Ivory Flower Girl Dress with Heart Back

An ivory lace A-line flower girl dress with a heart-shaped open back, champagne satin waistband, large structured back bow and a small neckline bow. Knee to midi-length tulle skirt. Sizes age 2 to 16 years. Suitable for all seasons.

The heart-shaped back cut-out is one of the most searched details in flower girl and occasion dresses for girls, and this ivory flower girl dress with heart back delivers it cleanly. The heart is framed by the open circular lace pattern of the bodice, a small white satin bow sits at the neckline just above the cut-out, and a large structured champagne satin bow ties at the back waist with the satin waistband running around to the front.

At £29.99, this is one of the most accessible prices available for a properly finished lace and tulle occasion dress with a heart back. The size range extending up to age 16 makes it relevant for teenage flower girls and junior bridesmaids as well as younger girls, which sets it apart from most dresses in this style.

Product Details

• Colour: Ivory
• Silhouette: A-line, knee to midi-length
• Neckline: Round neckline with clean edges. Wide shoulder straps rather than thin spaghetti straps, giving the bodice a structured, formal appearance
• Bodice: Fitted lace bodice with a circular, open eyelet floral lace pattern throughout. The lace has a romantic, vintage quality different from appliqué-style lace
• Heart back: Heart-shaped open cut-out at the upper back, framed by the lace bodice fabric. A small white satin bow sits at the back neckline just above the heart opening at the button closure
• Waistband and bow: Wide champagne satin waistband running across the front at the high waist. At the back, the satin ties into a large, pre-shaped structured bow with full lobes and a clean centre knot
• Closure: Hidden back zip below the heart cut-out, with a button and small satin bow accent at the neckline
• Skirt: Full A-line tulle skirt, knee to midi-length, with tulle, cotton and satin underlining for volume
• Materials: Polyester, tulle, cotton, lace, satin
• Sizes: Ages 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 years
• Occasions: Weddings as a flower girl, First Holy Communion, parties, photoshoots, formal events
• Seasons: All seasons. Layer a bolero or jacket for cooler weather
• Care: Hand wash recommended. Do not bleach

The Design in Detail

The Heart Back

The heart cut-out sits at the upper back, framed cleanly by the lace fabric on all sides. The circular eyelet lace pattern traces the edges of the heart shape, which makes the opening look intentional and precise rather than simply open. Above the cut-out, at the point where the two halves of the lace back meet the neckline, a small white satin bow marks the button closure with a finishing detail that is visible in photographs from behind.

The heart back is the feature that makes this dress memorable from behind. On a wedding day, when the flower girl walks down the aisle ahead of the bridal party, the back view is what most guests and photographers will see. The heart cut-out, the neckline bow and the large champagne satin back bow all come together in that view to create a complete, considered impression.

The Champagne Satin Bow

The back bow on this dress is properly structured. Many sash bows are simply two ribbon tails tied together, which can look flat or uneven when worn. The bow on this dress has full, rounded lobes and a defined centre knot, giving it a sculptural quality that holds its shape throughout an event. The champagne gold colour contrasts beautifully against the ivory lace and white tulle, creating a warm accent that reads clearly in photographs without overwhelming the overall colour palette.

The champagne satin continues as a waistband across the front of the dress, so the colour is visible from both front and back. The waistband sits at the high waist, creating a natural break between the bodice and the skirt and adding a clear colour accent to the front silhouette.

The Lace Bodice

The lace used in this dress has an open, circular eyelet quality. The pattern is built from overlapping circular and petal shapes that create gaps in the fabric, giving the lace a lighter, more open feel than a dense floral appliqué. This is visible in the close-up images where the texture of the lace reads clearly as a pattern rather than a surface embellishment.

The bodice fits close to the body with the lace sitting against the skin rather than over a sheer underlayer, which gives the front of the dress a clean, solid appearance from the front while the back construction creates the sheer effect around the heart opening.

The Tulle Skirt

The A-line skirt falls to knee to midi-length, a practical and flattering length for a wide age range from toddler to teenager. The tulle layers over cotton and satin underlining give the skirt enough body to hold its A-line shape through an event without becoming stiff or uncomfortable to wear for an extended period. At this length, the skirt is also significantly more practical for young children who will be active during the event compared to a floor-length train that can be stepped on or dragged across surfaces.

