Online - July 10, 2008

Dress Is More

Shabby Baby Clothing

It’s summertime. And notwithstanding the occasional monkey bar scrape, the living is easy.

Dressing your cutie is also a cinch with a little help from Shabby Baby girls’ clothing.

The collection outfits newborns through 12-year-olds in brightly patterned dresses. They’re a breeze to slip on and off, because the designers nixed zippers and buttons in favor of darling ties and wraps that close kimono style.

Looks include creamsicle-colored shifts with striped bow closures and fuchsia muumuus with damask patterns and gathered sleeves. Other choices, like kelly green secretary dresses with puff sleeves, are mini replicas of those from Shabby Apple, Shabby Baby’s sister brand for women.

Dresses are made from thick cotton, charmeuse, and jersey fabrics that don’t require ironing. Just lie them flat after washing, and your tot will be playdate ready.

It’s that simple.

Available online at shabbyapple.com.