Any tips on what to expect when shopping a Sample Sale?
As we previously mentioned, the TWD Wedding Sample Sale is a great way to score a beautiful designer gown at a great price…but not without first understanding fully what a sample sale is and what to expect. Here are a few of our thoughts and tips:
- It may not be the best place to start your wedding dress shopping. That’s because the sample sale gowns are just a selection of gowns from our shop, so not every silhouette, fabric type, and style is represented.
- Sample sale gowns are the stock pieces in the store that one would normally try on during an appointment when shopping for a gown. Therefore, some of the gowns do have a bit of wear and tear. We would never sell a gown that was beyond repair, but most gowns do need a bit of cleaning and we can definitely help to arrange that.
- Sample wedding dresses for sale in our shop typically range from a size 10 to 18. These sizes roughly translate into a standard size 6 to 16 and a bra cup size of a B/C/D. The standard length of a gown typically does not work well for someone that is shorter than 5′ or taller than 5’10”. Bridal gowns can typically be tailored down 2-3 sizes, however they are much more difficult to go up in size.
- Bring the helpful decision makers and come ready to commit if you are serious about finding your gown at a sample sale. Gowns cannot be held for you to think it over or have someone else chime in with their opinion at a later date. Sales are a love at first sight kind of event so be prepared to buy if you fall in love with THE gown and can’t stand the idea of walking away from it.