Girls Pink Paisley Scroll Smocked Summer Dress with Necklace • White Scroll Print Upper with Multicolour Tapestry Border • Ages 1 to 12 Years • Adjustable Tie Straps • Boho Summer Style
This is the most intricate and decorative dress in the collection. Where the other versions use bold florals, stripes or geometric prints, this one draws from a traditional textile arts tradition of fine white scroll and paisley work on a vivid base, combined with a richly layered multicolour border that looks as though it was lifted from an artisan fabric market.
The dress works in two distinct visual zones. The upper skirt is hot pink fuchsia with delicate white paisley scrolls, flowing botanical motifs and mandala-style flourishes applied as outlines across the surface. The lower third transitions into a completely different zone: a dense, ornate border in navy blue, teal, gold, amber, pink and white using a closely packed paisley and swirling floral pattern. A gathered ruffle frill at the hem carries the same multicolour border print and adds movement at the edge.
The same smocked elasticated bodice, adjustable multicolour ribbon tie straps and boho beaded necklace with wooden pendant are included, consistent with the rest of the collection.
Design in Detail
The White Scroll Print Upper
The upper portion of the skirt, from the bodice down to approximately two thirds of the way to the hem, is covered in an all-over white outline print on the hot pink base. The motifs are drawn from classical paisley and botanical scroll traditions: teardrop paisley shapes, swirling vine tendrils, stylised flowers with detailed petal outlines, and repeating symmetrical flourishes.
Because the print uses white outlines rather than filled colour blocks, it has a lighter, more airy quality than a conventional all-over print. The hot pink base reads through the white lacework of motifs, creating a surface that has depth and detail without feeling heavy or busy at the top of the dress.
The Multicolour Tapestry Border
The lower portion of the skirt is dominated by a wide, densely packed border in a completely different palette and scale from the white scroll above it. Navy blue, deep teal, golden amber, mustard yellow, pink and white are woven together in a complex arrangement of oversized paisley shapes, swirling peacock-feather motifs and layered botanical elements.
The transition between the delicate white scroll print and the bold multicolour border is one of the most striking design features of this dress. The two zones are visually distinct but both rooted in the same paisley and botanical tradition, which keeps the overall design coherent rather than disjointed. It is the kind of considered print relationship that gives the dress its elevated feel relative to its price.
The Ruffle Hem
A gathered ruffle frill at the very bottom of the skirt carries the multicolour tapestry border print, extending the complex pattern to the very edge of the dress. The ruffle adds fullness and movement at the hem, and because it uses the densely patterned lower border print, it adds visual weight at the bottom of the silhouette that balances the lighter scroll print above.
The Smocked Bodice
Multiple rows of gathered, elasticated smocking cover the bodice from chest to waist with a small decorative ruffle at the top edge. The white scroll print continues through the bodice area, so the pattern flows uninterrupted from the bodice to the upper skirt. The smocking provides stretch to accommodate a range of chest sizes within each age group.
The Included Necklace
A boho beaded necklace with multicoloured beads and a round wooden pendant comes with every order. The mixed bead colours echo both the white scroll detailing and the multicolour border palette. It is a decorative accessory sized for children, completing the look without requiring any additional accessories.
Key Features
- Hot pink fuchsia base throughout
- White paisley scroll and botanical print on upper skirt
- Intricate white outline motifs with open base visible
- Wide multicolour tapestry border on lower skirt
- Navy, teal, gold, amber and pink border palette
- Gathered ruffle frill in matching border print
- Two-zone design with coordinated print relationship
- Smocked elasticated bodice with ruffle top edge
- Multicolour ribbon tie straps, adjustable
- Full A-line lined skirt
- Lightweight cotton and polyester blend
- Boho beaded necklace with wooden pendant included
- Ages 1 to 12 years
How to Style This Dress
The intricate print and the multicolour border mean this dress carries its own accessory story. Keep additional accessories simple to let the fabric detail do its work.
For summer celebrations and parties: The two-zone print gives this dress a more elaborate, considered quality than a plain summer frock, which makes it a natural choice for birthday parties, garden events and family gatherings where the child should look noticeably special. The included necklace is the only accessory needed. For more party dress inspiration, see our party dresses for girls guide.
