{"product_id":"hawaiian-orchid-two-palms-girls-sundress","title":"Hawaiian Orchid Girls elastic top tube dress","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHawaiian Orchid Girls Tube Dress — one dress, three ways to tie it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParents buy this one because a child can put it on herself. There is no zip and no buttons — the smocked elastic top stretches over the head, and the straps tie whichever way she feels like that morning: over both shoulders, up behind the neck as a halter, or tucked away entirely for strapless. Knee length, so she can run in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure\u003c\/strong\u003e — pull-on, tie closure, no zip or buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraps\u003c\/strong\u003e — tie three ways: shoulder, halter or strapless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e — cotton smocked elastic bodice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e — knee length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% rayon, made in Hawaii, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow This Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smocked bodice does the fitting work, so this dress forgives a growth spurt better than a fitted sundress does — the elastic top stretches through the chest and gathers back down. Rayon hangs soft and close rather than standing away from the body, so the skirt moves with her instead of belling out. Because the straps tie rather than sit on a fixed length, you can shorten them as she grows into the dress rather than out of it. If you're unsure which size to order, call or write us before you buy — we'd rather check than have you ship it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWear It For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily portraits on the beach, a lu'au where she'll be up dancing, resort dinners, Easter and flower-girl duties at a casual ceremony. It also works as a straightforward hot-afternoon dress at home — the strapless setting is the coolest way to wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRayon: cold wash or dry clean, hang to dry, warm iron if needed. Keep it out of a hot dryer — that's what shrinks rayon, and the smocking will tighten with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop MauiShirts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping Hawaiian clothing from our Maui showroom since 1998 — 28 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe answer sizing questions for children's pieces before you order, not after\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping to anywhere in the USA and its territories — no minimum order. Priority Mail and FedEx available if you need it faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan she get it on by herself?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It pulls on over the head — the only step she may need help with is tying the shoulder or halter straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the strapless setting stay up?\u003c\/strong\u003e The smocked elastic top is what holds it, not the straps. For an active day we'd still tie it as a halter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will she get out of it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Longer than a fitted dress. The elastic bodice and adjustable ties give you room as she grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine washable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold wash and hang to dry. No hot dryer — rayon shrinks in heat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MauiShirts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59771434893598,"sku":"109R-008","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/8608\/2334\/files\/hawaiian-orchid-sundress-80.jpg?v=1786842629","url":"https:\/\/mauishirts.com\/products\/hawaiian-orchid-two-palms-girls-sundress","provider":"MauiShirts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}