Did you know that we offer shoes?

And did you know that your shoes can be dyed to just about any color in the rainbow?  An EXTENSIVE color chart is shown with the dyeable shoes.

Or, if you allow enough time, you can have your dress arrive here and then have us select the closest color match for your shoes too.

And, of course, we have the clear and rainbow shoes too - flat shoes, tall shoes, girls’ shoes, women’s shoes . . . . we have wonderful shoes for everybody!  And white ones to go with absolutely everything.

Yes, we have boys’ shoes too for his suit or tuxedo!

Why no news?

Simply - because I (the writer) have been off sick.  One of those things going around that won’t go away. 

I just thought I’d drop a note to let you know that.

On February 14 we announced a whole new dress line has arrived - and you’ve shown us you love it from Day 1!

 But we forgot to mention something REALLY important . . . .

. . . . this line is MADE IN THE USA!

Yes, the Angels Collection is made in the USA (except for one gorgeous style we haven’t added to our store yet).

Thought you would love to know!

Earlier we talked about our very specifically Irish First Communion dresses.

Today we want to mention our Irish Communion accessories - which our Irish customers are loving!

Yes, you can have a dress that is made of fabric completely embroidered in shamrocks (like  CR-D4195).

Many come to us asking for just touches of Irish motifs for their child’s First Communion day - and we have just the answer for this, too!  It’s ACCESSORIES.

Accessories are available with both the shamrock or the claddagh symbol.  You can select from:  

• ties for boys
• purses
• rosaries
• guest books
• Bibles

You will find them in our Communion Accessories Department .

You have probably noticed that we haven’t been posting as much news here lately.  Why is that?

Actually, it’s because there’s SO MUCH news about to happen that we’re swamped.  We actually haven’t had time to stop, take a breath and talk about it!

Here are some sneak peeks:

1. Would you like a custom painted portrait of your child?  Would you like it FREE?  It could happen!  Stay tuned and watch our newsletter for the announcement (if you don’t subscribe - better get on the list right away at http://www.theperfectpear.com/newsletter.html 
2. How about more sale styles? We’re working on another manufacturer to present their close-outs exclusively here too - just like the dresses you’ve gone wild about in our current Sale Dresses Department.  First quality at extreme discounts.  We’ve brokered a similar with another company to bring you more first-quality discount communion dresses and flower girl dresses!
3. Do you have a portrait or video of your child that’s absolutely adorable?  Would you like to win something FABULOUS just for letting us see it?

These are just a few of the things happening behinds the scenes here — so stay tuned!  And be sure that you subscribe to our Newsletter to receive the announcements when they happen!

One of everybody’s FAVORITE baby dresses has arrived  — in time for Easter!

This is WB-16594S - just one of a number of delightful little dresses that are perfect for your little one’s Easter Sunday!

We have all sorts of darling baby dresses that are perfect for Easter or any other very special day (and with a tiny little one, EVERY day is really special)!

See all our Baby Dresses

Do you have an Easter Parade (little ones in their Easter finest) in your area? If so, we’d LOVE to see the pictures!

That’s right - smack dab in the middle of the busiest season of the year . . . we’re launching a whole new collection!

It’s the Angels Collection (separate and in addition to the US Angels collection).  This new collection of dresses has started to arrive.  They’re stunning and unique.  Very different from everything else we offer.

More selection - more dresses to choose from!

Many of these are IDEAL First Communion dresses - especially if you’re looking for something very traditional and very modest.

Others are perfect for Flower Girl dresses - Damita dresses for a Quinceanera - and pageants!

Come and take a look at the new Angels dresses . . . . and keep watching because many more are on their way!

What should you expect?  Well, darling baby dresses for one thing - and more Communion headpieces too!

We get this question all the time.  What size was the model wearing?

The only real answer to that is — it doesn’t matter.

What can we possibly mean by that?

The only way to know how it will look in YOUR child is to use the measurements on the size chart.

