Q: I am a plus-size bride in dire need of a beautiful cheap plus size wedding dress . I live in the New York area and everything seems to be in a size two.
A: There are many options out there for brides on a budget, including plus-size brides. Here are a few:
Lane Bryant.com
The fashionable plus size bridal company has created a line of beautiful and budget bridal gowns for plus size fashionistas. Collection features simple sleeves dresses, similar to the weddings dresses designed by J.Crew, for under $150 dollars. Read my review of the line
The Bridal Building
1385 Broadway
New York City
This is the place where many designers have their showrooms and sales offices. These showrooms are open to the public on Saturdays and you can find designer dresses from 30% off retail prices. Tailors are available on the spot.
The Bridal Suite of Manhattan
262 West 38th Street, Suite 1701
New York, NY 10018
Tel: 212.764.3040, Fax: 212.764.3018
Contact: Bernadette Pleasant
bpleasant@BridalSuiteNYC.com
A large selection of styles and prices. Call ahead to see if they are having a trunk sale.
Last Call Neiman Marcus
Woodbury Commons (Central New York) and Franklin Mills (outside of Philadelphia, PA.)
These outlets of the high-end Neiman Marcus store carry a wonderful selection of gowns, for up to 80% off their retail price. Sizing is hit or miss, though I have spotted plus-sizes before.
Kleinfields
110 West 20th Street
New York, New York 10011
Phone (646) 633 4300
e-mail: info@kleinfeldbridal.com
THE place to shop in New York for bridal gowns is Kleinfields and the store featured on TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress”. Brides travel here from as far away as Washington, D.C. Kleinfields has a large selection of gowns to fit every size and price range. Call ahead for an appointment.
David’s Bridal
location: wherever there’s women…but one Manhattan location on 25th and 6th Ave
A large selection of affordable, but somewhat plain, plus size wedding dresses.
Local Thrift Shops
Thrift shops can be a great place to find a cheap plus size wedding dress, if you don’t mind wearing a second-hand dress. It’s always worth taking a look at your local Salvation Army or Goodwill stores. In New York City, also check out Housing Works Thrift Shop in Chelsea. Also check out consignment and resale shops like Michaels in the Upper East Side and Redress NYC in Brooklyn.
If you can’t find your perfect dress at any of these stores, try finding it on the internet. Online bridal shops like CocoMyles, Watters.com and Bridal Shop at Yahoo can offer a wide range of sizes and cheaper prices because there is little store overhead. Also try eBay, which has a huge selection of plus-size bridal gowns, some new and some not so new. When using eBay, make sure you ask for several pictures of the item and purchase with a credit card that has buyer protection—not a debit card. That way, if any problems develop, you might be able to get a refund from your credit card company.
Happy Shopping,
The Budget Fashionista
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David’s Bridal (www.davidsbridal.com) is also a great place for a wedding dress. Sometimes you can catch a good deal during their $99 sale.
The Knot.com (www.theknot.com) is also good place to find fantastic gown however, beware of any surcharges for the larger sizes.
Hi, Do you have the address for the Jessica McClintock Outlet in Central Valley. I tried calling the phone multiple times, but I always got a busy signal. And it’s not listed in the yellow/white pages. I would really appreciate it if you could tell me the address. ) Thank you!
There’s one in San Francisco and El Paso Texas. We tried calling them all and the numbers were disconnected.
Kleinfeld has a very large selection of plus size gowns and offers a good price range. But they have not been in Brooklyn for 4 years now. Kleinfeld is located in Manhattan at 110 West 20th street, http://www.kleinfeldbridal.com
I’m getting married on New Years Day and as it’s my second marriage I wanted something different. I decided on a beautiful grey dress and my Daughters who are my bridesmaids are wearing white. Your wedding day should be your day, therefore wear whatever suits you and makes you comfortable and happy,
Hi is there any hope for a Bride wearing a size 26 to find a beautiful wedding dress in the Philadelphia area. I’m not on a budget, but I am on a travel limit. I just don’t have time to travel to New York to find a dress and be fitted. Please help.
Really The Bride Dressing is amazing.
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