Have a very cool Yule, ya'll!

Pamela Picard

Scarlett's Closet 2010 Preview Sale: $ave 1000$

Couture Bridal & Formal Dresses by World Famous Designers

Just $200.10 and $20.10. Now. Before I come to my senses!

Take me there immediately

Alfred Angelo Anniversary Clearance

In honor of 75 years of making brides happy, save up to 80% on Alfred Angelo wedding dresses from both the Classic and Sapphire Collections.Traditional. Tasteful. Totally dreamy bridal gowns for the Cinderella bride.

Alfred Angelo Classic

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Alfred Angelo Sapphire

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Dirt Cheap Sale Until Sept. 23

Scarlett's Closet Sample Sale is moving to a new location. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, is marked down to make this move easier on me.


Designer bridal dresses by Amsale, Christos, Lazaro, Casablanca and many other world famous designers, just $249, $449, $649.

These are the styles (and prices) women kill for during Filene Basement's "running of the brides."




Designer evening dresses by Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, Jordan Fashions, Charsa Designs, Siri San Francisco and many more popular design names, just $29, $39, $49. These are the styles you pay $200 to $300 for in upscale bridal boutiques.


Mothers dresses by Montage, Cameron Blake, Jade by Jasmine, just $99. These are $400 to $600 mother of the bride, mother of the groom outfits.

Beautiful styles. Beautiful quality. Famous names. Priced dirt cheap.

If you're even thinking of a special occasion in the Fall, now's the time to buy!

Don't delay. Dirt cheap sale ends September 23.

New: Charsa Designs Bridesmaid Dresses

Scarlett's Closet Sample Sale is proud to add Charsa Designs to its boutique collection.

Founded by Charlene Scheil in San Francisco, Charsa Designs offer the discerning woman really nice silks, strong contrasting colors and impeccable finish. Compared to other designers in Scarlett's Closet, Charsa dresses are really quite nice for their modest price.

Moreover, the styles seem to embody a distinctive personality which ranges in fabric, color, neckline and cut to compliment a rainbow of bridal color schemes. Perhaps this is because Charlene is inspired by the people in her life. Take Allie, for example:


These pretty party dresses in knee length, tea length and full length styles work equally well for wedding or cocktails.

All our Charsa dresses are one of a kind salon samples. This means you get a first quality designer original silk dress at a shockingly low price. Does the word, "hot cakes" ring a bell?

Have a look at bridesmaid andparty dresses by Charsa Designs.

Mega Savings on Designer Bridal Gowns

What's Real? Organics v Synthetics

Recently a bride to be returned a beautiful Pronovias LaSposa wedding gown in the belief that "Pronovias wedding dresses are made in Spain and only in organic fabric."

On average, a woman looks at 100 dress styles before she finds "the one." We want her to be happy with her purchase. So when she returns a dress due to an error in description of condition, I correct this. When a dress is returned because of overall disappointment, I must look at the possibility that I omitted an important fact.

These are the facts about organic fabric versus synthetic fabric used in bridal and formal dresses:

Only dresses made of silk, cotton, flax, wool, hemp or bamboo can legitimately claim to be "organic fibers." Satin, taffeta, organza, linen, gazar describe weaves. Unless the fabric is woven in one of the above "organics," the fabric is synthetic.

And the correct term should be "traditionally produced silks and other natural fibers," or "organic natural fabric," because cotton is natural, but may not be grown under organic conditions. I'm thinking the manufacturer is taking liberties with language.

Following are a sampling of bridal designers who actually use natural, organic fabrics:

Olivia Luca Bridal

Deborah Lindquist Green Collection

Natural Brides

Otherwise, all bridal and formal gowns - regardless how famous the designer name - are made of synthetic fibers.

In terms of quality, fabric is available in many grades. So a Lazaro "BMW satin" wedding dress ($4,000) is going to look and feel a little finer than a satin bridal gown by Pronovias Barcelona ($3000.) A Pronovias La Sposa satin wedding dress ($1500) is less fine still. But none of these fabric grades is as cheesy as they can get. Trust me on this.

IRL, you can touch the fabric, feel it, try it on, see how it drapes and holds its shape in a full service bridal salon. Online, brides need accurate information from a credible seller. We believe we offer this.

Bridal Fabric Glossary

Smart shoppers also note Pronovias Fashion Group designs and manufactures Pronovias, Pronovias La Sposa, San Patrick, White One and Atelier Diagonal. Design is done n Spain. The country of origin varies.

