For as long as I can remember, this has been a classic little girl sort of dress from toddler to even 18. It is the little girl equvalant of the onesie or footsie PJ "Dr.Denton" for about 2-1/2 year old and up For the older girl; 4 and up, it was a two-piece thing with a very full panty that looked like baby panties and the very high-waisted dress over it that was long and full enough to cover the panties but still get the idea across. They were not just for bedtime but could be worn for loungin