Shopping for your Bridesmaids dresses

From USA, 11 posts

You can shop for bridesmaid dresses at different places. Department stores offer several of the same dress off the rack ready to buy, which may save you time and money. However, they may not be from the same dye lot, which can be visible upon inspection. In addition, they usually don’t carry special order dresses, so the variety of dresses is limited. Department stores also lack the level of bridal services (e.g., alterations, swatches) like a specialty shop.



Large discount bridal chains can also be very inexpensive, which is their major advantage, and they usually have a short turnaround time for delivery. However, the quality of the merchandise can be shoddy, and, like department stores, they do not carry special order brands or provide helpful services.



Ordinary online retailers are usually of the "you order it, it’s yours" mentality, which means that you will find discounted prices, but a lack of customer service. Like discount chains, they can offer quick turnaround, but you’ll miss out on an even larger selection of dresses, since many manufacturers do not supply online retailers with merchandise.



A full service bridal shop is the most comprehensive choice, providing information and advice on measurements, sizing, undergarments, shoes and order time. They provide fabric swatches and usually have seamstresses on staff to perform all necessary alterations. However, they usually charge higher prices than discount retailers.





Beverly Spencer



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From Kent, 4 posts

I found shopping for my brides maid things very difficult , trying to get the whole outfit together was hard. If any one is struggling to go to www.henrykaye.co.uk they were great had most things I needed, cheap and good service. Give it a peak! x