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Frugal and fashionable
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Friends, the Butterfly is here for you.
I heard from a reader in distress this morning. Here’s her note and my response. Now I need your ideas for finding great social event attire at a bargain.
Read on:
Hi Jennifer,
My daughter is getting married in three weeks and lo and behold, the dress I had purchased to wear has decided it didn’t want to be worn (I quit smoking several months ago, Thank you very much:).
I am a fan of consignment shoppes and thought you might know where all the lovely, gently worn, dresses of the many events you cover, might be found. I am not quite ready for the general “Mother-of the-Bride” dresses found at most bridal shoppes yet I am way past the standard “Prom” dress….
Any information on where to locate the the perfect “wow, I can’t believe she’s the mother of the bride” dress (while still recognizing it is the Bride’s day to Shine), would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You Kindly, TS
SB responds…
T! Congrats to you and your daughter.
Now, get thee to the Nearly New Shop at1715 Howell Mill Road. It’s right off 75. Info: jlatlanta.org/nearlynew
This is an upscale consignment shop operated by the Junior League of Atlanta. Not only will you find the dress of your dreams, but the purchase benefits the Junior League’s charitable endeavors. Look fab while helping great causes, all while celebrating your daughter’s big day. Now, how can you top that?
Let me know how it goes!
Jennifer
Readers, your turn: where should T go for a divine dress without breaking the bank?
Comments
By Kimberli Nelson
May 20, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this
This is not a consignment store, but you can find hot designer fashions at an excellent price at Luxe. Designer dresses from Zac Posen or Nougat are available straight from New York. Jenn Ripley, Owner 1000 Marietta St NW Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 815-7470 Have a great time at the wedding.
By Amy Adams
May 22, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this
The Neiman Marcus outlet store has great inexpensive dresses.