For holiday and beach photography: The contrast between the delicate white scroll upper and the bold multicolour border creates exceptional detail in photographs. Close-up shots of the print reveal the full complexity of the design, while wide shots show the overall colour relationship between the two zones. The hot pink and multicolour palette photographs well in both natural and artificial light. For birthday portrait ideas, browse our first birthday outfit ideas.
For everyday holiday wear: Despite the intricacy of the print, the dress is a practical summer piece. The pull-on smocked bodice, adjustable straps and lightweight fabric make it as easy to wear on a holiday day out as any simpler dress. Pair with flat sandals and the included necklace. The hot pink base is forgiving of light marks and wipes clean easily.
Layered for cooler weather: A plain white or cream cardigan over the top works best here, as anything patterned will compete with the ornate print below. The hot pink base carries warmly into transitional seasons. A lightweight plain jacket in a neutral keeps the focus on the dress.
Perfect For
Size Guide
Available in sizes from ages 1 to 12 years. The smocked bodice stretches to accommodate a range of chest sizes within each age group. Use your child’s height alongside the chest measurement as the primary guide. For full measuring 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 bottom of the ruffle hem. If your child falls between sizes, order the larger size.
Product Specifications
| Includes | 1 x Girls paisley scroll smocked dress + 1 x boho beaded necklace with wooden pendant |
| Colour | Hot pink fuchsia with white scroll print on upper skirt; multicolour tapestry border on lower skirt in navy, teal, gold, amber and pink |
| Print Style | Two-zone: white paisley scroll upper, multicolour tapestry border lower |
| Hem Detail | Gathered ruffle frill in matching multicolour border print |
| Material | Cotton and polyester blend |
| Lining | Soft lining inside the skirt for fullness and comfort |
| Bodice | Smocked elasticated with ruffle top edge |
| Straps | Multicolour ribbon tie straps, adjustable |
| Silhouette | Full A-line, knee length with ruffle hem |
| Sizes Available | 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 years |
| Occasion | Holiday, beach, party, garden, 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 print detail and smocked bodice elasticity. |
| Drying | Hang to dry or lay flat. Avoid tumble drying to protect the elastic threads in the smocked bodice and the ruffle hem shape. |
| Bleaching | Do not bleach. |
| Ironing | If needed, iron on a low heat on the reverse side. Do not iron directly over the smocked bodice or the ruffle frill. |
| Necklace | Remove before swimming or bathing. Keep the wooden pendant dry to preserve the material and cord. |
Frequently Asked Questions
There are two other hot pink versions in the collection, but neither uses the same print as this one. The first pink version has a smaller tropical floral and polka dot print with a black bordered hem. The tropical botanical version has large bold flower motifs with a teal ruffle hem. This version is the only one with a white paisley scroll print on the upper skirt combined with a multicolour tapestry border on the lower section. It is also the most intricate and detailed print in the entire collection.
Yes. A boho beaded necklace with multicoloured beads and a round wooden pendant is included with every dress. Both pieces arrive together in a single order.
The two-zone design is entirely intentional. The white scroll print on the upper section and the multicolour tapestry border on the lower section are both rooted in the same paisley and botanical scroll tradition, which gives the overall design a coherent visual logic even though the two zones use different colours and scales. Seen on the dress, the transition between the delicate white scroll and the dense multicolour border is one of the most striking features of the design rather than something that looks accidental.
The smocked bodice uses multiple rows of gathered elastic that stretch to accommodate a range of chest sizes within each age group rather than a fixed measurement. This gives the dress flexibility for children who fall slightly above or below the stated chest measurement for their age. When between sizes, always size up for a more comfortable fit.
Use your child’s height as the primary guide alongside the chest measurement. Measuring is always more reliable than ordering by age, as children of the same age vary considerably in build. If between sizes, choose the larger one. Our girls clothing size guide and children’s measurement guide walk through the measuring process clearly.
Yes. The intricacy of the two-zone print gives this dress more visual presence than a straightforward summer casual dress, and it photographs particularly well for occasion portraits. It works for birthday parties, summer garden events and warm-weather weddings where a child is attending as a guest. The included necklace means no additional accessories are needed. For more occasion dress ideas, see our party dresses for girls guide.
Yes with the right layering. A plain white or cream cardigan or a neutral lightweight jacket extends the dress into spring and early autumn. Avoid heavily patterned outerwear which will compete with the intricate print. The hot pink base is a warm, rich tone that carries well into transitional seasons.
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