We get the question or comment in various forms . . . .

• The dress just doesn’t hang right.  There’s something wrong with one of the shoulder straps on each side (but we check - and there’s only one strap in the design).
• The dress seems to fit perfectly except the bodice is all bunched up at the top.
• The dress just doesn’t lay on her shoulders right

There are other versions, but it always comes down to one thing — the hanger loops.

Hanger loops are ribbon loops (or similar fabric) that are stitched inside the garment attached to the main part.  The purpose is to keep the weight of the garment from hanging on delicate shoulder straps (like spaghetti straps - but really, any shoulder area).  They help the garment keep its shape when hanging.

Better women’s dresses have always had these but truth is - most children’s garment manufacturers just don’t bother.

Why?

Well for one, many are more price-conscious than quality-conscious.  That makes sense.

And, the garments are far lighter weight for the most part.

And they’re likely to only be worn once.  But not always . . . .

Most of our dresses and gowns are of very high quality.  The majority have the underpinnings built right in - crinolines, linings, etc.  Even our economy dresses are made to higher-than-normal standards. They can be a bit weighty.

Most of our dresses and gowns (larger than infant sizes) come with hanger loops.  We ALWAYS use these loops to help support the garment on the hanger.

But most people aren’t used to this quality in a child’s garment.  So ultimately, some slip those hanger loops over the child’s shoulders when trying the dress on — and the result really looks odd.

Because the hanger loops aren’t intended to be worn - they should just hang loose inside the garment while she is wearing it — to be used again when you hang it up.

It’s that simple.

It’s a bit embarrassing to our customers when we explain this.  We understand.

It’s not the dress or the fit.  It’s just the hanger loops.