A tea length dress can look like a floor length dress on a short model, while a floor length dress may look much shorter on a tall model.

That’s why we stress SO much that you MUST use the size charts to select a size.  It really is the only way to know.

I just finished reading part of a blog and had to go “oh ya!”  It said:

The road to hell is paved with sexy chicks.

That’s profound.

Why did I immediately think of Communion dresses?

Because over the years we’ve talked with so many Nuns and Priests and Communion Directors who told us endless stories of inappropriate dresses on little girls making their First Communion.  They tell of some who have shoulders bare, short skirts, tight dresses - basically the “pop diva gone bad” look.

How shocking!

First Communion is a holy time when a girl is making her sacrament with God!  But we’ve heard these stories from so many places and from such highly reputable people that we know they’re true.  Sad - unfortunate- the minority (hopefully) - but true.

First Communion dresses should be sweet and demure. This doesn’t mean it has to be all ruffles and frills!  But it should absolutely be MODEST in all ways.  It should properly cover the toros completely and be sufficiently long enough that, even if she is up on an elevated platform, she is in no danger of any sort of “reveal”.

That being said, there’s nearly an endless array of choices to pick from that ARE totally appropriate!  And we offer them by the hundreds. 

So - happy shopping!  Let’s just always make sure it’s appropriate for the day.

And with a longer view in mind, let’s teach our children how to respect themselves in public.  If they dress in a way that is tasteful and modest, they will be treated with far more respect.

Do all girls wear a veil for their First Communion?

Trends are changing.  Yet we estimate that probably 98-99% of all girls making their First Communion will still wear a veil.  All will wear something on their head or in their hair.

A veil is a covering, a form of modesty.  It also harkens back to the “little bride look”, of course.

But today’s Communion veils have come a LONG way from the frothy fountain of tulle enveloping the child.  A wide assortment of First Communion veil styles are now available.  Here are some of the basic styles:

• Tiara - the tiara is very much loved by most little girls.  It makes her feel like a princess!  Tiaras are made in scale to be appropriate for children.  The veil either hangs from the back or attaches with a separate comb.  The tiara looks good with just about any hair style from updo to short to long.
• Wreath - the wreath is an all-time classic and usually looks good on all children.  It encircles her head, usually with floral or leaf motifs but can be accented with pearls, crystals, etc.  The veil hangs from the back; it some times comes separately so it can be removed afterward yet she can continue to wear the headpiece.  Again - the wreath looks good on just about any hair style.
• Headband - this is the #1 most sought-after style by mothers and yet it is also the one that they are dissatisfied the most when they put it on their child.  The veil on a headband headpiece creates a lot of fullness around the face.  It is definitely the wrong style for a full, round face.  First ask yourself - does she usually wear a headband and look good in it?  Then if yes, would she look good with tulle about 4-6″ around face with the headband?  Some girls will look terrific, of course!  Good for medium to long hair lengths.
• Bun wrap.  This is a smaller circle than the wreath and is intended to encircle an updo at the top or crown of the head.  Do not think that a bun wrap would make a good wreath on a petite child  - they are much too small for that.   This can be very pretty with medium to long hair done up and is usually designed to keep the veil out of her face.
• Bows, Barrettes & Clips - these are intended to be worn either at the crown or nape of the neckline.  They look best with long hair that is pulled back - either the front pulled back to the crown or all of it pulled back to the nape of the neck.  These can be very pretty and stylish and are frequently the choice for those who don’t want the traditional “little bride” look.  Hair has to be long and thick enough to support the weight of the headpiece on a barrette clip.</p>

Are all headpieces white?  Almost always - with one exception . . . .

                  . . . . if she is wearing a family heirloom Communion dress, chances are very good that the dress is no longer bright white.  In that case, it is important NOT to put a bright white headpiece against it, or the dress will look terribly dingy!  Choose a diamond white or light ivory headpiece instead.  They aren’t common, but they are available if you shop early.