Girls Cottage Garden Sundress with Necklace • Two Colourways: Hot Pink and Sunshine Yellow • Rising Wildflower Border Print • Ages 1 to 12 Years • Frill Bodice • Bow Tie Straps • Summer Holiday Style
Most of the dresses in this collection use prints that either fill the fabric uniformly or concentrate at the hem as a border. This one does something more interesting. The print rises from the hem upward through the skirt like flowers growing in a garden border, with tall lavender and foxglove stems reaching into the mid-skirt and large poppies and chrysanthemums sitting at the white-to-colour hem base below. The whole print has an upward direction and energy that no other dress in the range matches.
The combination of the bold coloured upper skirt fading to white at the hem, with the richly coloured flowers growing up from that white zone, creates one of the most compositionally considered prints in the collection. It has a genuine cottage garden or English summer border feel rather than a tropical one, which gives it a different audience and use case from most of the other dresses in the range.
Available in hot pink and sunshine yellow, both carrying the same rising wildflower print in coral, red, orange, lavender and purple tones. The same beaded necklace with wooden pendant is included with every order.
The Two Colourways
Both colourways share the same construction, sizing, materials and price. The difference is in the base colour and the specific tones in the flower palette.
Hot Pink with Garden Flower Border
The pink version opens in a vivid hot pink and fuchsia that fades cleanly to white at the lower hem. From the white hem base, large poppies and open flowers in red, coral orange and soft lilac sit at ground level, with tall lavender spires and red foxglove stems rising upward through the skirt. The contrast between the vivid hot pink upper section and the white hem creates a stronger, more dramatic effect than the yellow version.
Hot pink tie straps complete the look. This version suits parents who want bold colour impact alongside the cottage garden print. It photographs very strongly against plain and neutral backgrounds.
Sunshine Yellow with Garden Flower Border
The yellow version uses a vivid sunshine yellow that fades to white at the hem. The same flower palette of red, coral, orange, lavender and purple rises upward from the white base. Against the yellow, the coral and red flowers have a warmer, sunnier quality and the lavender stems create more contrast than they do in the pink version.
Yellow tie straps complete the look. The yellow version has a lighter, more open feel and is arguably more versatile across different settings. It works particularly well for outdoor garden and summer afternoon occasions where the warmth of the yellow reads naturally.
Design in Detail
The Rising Wildflower Composition
The print is designed to be read from bottom to top. At the very hem, the fabric fades from the base colour to white, creating a clean bright zone at the lowest point of the dress. From this white base, large open flowers sit at ground level: red and coral poppies, orange chrysanthemums and soft lilac blooms. Above them, tall slender stems rise upward into the skirt, including lavender spire clusters in purple and soft blue, and tall red foxglove or snapdragon-style stems. The stems thin out and disappear as they move higher up the skirt, so the print transitions naturally from dense at the hem to sparse and then clean as it reaches the bodice.
This upward compositional movement gives the dress an unusual quality when worn. Most floral prints are static or symmetrically arranged. This one has direction, suggesting growth and height, which makes it visually more dynamic in motion and in photographs.
The Colour Fade from Base to White
The lower hem uses a colour fade technique where the base colour transitions into white, creating the impression of sunlight hitting the bottom of the dress. This white zone frames the large hem flowers and gives them clarity and presence against a neutral ground. The fade is smooth and gradual rather than a hard line, keeping the transition feeling natural.
The Frill Gathered Bodice
The bodice uses the same lighter gathered frill construction as the tropical border floral dress in the collection, with a prominent ruffle at the top edge and the print running through the bodice fabric. The gathering provides chest stretch but fits more precisely than a deeply smocked bodice. Measuring your child’s chest before ordering is recommended.
The Plain Bow Tie Straps
Plain fabric straps in the base colour tie into bows at the shoulders. Matching the strap to the base colour keeps the focus on the print and the ruffle bodice frill rather than adding a competing element at the shoulder.
The Included Necklace
A boho beaded necklace with multicoloured beads and a round wooden pendant is included. The bead colours bridge both the base colour and the flower tones of each version.
Key Features
- Two colourways: hot pink and sunshine yellow
- Rising wildflower garden composition
- Tall lavender, foxglove and stem details rising upward
- Large poppies, chrysanthemums and blooms at hem base
- Base colour fades to white at lower hem
- Frill gathered bodice with ruffle top edge
- Print runs through bodice and skirt continuously
- Plain fabric bow tie straps in base colour
- Full A-line flowing skirt
- Lightweight and breathable fabric
- Boho beaded necklace with wooden pendant included
- Ages 1 to 12 years
How to Style This Dress
The cottage garden print and the colour-to-white fade give this dress a softer, more refined quality than the purely tropical dresses in the collection. Accessories should be kept simple.
For garden parties and outdoor summer occasions: This is the most garden-appropriate dress in the entire collection. The rising flower border print, the soft lavender tones and the white hem base all suit outdoor green settings naturally. It works beautifully for garden birthday parties, outdoor weddings, summer fairs and any warm-weather outdoor occasion. Pair with white or pale gold flat sandals and the included necklace. Our baby girl gladiator sandals in white are a natural companion.