Key Features at a Glance

Occasions This Dress Is Made For

Weddings

As a wedding flower girl dress, the ivory colour coordinates naturally with most bridal palettes and the champagne satin bow adds a warm accent that echoes common wedding colour schemes. The knee to midi length is a practical choice for young flower girls who will be walking down an aisle and then moving freely during a reception, and the A-line silhouette photographs well in both standing and candid shots.

For brides who have both young children and teenage girls serving as flower girls or junior bridesmaids, the size range from age 2 to 16 means everyone can wear the same dress. This is one of the few dresses at this price point that genuinely covers the full age range needed for most mixed-age bridal parties.

First Holy Communion

The knee-length lace and tulle combination, the clean round neckline and the ivory colour make this a strong option for First Holy Communion. The sleeveless design with wide shoulder straps provides modest coverage, and the overall look is appropriately formal for a religious ceremony. The champagne satin bow adds a celebratory quality to the day without the dress becoming overly elaborate.

Parties and Photoshoots

For birthday parties, seasonal celebrations and portrait photoshoots, the clean ivory and champagne combination photographs well across different settings and lighting conditions. The A-line skirt provides enough volume for a dressy look without the bulk of a full-length ball gown, making it a comfortable and practical option for events where children will be active.

For guidance on choosing between different flower girl dress styles, the complete flower girl dress guide covers the key considerations including length, size range and occasion suitability.

Knee-Length Versus Floor-Length: Which to Choose

If you are deciding between this dress and a floor-length flower girl gown, the choice usually comes down to the age of the flower girl, the formality of the venue and the practicality requirements on the day.

The knee to midi-length A-line skirt in this dress is significantly more practical for young children aged 2 to 6. Very young children can walk, climb onto chairs, visit the bathroom and move around freely without a long skirt getting in the way or becoming dirty. For active children at outdoor or mixed-venue weddings, the shorter length is nearly always the better choice.

For older flower girls aged 8 to 16, the knee to midi-length reads as appropriate and elegant for most wedding settings without feeling overly formal or restrictive. For the most formal church ceremonies or evening receptions where a floor-length gown is strongly preferred, a longer style may be more appropriate.

For families who need to dress flower girls across a wide age range at the same wedding, this dress covering sizes from age 2 to 16 provides one consistent style across all ages, which is a practical advantage over sourcing separate dresses for different age groups. The junior bridesmaid dress guide has additional options for the older end of the age range.

Size Guide

Sizes are available in even numbers from age 2 to age 16. Measure your child’s chest, waist and compare with the chart below. The dress length column gives the garment length from shoulder to hem in both inches and centimetres.

Note that the dress lengths increase substantially from size 10 upward, with size 16 reaching 117 cm, which will be floor-grazing on shorter girls in the older size range. Always check the dress length column against your child’s actual height before ordering a larger size.

How to Measure

1. Chest: measure at the fullest point, keeping the tape flat and level all the way around
2. Waist: measure at the natural waistline, just above the navel
3. For the dress length, compare the length column with your child’s torso length from shoulder to where you want the hem to fall
4. Sizes are available in even numbers only (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16). If your child falls between two sizes, choose the larger one

Care Instructions

Hand wash cold in a mild colour-safe detergent. Do not bleach, machine wash or tumble dry. The circular eyelet lace and the satin bow both require gentle handling to maintain their shape and finish.

After washing, reshape the bow gently by hand while damp and hang the dress on a padded hanger to air dry. If the bow loses its shape during washing, it can be reshaped while damp. Use a garment steamer on the tulle skirt rather than a direct iron. For the lace bodice, a very low iron setting used carefully through a damp cloth is suitable if pressing is needed.

Store hanging in a breathable garment bag away from direct sunlight to keep the ivory colour from yellowing over time.

Who This Dress Is For

• Brides choosing flower girl dresses for mixed-age groups
• Parents of flower girls aged 2 to 16
• Families preparing for First Holy Communion
• Parents who prefer a practical knee-length over a floor-length gown
• Wedding planners coordinating full bridal parties across age ranges
• Parents looking for a well-finished occasion dress at an accessible price
• Grandparents buying a special occasion gift

Frequently Asked Questions

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