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Kate Middleton’s Wedding Gown Designer Announced? Who is the Designer of Kate Middelton’s Wedding Dress?

who-is-kate-middletons-wedding-dress-designerThe Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton is just weeks away and there is still much speculation as to who designed the wedding dress.  It seems that the Royal Family still has not confirmed it publicly, but insiders think that Libélula designer Sophie Cranston is the special occasion dress designer of choice.  Middleton has worn other Cranston designs in the past, and may have chosen Cranston for what some are calling the the most influential special occasion dress of the century.

Some special occasion dress insiders speculated that the designer Kate Middleton chose would be either Sarah Burton, Bruce Oldfield or Alice Temperley.  Here at Blake and Company, we were rooting for Daymor Couture, Damianou, Ideas by Barbara, SIA SIA, Scaravelli, JSS Knitwear or VM by Mori Lee

It is also predicted that there will be more than one dress just in case something happens to the first dress.  It is speculated that the designer has not been officially named is to protect the designer from a media frenzy.  You just can’t pay for that kind of publicity in the world of special occasion dress designers.

It is a huge responsibility to create such an unforgettable gown that is certain to be seen by billions around the world.  This special occasion dress is sure to be emulated and immortalized in royal and fashion history.

There are only 2 weeks left before the Royal Wedding and the fashion world waits with baited breath for the special occasion dress of the century to be unveiled.  Bridal industry and special occasion dress insiders predict Middleton’s gown to be replicated many times over as soon as the world gets its first glimpse.

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.

One Shoulder Special Occasion Dresses Making a Big Hit in 2011: Blake and Company NYC

special occasion dress one shoulderIf you’re looking for the latest style in 2011, then you need to check out the one shoulder special occasion dresses.  One shoulder, single strap, one strap – they all mean the same thing – an elegant look.   Mother of the bride single strap dresses give a youthful feel.  One shoulder special occasion dresses feature a feminine and sophisticated look.  2011 is the year to show off your fashion savvy by wearing a one shoulder special occasion dress.

When it comes to special occasion dresses in New York City – Blake and Company has got it all together.  Wholesale special occasion dress clients can find something for even the most discriminating special occasion dress shoppers. 

Blake and Company wants to remind you to always think about the cut, construction and fabric of the mother of the bride dress.  Quality is paramount when it comes to special occasion dresses.  When it comes to special occasion dresses, evening gowns and mother of the bride dresses, it is important to stay ahead of the fashion trends to ensure that your special occasion dress clients look their best.

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.  We carry a large selection of Daymor Couture dresses, Damianou dresses, Ideas by Barbara dresses, SIA SIA dresses, Scaravelli dresses, JSS Knitwear dresses and VM by Mori Lee dresses.

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.

VM by Mori Lee for Blake and Company is Featured in Brides Magazine as the Editor’s Choice for Mother of the Bride Dresses

Brides Magazine has chosen their top 10 Mother of the Bride dresses.  This is a high honor and a huge compliment in the Mother of the Bride industry.  Out of the 10 mother of the bride dresses chosen, VM by Mori Lee for Blake and Company has taken 2 of the top spots.  This is very exciting for VM by Mori Lee and for Blake and Company as well.  It is very nice to be recognized by Brides Magazine as an editor’s favorite.  To see the full line of VM by Mori Lee mother of the bride dresses and special occasion gowns for Fall 2011, be sure to visit http://www.youtube.com/BlakeandCompany .

mother of the bride fall 2011It is important to make sure that your special occasion dress clients are always looking their best, you should visit Blake and Company’s New York special occasion dress and mother of the bride dress showroom.  We carry a wide variety of the latest special occasion dresses featuring Daymor Couture dresses, Damianou dresses, Ideas by Barbara dresses, SIA SIA dresses, Scaravelli dresses, JSS Knitwear dresses and VM by Mori Lee dresses.  Click here to see the Brides Magazine Editor’s Picks for the Fall 2011 Mother of the Bride Dress Collections.

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.

Wholesale Special Occasion Dress Showroom NYC: Blake and Company

vm by mori lee dresses nycYou don’t have to spend a million bucks to look like a million bucks.  You’ve heard that saying before, but when it comes to special occasion dresses in New York City – Blake and Company means it.  Wholesale special occasion dress clients can find what their customers are looking for without breaking the bank.

It is important to understand that money doesn’t always equal style.  It is a good idea to consider the cut, construction and fabric of the special occasion dresses.  It is also worth remembering that confidence is important when women want to look their best.  A little confidence can go a long way when it comes to looking great in a special occasion dress.

