Now, a word about wear and tear: Before you start bargaining, check out how much or how little that soon-to-be-yours gown has been tried on by others. This means really looking at it inside as well as out. Is it ripped, stained, the hem soiled and need cleaning? While most samples have never left the shop, tthink of them as used gowns considering how many bodies have been in and out of them. The overall condition of most samples has a lot to do with how the salon takes care of their stock. Still, figure on dry cleaning whether the gown looks like it needs it or not. After a good clean and press it will seem revived both inside and out and take on a new life of its own. So the question is, who pays the cleaning bill? In some cases, the more service oriented the establishment, the more accommodating they'll be. As for alterations, you might save them for when and if you have your gown customized. If you are customizing, any nipping in of the waist or shortening of the hemline might have to wait anyway.
4 comments:
Ooooooh I love that top dress by Amy-Jo Tatum, grogeous!
My dress was a sample and I planned it that way because I knew I wasn't going to keep it.
Your blog helped me find the charity that I donated my dress to. Thanks so much.
Dee, your dress was gorgeous. TBecause of you and your dress I found Milella's website.
Thanks so much for visiting Inspired Design!! What a lovely blog you have, so much inspiration! Looking forward to visiting you again! ~Debby xo
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