What age is too old to wear princess dresses?

[lenshanem]

Last spring break my DD7 got really embarrassed when she went to CRT dressed up as Sleeping Beauty. I had gotten her a costume, too cause her younger sister had dressed up as Snow White and I didn't want her to feel left out. Instead I felt bad having her wear it cause I think she thought she was too old for it. She changed into her clothes immediately after breakfast.

We're surprising the girls at Christmas with a Disney cruise and I'm wrapping up a Cinderella costume for my youngest to wear to dinner one night. I don't know if I should for my oldest.

I was curious as to what age any of your daughters gave up the princess costumes, etc.?

Thanks!

 

[krismom]

My 7 year old was very self concious wearing her dress to 1900 Park faire last trip. Like you, I felt weird telling her to "just wear it" when she really didn't want to. I regret it since the pictures clearly show her not happy. She changed right after and I wouldn't make her again. Oddly enough, she loves halloween and wears her costume to school! Just a side note, we did see one "kid" wearing full cinderella regalia and she was at least 13 or 14 in Fantasyland walking around. I thought it was a bit much, since she almost looked like a face character waiting for autographs!

Have Fun!

 

[Superman]

your never too old to be a princess!!!!!!

 

[robertchance]

i think you should ask your daughter her opinion on this. maybe the best way to handle it would be to put regular clothes and the princess dress on the bed on that day, and tell her to wear what she wants. at that point you will get your real answer.

 

[janine]

I too would agree that you're never too old, but going off my Daughter she is almost 8, and she felt a little old last year on her 7th birthday at Disney wearing a cinderella dress and won't wear them now, so I would say around 8 would be the average age.
Shame isn't it, they look so pretty in them.

 

[pixiepower1971]

I would say somewhere between 6 and 7 the costume wearing in public other then Halloween ends. My youngest is 7 and would never wear a princess costume to the parks. If I even suggested the idea to my 9 year old she would think I had lost my mind! They do love to wear ears, tiaras, etc in the park.
For the OP- maybe buy a pretty dress for your older one for the dinner with a pretty small tiara- they are all over the place and all the girls love them.

 

[spectromagicmom]

I would say somewhere between 6 and 7 the costume wearing in public other then Halloween ends. My youngest is 7 and would never wear a princess costume to the parks. If I even suggested the idea to my 9 year old she would think I had lost my mind! They do love to wear ears, tiaras, etc in the park.
For the OP- maybe buy a pretty dress for your older one for the dinner with a pretty small tiara- they are all over the place and all the girls love them.

My 10 year old is very tall,beautiful,and in tears because her princess costumes are too small. They are only made up to size 10-12. Disney direct has a few adult but they are not the real ones.(so she says) She is having her 11th bd celebration at CRT and she wants to dress up. When I saw the post about 1 little girl being chosen as princess of the day for the month of Oct. I knew she would love to be chosen... She is probbably taller than the "real"Cinderella! She wants to wear a princess dress in the park...She would wear it to school if I would let her...She will always be a princess!

Now that is a great idea a party dress with tiara.

 

[mrsboz]

Last time we went to the Princess Breakfast with my daughters age 9 and 4, the 9 year old didn't want to wear her dress. I knew that it was killing her. She wears them around the house all the time and plays dress up with her friends. We brought it and let her decide. She decided she didn't want to so I let it go. I didn't want her to be uncomfortable. The only unfortunate thing for her was that they all made so much of my little one I felt she was left out a little. Not intentional but I knew she really wanted to wear it but was afraid of feeling funny. I think that it is up to how the child feels. If they want to wear it - great, if not - great. It's all about feeling comfortable because after all we know that they are all Princesses just like their mommies!

 

[snowmouse]

I found a beautiful Cinderella gown at Costco a couple of weeks ago. Yesterday, I pulled it out to have my dd9 try it on as we leave next week. She thought I had lost my mind. She does still dress up alot at home, but there is NO WAY she is going to wear this to Cindy's. Boy, am I bummed!!

