Children’s pageants have been around since the 1920s and today are more popular than ever. More and more parents across the globe are signing their little princesses up and for good reason. Pageants can help little girls to overcome shyness, improve their communication skills, showcase their dazzling talents, and make new friends and memories.
But if you’ve already experienced pageant life, you’ll know that they can be stressful and exhausting affairs. Everything from finding the perfect dress to the pressure of competition can leave you and your little girl feeling flustered and overwhelmed.
A little girl’s world is full of wonder and excitement — everything is fresh, new and inspiring. Pageants should be no different. Whether your little angel is a pageant pro or is preparing for her first one, David Charles has a luxury pageant dress for her.
For hesitant parents just breaking into the pageant world, here are our top tips for finding perfect pageant dresses for your children, so that whatever the outcome, your little girl will treasure the experience.
Pretty in Pink… and Blue… and Green…
What little girl doesn’t love pink? Perfectly pretty pink is often the favourite colour choice for children’s pageant dresses. But with so many little princesses donning pink, how can your little girl stand out from the crowd? For a twist on a traditional pink frock, opt for our fabulous flowery pink peony bouquet dresses. Exclusively available at David Charles, your little one is sure to turn heads. The charming pink colourway and statement floral prints are inspired by soft peony flowers in bold pink and fuschia with green accents for a dress that your little princess will love to wear. For a more minimalist look, our pearl pink damask dresses are the perfect choice. Featuring a soft pink palette and pearlescent damask design, it’s a style tailormade for the ultimate glamour appeal.
But don’t feel resigned solely to pink dresses — opting for a different hue is a great way to help your little girl sparkle in the competitive world of children’s pageants. Why not take inspiration from the season instead? Our frosty blue frocks pay homage to the season and capture that irresistible Cinderella style, while our emerald-green and ruby-red dresses’ rich and warm colourways are a sure fire way to make your girl feel as pretty as an angel on top of a Christmas tree.
Channel Fairytale Magic
A pageant is a perfect opportunity for your little girl to channel her inner princess and enchant in a magical fairytale frock. Don’t be afraid to go big and bold — a pageant is no time to hold back. Our gorgeous gowns are all designed with love and made with the signature David Charles’ craftmanship to ensure your little one steals the spotlight.
For pageant dresses, we love lavish tulle layers and softer-than-a-cloud luxe textured techno fabric, which offset the traditional ball gown silhouette. Balloon-hem sleeves finished with velvet cuffs are also a great choice that inspires enchantment and fairytale beauty.
A pageant calls for style poetry in motion, and our dresses ensure that your girl exudes confidence whenever she steps out onto the stage. But it’s also important to consider your little girl’s comfort — after all, pageants can last for many hours and be tiring affairs. All of our dresses come with a concealed zip fastening to ensure easy and effortless removal, and our buckle-adorned waist ribbons not only tie the look together but can also be adjusted throughout the day.
Smart Accessories and Fabulous Frosting
Accessories are a wonderful way of adding flourishes of personality and character to your little girl’s look. But savvy accessorising is also a great way to keep your little girl looking neat and tidy throughout the competition. Hair bands are one of the most versatile accessories around. Not only do they add a splash of colour and glamour, but they’re also an elegant way of keeping perfectly coiffed hair in place.
Our floral gemstone Alice bands sparkle like diamonds and are sure to win your angel compliments from others throughout the competition. Handcrafted with excellence, these chic accessories add a flair of Hollywood glamour to your girl’s look.
Browse our selection of luxury pageant dresses and accessories exclusive to David Charles and make sure your little girl turns heads at her next pageant