Vintage Christmas charm meets storybook styling in The Christmas Story Holiday Dress, a layered rental look designed to give photographers multiple styling options from one unforgettable outfit.

The foundation of the dress is a full plaid apron-style silhouette with a wide structured waistband, adjustable shoulder ties, and a beautifully gathered twirl skirt. Underneath sits a detachable red satin bodice, allowing the pieces to layer together for a polished, dimensional holiday look.

The detachable bodice features a classic Peter Pan collar, short red satin puff sleeves, and narrow vertical pintuck detailing through the center front. Three small red buttons finish the pleated panel for a sweet vintage touch. An elasticized back and satin neckline tie provide additional fit flexibility while keeping the bodice secure.

The plaid apron dress features a smooth structured waistband across the front with a comfortably elasticized back designed to provide approximately 1–2 inches of additional stretch. Adjustable shoulder ties secure through wide waist loops for an adaptable rental fit.

The full gathered plaid skirt is finished with white rickrack trim and structured with layers of tulle and horsehair for beautiful shape, bounce, and movement. The Christmas tree appliqués on the skirt are detachable, giving you the option to style the dress with the whimsical holiday details or remove them for a cleaner, classic plaid look. A full crinoline underneath creates the dramatic silhouette Bentley + Lace gowns are known for.

A coordinating short capelet completes the look. Designed with a soft rounded shape and generous sweep, the cape drapes comfortably over the puff sleeves and full dress without restricting movement.

Rental Includes

• Plaid apron-style dress

• Detachable red satin bodice

• Detachable Christmas tree appliqués

• Coordinating portrait capelet

Dress Details

• Vintage-inspired Christmas plaid

• Detachable bodice for layered styling

• Detachable Christmas tree appliqués for multiple looks

• Satin Peter Pan collar

• Short red satin puff sleeves

• Narrow vertical pintucks on front bodice

• Three small red button accents

• Satin neckline tie

• Stretch back bodice

• Wide structured apron waistband

• Elasticized back waist for flexible fit

• Adjustable shoulder ties

• Full gathered twirl skirt

• White rickrack trim

• Horsehair-supported skirt

• Four layers of soft tulle with horsehair

• Full crinoline

• Fully lined

Cape Details

• Soft rounded capelet silhouette

• Full portrait-style sweep

• Designed to layer comfortably over puff sleeves

• Approximate center back length: 15"

• Approximate front length: 14"

• Approximate bottom sweep: 54"

• Hood height: 14"

• Hood depth: 11"

Approximate Measurements

• Bust: 24"

• Waist: 23"

• Comfortable waist stretch: up to approximately 25"

• Hips: 26"

• Shoulder to Waist: 9.5"

• Waist to Knee: 12"

• Shoulder to Shoulder: 10.25"

• Arm Opening: 12"

• Neck: 11"

• Bicep: 9"

Recommended Fit: Approximately 5Y–7Y

Perfect for Christmas mini sessions, holiday portraits, Santa sessions, gingerbread sets, vintage Christmas photography, storybook sessions, sibling portraits, and photographer client closets.

Please compare your child’s measurements with the garment measurements before reserving. Age sizing is provided as a guide only, and we recommend choosing rental gowns based on measurements for the best fit.

Professional cleaning is included with your rental.