 20s, long-held traditions in clothes and manners shifted and a new youth culture was born, which brought with it new and daring possibilities for young girl’s fashion. In many ways, shift dresses were the unofficial uniform of youth culture and were worn to represent the best parts of this exciting age — youthfulness, freedom and fun!
Our cream and gold shift dress is a playful yet elegant take on this revolutionary design. Perfect for weddings, parties and afternoon tea dates with other princesses, your little girl will be sure to inspire. We pay homage to 20’s heritage with our darling relaxed drop waist and sleeveless silhouette to craft an unforgettable look that will put your girl in centre stage. Available in a cream tulle overlay, and featuring stunning gold embroidery and a layered corsage, it’s truly a party dress fit for a princess.
Let Them Eat Cake in a Tea Dress
What little girl doesn’t love a tea party? The iconic combination of tea, cake and scones, and a rabble of her nearest and dearest friends, it’s the ultimate way to celebrate the turning of the season and the start of the warmer months. But a tea party just wouldn’t be the same without a tea dress.
Channel your child’s inner English rose with our ivory and pink tea dress. Exclusive to David Charles, this charming lace number is the epitome of elegance and spring style. Inspired by Victorian rose gardens, this vintage-look dress pays homage to tradition with its pleated scallop hem and smart cap sleeves, while the A-line silhouette gives it a thoroughly modern twist. Surrounded by her friends, your little angel will look flawless dressed in chic ivory lace with colourful pink printed accents throughout.