Dresses & Gowns

Quick Help – Useful Tips

• Online Shopping Sites’ Fast Shipping Glossary – Guide to Common Terms
• How to Survive Urgent Last Minute Online Shopping In One Piece?
• Shipping Policy Checklist: How to Read the Fine Print with a Critical Eye?

Shopping for the perfect dress is never easy even in normal circumstances, let alone when you’re in a hurry, under severe time pressure and you need it at the last minute.
While for some women, the process can still be utterly thrilling, exciting and fun, for others, it’s a huge headache and a potential nightmare.

Whether you urgently need a beautiful wedding or bridesmaid dress, an impressive gown for an upcoming prom night party or a fancy designer evening outfit for a formal event or special occasion, there are a few basic strategies and practices that will help you survive this experience successfully.

Browse online retailers’ dress catalogs and try to form a clear idea of what you look for in terms of style, shape and general attitude.
Ask yourself what type of feel, tone and mood should the dress carry? Romantic? Traditional? Contemporary? One of extreme elegance?
This will help you to narrow down your search and become more efficient.
Remember that when time is limited it’s important to remain focused, avoid unnecessary distractions and move fast.

Additionally, start your search with a defined budget or at least a rough price range, so you’ll always know where you stand, what you can afford and what you can’t.
Don’t waste your precious time on overly expensive items that are totally irrelevant to you and that you’ll never buy anyway. Efficiency is the key here.

Stick to websites that carry in-stock, ready-made dresses in their online inventory.
Such sites enable you to place a rush order which can be available for near immediate shipping, after quick processing.
When you need an effective instant solution, those ready to wear and ship items, combined with express delivery methods are probably your best choice.

Know your exact size and if you’re not sure, grab your measuring tape and take the necessary measurements of your bust, waist, hips and other relevant areas of your body (if needed), so you’ll pick an item in the right size and everything will fit nicely as soon as your order arrives and there are no unpleasant surprises.

Don’t count on the stated size label.
Remember that in the real life, there is no such thing as ‘size standardization’.
To be on the safe side, go over the vendor’s sizing chart thoroughly and verify that you’re not making any mistakes.

What Type of Dresses Can Be Ordered?

Wedding Dresses

• Bridal Gown
• Reception Dresses
• Bridesmaid Dresses
• Mother of the Bride Dresses
• Flower Girl Dresses
• Wedding Guest Dresses

Occasions and Special Events

• Prom
• Homecoming
• Pageant
• First Communion
• Christening / Baptism
• Graduation

Formal Gowns

• Evening
• Black Tie
• Ball Gowns
• Dinner

Casual Dresses

• Day
• Work

Going Out Dresses

• Party
• Cocktail
• Little Black Dress
• Little White Dress

Dress Features

• Mini
• Midi / Knee-Length
• Maxi / Long
• Fit & Flare
• Strapless

Special Size Dresses

• Plus Size
• Petite
• Maternity