Black dresses for girls, from six months to sixteen
Black has been part of Infantium Victoria since the first collection, and it is still the colour we make most of. A girl's black dress is the most useful thing in a wardrobe: it goes to the party, the wedding, the recital and school, and with a cardigan it goes everywhere else. If you're looking for one to start with: the Girls Black Dress with Floral Print for every day, the Girls Black Tulle Dress for celebrations, and the Black Cable Knit Dress for winter. For black in cotton velvet, see our girls velvet dresses.
Toddler and baby black dresses
The smallest sizes start at 68, about six months. The Baby Black Dress and Bloomers Set, the Baby Girl Velvet Dress in Black with Tulle and the Black Shirt Dress with Ruffles are the usual first black dresses. For newborn and infant pieces in black, see our goth baby clothes and our black baby onesies.
Black dresses for occasions
For flower girls, a black dress is the modern choice, and we keep a separate edit of black flower girl dresses. For older girls, The Drama Dress in Black Biostructure and The Raven Dress are made for bat mitzvahs, confirmations and graduations without looking like a grown-up's dress made smaller.
Keeping black black
Black fades from hot washes and sunlight, not from age. Wash it cool and inside out, skip the bleach, and dry it flat out of direct sun. Looked after this way, a black dress can be handed down to the next sister. Every piece is vegan. GOTS-certified pieces are marked on the product page.
Frequently asked
Is it all right for a girl to wear black?
Yes. For a long time black was kept away from children, but it no longer means mourning only. It suits weddings, parties and everyday wear. A simple black dress is also the respectful choice if a child needs to attend a funeral.
What sizes do your black dresses come in?
From size 68 (about 6 months) to 176 (about 16 years). Our sizes are heights in centimetres. Not every dress comes in every size; the product page shows what is in stock, and the size guide shows which height matches which age.
How do I stop a black dress from fading?
Wash cool, inside out, without bleach, and dry flat out of direct sunlight. Hot washes and sun strip black dye; time alone does not.
Do you have long-sleeved black dresses for winter?
Yes. The Girls Black Longsleeve Shirt Dress is the obvious one, and each product page states the sleeve length. Any of the short-sleeved or sleeveless dresses becomes a winter dress with a black cardigan or a fine long-sleeved top underneath.
What goes with a girl's black dress?
Almost everything: a white collar or blouse for school and church, red or tartan for Christmas, tulle and patent shoes for a party. Black tights keep the line clean; white tights make it look younger.