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When buying cheap isn't MSE
lindaatno9
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I've posted this in the FB group http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=10978&post=49585&uid=132916922450#/group.php?gid=132916922450
Me again with a little tip when buying "cheap"
This doesn't mean China. This means when you are out in the stores and find that perfect flower girl/bridesmaid dress but not in the size you want. But heck it's got £20 off in the sale and they've only got an 8 year old flowergirl and you really need a 6 years and a size 14 bridesmaid when you need a size 10. No worries, they can be altered. Well, yes they can, but considering taking in sides can be up to £20. Hems again up to £20, lifting shoulders £15 those bargain dresses end up actually costing more than you wanted to pay. But you've bought them now.
Flowergirl dresses can be made from about £60 all in. I'm talking the organza "fluffy" types. Bridesmaids (adult) from £100 all in.
So, before you rush off to the check out or rush off to China, consider the real cost effectivness and do your homework.
HTH xx
Me again with a little tip when buying "cheap"
This doesn't mean China. This means when you are out in the stores and find that perfect flower girl/bridesmaid dress but not in the size you want. But heck it's got £20 off in the sale and they've only got an 8 year old flowergirl and you really need a 6 years and a size 14 bridesmaid when you need a size 10. No worries, they can be altered. Well, yes they can, but considering taking in sides can be up to £20. Hems again up to £20, lifting shoulders £15 those bargain dresses end up actually costing more than you wanted to pay. But you've bought them now.
Flowergirl dresses can be made from about £60 all in. I'm talking the organza "fluffy" types. Bridesmaids (adult) from £100 all in.
So, before you rush off to the check out or rush off to China, consider the real cost effectivness and do your homework.
HTH xx
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