Holiday Christmas Smocked Girls Tartan Dress Bishop

Some Christmas dresses are made by the thousand. This one is made by hand.

Our tartan bishop dress begins as a classic green plaid and is transformed the slow way — smocked and embroidered entirely by hand, with gold and red stitching worked into the smocked bodice. Angel wing sleeves, a soft gathered skirt, and buttons that close just at the top of the back keep the silhouette exactly as it has been for generations: traditional, Southern, and unmistakably heirloom.

The fabric is 100% cotton — breathable and gentle against young skin — and the dress is unlined for a light, comfortable fit. For portraits and formal occasions, many of our customers add our simple white under slip beneath it for a smoother finish.

Made for the moments you will keep forever: Christmas portraits, photos with Santa, church on Christmas morning, recitals, and family gatherings. In sizes from newborn to 8 years, so sisters can match.

Shopping for her brother too? There is a coordinated boys' outfit in the same tartan. And here is our size chart for finding her perfect fit.

An heirloom to wear this Christmas — and to hand down for many more.