Where to go for dresses in NY?

[Rachie]

My mom and I are going to be visiting my sister in NYC in mid July and we plan on going dress shopping b/c I really want my sister''s opinion (esp. since she is my MOH). My question for all you wonderful ladies is, where are good places to go? I have heard some not so good things about Kleinfelds but we are probably going to go there since they have so many different designers. I also want to go to the new Priscilla''s of Boston to try on some Melissa Sweet gowns. Where else should I go? I know that I need to make appointments so I want to do so this upcoming week. Also, which places allow pics and which do not? (I know Kleinfelds doesn''t unless you buy the dress)

TIA for all the suggestions!

 

[dani13]

Hi Rachie-

I bought my dress at Kleinfeld, and I have to say, my experience there was truly fine. I had also heard negative things, but I went ahead and made an appt anyway, and was pleasantly surprised. I was assigned a really sweet consultant that was so positive and not pushy at all- and she really knew her stuff. So, I do suggest going there- their selection is fabulous!!

Other places you can check out are: Saks Fifth Avenue, Mark Ingram''s Bridal Atelier, Vera Wang, and places like RK Bridal for discount designer dresses. I''ve heard you have to have a lot of patience for RK, but if you are willing, its supposedly a great place to find discounted gowns.


If I think of any other places I will let you know. Good luck!!!!

 

[fatafelice]

Rachie: I would definitely try Kleinfelds...I didn''t have a great experience there, but they do have a LOT of dresses. I also really liked Designer Loft - great service and some great designers, like Jenny Packham. If you have a comfy budget, definitely try Mark Ingram and Lara Helene. I may be biased, since I had my dress made at Lara Helene, but I can''t say enough about the quality of the dresses and the service there. Check the website out before you go, though, since the dresses there are a little different than the usual fare and not everyone''s taste.

 

[EAT]

I had a nice experience at Kleinfeld''s. Its a bit tough, just because there are so many dresses, its a bit overwhelming. The SA was very patient though and didn''t push hard. I also had a great SA at Saks. You don''t get to see all the dresses, so you have to trust the SA a bit. I didn''t go, but I also have heard good things and wanted to go to Bergdorf''s, Mark Ingram''s and Vera Wang.

 

[Rachie]

Thanks so much for the info! I really appreciate it. My sister just moved there last Sept. for her job and so she wasn''t so sure where to go either. This helps a lot! Yay!