Communion Dresses for Bigger Girls - Plus Size First Communion Dresses - www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk

 Communion Dresses for Bigger Girls - 

Plus Size First Communion Dresses - www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk

There are more choices than ever when

it comes to First Communion dress sizes 
For Taller and Bigger Girls

Many women dislike shopping for clothes because they find themselves overwhelmed by all the choices and frustrated by the sizes. It’s easy to understand why this is a problem.

Fashion designers often have their own sizing system and since nothing is standardized, it can be challenging to figure out why you can slip into a size 6 dress from one designer and have to try and squeeze yourself into a size 8 from another designer.

Just as adults get frustrated by the inconsistent sizing, so do young girls. Those can be teased about specific body issues, or who struggle with their weight are particularly sensitive to what the sizing tag says. No matter how many times a mum tries to explain why sometimes a larger size is necessary, her daughter may simply not believe her.

Some girls will fight to fit into a specific dress sizes just because they don’t want to go up another size. However, with a memorable occasion like a First Communion, it is critical that the proper size and fit is achieved when purchasing a Communion dress.

So what’s a mum do when out shopping with her daughter for a Communion dress?

We are glad you asked. We have several suggestions on how to master the right Communion dress fit to flatter your daughter’s body shape.

Size is just a number. The good news is that First Communion dresses come in a wide range of styles and sizes. Dress designers and manufacturers have become more aware of the fact that girls have different builds and body shapes as they grow. As a result, today – more than ever – there is a plethora of plus-sized Communion dresses available in the shop and online.

Isabella Communion dresses, for example, are generally generous in proportion. A size 24 for a 6-year-old has chest measurements of 25.5 inches, waist at 23 inches and length at 40 inches so girls will always be comfortable. Sizes range from 24 for younger girls to 38 xx for those age 12 and older. The largest Communion dresses in the collection measure 38 inches in the chest, 35 inches in the waist and 46 inches in length so there truly is an Isabella Communion dress for everyone.

It’s all about the style. Some girls need a little extra room to look and feel their best. Just because a Communion dress is labeled “plus size” doesn’t mean it is automatically bigger. Many specialty sizes are cut to proportion so it isn’t a matter of just adding on some fabric to create a larger version of a dress. All First Communion dresses are also styled to provide a comfortable fit and flattering silhouette.

Do your homework. Before shopping with your daughter, do some homework online. Check out which designers have a more generous fit or range of sizes to choose from. And steer her toward those design wheelhouses.

Celebrations, for example, designs First Communion dresses for just about all shapes and sizes. Its full length dress measurements run from 25.5 inches in the chest, 23 inches in the waist and 36 inches in the length up to 32 inches in the chest, 29 inches in the waist and 48 inches in length.

Communion Dresses from Christie Helene are sized from 2 NL to 12 NL and many Communion dresses are available in half sizes and plus sizes as well. Half sizes include 8 ½ through 16 ½. Offering half sizes ensures a close to as perfect fit as possible. 

Emmerling offer a great range of Plus Size Communion Dresses for bigger girls, these Communion dresses have extra inches in the chest and waist, and these are shown in the sizes as L = 2" (6cm), XL = 4" (12cm) and XXL  = 6" (18cm) 

Linzi Jay Communion dresses -  Linzi Jay Plus Size First Communion Dresses:  designed for the more fuller figure with extra inches in the chest and waist where sizes state  X = 2" , XX = 4". XXX+ 6", XXXX = 8"

Plus size Communion dresses from Linzi Jay, allow, up to 10 inches to be added to the width of the chest and waist measurements in 2 inch increments, whilst leaving the length of the Communion dress the same for age

Also research what styles will work best for her body shape. The ballerina style Communion dress, with its simple bodice and a graceful, full-flowing skirt is the perfect choice for any body type. Classic communion dresses feature clean lines and classic styling. The Communion dress style typically has sleeves and comes in a variety of modest skirt lengths from mid-calf, to tea-length. It is well suited for girls in need of plus-size styles.

Work with a professional. Schedule a Communion dress fittingappointment with a professional instead of trying to go it on your own. Experienced shopkeepers, fitters and tailors know which designers and manufacturers’ garments run smaller and which ones are more generous in proportion. A high quality sales associate can also expertly measure your daughter in order to guide her to the best choices.

