Dresses of Bayou Bebe

I think dresses are the quintessential item for any girl to wear on any occasion, unless it's a sport activity or something similar,  of course. The right dress can make a girl feel feminine, pretty, and comfortable all wrapped up in a nice package. I have a lot more dresses in my closet than I do pants because I think they are so much more versatile and comfortable. I designed more dresses than outfits for the Bayou Bebe collection without even thinking about it, but a little girl needs that perfect dress too!

Cypress Roots Navy Blue Dress

 

This gorgeous dress with its teal criss-cross trim is inspired by the root systems of cypress trees found in Louisiana bayous. I think the way the teal pops against the dark blue of the dress is amazingly beautiful. Many of my designs for the collection have a similar criss-cross effect because I loved the way it turned out, and cypress trees are so indicative of Louisiana. I let a few of the bodice trims cascade from the bodice so they can twirl and dance in the wind like branches in a storm. 

Natural Sand Polka Dot Magnolia Dress

 

This is a beautiful neutral dress that can be worn to so many occasions because of its versatility. Any color would coordinate beautifully with the soft creams and tans. I love the polka dot fabric of the main dress, and a matching fabric is seen in the pleated belt and appliqued flower petals. I think the pleated detail adds just the right amount of interest to keep the dress from looking boring. A sweet little keyhole cutout adorns the back too!

 

Moss Point Green Drop Waist Dress

 

This has to be the sassiest dress in the collection, I can totally see a little papoose wearing it throughout the summer on simmering days spent outside and drinking sweet iced tea. I took the criss-criss idea and created a new pattern that allowed me to use the trim for shoulder ties that dangle playfully down the bodice. The double tiered skirt makes this dress beg for a dance full twirls to zydeco music playing in the background. 

Back Bay Green Pleated Polka Dot Dress

 

I had to have this polka dot print when I saw it because the colors were the perfect ones I had in mind for this collection. Greens with pops of teal makes everything seem alive and mystical. I used the pleated detail again in this dress but changed the style up a bit by creating a collar and two side belts instead of one. I love the simplicity of the dress, but it is so darling and carefree too with its timeless details. 

 

Magnolia Leaf Green Ruffle Neck Tunic Dress

 

As I was planning and creating designs in the initial stage, I had collected images and ideas that were inspiring me. Magnolia trees were definitely at the top of the list because I remember having the best magnolia tree in my front yard as a child, it was the only magnolia tree on my block you could actually climb as all of the other trees' limbs were too high to reach. I remember being fascinated by the blooms every year and how the leaves were a different color underneath, so I took those wonderful memories and stuffed them into this classic design full of ruffles and a big dramatic bow. 

Swamp Serenade Green Ruffle Neck Tiered Dress
 



This dress has become my favorite design from among the collection because of the precious fabric used and the sweet little details. The print is of a swamp scene where various bayou critters are having fun with a little party that makes you want to dive right in and join them. The ruffle collar with a little keyhole and a big dramatic bow in the same polka dot print seen in the tiered underskirt work so well together in creating a timeless dress fit for any little papoose with a thriving creative imagination!