Yesterday, a reader named Emily's Engaged asked if Claire Pettibone is expensive.
The answer is yes, but they have sample sales.
That means a savvy bride-to-be can get a dress other people have tried on for about half the original price. According to the website, most gowns are in very good condition and will just need alterations and minor refreshing.
The Etoile gown shown here was originally $7,000 and is now $3,500. Isn't it lovely?
West coast brides should also consider Glamour Closet, a boutique outlet that sells nothing but designer samples. They have stores in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you're near Atlanta, try Kelly's Closet. Their annual sample sale is this weekend (June 5-6) and next weekend (June 12-13). Don't miss it!
In this economy, I bet lots of upscale bridal boutiques are having sample sales. Investigate online. Make some phone calls. There are deals to be had!
Best of luck to Emily and all other stylish brides-to-be!
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Saks is also shutting down their bridal boutiques in all stores across the country except NYC and someplace else (Dallas, LA?), so they have to get rid of everything. The last time I was in Richmond they were actually shipping in dresses from NJ and selling them for really low prices. And if you happen to be in NY they have hundreds, if not thousands, of wedding dresses on sale right now. The prices are amazing, even if the set-up is a bit overwhelming.
That dress is gorgeous - and it doens't look look the boring J Crew style everybody else seems to have.
Thanks F&L! I'm sorry to hear Saks is struggling (I love them like family) but that's an excellent tip for NYC-area brides!
Vows, in Newton (a Boston suburb) has a fantastic selection of sample dresses - and I think they have a website too. I ended up going there on a whim, and ended up with my dream Amsale!
I work at a bridal boutique in Corona del Mar (Orange County), CA. We're having a HUGE sample sale right now. If you know any southern california brides, send them to The White Dress!
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