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

December 29, 2010 By blakean

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.

More 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.

Ten Tips to Make Sure You Look Your Best in 2011

December 27, 2010 By blakean

Special Occasion Dress and Mother of the Bride Dress Blog

Ten Tips to Make Sure You Look Your Best in 2011

Special occasion dress designers and mother of the bride dress designers all have the same goal – to create dresses that make women look their best.

Knowing that women have different body types and different taste makes this a difficult task.

These ten tips listed below will help women who want to look their best in 2011.

1. Special occasion dresses need to fit a woman’s body. Mother of the bride dresses that are oversized or tight fitting are not a wise choice. It is essential to wear a special occasion dress that is a perfect fit.

2. When it comes to accessories – don’t overdo it. Accessories are best when they compliment the special occasion dress – not overshadow the dress. Mother of the bride dresses worn with a simple sterling silver necklace may not be flashy – but is more likely to make the special occasion dress stand out.

3. Comfort is important. Women should not go out of their comfort zones. It is best to wear a special occasion dress that you feel reflects your style. The most trendy special occasion dress may be stunning, but if the person wearing it doesn’t feel comfortable, the results will be disappointing.

4. Belts – to wear a belt or to not wear a belt? Wearing a belt depends on one thing and one thing only – women with thin waists should wear a belt with their special occasion dress. Women without thin waists should not wear belts as it will make them look even larger.

5. Scarves and shawls are in! A scarf or shawl can add a touch of elegance to a special occasion dress. It is important to keep the accessory simple as not to outshine the special occasion dress.

6. Accessorize your special occasion dress with shoes, bags, watches, belts, jewelry and scarves. A special occasion dress can really pop if accessorized properly.

7. When it comes to special occasion dresses – women should put their necks on the line. Women with short necks should not wear a special occasion dress with a high collared neck. Longer necklines are ideal for women with longer necks.

8. Thin women can wear shorter cut special occasion dresses than those who have wider waists. Women with wide waist lines should opt for longer hemlines when it comes to special occasion dresses.

9. Special occasion dresses shouldn’t be too short or too long. It is important to have your special occasion dress professionally tailored to fit your specific body measurements.

10. When it comes to special occasion dresses, light colored tops and dark colored bottoms are best for women with larger lower bodies. Women with larger upper bodies are wise to choose special occasion dresses that feature tops that are simple and clean with soft, flowing fabrics.

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Mother of the Bride Dress and Special Occasion Dress Tips NYC

December 11, 2010 By blakean

A previous Blake & Company wholesale special occasion dress blog entry listed 3 tips for the daring special occasion dress consumer. These tips are not for amateur special occasion dress wearers with little imagination. These tips are only to be attempted by women who are brave mother of the bride dress consumers. Only special occasion dress fashionistas will be able to pull off these tips that are guaranteed to make you look just fabulous!

Tip #4: Breezy, ruffled special occasion dresses are usually thought of as summer wear, however if you are feeling particularly brave – try this look in the fall or winter and the results can be fantastic if you can pull it off.

Tip #5: Belts are a hot accessory this season. You don’t have to be a fashionista to wear a belt. But – to truly show your style – a true fashionista will spruce up a special occasion outfit with not one – but two belts! That’s right, it sounds risky – but the payoff might just be worth it!

Tip #6: The ’70s are back! Try a high-waisted set of flare pants to make your special occasion outfit stand out! This look can be good for the casual, daytime look, and can also be used as a cocktail outfit for a more formal evening event.

Tip #7: Sequins, sequins, sequins! Sequins are definitely in! For special occasion dress clients who want to shine (and I meant that literally) sequins are the answer! Sequins add an edge to an otherwise boring special occasion dress. If you are feeling extra brave – go for a draped black dress made from lace accessorized with sequins.

More tips coming soon…

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The Perfect Wedding Date 10/10/10

October 9, 2010 By blakean

Brides and grooms in large numbers are looking forward to Sunday for what will surely be one of the busiest days in this year’s wedding calendar! What’s so special about October 10, 2010? Some couples are hoping that the date will bring them luck because the date when abbreviated comes out to 10/10/10. The number 10 is considered lucky, so to have three 10’s in the date is a recipe for success – it all adds up to the ‘perfect day’. Not only that, it will surely make their anniversary easier to remember.

Some wedding registration offices are even planning to open on a Sunday to allow couples to get married on the lucky date.

