A long-time favorite baby suit for our Irish friends has returned - #LM-GBSH41K:  This darling suit is a classic.  In fact, it was SO popular that it wasn’t available for a while — but it’s back!

This one-piece baby suit is a spin off of the nautical theme with the big split collar and sailor hat.  The collar is ribbon trimmed and has the expected tie in front.

The Irish detailing is in the embroidery on the “dickie” inset showing three shamrocks.  Traditionally the shamrock is revered as a symbol referencing the Holy Spirit with three leaves.  This is a set of three shamrocks with three leaves each.

Perfect for Baptism or Christening!

Everyone at The Perfect Pear / Perfect Occasions wishes you a VERY

 MERRY CHRISTMAS

and a fabulous New Year!

We will be here to assist you between the holidays.  Our offices will be closed Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve day and New Year’s day. 

From the entire team –

The Perfect Pear / Perfect Occasions.

At long last - the classic Eton suit has arrived again!

These are the classically styled little boys’ suits with no lapel, shorts and a shirt with breton collar.  They can be worn with or without a bow tie.

They are ideal for Ring Bearers — and are also very popular for Baptism and Christening.

They’re intended for the younger crowd (we occasionally get calls for larger sizes like 10 or 12 but this style isn’t appropriate for a boy that old/big, of course). 

You can see them in the Boys Suits & Tuxedos Boutique - select Eton Suits.

Pick-up skirts have been seen in Wedding fashion for a couple years now so it’s no surprise that they’re HOT for Flower Girls and pageants too.

It’s easy to see the appeal - pick up skirts are voluminous and feminine!

This year there is considerable variation in the way skirts are picked up - from full skirt to tucking across the top, across the bottom (like the red dress shown on the left here) or down the back only. 

Several of the companies we offer have wonderful pick-up skirt styles for young ladies!  These images are just two of the possibilities - and quite a few more are on their way in by the end of the month!

We just don’t know how else to say it - this new Christening gown #WB-04871 - is off-the-charts gorgeous!

It definitely IS a gown that will appeal to the traditionalist who loves fine handwork and heirloom styling for baby’s baptism, there’s no doubt about that.

The detailing is very rich and is very much like time-consuming drawn-thread work on the bodice and hemline.  So much detail and yet the gown’s shape is simple without a lot of fuss and bother, making it truly “understated elegance”.  This gown won’t overpower baby.

We thought it could be used as a family Christening gown but it does have the short, puffed sleeves, so we have to leave that entirely to your discretion.

When we found this gown we bought all that the manufacturer had.  It will take many months to get more made IF we can get more at all.  So please,  if you love it - don’t wait to order.

We announced the arrival of the lovely Elsie Mo girls special occasion dresses recently.

Are you seeing Christening gowns by Elsie Mo too?  Absolutely!

Girl Christening gowns, boy Christening gowns and baby suits too!

These darling, well-made gowns and suits are available rather quickly.  And, many come in the larger sizes so often requested these days.

 See the entire Christening Department.

This is just a quick note to tell you about the wonderful things our friends offer at:

Today we’re going to talk about one of the perennial favorite dresses:

#SW-523 for Girls’ Sizes 2-14  & #SWB-i523T for Infant/Toddler Sizes

This dress covers a LOT of subjects all in one because it can be the PERFECT dress for so many occasions!

Not only that — it now comes in infant/toddler sizes.  What does this mean?  Flower Girls - and Sister Dresses - for girls of all ages to coordinate perfectly!  The infant/toddler version - #SWB-i523T - is also very popular as a Christening dress.

The tulle skirt on this dress is not the fly weight illusion you see in many - it is the ‘real deal’ tulle with lettuce-edge skirt in several layers.  Pearls are scattered over the satin bodice and the waistline is accented - front and back - with hand-rolled satin rosebuds.

In addition to a terrific dress for Flower Girls and First Communion - it has received RAVE REVIEWS at pageant fashion shows we have produced!  Don’t forget . . . it comes in white, ivory and PINK. 

If you love this dress for First Communion but need sleeves - jackets are available to add over top!

Dresses #SW-523 & SWB-i523T (the infant version) - a dress for all occasions!