Blush + Bashful

Macy’s is carrying on the grand tradition of Marshall Field’s and the traveling bridal gown sample sale. Great deals on designer gowns can be found here from Friday, March 2nd through Sunday, March 4th. I’m a huge fan of buying sample dresses. It is a great way to get the luxurious designer look for an affordable price. And, let’s be honest. You are only wearing this dress one time.

Here are a few tips for shopping for a gown at a sample sale:
1) Keep an open mind! You never know what you’ll like until you try it on.
2) If you want to take someone shopping with you, make sure they will be honest with you. Also, make sure this is someone whose opinion you actually want to listen to!
2) Be firm about your budget. Yes, it’s a great deal to get a $7,000 dress for $2,500. But, if your budget was $1,000, stick to it!
3) LOVE the dress. You can’t return a wedding gown. You’ll be wearing this dress on the most important day of your life. You want to feel spectacular! (This may contradict my previous point!)
4) If there is a flaw on the dress, find out whether it can be fixed BEFORE you purchase it.
5) This is the hardest one…Don’t buy the dress on impulse. Yes, there is only one of each dress at a sample sale, but walk away from it for a little while and think about it with a clear head.

Give the Macy’s Bridal Salon a call to reserve your appointment! The number is (312) 781-3545.

Happy Shopping!
Meg