Is this tacky?

[3Minnies1Mickey]

When my DD was 4 we went to WDW. SHe had the Ariel one she got for Christmas. I neglected to realize it was a nightgown and thought it was a dress. She wore it and felt like a princess. Plus, they were much lighter and softer than the real dresses so she was cooler and didn't complain she was itchy.

When I pack my DD's Princess dress now I fold it and put it in a gallon ziploc bag and push the air out so it doesn't take up much room in the suitcase.

I did this too. Of course she's worn it on 3 trips... I actually bought it in DLR in the princess store. She was not yet 3 so she didn't care it wasn't the "real" princess dress so we opted for the cheaper version. Looking back now, and looking at the nightgowns in the Disney Store, I realize it's a nightgown! Oh well, no looks or funny comments.



OP: I've seen the ones you posted IRL and they are very cute. If you're okay and the girls are okay, then go for it. Who cares what other people think? If someone is going to be insensitive enough to say something to your DDs, they are the ones that are being tacky...not you!!!

 

[PIRATEGIRL007]

Seriously your 10 year old would
1. wear a princess outfit in public and
2. wear a nightgown out in public as an outfit? Wow.
I would die of embarrassment at 10 before I did that (and during the next 10 years following 10 too).

Our DD8 isn't all that concerned w/ her appearance and such at this point in her life but even she wouldn't do that.

But they are your kids if they are comfortable with it, go for it. It's a good opportunity to teach 'don't care what other people thing about you' or 'be your own unique person regardless of what the crowd is doing' lessons.

 

[A_Princess'_Daddy]

When my DD was 4 we went to WDW. SHe had the Ariel one she got for Christmas. I neglected to realize it was a nightgown and thought it was a dress. She wore it and felt like a princess. Plus, they were much lighter and softer than the real dresses so she was cooler and didn't complain she was itchy.

When I pack my DD's Princess dress now I fold it and put it in a gallon ziploc bag and push the air out so it doesn't take up much room in the suitcase.

We did this with a "dress" that we received from a dear friend in the mail. It was really cute (not Disney-branded, so not related to this thread) and DW and I assumed it was a sundress. DD5 loved it, demanded to wear it the next day, and off she went to Montessori. She received no looks or comments (although I've already mentioned her sense of fasion before, and it was a Montessori so all about free expression), but that night I took a closer look and said "I think this is actually a nightgown". It was so similar in style and material to her sundresses that we didn't even notice. FWIW, it's now worn strictly as a nightgown, but that has no bearing on this thread. I still think if your daughters are fine with it, and you're fine with it, then that is what matters.

 

[Dorisk3]

Who cares? They're kids, let them wear whatever they're comfortable in... They are really cute, too. I'm sure they'll feel like a princess. You'll be the last one laughing when your kids are comfortable and others are hot and itchy and taking off their costumes.

My kids are comfy in their pj's, by that logic then they can wear them in the parks or to dinner, or anywhere in Disney.

 

[fluffycow333]

I wore Disney pajama tops that I got on clearance to Disney once. No one cared.

 

[BarbieGal457]

I think they're nice! I would totally let my non-existant daughters wear them! In fact, if I saw little girls like that in the park or restaurants, I'd probably comment on how cute they were, not that they were in pajamas. I actually would've thought that was a dress if I hadn't known!

I agree with the other PPs - if they're too short, or the weather is cool, leggings or bicycle shorts under would be super cute! I'd be jealous of that little girl, since at 22 I can no longer fit in the little princess costumes I once slept in for weeks (yes, that was insanely itchy, but I loved it!). Have a wonderful dinner, and a wonderful trip!

 

[bytheblood]

Seriously your 10 year old would
1. wear a princess outfit in public and
2. wear a nightgown out in public as an outfit? Wow.
I would die of embarrassment at 10 before I did that (and during the next 10 years following 10 too).

Our DD8 isn't all that concerned w/ her appearance and such at this point in her life but even she wouldn't do that.

But they are your kids if they are comfortable with it, go for it. It's a good opportunity to teach 'don't care what other people thing about you' or 'be your own unique person regardless of what the crowd is doing' lessons.

Not all kids are the same. Mine is almost 13 and loves all of her Disney clothes..including her dresses. Depending on how they are raised, some kids do not care about how the world looks at them. I am so blessed that mine is one of them.

 

[PrincessTiffany]

Here's a link to a similar nightgown...

http://www.disneystore.com/disney/s...logFromSearch=10002&catalogId=10002&langId=-1

Oh my goodness no. My girls have these nightgowns and they would not be appropriate for dinner at 1900 Park Fare.

 

[PghLybrt]

I bought these for my godchildren and although very pretty they do look like what they are intended to be. I would vote no.

 

[LILOLO]

I think you should let them wear them. They look pretty, and could pass for a dress. If I saw them in person I would think it's a style of dress, and even if I didn't, and thought they were pajamas, I'd think to myself that they're just kids and should take full advantage of being able to be comfy and not caring about what's "fashionably acceptable"

 

[LILOLO]

Seriously your 10 year old would
1. wear a princess outfit in public and
2. wear a nightgown out in public as an outfit? Wow.
I would die of embarrassment at 10 before I did that (and during the next 10 years following 10 too).

