DAVE & BELLA Baby Girl Dress Long Sleeve Floral Toddler Girls Smocked Sundress Cotton Playwear Vintage Princess Dress

I absolutely love this DAVE & BELLA floral dress! It looks adorable on my granddaughter.The cotton is super soft and comfortable. Beautiful vintage look with lovely smocked details. Great quality.

I think that 98% of the garments purchased on Amazon are junk, but every once in a while I'll get something that exceeds any/all of my expectations and truly amazes me. That's not easy to do either because I'm a total quality snob/psycho and I look at (and literally measure) every little thing. Something can seem great, but then I'll find an uneven hem or loose/sloppy stitch and I fixate on it, which ruins everything. Once in a while I'll get a rare gem or the unicorn of garments and that is exactly what this dress is!⭐ARRIVAL & PACKAGING ⭐This gorgeous dress arrived super quick, carefully folded with a few clean folds (with tissue between the layers) and packed in a branded (and sealed) bag. The materials and care tag is cotton and branded and there was a thick, excellent quality, branded hang tag attached to the dress as well. Why do I mention branding and tags? Well- In a world of generic fast fashion, branding like we have here is a sign that this piece is anything but generic! This is clearly made exclusively by/for this brand.Garments like this do come with a higher price tag, but they are worth every penny!There were no unusual or unplesant odors upon arrival, but despite that, I wash everything before wear/use (especially for baby!), so staright to the machine this went.⭐LAUNDERING ⭐This dress is quite easy to wash.I usually toss it in the wash, usually (but not always) in a garment bag, and wash on a cool/delicate cycle. I toss it in the dryer on low/delicate for maybe 6 minutes (to get the dampness out) then hang it to dry. It hasn't shrunk, gone wonky, and not a single thread has come loose. The colors haven't faded either. The material doesn't dry stiff or crunchy, rather it's still nice and soft.A big tell regarding the overall quality (more on that below) is the collar. With a cheaper garment, the collar would be dreadful after washing (all curled up, not laying flat). While I do like to give this a quick press (it takes maybe 8 minutes to do the whole dress), it really doesn't come out crazy wrinkled!⭐MATERIAL⭐Part of the reason this is so gorgeous and the quality is exceptional is because of the material. It is gorgeous, 100% cotton! It is soft, breathable and airy and while it isn't thin or threadbare, it isn't thick or bulky either. I always say I am a cotton snob, and THIS cotton is the stuff dreams are made of!Not only is the outer (floral pattern) layer gorgeous cotton, but the dress is also fully lined with another layer of the gorgeous material! The ruffles on the cuffs, with the stunning and delicate eyelit detail are super soft cotton (so they aren't itchy or annoying) and finally, the incredible collar, also with exceptional eyelit detailing, is a double layer of the same high quality cotton! There isn't a single aspect of this dress that is made with anything but the super soft, extra comfy and top quality cotton!This is out there a little bit, but I'm also a linens snob. To get my point across about how nice this material really is, I would compare it to a high thread count (800+) Egyptian cotton sheet! Still light, airy and crazy soft, but durable and screaming HIGH QUALITY!I'm making such a big deal about the material for a few reasons.First- It's rare to see anything made with cotton like this anymore, so I'm excited. Then, we all want our kids to be comfortable in their clothes. You won't have to worry about baby and the older ones will NOT (do not) complain in this dress. I haven't heard, "This is itchy/uncomfortable" once while my daughter has this on. So yes- the material is a HUGE deal!⭐QUALITY & CONSTRUCTION⭐Again, this is another category where this dress excels on every level!All of the stitching, surges, hems, seams and material cuts are strong, sturdy, clean, even and well done. There wasn't a single loose or rogue thread on this dress nor was there a loose or poorly clipped stitch/stitch chain. You won't find any doubled/tripled over globs of stitches or any raggedy edges of material. All parts of construction are perfect!Some notable things are the elastic arm cuffs. They didn't just stick a piece of elastic under the material to rub against a babies soft skin, rather the elastic is in between layers of material where it's not seen or felt at all. All of the inlays are carefully and very cleanly stitched. There are NO harsh or rough surges so again, nothing to rub or aggravate the skin. The collar is perfectly symmetrical, and stays down because of a line of single stitches around the very top. There is no itchy or rough backing underneath, just the soft cotton. They also did a great job at matching up the floral pattern- it all goes the same way and there are no harsh breaks or cuts. Finally, they included flap (made from a double layer of the material, cut and stitched expertly) up the back of the dress, so the zipper doesn't come anywhere near the skin. That zipper is hidden under the floral material, but easy to access and it has smooth easy movement. All of these details are major tells of the quality and they do warrant the higher price tag! This is a dress that can get saved and passed down through generations!⭐AESTHETIC⭐Part of the reason I love this dress so much (besides what I listed above) is it's timeless, classy elegance.Yes, it does have the classic, 'girly' appearance- much like the dresses I remember my grandmother buying me when I was young (that she brought back from Italy), but the look of class NEVER goes out of style! It is perfect for just about any occasion. The floral print is delicate and simple, but the colors really pull everything together, as they are somewhat muted-not gaudy, bright and in your face.⭐SIZE & FIT ⭐While I did refer to the size chart, I always buy a size up in clothes- and that's exactly what I did here.The 18-24 months fits a 13 month old (who weighs 21lbs) perfect. She does have a little bit of room to grow into this dress, so she will be able to wear it for a while. Even though it is a bit roomy, it doesn't look too big or sloppy at all.It does come just above knee length, so it's not terribly short. A pair of tights or a cute little pair of bloomers underneath look adorable, but aren't totally necessary.⭐VALUE & FINAL THOUGHTS ⭐Yes, this dress costs a tiny bit more than some of the other options, but it is worth it- and then some! $34 for this material and the quality really is a STEAL for what you get here to be honest! You get a classic, timeless and classy piece here that I guarantee your child will love just as much as you do!I was not aware of Dave & Bella prior to finding this dress, but I'm now completely OBSESSED with the brand- so much so that they are the only brand I've been buying from! And the compliments I get...OMG! Even when we go into the grocery store, someone is complimenting me on her clothes! So I guess my only warning would be that you WILL fall in love with this dress and this brand too!

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