What age is too old to wear princess dresses?

[lenshanem]

Hey Jason!

I just thought about you the other day and wondered if you were still on the boards!

I hope your family is doing well!

(And yes, my babies are growing up way too fast! )

 

[christinadei]

I think that they are too old when they feel like they are too old. I wouldn't get her one though, since she didn't want to wear it last year. She probably won't want to wear it this year either.

 

[Fire14]

This Adult princess bought herself a minnie dress and has full intentions on wearing it at least 1 day while at WDW. If lil girls can be princesses why can't I.

 

[sandiegosusie]

Just this morning my 5 year-old asked me help her take off her Cinderella dress after only wearing for less than five minutes. She said it was "itchy". I think that no matter how young or old your child is they should have the opportunity to voice their opinion. I really like the tiara or princess hat suggestions. Great idea! In my opinion there is nothing worse than a toddler in polyester costume with 90 degree heat and 100% humidity. The look on their faces makes me rethink the whole costume decision in the first place.

To all the princess out there...may we live happily ever after!!

 

[willis37862]

My Dh wants to buy me a princess dress for our trip in november . He says I act like one I should dress like one.

 

[NJOYURLIFE]

Just this morning my 5 year-old asked me help her take off her Cinderella dress after only wearing for less than five minutes. She said it was "itchy". I think that no matter how young or old your child is they should have the opportunity to voice their opinion. I really like the tiara or princess hat suggestions. Great idea! In my opinion there is nothing worse than a toddler in polyester costume with 90 degree heat and 100% humidity. The look on their faces makes me rethink the whole costume decision in the first place.

To all the princess out there...may we live happily ever after!!

I used to feel sorry for children, until our recent trip in August. My plan was to quickly change her into her Cinderella costume right when we got to CRT and then change out after. Well, her plans were that she was not leaving the room unless she was fully dressed. Since we fully beleive in picking our battles, and she was so thrilled, her way won. She also refused to change after the breakfast and enjoyed herself because everyone made such a fuss. After we went back to the room for our afternoon nap, we finally put our foot down before we went out again and she only wore her tiara that night, but she was disappointed.

 

[russtwinsmom]

If you're a kid and reading this, I say WEAR IT! Everybody loves to see kids in their costumes because we know you think that having BIG FUN! Now, wearing it to school is another story...

 

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

I guess it depends on the kid. My oldest is 9 and would wear her Ariel costume in a heartbeat - her favorite picture is from last year dressed as Ariel with Ariel.

Now that said, I have noticed almost all her friends are not even going princess or pretty for Halloween. They want to be "cool" - Dracula, Darth Vader, Dead Pizza Delivery Gal , yes - these are all girls! (and not tomboy girls)

But I agree - let the child decide, although you can point out that at this time of year you will see more people around Disney in Costume, especially if it is on a day when there is a Not-So-Scary-Halloween-Party on.

I am glad I still have a princess! (make that 2!)

Lee Ann

 

[Pea-n-Me]

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.

On the cruise they have "Princess Meets" where several of the Princesses line up in the atrium for photos. Many girls of all ages (including those who are young at heart!) wear their costumes. We will be cruising in February and my DD8 has already informed me she plans to wear her costume (because last time she only had a princess tee shirt on and she felt kind of left out, LOL). I would bring the costume for your older DD too just in case, I doubt she will feel out of place.

 

[beattyfamily]

I have 2 girls ages 6 and 9. My 9 year old is self concious about liking princess stuff and wearing princess clothes (like to school etc...) and having a princess room back home BUT for Halloween and Disney, she's back to her old self. She loves buying princess costumes and wearing them to meals.

I'm surprised your DD feels that way at WDW. I could understand back home but everyone at WDW acts like a kid and does things they normally might not do at home. I hope my girls continue to dress up at WDW for as long as they want to...maybe 10 or 11??

 

[Chrissi242]

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

I agree, whatever she feels comfortable with.

 

[sskem96]

My oldest was 8 when we were there in April. I had to make her a Cinderella dress in a size 14 because she was going through a chubby stage. It turned out pretty nice, and she wore it to CRT breakfast. She even wore it to church the Sunday after we got home. Each child is different, but my daughter feels that princesses are beautiful, not babyish. When we go back, they will be 7 and 10, and it wouldn't surprise me if they still want to dress up.

 

[PaulaSue]

Please say it isn't so at 7-8 yrs. old.

My oldest will be 7 when we go. I hope she doesn't get shy.

BTW, do kids actually wear them all day at the parks? I was thinking just for the character meals but if all day I know my girls would love it

P.S. any ideas to help make them less scratchy to the kids? I know some times the girls start complaining about after about 30 minutes.

TIA

 

[lenshanem]

PaulaSue, we took a change of clothes for after our character meal and I'm glad we did! My daughter was barely out the door before she had it off!

Depending on when you go if it is cool enough, maybe a leotard and tights to keep from feeling itchy?

 

[tinkamom]

My DD12 may be the exception but she just dressed up as belle on our last trip!

 

[Cinderella94]

I'd say never.......you can be a princess whenever you want!!

 

[SqueakyMouse]

Last week, I saw some 12+ yo girls sporting dresses. I have to admit I thought it was a little odd.

 

[mamaprincess]

you're never to old.

 

[java]

Yes I was one of those foolish Mom's that forgot the princess dress- I thought my 7 year old wouldn't care. Well wrong! When she found out Belle would be at the PSB she wanted the Belle dress. So I bought it at Disney! She was in heaven and even had 2 people(one teenage girl and an older woman) ask if they could take her picture because she looked just like Belle. You can imagine how special that made her feel and she LOVED the attention but that is her personality. I am tempted to buy a dress for myself sometimes! so I say never too old

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Just back from WDW and wanted to report that I thought of this thread when I saw girls of all ages, including many grown women (and even one man ), dressed in princess costumes at MNSSHP!! All were having a really fun time!!

I was happy to see it, actually, because I was wondering the same thing myself about girls not wanting to dress up after the age of 8 or so.

Apparently not true.

That's the fun thing about WDW - you can have fun no matter what age you are, and if you want to dress in a princess costume then more power to you, no matter what your age!!