Dress-up dresses and play dolls are so much more than accessories for pretend play; they are catalysts for imaginative thinking and creative expression. As children experiment in different social and emotional roles, they nurture their problem-solving skills, discover their identity and build confidence by learning that they can be anything they want to be.
Give your little girl the canvas to explore her imagination and create an identity for herself – to spin her own story. Whether she’s a splatter painter by nature or prefers to color in the lines, that freedom to play and create is the best gift you can give her.
Got a bout of writer’s block, or stuck trying to set the stage? No worries. Here are five of Dollie & Me’s playful prompts to get you and your daughter started on her self-expression story.
Calling all superstars! Imagination strikes a creative cord with cheetah print and a pink bow that pops. She’s got plenty of tunes bopping around her head – now all she needs is a microphone, and she’s live on stage performing her hit single to a sold-out show!
Your little girl doesn’t have to know about Greased Lightning to rock this retro, polka-dot tutu and summon her inner Sandra Dee. She also doesn’t need a Danny Zuko to hound dog or hand jive. (She may need you to teach her the moves, though.) This chic ensemble adds a modern twist to a timeless trend. Style her in this peppy piece, and enjoy a blast from the past as she adds a futuristic flair to an 80s classic.
Black Swan meets happy hearts with explosive, fashion-forward fun. Introduce her to Swan Lake and let her steal the spotlight in a grand production, or encourage her to express her personality by choreographing a routine of her own. Give her this little number, and her imagination is sure to ignite as she unleashes her energy in style!
Taffeta and twirls for prancing princesses and prima ballerinas. Whether she’s gallivanting Camembert Academy with Angelina Ballerina or frolicking in the forest with Princess Aurora, this dress is sure to set the stage for an enchanting adventure!
Say goodbye to dull, blah and boring. This hip skirt with a power-popping flower brightens even the rainiest of days – and dresses her up for full-spectrum fun. Crank it up a notch by attaching a piece of rainbow ribbon to a wooden dowel (or even an old wooden spoon), and let your junior gymnast swirl the world with color as she takes the mat as a world-class ribbon dancer.
What’s her story?
Give your little girl the gift of stylish storytelling – whether she spins a sporty story, adorns herself a diva in fashion dress or fabricates a fairy tale, it’s all up to her. Just provide the canvas, and she’ll be thrilled to take care of the rest.
Need another dose of story-telling inspiration? Click below for loads of matching fashion and dress-up fun for your little one and her favorite doll.
