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Veni Infantino debuting in the USA!!!

Blake & Company is thrilled to be representing the Veni Infantino collection in our NYC showroom!!!! Well know in Europe since the 1980’s this collection of Mother of the Bride and special occasion dresses and gowns is the epitome of elegance and sophistication. The quality is amazing, lots of color options and all styles are being cut up to a size 26. Please stop by the showroom to see the entire line.

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Mother of the Bride Dress Tips for the Wholesale Special Occasion Dress Business

Damianou Mother of the Bride DressThe Mother of the Bride has one focus when choosing a mother of the bride dress to wear to her daughter’s wedding – to look the best that she can look.  A radiant Mother of the Bride dress can make all of the difference.  The mother of the bride dress is the second most important dress at the wedding.

Mother of the bride dress shopping doesn’t have to be stressful.   It is vital to assist your clients with some sensible advice to help them shop for mother of the bride dresses that fit their personal style.

First, it is essential for the mother of the bride to accept her body for what it is.  It is a smart idea to speak with the mother of the bride openly about her body.  In this conversation it is necessary to find out which body parts to stand out and which ones to leave hidden.  In the attempt to accentuate the positives, expectations need to be realistic.  Realistic mother of the bride’s expectations make it easier to find a special occasion dress that suits her body type.

Petite mothers of the bride can greatly improve their look by selecting a special occasion dress that makes the torso or legs look longer.  Also a petite mother of the bride will do best to select a mother of the bride dress that is fitted rather than one with a lot of excess fabric.

Plus size mothers of the bride should be directed towards darker color special occasion dresses.  Plus size mothers of the bride should also try exposing some leg as it will give many women a slimmer appearance.

To be certain that your clients look their best at the special occasions of this season, be sure to see what Blake and Company’s NYC wholesale dress showroom has to offer.  We invite you to visit us at 530 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10018 or give us a call at 212-869-5959.  Our wholesale dress sales representatives would love for you to come see the amazing lines of Mother of the Bride dresses that we have on display.

Special Occasion Dresses: Petite, Woman’s and Plus Sizes Explained

Special Occasion Dresses NYCIn a previous Blake and Company special occasion dress blog entry, the difference between junior size special occasion dresses and missy (misses) size special occasion dresses was explained.  The focus of this special occasion blog entry is the petite special occasion dress size, petite plus, explain the meaning of “woman’s size” and plus size special occasion dress size.

As New York City’s premier representative of Mother of the Bride and special occasion dress collections, Blake and Company carries a large selection of mother of the bride dresses and special occasion dresses in a variety of sizes.

Remember that when it comes to special occasion dresses – fit is everything.  It is important to select a special occasion dress size that is right for you, based first on the body shape that the clothes are designed to fit.

Petite Special Occasion Dresses
Petite special occasion dresses are cut for shorter body.  Women between 5ft to 5ft 4in are good candidates for the petite special occasion dress size.  To clarify, petite doesn’t mean thin.  The petite size special occasion dress only refers to height.  Petite size special occasion dresses can be junior cut in sizes from 1P to 13P or in misses sizes from 2P to 14P.  Special occasion dresses and mother of the bride dresses can also come in Petite plus, which is 16P to 26P.  Petite plus size special occasion dresses are for women who are both short and full figured.

Women’s Size Special Occasion Dresses
The term “women’s size” refers to a sizing method of the past.  Most clothing is sold in misses sizes.  However, if the size tag of a special occasion dress has a W, then it is a true “woman’s size”.  Women’s sizes are meant for more mature women and are often cut with more room to move.  Consequently, these styles tend to be mature, do not fit as closely to the body and are generally not as flattering.   Today’s over 50 women are generally still fashionable and want to wear more flattering special occasion dresses and mother of the bride dresses.  As a result, the true woman’s size and style ranges are becoming less favorable.

Plus Size Special Occasion Dresses
Plus size special occasion dresses and plus size mother of the bride dresses are cut for a full figured woman with a larger than D-cup bust size.   Plus size special occasion dresses cover dresses from sizes 16 to 28 or 16W to 28W.  Plus sizes are sized as 1X-5X.  The fundamental difference between plus size special occasion dresses and misses size is the extra room for bust sizes and armholes.  In addition, the hip area is wider and more accommodating.

On a final note, it is important to remember that sizes vary between special occasion dress designers.  The best advice is to ignore the dress size numbers and try your best to get the best fit. 

To be certain that your clients look their best at the special occasions of this season, be sure to see what our dress designers have to offer.  We invite you to visit our wholesale dress New York Showroom, located at 530 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10018 or give us a call at 212-869-5959.  Our wholesale dress sales representatives would love for you to come see the amazing lines of dresses that we have on display.

Plus Size Special Occasion Dresses and Plus Size Mother of the Bride Dresses Have a Lot More to Offer

Wholesale special occasion dresses come in all shapes and sizes from missy to plus sizes and everything in between.  Special occasion dresses are not only for slim and tall women – today women of all sizes can find amazing special occasion dresses and gowns.

Plus Size Special Occason DressesMore and more, special occasion dress designers are catering to more women by producing dresses in various sizes.   Today’s assortment of plus size special occasion dresses and mother of the bride dresses is remarkable.  The days of limited styles of plus size dresses are over.  With more plus size women in the market to purchase special occasion dresses and mother of the bride dresses, wholesalers need to prepare accordingly.

Plus size women have more confidence than ever before and are looking for sexy and elegant outfits that show off their bodies.  Plus size women shopping for special occasion dresses are not afraid to express themselves.

Plus size special occasion dress designers are focused on making plus size women look their best.  In the past, plus size women needed to stick to particular patterns and styles.  Nowadays plus size special occasion dresses and mother of the bride dresses offer a much larger selection.

To be certain that your clients look their best at the special occasions of this season, be sure to see what our dress designers have to offer.  We invite you to visit our wholesale dress New York Showroom, located at 530 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10018 or give us a call at 212-869-5959.  Our wholesale dress sales representatives would love for you to come see the amazing lines of dresses that we have on display.