With the exception of those who plan to elope, if the wedding plans are not set by now, then it’s safe to say that 10/10/10 will come to pass. But – not to worry… now is the perfect time to start planning your November 2011 wedding – and I have just the date – the 11^th. Friday, November 11^th, 2011 will surely be a popular evening for weddings – 11/11/11 is lucky too!

For those brides and grooms looking to plan the November 2011 wedding, its never too early to start shopping around for a wedding dress and those mother of the bride and mother of the groom dresses too.

Blake and Company’s New York Wholesale Dress showroom has plenty of great deals on beautiful dresses. Come and see our collections of Daymor, Damianou, Ideas by Barbara, SIA SIA, Scaravelli, JSS Knitwear, Ann Balon and VM by Mori Lee. Come and see our Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom dress collections for yourself! Blake and Company’s New York Wholesale Dress showroom has plenty of amazing deals on beautiful wholesale dresses! Come and see our mother of the bride and mother of the groom dress collections for yourself!

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Wholesale Dress Industry Gets Ready for Autumn Weddings and Mothers of the Bride and Groom Dresses

September 29, 2010 By blakean

It is important to do your best to outfit your clients in dresses that compliment their bodies.

Regardless of a woman’s age, all women want to dress to look her best – especially when it comes to formal occasions. Fall special occasions and autumn weddings are right around the corner. Wholesale dress sales representatives must be fully stocked with the latest supply of dresses before the droves of clients begin to arrive. It won’t be long before several mother of the brides and mother of the grooms will be searching for the right dresses for their daughters’ and sons’ weddings! The latest wholesale dress collections are designed with every body type in mind as well as a variety of dress styles to suit even the pickiest of clients. It is important to do your best to outfit your clients in dresses that compliment their bodies. After all, it seems like most women have at least one part of their body that they are self-conscious about and hopefully at more than one body part that they would like to accentuate. It is important to convey to your clients that “real” women don’t always look like models, and they should be encouraged not to feel pressured to choose a dress that is expected of them – but rather they should be given the freedom to choose a dress that makes them feel special.

Blake and Company’s New York Wholesale Dress showroom has plenty of amazing deals on beautiful wholesale dresses! Come and see our mother of the bride and mother of the groom dress collections for yourself!

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Mother of the Bride Tips and Quiz

September 11, 2010 By blakean

Here are some tips for your clients who are looking for mother of bride dresses. First, answer this simple multiple choice question:

Should a mother of the bride wear a dress that will:

A)    flatter her figure
B)    compliment her personality
C)    please her daughter at the wedding
D)    all of the above

If you chose D) all of the above, then you are correct.

It is important to remember that the bride is the star of the show, but that doesn’t mean that the mother of the bride shouldn’t look her best. With a well-suited mother of bride dress from Daymor , Damianou , Scaravelli , Ideas by Barbara , VM by Mori Lee , JSS Knitwear , Ann Balon , or Sia Sia the bride will be so proud to introduce her mother.

When sharing the spotlight on her wedding day, which of the following should a mother of the bride avoid doing:

A) Competing with her daughter.
B) Picking out a mother of bride dress that makes her look too thin, fat short or tall
C) Showing way too much cleavage or leg.
D) all of the above.

If you chose D) all of the above, you are correct once again!

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.

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Mother of the Bride Meets Mother of Technology

September 5, 2010 By blakean

Dresses of the future are here and the future is now! The perfect marriage of technology of fashion is upon us! What everyone in the world of dress design has been waiting for has finally arrived – a dress that doubles as a cell phone is scheduled to hit the market next year.

The phone dress is still being tested by telecommunications companies and they are projected to be released in the Spring of 2011

The M-dress, as it is called is CuteCircuit’s latest high-tech, high-fashion hybrid! The person wearing the dress can take calls by simply lifting her wrist to her ear. The phone’s SIM card easily plugs into the label and the antenna is pre-sewn into the dress’ hem.

How many times have you been at a social event and haven’t been able to receive an important call because your cellular phone is in your purse? Now, you can party with the confidence to know that you won’t miss a phone call at the next special occasion because your dress is also a mobile phone!

We haven’t received word that any of the top occasion dress designers such as Damianou, Daymor, Ideas by Barbara, SIA SIA, Scaravelli, JSS Knitwear, Ann Balon or VM by Mori Lee have any plans to install cellular phones, GPS, laptops or DVD players into their occasion dresses just yet… But if they do, you can be sure that Blake and Company will be the first to carry them in our New York City Wholesale Dress Showroom!

