Special Occasion Gowns and Dresses
Our Spring market has just begun and the reaction to VM by Mori Lee has been FANTASTIC!
The price point and look has been the buzz at market this season.
Please view the entire collection by going to our You Tube channel www.YouTube.com/BlakeandCompany
~Blake Fintz
We are all set to present the Spring 2012 collections. All of our wonderful stores that are coming in to New York for Coterie and the other New York shows make sure you all leave time to stop by the showroom. The lines look fantastic and we are planning to start shipping right after the first of the year. We can’t to see you all!!
~Blake Fintz
It is so amazing how many people check in on Facebook everyday! It has become just like checking your email. The Blake & Company Facebook page is alway updated with news from the showroom. We post the hottest new reorder styles and let you know about new Mother of the Bride and special occasion collections that we will be representing. What we love the most about Facebook is hearing what you have to say. We want to hear about what your clients are asking for and how we can help you do more business with our lines. Please “like” our Blake & Company’s Facebook page.
Our stores can’t get enough of Scaravelli this season!
Their flowy silk dresses and gowns are exactly what the Mothers of the Bride and Groom are looking for. Bold colors from cobalt blue to bright fuschia and soft pastels satisfy all of our clients needs. Scaravelli can to do rush cuts and custom sizing for an additional charge. We also love that all of the dresses and gowns are made in the USA!!!
Please take a look at the Scaravelli album on the collections page of our website to see all of the latest designs.
Blake Fintz
Blake & Company
After many years with a very successful website Daymor decided to give it a brand new look!!! The new site has a clean modern feel and the reaction to it from our clients has been fantastic. The stores are loving the new pictures on a nice clean background. Perfect for local advertising and their websites. Please take a look www.Daymor.com Let us know what you think!!!!
Blake Fintz
Blake & Company
Blake and Company is here to let women know that if they’ve got curves they should flaunt ’em!
Regardless of size, almost all women have areas that they would like to look a bit slimmer. Special occasion dresses can help women look their best if they follow the following tips. Women in the market for special occasion dresses should look for slimming vertical lines. Patterns found in special occasion dresses that engage the eye in an up-and-down motion are sure to help hide bulges.
It is also important for women to remember to highlight their best feature when selecting a special occasion dress. Women with great legs should wear a loose-fitting jacket to give the illusion of a slimmer middle. It is important for women who are trying to mask their midsections to wear a special occasion dress that is shapeless. A shapeless special occasion dress can make a woman appear boxy and wide. It is a good idea to find a special occasion dress with some shaping in the side seams at the rib cage. This will help give a slimmer appearance.
A good way to hide a belly is to wear a special occasion dress that has soft, flowing fabrics. Special occasion dresses with bright colors and bold prints can also help to give a slimmer appearance.
One of the latest trends in special occasion dresses is diagonal stripes. Diagonal stripes can make special occasion dresses look amazing and give the illusion of slimness.
If you want your special occasion dress clients looking their best, be sure to visit Blake and Company’s New York special occasion dress and mother of the bride dress showroom.
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.
Two previous Blake & Company wholesale special occasion dress blog entries several tips for the daring special occasion dress consumer. Reminder: These fashion tips are geared toward special occasion dress wearers with lots of imagination. These fashion tips are only to be tried by the bravest of special occasion dress consumers. Only true special occasion dress fashionistas will have the ability to pull off these fabulous tips!
Tip #8: Skip the mini dresses and mini-skirts. Longer skirts are in. The longer skirts not only provide fashion sense, but they are also more comfortable than mini-skirts that have to constantly be adjusted.
Tip #9: Looking for a sexy and sophisticated look at the same time? Try incorporating lace, pearls and layers of veils. This combination can give the special occasion dress client a sexy and classic look that is sure to turn heads.
Tip #10: We don’t want to anger the folks at PETA – besides – faux fur is in! Faux fur is one of the hottest fabrics going right now and will continue on into 2011. Faux fur can bring life to jackets, accessories and even skirts.
