Girls' Easter Dresses

What are kids wearing this spring? Expect the trends for girls’ Easter dresses to closely mirror floor-grazing maxi skirts, stylish draping and rich texture.

There’s also the annual revival of spring florals, in both soft and vibrant tones. It’s a classic theme in Easter dresses for girls. Look for more of a blue presence this year.

This year, polka dots are the latest retro-chic print to trend. Asymmetrical circles and dots in a mix of sizes give this whimsical classic a fresh feel.

And speaking of retro, the crinoline silhouette is resurging. The classic poufy skirt is going to show up in cute Easter dresses for all ages.

Picking the Right Easter Dress
One of the first considerations in choosing kids’ Easter outfits is the day’s schedule.

An ensemble for a sunrise service followed by a formal brunch requires something a little dressier. This is when you can turn to full-on frills. Classic ruffles and bows, updated with today’s sparkle. Add a light sweater or shrug to sleeveless spring dresses. Temperatures can change rapidly, and some churches require covered shoulders. Fancy dress shoes definitely are in order, too.

A family lunch and rough-and-tumble egg hunt call for a more laid-back look in Easter dresses. Think of an easy-moving skater dress or soft jersey polo dress covered in pleats. Grab a pair of tights just in case the day turns cold.

Parents have leeway in shopping for girls’ spring dresses for the younger kid. If you’ve always dreamed of a sweet little toddler clad in frothy tiers of mesh or sweet layers of lace, you have a few years to indulge in that. She’ll care more about the Easter toys and gifts than she will about what she’s wearing.

Older girls, though, will rightfully insist on having a say in what they wear. Easter dresses for tweens will more closely mirror adult trends.

Shop girls’ Easter dresses, available at Macy’s!