Nothing says demure like a neat white collar! The Demure Dress - classic, comfortable and timeless - gives the impression of neatness and style. This is a sweet, modest dress that our girls like to wear for not only dress-up, but for church, visiting, and everyday! It's perfect for prairie, pioneer, Civil War, Victorian, or other historical reenacting or play. Consider this dress for Easter, Christmas, or any special day or holiday. The possibilities are endless!

You can choose a size, using the measurements below, or make it a Custom Order for BEST FIT.
**PLEASE TAKE TIME TO MEASURE - WE DO NOT TAKE RETURNS OR ISSUE REFUNDS.

The approximate finished dress measurements for lower calf length dress are:

Size 1: 24" long, Chest 22 1/2" (girl's chest should be 3"-4" smaller than this measurement)
Size 2: 26" long, Chest 24 1/2" (girl's chest should be 3"-4" smaller than this measurement)
Size 3: 28" long, Chest 25 1/2" (girl's chest should be 3"-4" smaller than this measurement)
Size 4: 30" long, Chest 26 1/2" (girl's chest should be 3"-4" smaller than this measurement)
Size 5: 32" long, Chest 27 1/2" (girl's chest should be 3"-4" smaller than this measurement)
Size 6: 34" long, Chest 29" (girl's chest should be 3"-4" smaller than this measurement)
Size 7: 36" long, Chest 29 1/2" (girl's chest should be 3"-4" smaller than this measurement)
Size 8: 38" long, Chest 30 1/2" (girl's chest should be 3"-4" smaller than this measurement)
Size 9: 40" long, Chest 32 1/2" (girl's chest should be 3"-4" smaller than this measurement)
Size 10: 42" long, Chest 33" (girl's chest should be 3"-4" smaller than this measurement)
Size 12: 44" long, Chest 34" (girl's chest should be 3"-4" smaller than this measurement)
Size 14: 46" long, Chest 36" (girl's chest should be 3"-4" smaller than this measurement)

*For BEST fit* Give us your measurements so we can provide the best possible fit:
*Full Height
*Chest
*Waist
*Length you want the dress down the back from the top of shoulder nearest the neck
(If this is longer than 31", choose size 5-8; longer than 40" you will need to order size 9-14; longer than 49", contact us).
*Length of arm from top of arm at normal shoulder/arm seam down to desired length of sleeve
*Circumference of arm at the place where the sleeve will end.

YOU MUST CHOOSE YOUR OWN FABRIC! FIRST, SECOND and even THIRD choices are recommended, as we never know how much fabric is needed for each order, and how much we have in stock. We check your choices in the order given, and go with the fabric we have enough of to complete the order. Go To our Fabric Page to choose.

***THE FABRIC IN THE PICTURE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE!!!***

ALL FABRIC HAS BEEN WASHED AND DRIED to minimize shrinkage.

We recommend cool wash, and hang dry.

These garments are heirloom quality, made to be worn, loved and treasured.

Dress Details:

~Loose fitting bodice

~Puffed sleeves - long, short or 3/4 with an elastic ruffle or matching cuffs

~Full gathered skirt with a simple hem

~White Peter Pan collar

Please choose from long or 3/4 sleeve length. All three are finished with an elastic ruffle or cuff (all cuffs are slip over; button style for long can be added on at extra cost.)

This dress is a full, loose-fitting garment. Fabric has been prewashed and dried for shrinkage control.