Girls Green Tartan Christmas Dress with Red Bow

A long sleeve girls green tartan Christmas dress with a red Peter Pan collar, an oversized red bow and a layered red tulle underskirt, made for ages 1 to 6-7 years.

Some Christmas dresses go for red, others go for green, and this one leads with green while letting red do the talking through the collar, bow and underskirt. It is a slightly different take on the traditional tartan look, and it tends to suit darker hair and lighter hair equally well thanks to that deep, forest-toned base.

At £24.99, it is priced the same as our other tartan Christmas dresses, so you can pick between the red and green versions purely on which one you prefer, without one costing more than the other. Many parents buying for two daughters, or for a niece and a cousin, choose one of each so the girls are dressed for the occasion without looking identical.

For a wider look at what else is available this season, our guide to festive Christmas dresses for girls covers several styles side by side.

What Makes This Dress Special

The collar is the first thing most people notice. It is a rounded Peter Pan style in a bright, contrasting red that sits neatly against the green tartan bodice, giving the dress a slightly more classic, storybook look compared to a plain round neckline.

At the back, a large red bow sits in a structured knot, made to hold its shape rather than flop. It is the sort of detail that looks just as good in a still photo as it does mid-twirl, which matters if you are hoping to catch a good picture of an excitable toddler on Christmas morning.

Underneath the plaid skirt, a layer of red tulle peeks out along the hem, adding volume without making the dress feel stiff or heavy. The sleeves are long, with a gently gathered cuff at the wrist, and the whole thing fastens with a zip at the back for quick changes.

A Green and Red Colour Story

Where our red tartan dress puts red in the spotlight, this one flips the balance. The tartan check here is built on a dark green base, closer to pine or bottle green, with fine red, white and gold lines running through it. From a distance it reads as a rich, deep green, and the pattern only shows its detail up close.

Red is used sparingly but boldly, on the collar, the back bow and the underskirt, so it never competes with the green for attention. This kind of colour split, mostly green with red used as an accent, tends to photograph particularly well against a Christmas tree, since the dress echoes the tree itself rather than clashing with it.

If you like the plaid look but want to compare styles, our roundup of plaid outfits for kids includes a mix of both green and red based designs.

Key Features

• Green tartan check with red, white and gold detailing
• Red Peter Pan collar for a classic, storybook finish
• Oversized red bow at the back, structured to hold its shape
• Long sleeves with a gently gathered cuff at the wrist
• Layered red tulle underskirt for added volume
• Full, gathered skirt that moves well for twirling and photos
• Zip closure at the back for quick, easy changes
• Made from a cotton, satin and polyester blend
• Knee length, comfortable for a full day of wear
• Available from 1 year up to 6-7 years
• Suited to Christmas Day, parties, photoshoots and family gatherings

Product Specifications

Size Guide

Please measure your child and compare her to the chart below rather than relying on age alone, since children of the same age can vary quite a bit in size. Measurements are in centimetres. Full guidance is also available on our girls’ size guide.

Styling Tips

Silver shoes work particularly well with this colour combination, since they pick up the metallic gold thread in the tartan without competing with either the green or the red. A pair like our sparkly party shoes is a good match.

Keep hair accessories simple. A plain red or gold hair clip suits the dress better than anything too busy, since the collar and bow are already doing most of the work.

If you are dressing more than one child for the day, our tartan family pyjama set uses a similar palette, which makes for nice matching photos earlier in the morning before everyone changes.

Want the skirt to stand out as much as it does in our photos? A petticoat underneath will do that. It is optional and not included with the dress, but a hooped petticoat is an easy way to add that fuller, more dramatic shape.

Who Is This Dress For?

This dress suits:

• Parents dressing their daughter for Christmas Day or a festive party
• Grandparents choosing a Christmas gift that doubles as a keepsake photo outfit
• Anyone planning a Christmas photoshoot, since the collar and bow both hold their shape well
• Parents who prefer a green based Christmas colour scheme over the more common all-red look
• Families attending a winter wedding, christening or party where a smart dress is needed

Care Instructions

Hand wash is recommended to protect the tartan fabric, the tulle underskirt and the bow. Do not bleach. Dry flat or on a hanger away from direct heat, and avoid tumble drying, since this can flatten the tulle layer. For more general tips, see our guide on caring for kids Christmas dresses.

The collar and bow use a satin style fabric, which needs a slightly gentler touch than the tartan skirt. Our guide on how to care for satin clothing covers this in more detail if you want the dress to last beyond one Christmas.

Delivery and Returns

Orders are delivered within 3 to 10 working days, with free UK delivery on orders over £13. We also ship internationally, so this dress can be sent outside the UK if needed. Full details are on our postage and returns page.

If it is not quite right, you have 30 days to send it back for a refund or exchange, as long as it is unworn and in its original condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

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