Communion Dress Sizing in Ireland – How to Avoid Growth Spurt Surprises Before the Big Day
- Darijus Brizgys
- Sep 6
- 4 min read
The Sizing Worry Every Mum Has
One of the biggest fears mums share is:
💭 “What if I buy the dress early and she grows before May?”
It’s a fair question. At 7 or 8 years old, children grow at different rates. Some hardly change, while others suddenly shoot up. Growth spurts don’t happen to every child —but from our experience, they happen often enough to cause real worry for parents. And that’s why Communion dress sizing in Ireland has become such a hot topic among mums every year.
Why Communion Dress Sizing Feels So Tricky
1. Growth Patterns Vary
Children don’t all grow the same way. Some stay the same size for months, while others gain height quickly. It’s impossible to predict exactly what will happen between autumn and May. That’s why sizing is such a dilemma for mums — it feels like you’re making a decision with too many unknowns.
2. Shop Sizes Don’t Always Work
Off-the-rack Communion dresses follow standard sizing. But children’s bodies are unique — some are taller, some slimmer, some broader. This means a dress may be too loose in one area and too tight in another, with little room for natural growth.
And trying to “size up” rarely helps. A bigger dress may hang badly, look baggy, and spoil the fit, while still being too short if your daughter grows taller before May.
3. The Timing Dilemma
Most mums try not to buy too early or too late. Leave it too close to Communion and many dresses are already sold — the most popular fabrics and styles are gone, and often several girls in the same school have already booked theirs. But if you order too early, you worry about growth and whether the dress will still fit.
✅ The answer? With us, go custom, book early, and relax. Custom dresses aren’t made in one night — and that’s a good thing. At Giga Fashion, ordering in August or September means you secure the widest choice of fabrics and models and reserve your school. Then, with fittings scheduled later, the sizing worry disappears.
This works with us because we design and make every dress in our own Dublin studio. Your first fitting won’t happen until January, based on your daughter’s measurements at that time, and the final fitting is closer to Communion, when we adjust for any changes. We don’t know how other shops handle this, but because we control the whole process, we can guarantee that your daughter’s dress will fit perfectly on the day.
Common Problems Mums Face
Too short: The dress that reached the ankles in winter is mid-calf by spring.
Too tight: A sudden growth spurt makes zipping up a nightmare.
Last-minute panic: Emergency alterations needed days before Communion.
Waiting too long: Fear of sizing issues causes delays, leaving fewer dress choices available.
Our Solution – Made-to-Measure Communion Dresses
At Giga Fashion, we’ve designed our process to take away the sizing stress.
✨ Optimal ordering time – The best time to book is August–September, when you’ll have the widest choice of fabrics and models and can secure your school early. Of course, October or even last-minute requests are possible too — but the earlier you book, the more options you’ll have.
✨ First fitting (January/February) – The base of the dress is created to your daughter’s exact measurements.
✨ Final fitting (closer to Communion) – Adjustments are made for any growth, so it fits perfectly on the day.
✨ Full control of the process – We don’t “get” dresses from somewhere else. Every dress is handmade in our Dublin studio, under our designer’s guidance. You’re involved through consultations and fittings, so quality, timing, and comfort are guaranteed.
The result? A dress that fits perfectly, without the stress of guessing sizes or hoping shop-bought dresses will work.
Reassurance for Mums
With our process, you don’t need to:
Gamble on buying too early or too late.
Stress about whether she will grow or not.
Rely on shop sizes that never fit quite right.
Instead, you’ll have peace of mind knowing:
You booked early and got the widest choice.
The dress will be made to her measurements in January.
Final adjustments will guarantee a perfect fit in May.
Final Thoughts
Communion dress sizing feels complicated because every child is different. Some won’t grow much at all, while others may have noticeable spurts. But with a custom-made process, it doesn’t matter which happens.
By booking early, securing your fabric and school, and trusting our made-to-measure fittings, you’ll know your daughter’s dress will be perfect — unique, comfortable, and truly hers.
Because a Communion dress isn’t just about how it looks. It’s about the confidence and joy your daughter feels when she puts it on.
FAQs – Communion Dress Sizing Ireland
When is the best time to order a Communion dress?At our facility, the optimal time is August–September. That’s when you’ll have the widest choice of models and fabrics, and you can secure your school early. Don’t worry — your first fitting won’t be until January, and the final fitting is closer to May, so sizing will be perfect. (We don’t know how other shops handle this process, but this is how it works with us.)
What if my daughter grows after we order? That’s expected and absolutely fine. The first fitting is in January, and a final fitting is scheduled closer to May to adjust for any changes.
What if my daughter has a very big growth spurt between January and Communion Day? Guess what — it has happened before! And because we guarantee a perfect fit, we simply made a completely new dress just before Communion. There is no way we will ever let your child walk out in a badly fitted dress.
Do you import Communion dresses?No. We design and make every dress in our Dublin studio. Our designer oversees the entire process, so quality, timing, and fit are guaranteed.
Should I size up just in case? No — sizing up usually looks baggy and awkward, and still may be too short by May. Our made-to-measure process fits properly at each stage, with planned adjustments if she grows.
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