April 8, 2008
 We just received a shipment of these dresses today to fill existing orders and we all went absolutely nuts!
These dresses are drop-dead GORGEOUS. We cannot say enough about how much they impressed us. The photos don’t begin to do it justice!
They’re very special. Unique. Not run-of-the-mill by any means.
The fine netting lace (Schiffli) is one of the most beautiful types of lace in the world. This dress not only has the lace - it is lightly beaded and sequined.
The lace drops below the ruched satin accent at the waistline to form a peplum effect over the full tulle skirt.
STUNNING!
The square neck is not often seen, either. It is modest, though it does dip a bit deeper in the back (but not way - way down). The satin sash ties into a glorious bow in the back.
This is a dress of TEXTURES. Lace - satin - and tulle with beading. Frothy and rich in elegant details and yet not over-done.
It is a FABULOUS choice for many purposes - Flower Girl dresses, Miniature/Junior Bride dresses, Pageant Formal Wear dresses and yes, First Communion dresses!
Dress #SWC-403 is from the Justin Alexander Couture line. It is definitely a very special dress for a very special young lady!
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April 3, 2008
- I need flower girl dresses to [match] my Vera Wang bride’s maids’ dresses in “Ice blue”
- Do you have anything in “Calypso?”"
We hear these all the time . . . . and yet, does it really tell us anything? What is really in the “name” of a color? Is there a standardized list of color names somewhere?
These are questions we’ll cover here.
In truth - the “name” of a color is something concocted by the designer. They want the name of the color to gel with the “aura” they want surrounding their design collection for the season.
So, “Ice Blue” looks a whole lot like pale blue with a slight hint of green - frequently called Robin’s Egg Blue.
Calypso looks a whole like fuschia or hot pink.
And what color IS “Rum Pink”? (Though I love it, it’s barely pink at all!)
This season “green” is no longer just “green”, it’s “lettuce”, “pistachio”, “Spring green”, “celery”, etc. Of course, each is a different shade.
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between “Red”, “Christmas Red” and “Valentine’s Red” or “Apple Red”? We have. It has a lot more to do with when the designer intends to sell that garment than what the color actually looks like. It creates a mood. Will you see differences between shades if a company offers several of these? Yes, you will!
But are the shades consistent from one company to another?
Nope. Not at all.
One company’s “Apple Red” is another’s “Red” or “Christmas Red” or another term they prefer to use.
These terms sound so much more tantalizing than “lt blue” or “red” or “green”, and that’s what the designers are going for, you see. These terms create an image in your mind and make them more desirable.
But that picture in your mind is exclusive to you — nobody else can see it.
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January 5, 2008
 Bubble skirts have been high fashion for a little over a year now in the Prom & Wedding realms.
They’re here for Flower Girls now!
Bubble skirts are cute and trendy. They are very youthful -  ideal for Flower Girl dresses, recitals, Daddy-Daughter dances - really, most “dress up” occasions.
They come in a variety of styles, too. They can be long (formal-length bubble skirts generally fall around the ankle) or tea length. They can be single - or double bubble (I think that the double bubble is my favorite)!
Several have arrived - and a few more are coming - so be sure to check it out!
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December 15, 2007
  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!
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November 21, 2007
We’ve heard it said that fashion dictates that fuschia is the new black?
We hear that fuschia is being paired with lime and orange and, well yes, black.
Is it true?
Well, because fashion says so, we do offer some dresses with fuschia options. And fuschia has always been a terrific color for wedding parties against white or ivory.
Do we see it being ordered, though? Not really. Occasionally. Sporadically. It’s definitely not the norm.
If your heart is set on fuschia with another color for a “jolt”, we’re here for you!
However, most of our customers are staying a little less trendy and selecting more traditional color combinations.
It’s all up to you!
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November 15, 2007
Why is silk so popular these days for special occasion wear?
First and foremost, it has a lot to do with bridal wear. Today’s wedding gowns feature all sorts of luxurious silk fabrics. What happens in bridal is reflected everywhere else.
For instance - flower girl dresses will reflect trends in bridal wear. But eventually, even Christening will!
It goes deeper than “trends” though.
- Silk epitomizes understated elegance. While it can be richly embellished, silk can”stand on its own” and make a statement by itself.
- Silk is never bright white; the off-white looks better against many complexsions.
- It FEELS luxurious.
- It holds up better than many other fabrics. It wrinkles less than other natural fabrics, for instance.
- It breathes, which can be VERY valuable in warm climates.
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November 14, 2007
The following is a quote from Earnshaws Magazine July 2006 edition.
“Being a flower girl is an exciting moment in any little fashionista’s life. With options from short and sweet to long and sophisticated, today’s flower girls are no longer limited to wearing poufy replicas of the bride’s dress.