Less is more. It is usually a good policy to stay away from Communion dresses with a lot of intricate details such as pearls, beading and sequins. While these make for some beautiful designs, sometimes they can be too much of a good thing and end up look up heavy or bulky instead of flattering on the body. A touch of these options with classic, clean lines paired with accessories that add sparkle and shine is a better choice instead.

Keep on trend. It’s completely understandable that most girls will want a modern style of communion dress that mimics current fashion trends. They want what their friends are wearing, but no matter what the trend, guide you daughter to a style that will flatter her shape and look like it made just for her.

If your daughter is leaning toward a sleeveless, spaghetti straps or halter style that is popular in modern communion dresses, but she has larger upper arms, there is no need to shy away from this style. Simply purchase a jacket, shawl or wrap for the ceremony.

Stay positive. During the age when many girls are shopping for a First Communion dress, their bodies are going through dramatic changes. Growth spurts, “baby fat” and awkward proportions are the norm, not the exception.

Help your daughter maintain a positive perspective about her body - After all, you want your precious daughter to celebrate her First Holy Communion day, be happy with herself and be comfortable in her Communion dress.

Don’t dawdle. Although it may seem like you’ve been planning for this day forever, the communion dress shopping season is comparatively short. Lasting from approximately January through March, last minute shoppers may be out of luck finding their little girl’s dream Communion dress in an appropriate size. Communion dresses are limited – particularly in harder-to-find plus sizes - and suppliers are often unable to reorder, leaving those who delay struggling with the choices left in stock.


www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk  stock an extensive collection of plus size Communion dresses from 6 years to 16 years 

Buy Plus Size Communion Dresses online

www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk

or shop in person at Ceremonial Celebrations


 Ceremonial Celebrations of Ascot
 at 18 Brockenhurst Road, South Ascot Berkshire. 

The shop can be reached by phone at 01344 291278 or 01344 297160.

Ceremonial Celebrations is situated in South Ascot 0.5 miles from Ascot High Street and about a 50 minute drive or train journey from London.  Near to Surrey, Middlesex, Hampshire, West London, Hertfordshire, customers travel from afar to visit the largest UK One Stop Communion shop in South East.

Located close to the M3, M4, M40 & M25 motorways

Communion Tiaras - Fit for a Princess your guide to Communion Tiaras - www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk

Communion Tiaras 

Fit for a Princess 

your guide to Communion Tiaras  www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk

Some girls are serious and want Communion dresses that are stylish, but practical. Others have a great sense of humor and desire whimsical Communion dress designs that show off their great personality. Some are little princesses and they like to be pampered with a lot of bling and a flair for dramatic, eye-catching Communion dress styles.

For those little princesses, there are two essential Communion accessories that they absolutely must have as part of their First Communion wear: Shiny Communion shoes and a sparkly Communion tiara.

These days Communion tiaras are available in a multitude of styles. That’s because just like each jewel or gem your daughter is a unique individual. No two Communion tiaras are the same and no two girls will wear Communion tiaras the same way.

Diamantes are a girl’s best friend

Diamantes are a great way to add an awesome amount of sparkle to a Communion tiara while keeping the price affordable. Some designers add just a touch of diamantes to a Communion tiara while other designers combine the fabulous look of diamantes with the striking appeal of gems, crystals or pearls.

Communion Tiaras feature many different designs. Designer Linzi Jay Communion Tiaras, for example, offers a Communion tiara LM142 with diamante satin flowers accented with pearls and diamantes woven throughout the headpiece and on tendrils exploding from the tops of flowers.

Emmerling Communion Tiaras - The Communion Tiara 77360 by Emmerling is an elegant headpiece that features classic loops made from pearls and diamantes.

Make the Communion tiara the crowning touch

A Communion tiara should complement your daughter’s natural features. Communion Tiaras traditionally are best suited for girls with medium-to-long length hair, but these days many Communion tiaras can be worn with shorter Communion hairstyles as well.

The key is to try on the Communion tiara just as you would a Communion dress. After all, you want a Communion headpiece that will enhance your daughter’s face shape and facial features, not distract for them. The only way to discover this is to try on the Communion tiara first.

