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My neighbors asked me to plan there daughter (turning 7) birthday party. It is tea party themed. We decided to have them get all dressed nicely and hair/make-up done.

When everyone comes, they are escorted them to the newly finished basement. There little dresses, shoes, gloves, and cute purses will be all hanging (we have a bunch of those rolling rack things) for them. They will all get dressed.

Then I will divide them into Group 1 and Group 2. In Group 1, they get there hair done first, then make-up. In Group 2, it's reversed.

I haven't planned past there, but have some questions:

1. They said they perfer everyone staying downstairs (no bathroom) and only upstairs for the tea (in the dining room). Would it be okay if we curtains off the dressing area so we're not watching them (daddy not home anyway) and they change there?

2. What are some cute dresses? I'm finding out sizes and everything and going to purchase them (some of the kids don't have the money).

Answer 1

What a cute idea. I think you should curtain off dressing rooms, for one it will give them their privacy and two for the child that may not get to go "shopping" and try on new clothes it may make her feel like it is a really special thing even though it is not her birthday.

You should places like Kohls, JC Penney, Mervyns, most of these places are having really good sales right now.

Again, this is a really great idea, man I wish I had a little girl to be able to plan tea parties. I got stuck with two boys.

Answer 2

You're plan sounds great!  Don't second guess yourself.  Do you have any costume rental places where u live?  Or consignment stores or thrift stores like the goodwill u can find things.   Another idea is to get the parents of the kids involved.  Have them bring a dress from home that "mommy used to wear" that should bring some interesting outfits!  Wow I hope everyone has fun!  Good Luck!

Answer 3

AS the daughter of an 8 year old i think it is perfectly ok to set up a "dressing room". Secondly u can always go to consignement store for fun dress up costumes.

Answer 4

thift stores for the dresses real cheap and nice, curtaining off the area is a great idea have the tea pot and teacups really along with different types of cookies. But it sounds nice to dress up and have fun

Answer 5

It probably be better if it was curtain off to give the girls some privacy to change.some cute dress would be long party dresses  formal type, or some of the princesses dresses that wal mart has in the toy section.You can get some dreses off e baye too.

Answer 6

Curtaining off a dressing room or two if its possible would be a perfect idea.  Basically what are we talking about?  A few sheets and some string that can be hung in squares, Ive seen some really nice dressing rooms in some upscale boutiques that were made of just those items (string and fabric).  Or if you have a relatively small space between a few walls you could actually use the spring loaded tub/shower rods.

Another idea might be to give a little info in the invitation so the parents know what to expect, and that there will be 'costumes' provided to change into.  I assume since you are doing a tea-party that they will have somewhat formal card invitations, as opposed to word of mouth.  Here might be the perfect place to hint at what is going to be going on, and inform the parents that if there are any questions they can always call.  You might say something like, 'two dressing areas will be provided for privacy in changing.'  Plus, I happen to know quite a few 7 year olds, especially those who are only children, who really might need privacy when changing.

Another option is to have a pre-party activity that the girls can be doing as their turn to change comes up.  Charades, or...anything really, and then call each one to go up and change.  But best really is if you have a few areas available and let the girls decide on their own if they want privacy or not.

The hard part for tea party dresses is that its the middle of summer, and I think you'll have quite a time finding fancy dresses, probably easter type dresses will be best.  If you have the time, consider ordering from an online shop, amazon has a lot of stores in one place, plus they are trusted as well.  You'll probably be able to save by purchasing this years left over easter and last years christmas dresses.

Good LUck, and I think its going to be awesome!

Answer 7

Yes, do curtains for the dressing rooms. Also consider the little dress-up kits they sell in toy stores. Other than that check clearance racks at department stores and perhaps you can luck up on a nice lot of clothes on Ebay. Also, check with people you know who have girls and see if you can borrow some items for the day. In addition, on the invitations you could suggest the parents bring a "nice dress" for their child to change into.

Answer 8

Definately do dressing rooms. It will make the parents feel a lot better.

If money isn't an issue, go to Gymboree. They have respectable dresses. You could probably get a bigger selection and have more fun if you went to salvation army and got a huge selection for the girls.

Edit: I LOVE the idea. It is great!

Answer 9

here would be a solution to both issues..you can get slightly larger dresses at the goodwill store and they can just put them over there clothes so you dont have any parents saying anything was "inapropriate" even though its all innocent unfortunately we live in an erra now that one crazy parent can ruin a good thing