This is equivalent to General Motors making Cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet. The corporation sets the standards and directs the styles. They gain market share by differentiating the lines by brand and get economies of scale by manufacturing together.

There are some fabulous bargains for brides willing to shop online. There are also some obvious pitfalls. Your online salon should be able to answer your questions about style, fabric and fit. Don't be afraid to ask. And be sure to read fully, ask lots of questions and read the information the website offers.

This will help us meet our goal and help you avoid disappointment when you find a beautiful bargain bridal gown online. My best wishes for finding the dress that reveals just how beautiful and happy you are.

Couture Fashion: Angels in the Details

If you have ever wondered what makes haute couture couture, have a look at this video of how a Chanel evening ensemble is created. From sketch to pattern to finish, every stitch, every sequin, every detail is in the hands of a skilled seamstress. And the results? ooo la la bien sur.

Hat Tip: New York Magazine

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Brides, Can You Spare $20,000 for a Dress?

Elizabeth Fillmore puts on a brave face in a shrinking economy. Despite near double digit unemployment nationwide, she's offering a style named "Medea" for a meer $19,580.  

Color me "cheap," but there have to be better uses for $20K - an African safari or co-sponsorship of a Habitat for Humanity house, perhaps? 

Oh well, "chacun a son gout," which is how the French say, whatever floats your wakeboard boat. 

For designer wedding gowns that work within real-world budgets, visit Scarlett's Closet. 

Iconic Brides, Revisited

As Bridal Fashion Week kicks off, The Daily Beast celebrates iconic gowns—from Bianca Jagger’s revealing YSL tuxedo to Princess Diana’s 25-foot train.

The onset of spring signals wedding season; or, the time of year when brides to be abound. The biannual Bridal Fashion Week is currently taking place in New York, where designers like Carolina Herrera and Douglas Hannant are showcasing their latest aisle-ready ensembles.

So, in honor of the one occasion where sartorial frugality goes out the window and all eyes are on the bride, we’ve assembled a gallery of the most iconic wedding dresses past and present (head-to-toe white and pink haute couture included).

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H/T: Alisa Gould-Simon

The Best Sale Ever in Scarlett's Closet

Hi there, happy spring! Along with temperate weather comes huge savings on our entire inventory. My boss says "too many dresses in our warehouse, sell, sell, sell." So all couture bridal dresses by the world's most famous designers have been drastically marked down as much as 70 percent!

Here are just a few examples.

Reem Acra Bridal Dress ~Grace~ Ivory Silk Price $1,197.00 You Save: $2,793.00

Amsale Bridal Dress ~Style A462~ Ivory Price $900.00 You Save: $2,100.00

Angelina Faccenda Bridal Dress ~Style 1005~ Natural Price $448.50 You Save: $1,046.50

Christos Bridal Dress ~ Style 3016 ~ Ivory Net Price $924.00 You Save: $2,156.00

Quality, price, in stock - these styles are to die for and these prices are an absolute steal!

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But wait! There's more. Sensational one of a kind formals by Jordan, Watters, Alyce and other popular designers are new in our inventory. Enjoy super savings on these evening dresses and party dresses too.

Jordan Bridesmaid Dress 603 Brown Price $79.00 You Save: $81.00

Wtoo by Watters Bridesmaid Dress 185 Green Price $113.00 You Save: $112.00

Alyce Designs Bridesmaid Dress 1126 Rose Pink Price $89.00 You Save: $86.00

Don't let the "bridesmaid" tag fool you. These gorgeous gowns are not just inexpensive, they're HOT!

Take me to Bridesmaid Dresses

Think spring. Think prom. Think short, sassy and darling party dresses that take his breath away. (And don't break your budget.)

Antonio Castelli Prom Short Party Dress J98601 Black Price $80.00 You Save: $120.00

Mori Lee Party Dress Style 733 Teal Blue Price $64.00 You Save: $96.00

Wtoo by Watters Bridesmaid Dress 256 Chocolate Price $113.00 You Save: $112.00

Take me to Party Dresses

And last, but never least, mamma mia have we got mother of the bride dresses for you. They are so spectacular, they will (almost )steal the show.