Wrap it up

When most people think about a tiara, they envision a Cinderella-like version: A large silver tiara that sits on top of the head.

However, designers offer Communion tiaras in a variety of styles as part of their 2015 collections. A few of the standouts include a Communion tiara from Linzi Jay that looks very elegant when worn with a high bun hairstyle.

The latest 2015 Communion Headdress trend is the hair vine.

With this style, a free-form Communion tiara is styled into a long vine that can be manipulated, weaved and pinned into place around your daughter’s Communion hairstyle. It is the perfect choice for girls planning to wear up and away from their face, like with a single French braid.

Also good choices are Communion tiara sprays that offer a slight burst or cascade of pearls and diamantes in the Communion hairstyle. This is a nice option for a long ponytail or braid.

Go with tradition

Communion Tiaras that feature a specific religious charm are traditional for some parishes. An Irish Claddagh First Communiontiara features a sterling silver Claddagh charm front and center for a classic Irish tradition while a girl with Celtic heritage may want to consider a tiara with a Celtic cross charm. Both are accented with delicate swirls of Swarovski crystals and faux pearls.

Communion Tiara tips

Tips for selecting the perfect Communion tiara for your princess:

•  If your daughter doesn’t know how she is going to wear her hair yet or may change her mind at the last minute, opt for Communion tiara with some versatility. Look for a Communion tiara that can be worn flat to the head, perched on top of the head or slightly forward near the hairline.

•   If possible, purchase the First Communion dress first. This way you can match the style of the Communion dress with the Communion tiara effortlessly. 

• If, for example, the Communion dress has an abundance of sparkle with sequined accents along the neckline and/or a crystal-laden belt, you won’t necessarily want a Communion tiara to add even more radiance. This also holds true if your daughter is planning to wear special family jewelry like a cross necklace, dove earrings or a religious charm bracelet. 

• However, if her Communion dress is simpler by nature with clean, classic lines, a Communion tiara would be the perfect way to add to touch of sparkle or shine. If possible, put on the Communion dress while you are trying onCommunion tiaras so you can see firsthand how they will pair together.

• Make sure the Communion tiara will stay securely in place. Many Communion tiaras are made with sewn-in curved combs that are designed to slide into a child’s hair. The problem is that depending on the thickness of your daughter’s hair, these Communion tiaras may not stay put. Other types of Communion tiaras rely on pins, clips or kirby grips for the perfect fit. All work nicely, but again, you need to try them out first to make sure the will suit your daughter’s needs. Communion Tiaras with attached headbands are another good way to prevent her from fussing with her Communion tiara all day long.

• Find a Communion tiara that is properly sized for your little girl. For example, if she is smaller in stature, you don’t want a huge crown on her head. A delicate style would be more appropriate.

 Trust your instincts. If you think it is too large or too small, it probably is.

Buy Communion Tiaras online

www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk

or shop in person at Ceremonial Celebrations


 Ceremonial Celebrations of Ascot
 at 18 Brockenhurst Road, South Ascot Berkshire. 

The shop can be reached by phone at 01344 291278 or 01344 297160.

Ceremonial Celebrations is situated in South Ascot 0.5 miles from Ascot High Street and about a 50 minute drive or train journey from London.  Near to Surrey, Middlesex, Hampshire, West London, Hertfordshire, customers travel from afar to visit the largest UK One Stop Communion shop in South East.

Located close to the M3, M4, M40 & M25 motorways

Communion Dresses - It’s that time of the year to say YES to the Communion dress - www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk

It’s that time of the year to say

YES to the Communion dress
www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk

That moment you have been waiting for is here. After months of planning, preparing and researching, it is finally time to head out to the shop to begin your quest for the perfect Communion dress for your daughter.

Now is the time to put all those plans into action for this joyous occasion. With communion dress shopping season perilously short, typically running from  December until the end of March for the best selection, it is important to make a decision on your daughter’s Communion dress soon.

In other words, it’s time to say YES to the Communion dress.

We know it can be hard to make this final commitment. After all, it is a big step to say that you are finished looking at all other Communion dresses and have selected this single Communion dress as your choice.

