🎀 Dolly Dress
An Original Bambalina Clothing Design
A beloved Bambalina dress, handcrafted for the sweetest childhood memories.
The Dolly Dress is one of those special Bambalina designs that becomes an instant favorite romantic, timeless, and made to be treasured.
Designed exclusively by Bambalina Clothing, the Dolly Dress brings together delicate heirloom details, beautiful natural fabrics, and the craftsmanship of a small family atelier.
Every dress is individually hand-cut and sewn with care using premium natural fabrics and heirloom sewing techniques.
We believe in slow fashion — creating beautiful garments in small quantities that are meant to be loved, photographed, treasured, and eventually passed down.
✨ Features
• Original Bambalina Clothing design
• Heirloom-quality craftsmanship
• Individually hand-cut and sewn in our small atelier
• Premium natural linen fabric
• Fully lined with 100% cotton for comfort
• Beautiful 100% cotton lace details
• Comfortable elastic waistband for a flexible, beautiful fit
• Adjustable corset ties with suspenders
• Includes matching bloomers
Because every Dolly Dress is individually handcrafted, slight variations in lace placement, fabric, and hand-finished details are part of what makes each Bambalina piece beautifully unique.
🎀 Availability
Ready to Ship — Limited Sizes
A limited number of Dolly Dresses are currently Ready to Ship.
These are available in select sizes only, and quantities are very limited.
Please allow up to 2-5 Business Days for Ready-to-Ship orders to ship.
As a small family atelier, I personally prepare, inspect, package, and ship every order myself with great care. Each dress receives individual attention before it leaves our atelier.
🤎 Loved This Dress? Order It as a Preorder.
The Dolly Dress is so loved that we are continuing to offer it as a preorder.
If your size is not currently available Ready to Ship, you can still place your order and let us handcraft your Dolly Dress especially for you. If you prefer 3/4 sleeves, please send us an e-mail with your order number for Preorders. Let us create you the style you'd love.
Estimated processing time: 12–14 weeks.
Every preorder is individually cut and sewn in our atelier, allowing us to continue making this beloved design in the sizes our customers love.
Because each piece is handcrafted, occasional delays may occur due to artisan production schedules, fabric availability, illness, family emergencies, or shipping delays beyond our control.
📏 Size & Fit
The Dolly Dress runs true to size.
If your child is between sizes or you prefer extra room to grow, we recommend sizing up.
The comfortable elastic waistband allows flexibility while maintaining a beautiful fit.
Our heirloom dresses are thoughtfully designed to be enjoyed for approximately 2–3 years with proper sizing.
Please refer to the size chart below before ordering.
📏 Girls Size Chart
Measurements are approximate and taken with the garment laid flat. Because every dress is individually handcrafted, slight variations may occur. The sizes are based on garment not the child's body. We suggest to size up when not sure.
| Size | Chest | Finished Dress Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6–12 Months | 50 cm (19.7") | 42 cm (16.5") |
| 12–18 Months | 52 cm (20.5") | 44 cm (17.3") |
| 18–24 Months | 54 cm (21.3") | 46 cm (18.1") |
| 2 Years | 56 cm (22") | 48 cm (18.9") |
| 3 Years | 58 cm (22.8") | 50 cm (19.7") |
| 4 Years | 60 cm (23.6") | 54 cm (21.3") |
| 5 Years | 62 cm (24.4") | 58 cm (22.8") |
| 6 Years | 64 cm (25.2") | 61 cm (24") |
| 7 Years | 66 cm (26") | 66 cm (26") |
| 8 Years | 68 cm (26.8") | 70 cm (27.6") |
| 9 Years | 70 cm (27.6") | 74 cm (29.1") |
| 10 Years | 72 cm (28.3") | 78 cm (30.7") |
| 11 Years | 74 cm (29.1") | 81 cm (31.9") |
| 12 Years | 76 cm (29.9") | 84 cm (33.1") |
| 14 Years | 78 cm (30.7") | 88 cm (34.6") |
| 16 Years | 82 cm (32.3") | 92 cm (36.2") |
For the best fit, we recommend measuring your child before ordering.
🧵 Care Instructions
• Dry clean only.
• Store on a padded hanger away from direct sunlight.
• Steam gently if needed.
🚚 Shipping
Every Bambalina order is carefully prepared and shipped from New Jersey, USA.
Ready-to-Ship orders: Please allow up to 2 -5 business days for processing and shipping preparation before your order is shipped.
Preorders: Estimated 12–14 weeks for handcrafting and processing before the order is ready to ship.
Please note: the 12–14 week preorder timeframe does not include shipping transit time.
Recent changes in law and regulations may cause additional shipping delays. Delays related to postal carriers, customs, government regulations, changes in law, or other circumstances beyond our control are not included in the estimated handcrafting/processing timeframe and may extend the total time before delivery.
Bambalina Clothing is a small family atelier. I personally handle the preparation, packaging, and shipping of every order with great care.
Shipping transit times are determined by the postal carrier and are outside of our control.
Please do not schedule birthdays, holidays, family portraits, vacations, or special events until your order has safely arrived.
↩️ Returns & Exchanges
Because every Bambalina dress is handcrafted in your selected size and options, we do not accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations.
Please review your size carefully before ordering. If you need help selecting a size, we are always happy to assist before purchase.
⚠️ Important Safety Information
The Dolly Dress is a decorative heirloom garment and is not a toy.
• Adult supervision is required while wearing the dress.
• Long corset ties and suspenders may present an entanglement hazard.
• Remove before sleeping or napping.
• Keep away from infants when not in use.
🎀 Perfect For
🌸 Everyday Elegance
📸 Fine Art & Heirloom Portraits
🎂 Birthday Celebrations
🌿 Family Gatherings
🩰 Special Occasions
🎀 Tea Parties
✨ Holiday Memories
🤎 Sibling & Family Portraits
🌷 Spring & Summer Days
❤️ Beautiful Childhood Memories
🤎 Handcrafted Just for Her
The Dolly Dress is a beloved Bambalina design, and we are so happy to continue making it.
Limited Ready-to-Ship sizes are available now.
If your size isn't currently available as ready to ship, place your order as a preorder and let us handcraft your Dolly Dress for you.
Every Bambalina heirloom is made slowly, thoughtfully, and with the hope that it becomes part of your family's most cherished memories — and perhaps one day, is passed down to the next generation.
Limited quantities available. Future restocks are not guaranteed.