Tip #11: Accessorize your special occasion dress with a knitted hat, a vintage scarf, or even a brooch. Some women choose to accent their outfits with not one – but two chunky necklaces. Double your pleasure!
Tip #12: The perfect accessory to a beautiful special occasion dress is a handheld bag. The bag should be elegent and adaptable to most outfits. This is only for the mother of the bride or special occasion guest looking for a more polished look.
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.
Project Runway is a very popular television show. It has just completed airing 8 full seasons on Bravo. Sometimes the fashions that we see on the rack are inspired by television programs such as these. It is important for NYC wholesale dress vendors to keep up to date on the latest fashions coming down the pike.
The following Blake and Company wholesale special occasion dress blog is inspired by ideas put forth by the Project Runway television program.
Before we begin, there are some recommendations to women on items that they will need before reading the rest of this article. It is suggested that women have foundation garments, such as support hose or a strapless bra. High-contrast accessories are also a must. Don’t forget the evening clutch and either a dress cardigan or bolero jacket. These accessories should all help to make your special occasion attire impressive.
Okay, now are you ready for the Project Runway tips? If you’re still reading, then that’s a good sign… First, before thinking about special occasion dresses – whether it be for a mother of the bride, mother of the groom or mother of the bar / bat mitzvah, it is important for women to evaluate their bodies as to what suits their body types. So, the first tip when it comes to special occasion dresses is fit. Wholesale special occasion dress vendors must keep this in mind when stocking their showrooms and retail locations.
Glamorous accents – should they or shouldn’t they be worn to accentuate a special occasion dress? Host Heidi Klum’s says yes – but like everything else – accessories are best when done in moderation. In other words, a special occasion dress will get lost behind rhinestones, pearls, ribbons, lacing, fur and feathers. Instead, just pick one to accent your special occasion attire.
Next we get to the topic of support foundations. A good strapless bra and support pantyhose can do wonders for the right special occasion outfit.
Accessorize a neutral or black special occasion dress with colorful, high-contrast pieces. This is an old trick that can turn a plain special occasion dress into an amazing special occasion outfit.
Hats and gloves? Leave them home! There is a time for hats and gloves, but unless you’re heading to church or the horse races, it’s best to leave them in the closet. Hats and gloves can take a fantastic special occasion dress and make it look silly. Instead, it may be a good idea to try an elegant hair clip.
Remind your wholesale special occasion dress clients to leave the big pocket books at home. A small evening clutch bag can make a special occasion dress look even better.
Wraps may be a good idea, but for a younger look it may be a good idea to accompany a special occasion dress with a bolero or fancy cardigan.
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.
The Mother of the Bride has one goal when selecting a mother of the bride dress to wear to her daughter’s wedding – to look her best. However, sometimes there is also another goal – to look better than the Mother of the Groom – and especially the ex-husband’s new wife. A stunning Mother of the Bride dress can make all of the difference, because let’s face it – after the bride’s dress, the mother of the bride dress will be the next dress that everyone will be looking at.
Shopping for mother of the bride dresses doesn’t have to be stressful. It is important to help your clients with some friendly advice to help them shop for mother of the bride dresses that are certain to turn heads.
To start things off, it is important to convince the mother of the bride to accept her body for what it is. It is a good idea to speak with the mother of the bride candidly about her body to find out which parts to accentuate and which ones to make conspicuous. When attempting to accentuate the positives, expectations should be realistic as real women don’t all look like Hollywood actresses and runway models. Once the mother of the bride’s expectations are realistic, it should be easy to help her choose a special occasion dress that suits her body type.
Petite mothers of the bride can do wonders for their look when selecting a special occasion dress that makes the torso or legs look longer. Additionally, have a petite mother of the bride select a mother of the bride dress is fitted without much excess fabric.
Plus size mothers of the bride should be directed towards darker colors. Plus size mothers of the bride should also expose some leg as that strategy tends to 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.
