Wedding
Dress Discount Options
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You can shop for your wedding dress with a
price tag a lot less expensive than a an outlet by going through
mail-order discounters or those with home representatives,
provided you know exactly what you want down to the last digit
of the style number. Of course, the only way to know that,
and to know how sizes run and whether or not a style will flatter
you, is by first taking advantage of the good faith of your
local full-service retailer.
In order to buy successfully this way, you will either have
to be dishonest about your intentions in a bridal salon, or
you'll need incredible luck to buy a gown sight unseen, which
is probably not the way you usually shop. And there's no recourse
after the fact. You will pay in full up front, plus shipping
and handling, and the gown will be sent directly to your home.
Alterations are your problem and, if the dress is delayed,
damaged, incorrect, or otherwise below your expectations, you'll
have a hassle on your hands.
Vintage
clothing stores and consignment shops
For a distinctive
look from a bygone era or a fabulous designer gown at a frankly
affordable price, you can check antique clothing shops and
secondhand apparel stores. Such places are not always easy
to find, but some women swear by them. You will probably be
able to use credit cards, though you may not be able to return
the dress once it's purchased. Refurbishing and alterations
can be expensive, and clothes should be in good condition to
begin with. Check with an accomplished seamstress or with a
dry cleaner that specializes in refurbishing and preserving
wedding gowns before you buy so you'll know what you're getting
into, what is possible, and what is not. Wearing
someone else's dress
Whether it is a family heirloom
or a dress that belongs to a friend, you will have to take
it to a seamstress or a good dry cleaner to see what has to
be done to make it suitable for you, and how much time and
money will be involved in doing it. If the gown belongs to
a friend and she wants it back, there may be a limit to the
alterations that you can reasonably expect to make. Also, how
will you feel about not owning your wedding gown? Rentals
If
wearing a dress someone else has worn doesn't bother you,
you might consider buying from a bridal consignment
shop, or even renting a gown from one of the women's formal
wear rental shops that have sprung up in major cities. Prices
are calculated on a percentage of the original cost of the
gown, so that you might typically be able to rent even a lavish
creation for as little as $250. Minor alterations and cleaning
are included in the charge. Custom-made
Consider
having the gown made or making it yourself. Major pattern
companies and better fabric stores sell everything
you need to create a complete bridal outfit. The only thing
you have to supply is the expertise, and that is considerably
more sewing ability than is required to make a simple skirt
or sun dress. If you or someone you know is an expert seamstress,
and if your sense of style is so unerring as to make you completely
confident about the end result, then you can probably have
the dress of your dreams for less than half the cost of buying
it retail.
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by KissMeGoodnight.com
: 2007
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