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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.

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.

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Special Occasion Dress Tips Continued

December 15, 2010 By blakean

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.

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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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Special Occasion Dress Fashions for Fall / Winter 2010

November 25, 2010 By blakean

Wholesale mother of the bride dress vendors need to do research and be conscious of the special occasion dress fashions that are expected to be all the rage this season. Today, special occasion dresses and mother of the bride dresses come in many different colors. Look for special occasion dresses to come in navy blue, earth tones, and even purple. Aside from the assortment of colors, today’s special occasion dresses and gowns feature plenty of ways for mothers of the bride to express themselves. In order to stay sharp in this market, it is vital to watch special occasion dress trends closely.

Removable jackets are in. Special occasion dresses can add a new dimension with or without a jacket. These versatile looks also make it possible to wear the dress to one special occasion and then wear it to another occasion with the jacket.

Sleeve lengths are another area that mother of the bride dresses and special occasion dresses are diversifying. Sleeve lengths can change the look of a special occasion dress in an instant. Sleeve lengths, while they seem minor, can make a huge difference in the appearance that a special occasion dress gives off.

Tiered skirts are in for mother of the bride dresses and special occasion dresses. This is especially true for women who wear plus size dresses. Tiered skirts can give a slimmer look to plus size women in special occasion dresses and gowns.

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Latest Trends in Wholesale Mother of the Bride Dresses and Special Occasion Gowns and Dresses

November 7, 2010 By blakean

Wholesale mother of the bride dress vendors should make themselves aware of the fashions that are expected to make a splash this season. Not too long ago, most mother of the bride dresses used to be beige in color. However, today pastels and even navy blue mothers of the bride or groom dresses have joined the list of acceptable colors. Today’s special occasion dresses and gowns offer even more ways for mothers of the bride to express themselves. Other colors that have become great options for mothers of the bride or groom are purples, greens and earth tones.

A removable jacket can do wonders for a mother of the bride dress. Mothers of the bride or groom can remove their jackets for a whole new look. Mother of the bride dresses are also delving into various sleeve lengths.

Mothers of the bride who wear plus size dresses should select tiered skirts as they can be flattering to a woman who is going for a slimmer look.

Whether its missy or plus size or every size in between, floor length mothers of the bride or groom dresses are out of fashion this season. Instead, clients can choose from a variety of hemlines that have been appearing in the latest mothers of the bride or groom fashions. Cocktail-length mothers of the bride dresses, knee-length mothers of the bride dresses, and handkerchief hemmed mothers of the bride dresses are all great choices this season. For a client who is feeling more daring, the hi-lo dress lengths featuring a high hemline in the front and a long one in the back is a superb selection.

Another trend in the mother of the bride wholesale dress industry is eco-friendly fabrics. As of late, more and more brides are opting for environmentally-friendly weddings. It is an excellent idea for dress wholesalers to offer the options of environmentally-friendly fabrics when it comes to mothers of the bride or groom dresses. Some materials that are a eco-friendly option include organic cotton and silk because they are made with all natural fibers.

Blake and Company’s New York Wholesale Dress showroom has plenty of great 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 Humor

October 11, 2010 By blakean

Mother of the Bride wedding humor is upon us as the Bridal Couture Event of the Year is about to hit New York City. Be sure to visit Blake and Company’s wholesale mother of the bride and special occasion dress showroom.

Here’s the joke:

A beautiful young bride was excited as her wedding day was fast approaching. She was flying high and nothing was going to burst her bubble – especially not her parents’ nasty divorce.

Her mother had discovered the perfect mother of the bride dress to wear for the special occasion. Her mother was going to be the best dressed mother of the bride in the history of mother of the bride dresses!

However, a week before the wedding, the bride found out that her father’s hot new young wife had purchased the same exact dress as her mother.

What would you do? Well, the young bride calmly explained the whole situation and politely asked her father’s new young wife to pick out a different special occasion dress.

The young wife refused to get a different dress and demanded that the mother of the bride change her dress instead.

The bride didn’t know what to do, so she turned to her mother for advice. Her mother told her not to worry about it, that she would just choose another dress.

Her daughter was thrilled and together they went shopping for a new dress and they found one that was gorgeous!

After purchasing the dress, which was kind of expensive, the daughter asked her mother if she needed the receipt to return the original dress. The mother told the daughter that she decided to keep both dresses.

The daughter was surprised and asked the mom what occasion would she be able to wear such a fancy dress to.

The mother just smiled and told her that she had the perfect occasion to wear the original dress to – the rehearsal dinner, the night before the wedding!

It seems that the mother of the bride got the last laugh.

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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.

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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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Wholesale Dresses on Sale at Blake and Company’s New York Wholesale Dress Showroom

September 17, 2010 By blakean

Blake and Company’s New York Wholesale Dress showroom has plenty of great deals on beautiful dresses!

Looking for budget-friendly ideas that won’t make a dent in your pocketbook? Here’s an idea that you may have overlooked. You can make big savings on wholesale clothing purchases – especially on mother of the bride and special occasion dresses on sale now at Blake and Company.

You can have access to the same quality and at times even better selections than retail outlets offer when shopping for clothes from dress wholesalers.

It goes without saying that when you purchase in quantity you save money. Shopping for wholesale dresses can be less expensive when you purchase from a wholesaler like Blake and Company who has a large selection of the latest dress designs for mother of the bride, mother of the groom and special occasion dresses and gowns.

Mother of the Bride, Hillary Clinton’s Dress Makes a Statement

September 15, 2010 By blakean

Mother of the Bride, Hillary Clinton, wore a gorgeous Italian gown with floral detailing by Oscar de la Renta for her daughter Chelsea’s wedding. The Mother of the Bride design was modern and unique in its shoulder coverage. Hillary Clinton showed that a Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom need not wear the usual black, navy or champagne as she selected a bright raspberry hue. Mother of the Brides and Mother of the Grooms should be able to feel confident in pinks, purples and even tasteful reds.

Mother of the Bride Hillary Clinton bid farewell to her standard Washington DC styled pantsuits and donned this glamorous Mother of the Bride gown instead. Secretary of State Clinton’s magenta princess-style gown came complete with an exquisite floral design.

Inspired by Hillary’s gown, Brides.com has a pictorial featuring a stunning Mother of the Bride dress designed courtesy of Ideas by Barbara.

Inspired by Hillary’s gown, Brides.com has a pictorial featuring a stunning Mother of the Bride dress designed courtesy of Ideas by Barbara. This Mother of the Bride dress is sure to be a hit from New York City to Capitol Hill and everywhere in between!

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