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January 29, 2008 01:17:38
Posted By Your Fairy Godmother
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So you are thinking about ordering your gown through an online site?
You may want to keep some things in mind why it is best to shop local boutiques - get the personal service you deserve and acutally see and try on dresses - HAVE FUN! First - about half of the brides who come in to my store with a certain style in mind - choose something completely different once they see how the dress looks on them. Second - sizing runs different for every designer and style. Choosing the right size could be a risk. Third - You can feel the fabric - it could be luxurious, cheap, picky, or even flawed. Fourth - What is the construction like? Will is be difficult to alter properly? Is it really a "new" dress or is it a leftover from 1980 and all the sequins have yellowed? Will the dress be too short?
There are many online sellers from China, recently. They use designer photos to entice you. Their price is incredibly, unbelievably, extremely low. You end up paying unexpected customs costs, there are shipping delays, and the dress that arrives is a poorly made copy of the photo you were shown. You are disappointed - do you think this supplier will do anything for you? NO - they are in China. There are many discounting sites as well. So you think you are saving $100-200??? But will you really save anything in the end. Like I said earlier - sizing can be a difficult thing. Most brides need alterations. What to do? You can call local bridal shop. If the shop will accept your dress, more than likely they will charge you more for the service since you did not purchase from them directly. You can ask around for referrals, but a good seamstress is hard to find. Saving $100-200 may be worth the time and stress to you. But be informed before you make a decision on the most important item of clothing you may ever purchase. |