Our DD8 isn't all that concerned w/ her appearance and such at this point in her life but even she wouldn't do that.

But they are your kids if they are comfortable with it, go for it. It's a good opportunity to teach 'don't care what other people thing about you' or 'be your own unique person regardless of what the crowd is doing' lessons.

Every kid is different at 10 years old, and OP did state that her DD is a special needs child. What might make some 10 year old's die of embarassment, could very well make another 10 year old's trip totally magical.

 

[cluvsdisney]

I don't think it's tacky but they do look like nightgowns and I dont think that's appropriate to wear walking around.

My kids are comfy in their pj's, by that logic then they can wear them in the parks or to dinner, or anywhere in Disney.

I am comfortable in my pjs too so......
(j/k )

 

[PrincessTiffany]

Seriously your 10 year old would
1. wear a princess outfit in public and
2. wear a nightgown out in public as an outfit? Wow.
I would die of embarrassment at 10 before I did that (and during the next 10 years following 10 too).

Our DD8 isn't all that concerned w/ her appearance and such at this point in her life but even she wouldn't do that.

But they are your kids if they are comfortable with it, go for it. It's a good opportunity to teach 'don't care what other people thing about you' or 'be your own unique person regardless of what the crowd is doing' lessons.

The OP clearly stated that her 10 year old is a special needs child with developmental delays. And even if she didn't have developmental delays, it's perfectly normal and healthy for a 10 year old (or older) to still want to play dress up and act like a princess. Not every 10 year old girl is into iphones, Facebook, boys and make-up just yet. Let them be little.

Unfortunately, OP, I do feel that the Disney princess nightgowns aren't really appropriate for walking around the parks or for character dinners. I mean would you sent them to any other public place in their p.js?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Here's a link to a similar nightgown...

http://www.disneystore.com/disney/s...logFromSearch=10002&catalogId=10002&langId=-1

Hi! DD4 has a couple of these - they really are adorable! I personally would not feel comfortable with this, not so much because they look like nightgowns, but because I know that's what they are, if that makes any sense! I can hear DD utter what is a very popular phrase for her right now (usually when she's talking to Dad!): "Guys, that's not appropriate!" (hilarious out of a 4-year-old's mouth! )

Also, though they may not look like nightgowns to most, WDW is definitely a place where many of the fellow diners will know that's what they are. I don't care what people THINK per se, but I'd worry that some other kids might be nasty to my child about it - though perhaps I would worry more about this than most people... or more than I should.

In truth, I think Disney park goers give one another a ton of latitude wrt dress... especially the kids and how they dress in the parks. At the end of the day, if you and your daughters are comfortable with it, I don't think it matters whether someone out there thinks it's "tacky".

 

[missj1975]

Wow some very interesting responses on here, I'm not going to give an opinion either way because I don't have DD here to ask her if she would wear one or not. But I will express this opinion...why do you care what other people think? Your paying for this trip, their your daughters not anyone elses, as long as you are OK with it and the girls are OK with it then do what you want to do . Either way have a very magical trip.

My thoughts exactly. I'm not saying wearing nightgowns is or isn't tacky but either way being tacky is not against the law. You do whatever you feel appropriate. Your daughter likes the dress and you like the dress, that is all that matters.

 

[grimley1968]

Here's a link to a similar nightgown...

http://www.disneystore.com/disney/s...logFromSearch=10002&catalogId=10002&langId=-1

Looks like a dress to me. Or at least I can't imagine any girl wanting to actually sleep in something like that. When I think "nightgown" I think of something far more casual looking than what's shown in that pic.

I don't see why this would be unacceptable, especially if they're wearing shoes, etc.

Not that I'm a very good judge of taste, I'd say go for it, but make sure DD's actually wish to wear those things.

I know you asked the question, but I wouldn't worry too much about what people on the DIS say about it.

 

[Jaime4004]

My kids are comfy in their pj's, by that logic then they can wear them in the parks or to dinner, or anywhere in Disney.

Then let them. I don't know why that would seriously bother someone...

 

[PrincessTiffany]

Looks like a dress to me. Or at least I can't imagine any girl wanting to actually sleep in something like that. When I think "nightgown" I think of something far more casual looking than what's shown in that pic.

I don't see why this would be unacceptable, especially if they're wearing shoes, etc.

Not that I'm a very good judge of taste, I'd say go for it, but make sure DD's actually wish to wear those things.

I know you asked the question, but I wouldn't worry too much about what people on the DIS say about it.

It must not be apparent to everyone viewing the link the OP posted, but my girls have that exact nightgown and many other similar Disney store nightgowns. They are VERY thin and slightly see-through, as I can see my girls patterned panties from the back. They are most definitely intended as night wear.

 

[Jaime4004]

Not all kids are the same. Mine is almost 13 and loves all of her Disney clothes..including her dresses. Depending on how they are raised, some kids do not care about how the world looks at them. I am so blessed that mine is one of them.

Good job, Mom!

 

[Southerndisney]

I would have them wear a tank and shorts underneath. We always did this with Halloween costumes because they were too thin.