Buying guide
For a toddler girl's birthday, pick a double-layer muslin cotton dress such as Epic's Muslin Cotton Dress: the loose weave keeps her cooler during the party, the fabric is pre-washed so it already feels soft, and flat seams mean nothing scratches under a cardigan or tights.
By Vanessa & Bob, Epic in Bali · Updated 4 November 2026
A muslin cotton dress doesn't trap heat the way a lot of party dresses do. Each style is designed around the open weave: the gaps let air move, so a toddler can run around her own party without overheating. Epic's dresses aren't stiff; they're loose and simple, built for a long afternoon of cake and cousins.
A simple dress cut with enough room to twirl, which matters more than any amount of lace once the cake comes out.
Epic's plainest dress and the easiest to size: a safe pick if you're ordering without knowing her exact measurements yet.
Pair this skirt with a plain muslin top for a birthday look that still lets her sit on the floor and open presents without a tight waistband digging in.
A matching top and bottom if you'd rather skip a dress: just as breathable, with more room to crawl under the gift table.
The open weave lets air move through the fabric more than a tightly woven cotton would, which helps on a warm day. It won't change the temperature outside, but it won't trap heat against her skin either.
No. Epic's muslin arrives pre-washed and soft, so there's no need to wash it before the party. After that, wash cold on a gentle cycle and skip the fabric softener; tumble dry low or just hang it.