This week we aren't highlighting one dress, we're highlighting a lot of them!
One of Paper Doll Formals' values is to honour the environment and the community. What better way than with a selection of consignment dresses?! We have been lucky enough to receive a great response from the community as we have been able to match lovely dresses with new owners since we've opened.
Consignment is an easy concept. The consignor brings in a cleaned gown to Paper Doll and between the two of us, we determine if the dress would sell and if so, for how much. The selling price is a 50-50 split. We also ask if the dress can be rented out. This is a personal choice of the original owner, and we only rent the dresses that we're allowed to.
We also ask for the lowest selling price the consignor would like and never go below that. The information is then put into our computer system, a contract is signed, and we place the dress on the consignment rack.
If the dress doesn't sell within a year (some styles need to wait for their perfect bride), we call the original owner and offer the dress back or ask if the dress can be sent out to Toronto to the Bride's Project- a charity that sells older gowns for cancer research.
We currently have six ivory dresses and five white gowns in stock in sizes from two up to 14.
This first dress is an ivory Maggie Sottero gown from her 2010 collection. This gentle a-line dress was never worn! It's a gorgeous strapless dress with a slight sweetheart neckline, covered with lace, beading and sparkles and a long train. It's on sale for $1,040 for the month of November! What an amazing price for this dress which was originally $1,500!
The second dress shown is a Vera Wang from Kleinfeld's in Manhattan (yes, from THAT show!). This dress was also never worn and is a definitely fairy-tale gown. There are small spaghetti straps holding up the net-covered bodice which is embroidered with two bands of beads and sequins. The ball gown is created from seven layers of delicate tulle that flow out over three layers of crinoline, and there's a very small chapel-length train behind. Originally purchased for $3,800, this spectacular dress is on sale for $1,600 this month!
There are many more lovely dresses in our consignment section - perfect for an outdoor wedding, a beach wedding, or a traditional church wedding. Some are chiffon, some are satin, three are raw silk! Two have been created by dress makers for the original owner and are one-of-a-kind dresses. Some have their own veils, crinolines, or shawls.
For the bride who is looking to make a small impact upon the earth with her wedding, this is a wonderful option to find the perfect dress at the perfect price. Some dresses may need slight alterations, many don't and will fit perfectly.
All consignment items - wedding and prom dresses and our two fancy hats! - are on sale for 20% off the whole month of November. They still qualify for the Bridal and Prom Perks Packages, filled with hundreds of dollars off in vendor coupons, a Bridal Punch Card which earns you free items for your wedding, and the exclusive Refer A Few - where you could get your dress for FREE!
Come in before November 30th to find your perfect dress at the perfect price.
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