The phone dress is still being tested by telecommunications companies and they are projected to be released in the Spring of 2011.

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VM by Mori Lee Dresses Are On Display at Blake and Company’s New York Wholesale Dress Showroom

September 1, 2010 By blakean

VM by Mori Lee special occasion wear, and Mother of the Bride dresses are available in both Missy and Plus sizes.

With a variety of looks ranging from classic elegance to sexy drama the VM by Mori Lee collection has something for everyone. VM by Mori Lee has quickly made their mark as one of the top dress designers of cutting edge fashions in the world. VM by Mori Lee focuses on the latest trends and fashions. VM by Mori Lee taffeta, satin, lace gowns and short dresses are perfect for the young Mother of the Bride or guest at the Wedding.

Each VM by Mori Lee piece is designed with the client in mind. VM by Mori Lee breathes a breath of fresh air into the boring occasion dress scene.

The VM by Mori Lee collections can be found at the most luxurious boutiques and dress shops. Blake and Company’s showroom located in New York City is proud to present the VM by Mori Lee collection of Mother of the Bride/Groom dresses for the wedding, cocktail dresses and evening gowns. VM by Mori Lee is sure to satisfy all of your formal wear and special occasions needs.

VM by Mori Lee features stylish and sexy outfits for Mother of the Bride or Mother of the Groom, stylish wedding guests, cruises, cocktail parties and all other special occasions.

VM by Mori Lee special occasion wear, and Mother of the Bride dresses are available in both Missy and Plus sizes.

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

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Ann Balon Wholesale Dress Collection is Featured at Blake and Company’s New York Wholesale Dress Showroom

August 30, 2010 By blakean

Blake and Company’s showroom located in New York City is proud to present the Ann Balon collection of Mother of the Bride/Groom dresses for the wedding, cocktail dresses and evening gowns.

Exquisite Italian lace, appliqué work, vivid colors and attention to detail is what makes Ann Balon one of the top dress designers in the world. Ann Balon and her team focus on the classic timeless look while keeping in step with the latest trends and fashions. Ann Balon use of luxurious fabrics is what gives shape to the elegant, flattering Ann Balon cut and fluid movement.

Each Ann Balon piece is tailored and hand finished in Italy by expert seamstresses. Ann Balon is not concerned with the runways, instead she dresses real women for real life.

The Ann Balon collections are available at the finest boutiques and stores all over the world. Blake and Company’s showroom located in New York City is proud to present the Ann Balon collection of Mother of the Bride/Groom dresses for the wedding, cocktail dresses and evening gowns. Ann Balon will surely satisfy all of your formal wear and special occasions needs.

For over 25 years Ann Balon has been making women feel glamorous, elegant and confident on their special occasions.

Ann Balon features beautiful Italian dresses and outfits for Mother of the Bride or Mother of the Groom, stylish wedding guests, cruises, cocktail parties and all other special occasions.

Ann Balon is a leading designer of occasion wear, specializing in Mother of the Bride dresses and outfits, evening dresses and cocktail dresses in exquisite Italian lace. Ann Balon offers flattering missy and plus size dresses and outfits for the fuller figure.

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

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Blake & Company Daymor Dress Featured in Brides Magazine September 2010

August 28, 2010 By blakean

Brides Magazine September 2010 features a piece from Blake and Company’s Daymor dress collection.

The latest issue of Brides Magazine, September 2010 is on newsstands now. Brides Magazine features a piece from Blake and Company’s Daymor dress collection. In addition to the featured occasion dress, Blake and Company has several more Daymor dresses available. Daymor’s wholesale dress collection is prominently displayed at Blake and Company’s wholesale dress showroom just in time for Fall 2010 weddings.

Click to see .pdf file of Brides Magazine featuring Blake and Company's Daymor Dress

The Taffeta dress designed by Daymor Couture exemplifies the superior fashions for Mother of the Brides who value exquisite quality. Daymor Couture’s entire collection of gowns and special occasion dresses portray elegance.

Blake and Company’s showroom located in New York City is proud to announce that we carry designer Mother of the Bride/Groom dresses for the wedding, cocktail dresses and evening gowns from Daymor as well as from several other top couture designers. Daymor will fulfill all of your formal wear and special occasions needs.

For almost 50 years, Daymor has been designing the latest in fashions for special occasions. This season proves to be one of the most innovative and fashionable for the Daymor collection.

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

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