[header] How to choose the perfect first holy communion dress [title] Start shopping as early as possible. [step] Communion season is in the spring, so mid-winter (december and january) are the best times to start shopping. You'll have the most selection and won't be scrambling to find the right dress at the last minute. 
[title] Get the recommendations and rules of dress from your priest or parish. [step] While there are no set rules for communion dresses, the general rules are that dresses should be white and modest.