Most of the clothing we look to purchase can easily be acquired in US based stores. This includes shirts, dresses, sweaters, pants, and most any other garments. But how about specialized dresses for your wedding bridesmaids - what if what you really want is located in the UK?
Finding affordable bridesmaid dresses in UK shops is next to impossible. The markups in bridal salons are massive and the prices are inflated.
For some tips and tricks, along with alternatives places to buy, and on how to find dresses for cheap in the UK, keep reading.
eBay Auction Site
When a bridesmaid dress is ordered, the order is sent to Asia, made to specification and then the dress is shipped to the UK. In the meantime, you’ve paid overhead and profit costs to the bridal salon, the shipper and the manufacturer. Many Chinese dress factories have smartened up and started selling their own dresses or dress replicas through eBay for a fraction of the cost.
Before you buy, though, be sure to check the seller’s reviews. A bargain isn’t a bargain if you wind up getting a poorly made dress that can’t be worn. Also, leave extra time in case your $19.99 knockoff arrives looking less than acceptable.
Buy Direct from the Manufacturer
Buying a bridesmaid dress from a bridal salon means you and other customers have to pay for their overhead costs and profit margins. Instead, why not purchase your dresses directly from UK manufacturers and skip the middle man all together?
Companies like BridesmaidDirect (+44(0)1935 413656 ) connect you directly to dressmakers in the UK who will make your dress exactly to your measurements and often for about 50% less than factory dresses. The shipping is cheaper, the overhead is cheaper and your wait to get the dress is often shorter.
Have it Tailor Made
Having a dress designed and made for your bridesmaids may sound expensive, but like buying direct, it’s often cheaper than you might otherwise think. For example, a basic Alfred Sung bridesmaid dress will likely cost each of your bridesmaids about 150 GBP plus 60 to 80 GBP for alterations.
When you use a tailor, you can expect to pay anywhere from 9 to 30 GBP for the fabric that you choose and then an average of 50 to 70 GBP to have the dresses actually created. Not only is it cheaper, but you’ll also get a dress that’s made to your design and created just for you.
Shop on the High Street
There’s no rule that says you have to buy bridesmaid dresses from a bridal shop. In fact, buying bridesmaid dresses in UK high street shops is catching on as a great way to save money and avoid having to wait for lengthy delivery times.
In a single day of shopping, all your bridesmaids can be dressed for the wedding with an off-the-rack dress that looks great.
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