Caterina Mother of the Bride Style 3000 Navy Price $108.00 You Save: $132.00

Jade 7771A Black Crepe Mother of the Bride Price $99.00 You Save: $257.00

Montage 16940 White Mother of the Bride Price $200.09 You Save: $304.91

Cameron Blake 13660 Champagne Mother of the Bride Price $132.30 You Save: $245.70

Take me to dresses for the Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom

Fabulous fashion. Superior quality. Shockingly low prices. Our customers enjoy great deals every day, but this? This is our BEST SALE EVER! Scarlett would be so proud.

Update: Matthew Christopher Launches 2009 Collection

Matthew Christopher's vision for couture wedding dresses was influenced by pictures in bridal magazines at the local market in Iowa. Now a resident of New York City, Matthew Christopher proves that modest roots can grow great talent.

"I have always enjoyed meeting brides to be and hearing their plans and visions. Their stories have inspired my designs and the excitement in their faces when they first see themselves in the bridal dress of their dreams is matched by my own."

More about Matthew Christopher.

Matthew Christopher loves women. More important, he loves brides. This shows in the elegant, classical and magical bridal fashion he has just launched in his 2009 Bridal Collection.

Have a look.

Is the Bad News Economy Affecting Your Wedding Plans?

If the answer is "yes," you're not alone. Eileen Connelly, AP Financial Writer, reports that many couples are postponing or scaling down their wedding plans due to recession pressures.

Dream weddings get caught up in economic nightmare

NEW YORK — Maria Ayson and Nolan Green Jr. should be married by now.

The couple set a date, picked their reception hall, bought the dress, booked the photographer and ordered the cake for a Saturday last August. Then came the bad news.

"When he got laid off, we were kind of caught with our pants down," said Ayson.

Rather than trying to plan a wedding while Green was looking for a new job in electronics retailing, the couple decided to push their date back a whole year. Ayson said putting off the "was the best thing for our sanity and for ourselves." Especially since his new job forced a move to Los Angeles, while she remained in San Francisco.

The delay until Aug. 9, 2009, also gave them time to rethink their wedding plans and try to find ways to scale back the party, without sacrificing on the celebration.

That's a step that countless couples are taking, as economic reality confronts one of consumer culture's most cherished institutions, the dream wedding.



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NEWS FLASH: Amsale Little White Dress Event

Amsale Presents The Little White Dress Event

Please join us for an evening of fun, festivities and shopping as we unveil Amsale's newest collection of The Little White Dress!

Date: Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Place: Amsale Flagship Salon 625 Madison Avenue 2nd Floor

RSVP: 212.583.1700

Receive 10% off your purchase of 1 LWD (Little White Dress)

Receive 15% off a purchase of 2 or more LWD's

Wear Your Own LBD (Little Black Dress) and receive a gift from us!

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Amsale Fall 09 Collection

Just In: Cymbeline Paris

Sexy, girly, luxurious bridal dresses by Cymbeline Paris offer a unique take on the modern bride.

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Maids Dresses: Very Vera (Wang that is)

When we receive new Vera Wang maids dresses, I am struck by how edgy the styles compared to classic bridesmaid gowns.

I have this image of the Vera Wang design process. Think Meryl Streep playing Anna Wintour in "The Devil Wears Prada" meets bridal.

Vera has a department of deputy designers who do nothing but dream bridal wear. When Vera swooshes in, she rejects the ordinary, then takes a critical eye to the best.

"Move this seam."

"Add this accent."

"Exaggerate this drape."

... and like that.

When she's finished, each Vera Wang maids dress is both edgy and inimitably Vera.

Okay, well maybe not Anna Wintour or Meryl Streep, but definitely edgy and very Vera.

Vera Wang Maids dresses are new in Scarlett's Closet.

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Beautiful Bargains in Designer Bridal

You like us. You really like us. You liked our New Year 2009 Clearance Sale so much, I'm letting it roll. In addition to every day deals for brides, maids, moms and best dressed guests, check out beautiful bargains in Scarlett's Closet for fabulous styles by famous designers. These first quality bridal gowns, evening dresses and party dresses are absolute steals at these prices.

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Happy New Year 2009

The God's think I'm crazy! We are celebrating the birth of 2009 with a store-wide clearance.

Designer bridal dresses by Amsale, Christos, Anjolique, Maggie Sottero - $200.09.

Party dresses and evening gowns by Amsale, Lazaro, Jim Hjelm, Bill Levkoff, Jordan everyone - just $20.09.

Every designer. Every category. First quality bridal and formal dresses - only $200.09 and $20.09. Outrageous!

Quick. Make your selections before I come to my senses!

And Happy New Year!

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