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Another clothing post - dress for a ball?

I'm going to a ball in a few weeks and I have not even begun to look for a dress. I'll probably need to get it altered so I need to focus. Any suggestions about where to start looking - I assume department stores have some in stock now for the holidays? 
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Re: Another clothing post - dress for a ball?

  • Definitely department stores - the Vera Wang Dress shop in Chevy Chase has quite a few off the rack options as well that are sometimes well marked down.  I have a few friends who bought their inauguration ballgowns there.  Also check out the Wedding Shop at the J Crew in Georgetown and the Ann Taylors that carry the wedding line.  Both have classic ballgowns in their repertoire (at least the last time I looked).  Wedding dress shops might have off the rack options as well in their MOB/Bridesmaid area.  There is also the formal wear shop on Connecticut South of Dupont.  I don't remember the name off the top of my head. 
  • If you have time, and wear a common-ish size, join Ideeli and check their daily deals. I've gotten several dresses from there and always admired their ballgowns. I think today they even had a selection! 
  • what size are you? I've got one or two I could share... (I think they might be a 6 or an 8 -- too small for me now, I admit it.)
    Pam and John
    "What is a week-end?"
  • imagePam&John:
    what size are you? I've got one or two I could share... (I think they might be a 6 or an 8 -- too small for me now, I admit it.)

    Maybe pre-baby but no way would I fit into an 8 now. Thanks, though! I'll check out the other suggestions! 

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
  • I don't know if it's too late for your ball, but I plan on using Rent the Runway for my H's company ball in January.  
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  • imageHey Jellisy:
    There is also the formal wear shop on Connecticut South of Dupont.  I don't remember the name off the top of my head. 

    That was the first place I thought of.  Rizik's.  At Connecticut and L.

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  • I had to buy one around this time last year and ended up finding one at Nordstrom. Lord & Taylor also had some nice options. Depending on what size you are I'd be happy to let you have mine. PM me if you'd like.
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