| It’s your daughter’s first communion and, | | | | to go shopping! |
| like everyone else in your family, you are excited | | | | Before making a purchase, make sure you’ve |
| to see her take that step of faith. On that | | | | already been to the other shops and that |
| life-changing event, you want her to be ready | | | | you’ve done your math. If you’re a |
| inside and out. Your daughter’s first | | | | working mom and are too busy to do that, you |
| communion is a very special occasion worth | | | | can simply go shopping with your daughter online. |
| celebrating; this is why making this event sweet | | | | Just make sure to do it 3-4 weeks before the |
| and memorable for your child is truly important. | | | | event to allow extra time for shipment or any |
| Your little girl wants to look her best for the Lord | | | | alterations. |
| and you need to help make that happen. | | | | Completing the Ensemble |
| As a parent, one of the first things you have to | | | | The Accessories |
| do is to coordinate with the organizers in your | | | | A pair of simple earrings (such as pearls, or tiny |
| local Parish. Ask them what dress styles and | | | | faux-diamonds) will work equally well with the |
| colors are preferred and whether sleeves are | | | | special outfit. Bracelets and necklaces are |
| required. Some churches prefer conservative or | | | | fashionable but make sure your daughter |
| old-fashioned communion dresses that cover | | | | doesn’t accessorize too much that she starts |
| girls’ arms with sleeves. These dresses are | | | | to get make that “ka-chunk” sound when |
| formal gown length and usually have lots of beads | | | | she moves. The right amount of jewelry can help |
| and sequins that make your daughter look like a | | | | put together an angelic look, but remember that |
| princess. If the Parish is okay with any formal | | | | accessories can make or break her outfit. |
| communion dress then you can choose to be a | | | | The Shoes |
| little more stylish. Those who don’t want to | | | | Find shoes that will complement your |
| go for a traditional look can try sleeveless modern | | | | daughter’s elegant dress. Choose either white |
| communion dresses. One of the most popular | | | | or black shoes. Remember to get shoes that are |
| first communion dresses , is the classic style that | | | | comfortable yet elegant for the occasion. First |
| is simple yet elegant in design. Classic style | | | | communion children will be asked to stand up |
| communion dresses are usually Tea Length and | | | | several times during the rites, so make sure her |
| have different styles of sleeves. | | | | shoes are comfortable. You can also let your |
| Finding a First communion dress is actually fun. | | | | daughter pick between wearing lacy socks or |
| You can choose to take your daughter to your | | | | white stockings to add cushion to those precious |
| favorite dress specialty store where she can fit | | | | feet. |
| the dresses. It’s one of those | | | | The Veil and the Gloves |
| mother-daughter tender moments you can | | | | Veils and gloves symbolize purity. Picking out a veil |
| cherish forever. Don’t forget to ask how she | | | | and a pair of gloves for your daughter is easy. |
| feels about them and how she wants to look on | | | | Just like communion dresses, they are readily |
| her first communion. Your daughter’s opinion | | | | available in regular retail shops and online stores. |
| matters. It’s her moment, her event, and her | | | | They come in different lengths and designs. |
| dress. Once you’ve taken this to account and | | | | With your little girl wearing the right first |
| you have both agreed on what sort of style your | | | | communion dress, people might just mistake her |
| daughter will wear for the occasion, it’s time | | | | for an angel! |