For holiday photography in garden and outdoor settings: The upward direction of the rising stems creates a compositional energy in photographs that static border prints do not have. The dress looks different depending on where it is photographed: close-up shots emphasise the detailed flower work at the hem, while full-length shots show the full fade from bold colour at the top to the flowering white hem below. For birthday portrait ideas, see our first birthday outfit ideas.
For spring and early summer occasions: The lavender, poppy and cottage garden flower palette has a strong spring and early summer seasonal character. It suits Easter, May and June occasions as naturally as it suits peak summer beach holidays. Browse our party dresses guide for seasonal occasion ideas.
Layered for cooler weather: A white or cream cardigan is the most natural layering choice for both colourways, keeping the white hem base visible and the colour fade reading clearly. A lightweight plain jacket in a neutral tone extends the dress into spring and early autumn.
Perfect For
Size Guide
Available in sizes from ages 1 to 12 years. The gathered frill bodice provides some chest stretch but fits more precisely than a deeply smocked design. Measure your child’s chest and compare to the chart below rather than ordering by age. For full guidance, visit our girls clothing size guide.
| Age | Chest (cm) | Dress Length (cm) | Child Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 to 4 years | 38 | 52 | 90 to 105 |
| 5 years | 40 | 56 | 105 to 115 |
| 6 to 7 years | 42 | 60 | 115 to 125 |
| 8 years | 44 | 64 | 125 to 135 |
| 9 to 10 years | 46 | 68 | 135 to 145 |
| 11 to 12 years | 48 | 72 | 145 to 155 |
Dress length is measured from the top of the bodice to the hem. If your child falls between sizes, order the larger size.
Product Specifications
| Includes | 1 x Girls cottage garden sundress + 1 x boho beaded necklace with wooden pendant |
| Colourways | Hot pink with garden flower border; Sunshine yellow with garden flower border |
| Print Style | Rising wildflower garden composition with colour-to-white hem fade |
| Flowers | Poppies, chrysanthemums, lavender spires, foxglove stems in coral, red, orange, lavender and purple |
| Material | Lightweight fabric blend |
| Bodice | Gathered frill bodice with ruffle top edge, print runs through |
| Straps | Plain fabric bow tie straps in base colour, adjustable |
| Hem | Clean straight hem, colour fades to white at hem base |
| Silhouette | Full A-line, knee length |
| Sizes Available | 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 years |
| Occasion | Garden party, spring event, holiday, beach, party, photoshoot, casual summer |
| Season | Spring, summer, autumn (layer with jacket for cooler days) |
| Condition | Brand new |
Care Instructions
| Washing | Hand wash recommended in cool water with a gentle detergent to preserve the colour fade and print vibrancy. |
| Drying | Hang to dry or lay flat. Avoid tumble drying and prolonged direct sunlight during drying to preserve the colour tones. |
| Bleaching | Do not bleach. |
| Ironing | If needed, iron on a low heat on the reverse side. Do not iron directly over the gathered bodice frill. |
| Necklace | Remove before swimming or bathing. Keep the wooden pendant dry. |
Frequently Asked Questions
This dress uses a rising wildflower composition rather than a simple border cluster at the hem. Tall lavender spires and foxglove stems rise upward from the hem into the mid-skirt, and large poppies and open flowers sit at the white hem base. The print has an upward direction and movement that gives the dress visual energy. The other border floral dress uses large tropical flowers clustered densely at the hem without the tall rising stems. This version also has a distinct colour-to-white fade at the lower hem that the tropical version does not. The overall character here is cottage garden and English summer rather than tropical.
Both use the same rising wildflower print and fade technique but with different base colours. The hot pink version has a vivid fuchsia upper skirt and the contrast between the bold pink and the white hem is very strong. The sunshine yellow version has a warm yellow upper skirt and the coral and lavender flowers read slightly differently against it, giving a lighter, more open feel. Both include the same beaded necklace and share the same construction, sizing and price.
Yes. A boho beaded necklace with multicoloured beads and a round wooden pendant is included with every dress across both colourways. Both arrive together in a single order.
Yes. The cottage garden flower print is the most suited to outdoor English summer occasions in the entire collection. The lavender, poppy and foxglove stems all reference traditional garden planting, and the colour-to-white hem fade gives the dress an elegance that works for more formal outdoor occasions as well as casual garden parties. The yellow version in particular has a very natural, summery quality for outdoor occasions.
This dress uses a lighter gathered frill bodice that fits more precisely than the deeply elasticated smocking used across most of the beach dress collection. We recommend measuring your child’s chest and comparing to the size chart before ordering. If between sizes, choose the larger for a comfortable fit. Our girls clothing size guide explains how to measure accurately.
Use your child’s height alongside the chest measurement. Measure rather than ordering by age. If between sizes, choose the larger. Our children’s measurement guide walks through the process clearly.
Yes with layering. A white or cream cardigan is the most natural choice, keeping the white hem base visible and the colour fade reading clearly. A lightweight plain jacket in neutral extends the dress into spring and early autumn.
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