“You’re not going to see them in a mini-wedding gown; they will play off the bridal party’s look,” said Kim Sunshine, fashion editor of The KNot, a bridal magazine and online resource.
“When I look at the couture houses that are now showing in Milan, London, Paris and New York, I’m seeing a feeling for the more feminine styles. Dresses are coming back in full force,” reported Leonard Given of Sarah Louise.
For flower girl dressing, the basic premise is easy: “You want them to look cute and pretty, and bein a beautiful dress,” said Julie Sabatino, founder of The Stylish Bride, a New York-based bridal style consultancy. ”
And here at The Perfect Pear - we have it all! You’ll see that our Flower Girl Department is really three separate departments to help you find just the look you want for your wedding.
If you want the Miniature/Junior Bride, we have the dresses! 
If you want a simple, sweet little flower girl dress in a myriad of colors, we have them too! You can also find dresses for your Flower Girls to mirror the fashion of your Brides Maids. In fact, you can now find your Brides Maids’ dresses here too!
If you have older girls who would be more suitable as a Junior Brides Maid, we have the perfect dresses.
And, if you have a wide age range, we have Sisters Dresses that come in styles from pre-toddler to 14 - even some 16!
It’s all about choices - lots and lots of choices - at Perfect Occasions by The Perfect Pear!
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November 7, 2007
I was in the store yesterday picking up some things for our annual charity Tea (see previous post about Operation Christmas Child - you can use the Search box) when I ran into a lovely woman and her mother. We had quite a nice chat.
Something that came up was the subject of plus-size dresses. Do we carry them? Yes, we certainly do! But we prefer to refer to our plus-size customers as “extra fluffly”.
“Oh, thank you! Wonderful!” She said.
We have a heart for those with larger-size needs. I, for one, have been a “plus size” since childhood. I know the effect it has on the psyche but even more — I understand how difficult it is to find NICE clothing - especially BEAUTIFUL DRESSES - that actually fit.
Plus size - half size - it’s all the same. We strive to offer a lovely and rather extensive selection of dresses for children and women in plus sizes. Why? Because we care. Because we’ve been there. Because we know how tough it can be.
And truth is, many children who aren’t really overweight would do best in a plus (or half) size at certain phases in development.
Like, have you ever noticed that a lot of things come in sizes 6 AND 6X? What is that all about?
That’s the time frame / age / size that manufacturers assume that a child is developing from the rounded baby belly egg shape into a slimmer, taller shape. From that point on, the proportions of chest to waistline measurements changes and assumes a narrower waist.
But not all children develop right on “que”. In fact, most don’t. Many may find that temporarily they will get a much better fit in the plus sizes than in the regular until their growth starts to make this change.
This can frequently happen with girls making their First Communion. They’re not overweight but they’re right at that age and size range that assumes that they’re beginning to develop a long, lean figure and perhaps they haven’t yet.
It’s ok. It’s fine. We’re here to help you. You’ll find more plus-size dresses here than probably anywhere else in really lovely designs!
Don’t get hung up on a number on a tag.
Don’t get hung up on a number on a tag. Instead, be sure that the dress is going to fit really well so she’ll look her absolute best. That’s what is really important.
Do we offer women’s plus sizes? Absolutely!
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October 15, 2007
 Today’s Dress Spotlight is on dress #US-820 - a fantastic dress for many reasons!
Are you struggling to find a style that is suitable for a girl who is not “a baby” any more but isn’t into Jr. Misses sizes yet? Then take a serious look at dress #US-820.
This dress has a classic A-line silhouette that flatters every figure. The peplum over the hipline adds style detail without being “too sweet” as in “tiny baby dress”.
It is available in white, ivory, champagne AND black. We adore it in champagne . . . .
And then you can add the sash color of your choice. We’ve seen it in just about every conceivable combination by now. Ivory/chocolate and ivory/champagne and ivory/green are very popular. Those nice, neutral colors aren’t necessary “flower girl-y” and yet they ARE very popular for weddings this fall.
Champagne with cocoa or chocolate - stunning (that’s in the photo shown here)! Champagne with black - elegant! Champagne with pink - darling but not babyish!
And even though we’re proposing this dress for the older girl, it is perfectly appropriate for little ones too. So, this dress is perfect for SISTERS dresses or for Flower Girls in wide age ranges.
Don’t forget, too, that this dress would coordinate perfectly with other US Angels dresses for little ones such as US-720 or US-705, for instance.
I think you get the idea - we love this dress and think you may too!
With the mid-calf length, it’s a terrific dress for the tall/thing girl. It will just fall shorter - perhaps around the knee - on taller girls. This is a great look too!
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