Metropolis: Divine dresses

Lace, satin and flowers all feature in Communion dresses this year, while the full length is still the most popular choice, writes Ruth O'Connor.

Isibeal: dress, Nicky M, €300, headband, €39, bag, €30, bracelet, Appleby, €69, shoes, Rainbow Club, €50, bracelet, Appleby, €29. Dillon: jacket, €112, trousers, €50, waistcoat, €29, shirt and tie, €42, all 1880 Club, shoes, Dubarry, €50, communion pin, Appleby, €16.

Communion dressing this year sees a wide variety of choice in terms of style for both girls and boys. For girls, Dublin department store Arnotts offers a choice of dresses by quality brands such as Anna Fie, Sarah Louise, Irish brand Isabella and Nicky MacFarlane, with prices to suit most budgets.

"The full-length dress is still the most popular choice for girls making their Communion," says Jenny Erwin, Children's Wear buyer at Arnotts.