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Remember the prom? You got so thin by then.
Michele in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997)
Includes business suits, and formal and casual wear for women at reduced prices. All items are available in a range of sizes and colors and can be ordered online. Items include photographs and descriptions. Has a liberal return policy.
Specializes in vintage clothing, vintage wedding gowns, vintage men’s apparel, and vintage accessories. Items range from 1800s through the 1900s. It boasts having over 1,000 items currently listed in its online showcases. Each item contains a full description and a photograph. Site includes sections weekly specials, newest items, and information on collecting vintage items and offers lay-away. A must-see sight for the eccentric wedding-goer.
Includes a large variety of dress shirts, pants, dress suits, sport coats, and accessories for men. Various names and styles, all reported at below retail prices. Shipping is free on order of $100 or more. Site is well organized and easy to maneuver.
This bridal outlet service is a one-woman show that boasts up to 50% off retail prices for bridal dresses from makers such as Mirabella, Lamour, and Alexa. Includes sizing charts, warranties on dresses, and a FAQ about wedding dresses. Available sizes range from 4-48. All dresses are accompanied with pictures, which can be enlarged and printed. Orders can be faxed or emailed. Includes a section on men’s tuxedos as well.
Boasts to be the UK’s Premier Designer Dress Agency and provides nearly new designer dresses for the fashion-conscious. Fashions include Mondi, Versace, Armani, YSL, Dior, and others.
Denise Byrd Designs boasts a wholesale supply of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses to bridal shops, complete cut, make, and trim services for bridal shops and designers, and creation of unique, one-off, dresses as part of its myriad services. Online catalog and brochures available.
The onsite shopping section of this classy site includes daytime casual, day to evening, and special occasion fashions for women. Descriptions are plentiful and photographs are clear. You also can request a catalog and search for Drapers and Damon’s locations near you at this site.
Dress Connection’s goal is to provide high quality dresses at competitive prices. Dresses are stated to be at least 30 percent off retail. A wide variety of styles and sizes (including misses, petite, and women’s) is available. Each item has a detailed description, complete with material and cleaning needs.
Gingiss offers formal wear for men and women nationwide. Includes sections on weddings as well as black tie affairs. Instructions on taking measurements and well as a mail-in measurement form for people who don’t have a Gingiss in their hometown are a few of its highlights. Sections on planning the wedding, as well as picking appropriate attire, make this site worth browsing.
The formal wear showcase section of this attractive site includes tuxedos and accessories from Demetrios, Chaps Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior, and Perry Ellis, to name a few. Photos of all tuxedos are provided. All tuxedos are guaranteed.
Although Naughty By Nature is not for the faint of heart and does include a lot more than evening gowns, the gowns section includes a cornucopia of alluring, figure-enhancing gowns in nylon, lycra, and spandex, among other fabrics not naturally occurring in nature. Each dress can easily be ordered online in various colors and sizes, including queen sizes. Orders can be taken by fax or toll-free phone calls. Site is relatively fast and easy to manipulate.
This site includes a large selection of formal wear dresses, including seasonal dresses, holiday attire, prom dresses, and more. Each dress is accompanied by a picture, description, color and size ranges, as well as prices. Ordering can be done online as well as through a 1-800 number. You can ask on on-site fashion expert questions about style, as well as read what other browsers have asked. Online fashion chat allows you to communicate or commiserate with fellow debutantes.
This helpful site allows you to browse through the Oscar de la Renta and Raffinati sites to view the latest formal wear styles. Also provides a question and answers section and a checklist for picking out the correct tuxedo. A store finder helps find the closest place to you to rent an Oscar de la Renta or Raffinati tuxedo.
The French Shop is a Web site of a family-owned dress shop established in 1936 and based in Bakersfield, California. The shop offers a complete line of formal wear for weddings, including bridal gowns (Watters & Watters, Jessica McClintock, and Ursula of Sweden) and clothing for members of the wedding party. Also includes bridal veils, gloves, honeymoon lingerie, and bridesmaid dresses. If the store is as quaint as the site, you might just make the trip there, no matter where you live!
TuxOnTheNet is a flashy site with attractive graphics of its tuxedos, career apparel, formal wear, and uniforms for men. Tuxedos can be rented and bought online. TuxOnTheNet also offers alterations and embroidery work. Includes tips on picking lapel sizes and cummerbunds, as well as information on the latest styles. This site is well-organized and easy to navigate once the graphics are loaded.
Although not exclusively about wedding attire, this site provides access to hundreds of wedding vendors. Gives advice about making your own wedding veil as well as how to establish a theme wedding. You can subscribe to the free monthly newsletter. If you are looking for various wedding services, this is a good place to start.
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