 

[aubriee]

My then 8 y/o GD's Christmas present from me last year was a trip to WDW Jan 9th-15th. She is being raised by her dad and is 100% tomboy. Because it was a surprise, I couldn't ask her if she wanted to wear a Princess dress to CRT. Just before Halloween I took her to the local Disney Store and I started looking at the Princess dresses. She came over, put both hands on her hips, and said "I do hope you're kidding, I wouldn't be caught dead in one of those prissy things". I told her that if she ever ate breakfast in Cinderella's castle that she would. She started laughing and said 'wanna make a bet?'. Anyway I went back later and just bought her a t-shirt with all the Princesses on it. In January while we were at CRT, I asked her if she didn't wish we had bought a Princess dress and she quickly told me no, that she was comfortable, while those other girls looked ridiculous in their itchy, frilly, costumes. She was not the least bit uncomfortable in her shorts and t-shirt. I'd leave it up to your daughter to know what she is comfortable in.

 

[Diabolicdesire]

My daughter was 7 last December and she loved dressing up for 1900 Park faire. We will be going to CRT in November, and she is now 8 and I did get her a Cinderella costume. She does not know we're going but I'm positive she'll dress up. I kinda tested the waters this morning after reading this post. I asked her if she wanted to dress up and walk around Disney in costume all day and she was all for it. So, it really does depend on the child. Mine loves being the center of attention, may have something to do with it.

 

[spectromagicmom]

I have noticed on some of your trip countdowns we will be in the World at the same time so if you see a 5'4 blonde walking around in a princess dress that is too short... say hello my princess will be having the time of her life but I'm sure her day of being too cool is coming.

 

[psiprez]

NEVER! (I'm wearing mine right now...ok, just the tiara!)

 

[SandrA9810]

I say, go with a tiara or princess hat. And if they don't want to wear it, it can be taken off.
I'm 21 and bring my Mr. Bear in my bookbag and Mickey in my arms. Kari bought me a big mickey for Valentines day a couple years ago. And it always makes me smile when I hear a little kid point at Mickey and say something. (I was always jealous of kids runnign around with mickeys in thier arms, and I never got one) Of course I'll have on my sorceror hat or santa mickey hat on. But I think I'd be caught dead in a princess dress when it isn't Halloween.
Although I'm having a hard time deciding who I want to be this year. I'm really hoping to get a good enough paying job to afford to go for Halloween.

 

[mamaprincess]

My 10 year old is very tall,beautiful,and in tears because her princess costumes are too small. They are only made up to size 10-12. Disney direct has a few adult but they are not the real ones.(so she says) She is having her 11th bd celebration at CRT and she wants to dress up. When I saw the post about 1 little girl being chosen as princess of the day for the month of Oct. I knew she would love to be chosen... She is probbably taller than the "real"Cinderella! She wants to wear a princess dress in the park...She would wear it to school if I would let her...She will always be a princess!

Now that is a great idea a party dress with tiara.

I have seen larger princess costumes on the net. Do a search for princess costumes and look everywhere they have them, you will find one her size especially around halloween. Also consider a small adult costume. The Adult cinderella and sleeping beauty costumes are very similar to the children, at least that I have seen. Just buy it and lay it on her bed, she'll be thrilled. Don't give up, you will find one.

 

[mamaprincess]

Spectromagicmom, I did a search and the largest costumes for kids I've seen is 12-14 so going for an adult princess costume and possibly having it altered at your local cleaners/tailor would work fine. She can still be a princess!

The ones by prestige are really beautiful, try those.

 

[jaysue]

Last spring break my DD7 got really embarrassed when she went to CRT dressed up as Sleeping Beauty. I had gotten her a costume, too cause her younger sister had dressed up as Snow White and I didn't want her to feel left out. Instead I felt bad having her wear it cause I think she thought she was too old for it. She changed into her clothes immediately after breakfast.

We're surprising the girls at Christmas with a Disney cruise and I'm wrapping up a Cinderella costume for my youngest to wear to dinner one night. I don't know if I should for my oldest.

I was curious as to what age any of your daughters gave up the princess costumes, etc.?

Thanks!

Geez Shan, they grow up fast - a very mature 7 yr old I would say!

Trust all is well

Cheers
jaysue

 

[mamaprincess]

spectromagicmom, I found a site, costumecraze.com that has really pretty adult costumes you could try there as well.

 

[spectromagicmom]

Thanks I 'm going to look now That is so kind of you. I hope to find one while she is in school TODAY! She will be so excited Thanks again!

 

[mamaprincess]

It's a pleasure to help a fellow M.O.P. (mom of princess) aka queen. I pm'd you with a little more info.