Communions 2020: when girls want to be sailors 2026

April and May are just around the corner and they are the two months par excellence in which the most communions are celebrated. Months before, many families take the opportunity to buy and choose everything they need: the theme of the celebration, the gifts for the protagonist of the day, the reminders that they will distribute to the guests, the hairstyles for them and, of course, the best outfits. It doesn't matter if the little one is a boy or girl because there are perfect options for all tastes.

For them, this year we see how the classic admiral and sailor styles have been renewed, suits presented this time in powdery tones and with linen as the main fabric. In addition, jacket-pant suits for those who do not want to wear the typical thing are also on the rise.

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However, we see the most groundbreaking trends in communion dresses for girls. In an era where women are increasingly empowered and fighting for their rights, it was necessary to have options that all girls could feel comfortable with. Thus, specialized firms have thought about those who 'pass' from dressing as a princess and have created different options for dresses with pants that will go ideally.

However, this is not the last groundbreaking trend on the rise in 2020: girls' sailor-inspired dresses (like their suits) are at the height of success. Cancanes interspersed with a V-neck and a large boat captain's bib or even others that, in addition to this detail, propose pants as an alternative to the skirt. Of course, in all cases, the white color palette continues to be the protagonist.

An option that helps put an end to sexism and gender differences and is undoubtedly linked to the designer Hortensia Maeso as a pioneer. She was the first to present a suit like this on the Petite Special Day catwalk in Madrid 2019 and this year there are many who have jumped into the pool with collections inspired by her.

Do you want to see them? We have selected some of the best.

The most groundbreaking option

One of the most groundbreaking options is the one proposed by Valencian designer Hortensia Maeso, who proposes a jacket-pant suit for them with a sailor rope top and a bib in the back. Perfect for girls who don't want to be a princess anymore.

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Following adult fashion

One of the trends of this spring 2020, without a doubt, is found in jeans: culottes and with a flared cut at the bottom. Inspired by that, the designer proposes these pants as an option.

A dream dress

The children's fashion brand Navascués also presented us last season with an option that follows this line. This year he has opted for it again. It is a feminine dress, quite elegant and, although simple, with details that make it an ideal option for any girl. The most notable thing? Its delicate commitment to two colors (ecru and white) that, although subtle, provide a different touch.

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With big bow

The first thing that stands out is the bib that ends in a delicate V-neckline and a large organza bow placed in the front. In addition, the sleeves, in length, are quite subtle, made of a fine fabric with a bit of transparency and with a cuff with two drawstrings.

Plumeti on the back

The most groundbreaking detail, the sailor bib, is also quite feminine and includes another of the details that made us fall in love with this dress. That is, without a doubt, its powdery brown color and its delicate plumetis that match the cuff of the sleeve. As for the length of the dress, the firm has opted to include three small ties to finish off the length.

The most feminine

The design that Petritas proposes is, without a doubt, one of the most feminine of all. And it is because of its long flared cut, its three-quarter sleeves and the small powder pink details.

Price: €350

Three quarter sleeve

As we say, the three-quarter sleeve ends with a powder pink stripe that is repeated in the sailor bib on the back and in the pink bow on the chest.

Detail on the neckline

Although the dress is white, the dusty pink touches fix the look from moment one. These are on the bib, in a subtle bow on the chest made with velvet, at the end of the sleeve and on the neckline: the dress has a V-neckline that is hidden with a small piece of fabric in the same color.

The most minimalist

Teresa Leticia also proposed a dress with these characteristics last season and this year she is betting on it again. It is a midi design, with a flared cut and three-quarter sleeves that is combined with a subtle beige color in some parts.

Price: €145

V-neckline

One of those parts (which it shares with other models that we have shown) is the bow on the front, which appears as a result of the end of the sailor bib on the back, which also has the finish in that color. In addition, the V-neckline has a piece of fabric underneath that hides it.

Subtle collar

This suit is made of off-white crepe and the sailor collar has beige braid ribbon.