Hot off the sewing line: this cute little number for your no-frills baby boy. The Owen shantung christening outfit features our dressy poly-dupioni shantung in pure white, short sleeves and legs for cool comfort in warm weather, and simple button trim. Order yours today!
Finally! We’ve been looking forward to introducing this adorable little knit christening outfit for a long time! A short-sleeved, short-legged version of our ultra-popular Korbyn knit romper, Braeden comes with a matching knit beanie hat and is available in five sizes: Newborn through 12 months.
We’re pleased to offer a new product category at One Small Child: sweet infant layette items in soft colors with a dressy twist, available in fine cotton sweater knits and cotton lawn fabrics. These styles are perfect for bringing baby home for the very first time, special portaits, celebrations, or just for every-day-cuteness! Check them out today!
Believe it or not, it’s time for us to begin working on next year’s First Communion dress and veil styles. I am curious to know what you would like to see, what you’ve been unable to find, what you want to see more of, less of, how long, which fabric, you get the idea.
Let’s make this fun, shall we? I’ll select a random commenter on this post to receive one of our gorgeous sterling silver cross charm bracelets. (Be sure to leave an email address at which you can be reached.) All comments through 9 pm (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, March 24th will be entered. I look forward to hearing from you…and your friends…and their friends!
When I was a little girl, I distinctly remember my mother saying something along these lines in an overheard conversation: “If I dress my girls modestly when they’re young, perhaps they’ll feel uncomfortable in revealing clothing when they’re older.” By and large, she was right!
I don’t intend to argue about the issue of modesty (or lack thereof) in our society, but I’d like to think some of you would agree with me when I say that many clothing styles for young ladies today are certainly pushing them to dress much older than they are and to bare a lot more than is necessary.
To me, special occasion dressing is just as important as (if not more important than) daily dressing…especially in a religious (First Communion, LDS Baptism) context: Do you really want your daughter to make deeply meaningful covenants with Deity in spaghetti straps? It’s true that what is in her heart is more important than what she wears, but it makes sense to me that what she wears is an outward sign of respect and devotion.
To that end, most of the First Communion dress styles you’ll find at One Small Child are all-over modest. You may see a bare arm here or there to accommodate customers looking for sleeveless styles, but you’ll never see a spaghetti strap or fully strapless gown in our boutique. It’s something we believe in.
My seven-year-old daughter LOVES this dress, and I have to say, it is a truly lovely gown. Our new Miss Felicity Communion dress is made of pristine white organza with gobs of feminine embroidery and twinkling beadwork. The three-quarter-length sleeves add a subtle touch of grace and charm. Available in girls’ sizes 6-12.
New for 2009, the Miss Hannah First Communion dress is now available for purchase exclusively at One Small Child. This pretty dress features traditional ball-gown styling with dainty floral embroidery, beads, and a lovely peek-a-boo cutaway back. Available in girls’ sizes 6-12.
The shipment has arrived, and our exclusive Miss Tiffany Communion dress is available in girls’ sizes 6-16. A lot of people have been asking for it, and we’re so glad it’s finally here!
This dress is gorgeous: lustrous matte satin, glossy embroidery sprinkled with sequins and pearls, and a unique scalloped hem that is nothing short of a masterpiece.
Two brand-new, spectacular first communion dress styles will be unveiled in the next few days, so check back soon!
Have you given any thought to what goes under a christening gown or outfit? So much depends on what you’re working with and looking for. Is the fabric of your gown a light-weight sheer cotton or a heavy satin? Is your gown short or long? Do you like a little extra pouf under a dress? Or do you just want good coverage beneath?
For your convenience, many of our christening gowns are included with an appropriate length slip made of pure combed cotton. If you choose a style that does not include a slip, or if you’re looking for just the right thing to wear beneath a family heirloom or a masterpiece you’ve crafted on your own, we offer a nice selection of christening slips a-la-carte in different styles and lengths:
Our basic cotton slip comes in two lengths and is perfect under any dress that needs a good lining, especially under sheer or hand-crocheted gowns. It is constructed with a cross-back, button free closure for ease of dressing baby. This slip is available in two lengths to accomodate day-length (22-24″) as well as longer heirloom-length (32-34″) christening gowns. We can also make it in custom lengths for you–just let us know what you need, and we’ll be happy to whip one up for you (additional charges may apply for longer length). We offer a nice selection of embroidery options on this slip as well: you can have baby’s name and christening or birth date, a monogram, a cross, shamrock or meaningful phrase added to the hem, which adds a thoughtful, personal touch to a truly special outfit (you can see our current embroidery options on order pages).
Our exclusive bouffant slip adds a nice fulness to any gown, and can be worn beneath our basic cotton slip, or alone under the christening gown, depending on your preference. It is available in three lengths: dress-length, day-length, and heirloom-length. It’s perfect under gowns of all styles, whether simple or frilly.
We haven’t forgotten the boys–we offer a nice selection of long-sleeved, short-sleeved, and sleeveless bodysuits to provide coverage and a little additional warmth beneath any christening suit (bonus: personalization is also available on these items), so no matter how you look at it, when it comes to christening undergarments, we’ve got you covered. {wink}
Steven sent this gorgeous photo of his daughter in her first communion dress last year, he comments:
“I just wanted to send a picture of our daughter in her Miss Destiny dress and veil. One Small Child was truly spectacular in providing a beautiful quality design. Your company was amazing in getting the dress and halo to us in a short period of time. Our daughter felt wonderfully special during the event and at her communion dinner.
I would highly recommend your products to anyone.”
