Girls' Smocked Holiday Dress : The Look for Less Christmas 2006

Does the Christmas season bring out the traditionalist in you? Are you busy filling your home with evergreen swags, mulling cider and picking the perfect smocked Christmas dress for your daughter? Smocked holiday dresses are the most traditional of all girls' holiday fashions. However, the smocked look often comes with a hefty price tag. But, you don't have to be rich to be able to afford a beautiful smocked holiday dress; I'll show you how to get the look for less.

Highest Quality

Vive La Fete Red and Black Plaid Silk Smocked Dress
Made from a stunning red and black plaid silk, this hand-smocked dress is tops in luxury for a formal Christmas look. The collar is made from a rich black velvet, and the sweetly puffed sleeves are edged in velvet piping. The smocking has decorative white accents. For fullness, the dress is lined with a layer of tulle as well as an underlay of cotton for comfort. The back is finished with button closures and a sash tie.

Great Bargain

Charter Club Little Girls Tartan Plaid Smocked Dress
This dress has the same traditional holiday look, but is available at Macy's for only $58. The red, black, cream and gold is beautifully smocked around the waist. The smocking has lovely detailing such as white stitching and floral bud accents. An adorable red Peter Pan collar and puffed sleeves are similar to the Vive La Fete dress. Tulle underlay adds extra fullness. The back has a zip as well as a sash tie. This dress is made of durable polyester and is machine washable.