I have a confession to make: my love for ruffled sleeves has reached a pinnacle. I mean, it’s gone beyond normal and crossed into complete obsession. And can you blame me? I absolutely love a good flutter sleeve, especially on the two new pinafore dresses we’ve launched this season, the Pixie Pinafore and the Avery Pinafore. Since the temps are already dropping, customers have been wanting to know how to wear a pinafore dress not just in the Spring, but all year round. So I thought I’d shed a little light on how we’re styling this season’s pinafore dress.

First, let me say that the pinafore dress is a perfect transition piece. I love to layer it with a comfy, long-sleeved white tee and tights when it’s cold, and nothing underneath in the Spring. It looks adorable both ways, and can stretch your Fall purchase into the warmer months that are just around the corner.

I really believe that a pinafore is one of the most versatile pieces your little one will have. Ours are made of 100% cotton and are machine washable, so you can get them dirty and not worry about dry cleaning. They look dressy enough to wear for a party or family pictures, but they’re comfortable enough for a little tea party on a Monday afternoon too.

You can dress is up or down, depending on the accessories. I love how Ailee paired it with an adorable pom pom beanie… Isla seriously couldn’t be cuter.

Sometimes it takes seeing a look to know how to wear it, and I think actually seeing it styled for Winter can help you visualize how your little one will wear it this season.

We’ve restocked both styles for the very last time, so snag yours before they’re gone!

Photos by Veronica Lola Photography and Snapshots by Ailee Petrovic

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