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Having trouble with that interesting age where your girls are too old for "little kid" clothes but not quite old enough for women's clothing? Here are some of my favorite spring dresses for teens and preteens.
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Spring Dresses for Teens and Preteens
The frilly ones - If your daughter still loves frilly dresses but doesn't want to wear a "little girls" dress, check out these adorable options that they'll love feeling more grown up in while still maintaining that princess-at-heart mentality.
Polka-Dot Tween Dress - I love the look of this dress. We actually have a very similar one in size 5T and it's super comfortable, perfect for fancy events like weddings or just for playing outside (because it's very durable). The pattern on the fabric is unique and adds that extra flare to make this a dressier dress without being too "little girl". Perfect for your young tweens wanting to feel more grown up while you still want them to hold onto their childhood.
Cold Shoulder Ruffle Sundress - The ruffle sleeves, higher waistline, and flowy skirt make this a bit dressier in my mind. I think it looks really grown up, but on the pictures it doesn't look too grown up for tweens (still gives off cute and sweet vibes).
The casual ones - If your daughter isn't into "dressing up" in any sense of the word, but just needs a nice dress for Easter, spring, or any dressier occasions, these dresses are perfect for her.
Cold Shoulder Dress - This dress is super casual, a solid color with pockets and none of the frills. The shoulder cut outs add a little something to make this nicer than a t-shirt dress, but it still remains a casual option that they could get away with wearing to a fancier event if needed. Pair it with a belt and some sandals to go with the look you need.
Pleated A-Line Dress - Another great casual dress that has a few pleats in it to dress it up a bit without it feeling like too much for your daughter. I love the ruffled sleeves on this one, but that might be too fancy for some girls. I'll let you be the judge of that.
The in-between ones - These aren't quite frilly princess dresses, but they're a little dressier than the casual ones. The perfect blend of comfort and fancy for that girl who's perfectly in the middle.
Flutter-Sleeve A-Line Dress - I love the flutter sleeves and the button-down style of this dress. It makes it look fancy while still feeling casual for the wearer.
Smocked Sundress with Pockets - The simplicity of the design makes this a perfect dress. The smocking and tiered skirt dress it up while keeping it comfortable to wear. Plus, it's got pockets!
BOHO Flutter Sleeve Dress - The bottom of this dress is where the magic is. The fluttered two-tier hem dresses this up while the rest of the dress is pretty casual. I'd definitely get a belt (try these stretchy ones!) if you want to dress it up a bit more.
The more grown up ones - If you've got a teenage, these dresses seem more grown up without screaming "adult", or even worse, "my mom chose this for me".
Cold Shoulder Button Down Dress - This dress is a cute mix between "I want to be more grown up" and "I'm still a kid". I love the ruffled bodice and the buttons down the front to give it a nice finishing touch.
Floral Chiffon Dress - This is such a fun Spring dress that's made for women but would be such a good look for teens. It gives off young and fun vibes with the vibrant flower patterns, square neckline, and belted waist.
Boho Swing Dress (Sponsored)- This dress is so cute and would be perfect for teens wanting to look young, flirty, and fun. Right now there's a 15% off coupon you can apply as well.