For some families, fear sets in:

•  What if she finds another Communion dress she likes better?
• What if one of her friends has the same Communion dress?
• What if we find a bigger bargain on the same Communion dress next week?
• What if we can’t find any accessories to complement the Communion dress?

In fact, for some mums it is even sad in a way because it means that that special Communion dress shopping is over and as her little girls First Holy Communion day draws near, they miss all the planning and time spent together pouring over the details.

Here are some tips for making a final decision on a Communion dress and sticking with it:

Check out all your options. If you are afraid that there might be something better out there, make sure you investigate all your choices. Be exhaustive in your search and try on as many Communion dresses as you need to. However, you still need to be smart about your shopping expeditions.

First, don’t head out without a plan. You need to first go window shopping or research Communion dress styles on line and make a list of what qualities you like or don’t like. That way you have narrowed down your search and have a little bit more of a direction.

Make a Communion dress fitting appointment with a Communion dressprofessional. Once you have narrowed down your preferences, you will likely want guidance and advice from an expert. So she has enough time to dedicate to you personally, make an appointment to try on some Communion dresses. As your little girl trys on the Communion dresses, she can give you feedback and suggestions that you can use there in the store or in the future as you make your selections.

Finally, once you have about five favourite Communion dresses, make a list of the pros and cons about each. This will help you feel confident in your final choice and stop the eternal search for “something better.”

Check with the church. Before whipping out the cash or credit card, double check to make sure it meets all the requirements and standards of the church. You’ll feel more confident about your decision if you know that have met the expectations of the priest and church.

See if the church prefers a specific style of Communion dress, requires girls to wear a veil or has a modesty Communion dress code (no sleeveless dresses, for example).

If you know what to expect ahead of time, it will be easier to make that final commitment.

Shop early in the season. Although many parents choose to wait until mid- March to begin shopping for a Communion dress and accessories, March is actually the end of the Communion dress season.

To avoid the crowds and increase your chances of finding exactly what you’re looking for, many Communion dress shop owners recommend that parents begin the shopping process no later than six to eight weeks before the Holy First Communion ceremony. December to February are the optimum months to shop as there will be a greater variety of Communion dress styles and Communion dress sizes to choose from.

By the end of March, although many  Communion dress shops will still have Communion dresses in stock the most popular Communion dress styles and sizes will be sold out, the inventory in stock is likely to be much more limited. Avoid disappointment by shopping as early as possible.

When you know that you have thoroughly sorted through all your options, you will feel better that the dress you say yes to is really “the one” and not just “the one you settled for.”

Make it special. No one wants to show up for the church ceremony and see another girl in the same Communion dress. Make sure this doesn’t happen by shopping at a store that guarantees exclusivity. Some Communion dress shops will only sell one design of a specific Communion dress within a geographical radius. Others maintain a list and will not sell the same Communion dress to a girl from the same parish. Ask your favourite Communion dress shop if they can offer this service to you.

Trust your instincts. When you see your daughter in the Communion dress, you know it’s the one. The decision to purchase it shouldn’t feel like a burden. It should feel thrilling, exhilarating and peaceful.

One word of caution, however: Just because you adore the Communion dress doesn’t mean your daughter will. If you have to convince her or talk her into the purchase, ultimately neither one of you will be happy in the end. You both should fall in love with the Communion dress design, fit and style – not just one of you.

If all else fails.... Take a small break from shopping. Go have lunch or sleep on the decision. If it is the right Communion dress, you and your daughter won’t be able to forget about it – you will have to have it. Sometimes taking a time out puts things in perspective and ends up making it crystal clear why the Communion dress spoke to you both in the first place.

 www.firstholycommunionday.co.uk or stop in Ceremonial Celebrations of Ascot at 18 Brockenhurst Road, South Ascot Berkshire. The shop can be reached by phone at 01344 291278 or 01344 297160.

Ceremonial Celebrations is situated in South Ascot 0.5 miles from Ascot High Street and about a 50 minute drive or train journey from London.  Near to Surrey, Middlesex, Hampshire, West London, Hertfordshire, customers travel from afar to visit the largest UK One Stop Communion shop in South East.

Located close to the M3, M4, M40 & M25 motorways