Skeleton Dress for Girls – Bone Print Bodice over a Full Tulle Skirt

Skeleton Dress for Girls – Works on the Street and at the School Parade

A dress with a bone pattern printed across the body and the sleeves, finished with a skirt built from several rounds of netting. The sleeves run full length, which counts for something on an October evening. The knit gives a little and the dress pulls on over the head.

Why choose this skeleton dress?

Children's outfits tend to land either too grim or too tame. This one sits between the two: the bone pattern is plain to read, while the netted skirt turns it into something party-shaped. That makes it usable for the doorbell round and the daytime parade alike.

• Bone pattern front and back: the print carries across the body and down both sleeves.
• Netting in layers: volume without the dress getting heavy to wear.
• Sleeves to the wrist: arms stay covered on a cool evening outside.
• Knit with give: on and off over the head, with no zip or buttons anywhere.
• Fully closed design: no sheer panels, which keeps it fine for the classroom.

One dress that covers the whole week rather than a single night.

The skirt can go through the wash, but it hangs better if you dry it on a hanger. Choose the fit by height, since too much room lets the skirt drop. A thin pair of leggings goes underneath on a cold night.

Specifications

• knit fabric with light stretch
• bodice with a printed bone pattern
• skirt built from several layers of netting
• long sleeves, pull-on with no closure

Have it hanging ready for the last week of October.