We live in a society filled with images of runway models and red carpets, women must know what it is that makes them fashionable.  For the most part, women in their 40’s are targeted to wear clothing modeled by women in their 20’s.  In addition to that, the model photos are all digitally retouched.  So how does the average woman determine their own individual style?  Women rely on the opinions of special occasion dress vendors.  Women tend to have their favorite designers or favorite special occasion dress cuts and pretty much stick to their comfort zone.

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.  We carry a large selection of Daymor Couture dresses, Damianou dresses, Ideas by Barbara dresses, SIA SIA dresses, Scaravelli dresses, JSS Knitwear dresses and VM by Mori Lee dresses.

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.

Blake and Company: The Official NYC Sales Representatives for VM by Mori Lee Mother of the Bride and Special Occasion Gowns and Dresses

VM by Mori Lee is setting the bar for the special occasion dress industry in New York City.  VM by Mori Lee’s new special occasion dress line is scorching hot!  VM by Mori Lee proves that you don’t have to spend a million bucks to look like a million bucks.  Their special occasion dress collection in not only innovative – but affordable as well.  VM by Mori Lee’s new fall special occasion dress collection has a buzz as insiders are predicting a huge season.

VM by Mori Lee has hit a homerun with their fall special occasion dress collection with their varied dress lengths.  VM by Mori Lee also designed their special occasion dresses with optional evening jackets – and the dresses look absolutely stunning both with and without the jackets.

VM by Mori Lee Special Occasion DressesGrays, blues and blacks highlight the fall collection of special occasion dresses.  You have to see them in person as the pictures don’t do them justice.  Special occasion dress insiders are invited to Blake and Company’s New York City Special Occasion dress showroom to see this collection up close.  We also carry other special occasion dress collections that are literally going to knock your socks off.

Blake and Company is the official sales representatives for VM by Mori Lee Mother of the Bride and special occasion gowns and dresses.

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.

Expensive Celebrity Weddings: Look Like a Million Bucks Without Spending a Million Bucks! Visit Blake and Company’s New York Wholesale Special Occasion Dress Showroom

Special Occasion Dress Showroom NYExpensive weddings mean plenty of special occasion dresses and a mother of the bride dress that is extraordinary.  One of the most expensive weddings in years took place in 2010 in New York as Chelsea Clinton and Mark Mezvinsky exchanged wedding vows.  Mother of the Bride Hillary Clinton was decked out in a gorgeous mother of the bride dress that was featured in a previous Blake and Company special occasion dress blog entry.

The Chelsea Clinton wedding cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $3 million.  When you consider that the average US wedding costs approximately just 10% of that at $30,000 just imagine the number of special occasion dresses on hand.  Aside from Hillary’s mother of the bride dress you can bet that there were many celebrities and dignitaries on hand for the festivities. 

Guests wore special occasion dresses by the dozens!  However, there was only one mother of the bride dress.  You can bet that Hillary did everything in her power to get a special occasion dress that would help her look her best.

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.

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.

Mother of the Bride Dress and Special Occasion Dress Tips NYC

Daymor NYC Mother of the Bride DressA 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…

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.

Special Occasion Dress Tips from Bravo’s Project Runway

Special Occasion Dress NYProject 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.

Special Occasion Dress and Mother of the Bride Dress Tips to Suit Women with a Pear Shaped Figure

Special occasion dress wholesalers in Manhattan should be aware of how to dress a woman in a special occasion dress based on a client’s body type.  For example, women who have pear shaped bodies should be dresses differently than women with hourglass figures.

Special Occasion DressA special occasion dress wholesaler that is able to find a special occasion dress that fits a woman’s body type is sure to get repeat business.  Whether you are outfitting a mother of the bride, mother of the groom, mother of the bar/bat mitzvah or a guest at a special occasion, it is crucial to find a special occasion dress that is the most flattering for the particular body type.

Wholesale special occasion vendors should keep in mind that women with pears shaped bodies will do best when wearing a special occasion dress that emphasizes their top halves, while at the same time keeping the bottom half concealed.

Flared skirts, and wide-legged trousers are a good idea when it comes to a special occasion outfit to suit a pear shape.  In addition, their small busts will enable them to wear strapless tops with ease.

It is recommended that a special occasion dress geared towards the pear shape give the illusion of broader shoulders in order to balance their lower halves. Special occasion dresses with necklines that are slashed and sleeves that are puffed also work well for the pear. 

In summary, special occasion wholesalers should keep special occasion dresses with fitted or strapless tops and flared bottoms skirts below the knee to keep pear shaped women looking their best.

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.