OT-Grad dress shopping - The DIS Discussion Forums

disneyfan2 · 02-18-2013, 09:02 AM

My DD is looking for grad dresses and need suggestions both in the hamilton/burlington areas as well as Buffalo? I have had alot of ppl tell me they have great stores/prices in Buffalo but have no idea where to start

branmack · 02-18-2013, 11:06 PM

My daugther got her grade dress and most of her semi dresses at Macy's in Buffalo. Another great place for dresses is JC Penny.

maryliz · 02-18-2013, 11:25 PM

JC Penney in Buffalo at Walden Galleria

In April, you will often find "Saturday morning specials" where the dresses are 50% off between 9-11AM or 9-1PM. We went 2 yrs ago for DD's grade 8 grad ... checked the website the night before and it didnt' say anything about specials, but we knew that's where we wanted to start. Dresses were 50% off before 1PM, all jewellery and accessories were also 50% off. I left there with a beautiful grad dress (that was very similar to one we saw here in Le Chateau for $175), shoes, necklace, 2 prs of earrings (she couldn't decide and at $6 each, it was easier to buy both and decide later

), bracelet and a ring ... TOTAL including taxes was $115 !!!

Our nephew is getting married this summer and we'll be back to Buffalo for dress shopping for the event !

ENJOY ! Oh, and less chance of someone having the same dress in your DD's class.

alohamom · 02-19-2013, 07:55 AM

YUP! I was going to say JC Penney/Macys. Take a printable coupon with you from www.mommysavesbig.com or check out other coupon sites, there is almost always something for Macys. Having said that, my daughter ended up getting a lower end dress at a place called DEB in the Eastern Hills Mall, about 7 mins from the airport. We had tried so many places but she had a very specific idea about what she wanted, she did not want to look too frilly-anyway, we walked in and there it was, think we paid 50 bucks! It was awesome

minnie56 · 02-19-2013, 08:14 AM

Lord & Taylor at Walden Galleria have pretty dresses, always have.
There's a little shop here in Oakville called Mainstream that also has lovely dresses and I understand they have a Burlington location as well. They are pricey though..

Bonnie40 · 02-19-2013, 09:01 AM

Agreeing with everyone else....it is worth the trip to Buffalo! You'll be amazed at the selection - Lord & Taylor/Macys/JC Penny......all great suggestions!

dancin Disney style · 02-23-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by minnie56

Lord & Taylor at Walden Galleria have pretty dresses, always have.
There's a little shop here in Oakville called Mainstream that also has lovely dresses and I understand they have a Burlington location as well. They are pricey though..

LOL...a friend of mine used to work at Mainstream. It's a lot more than pricey. It's the kind of store that you buy $300 jeans. She had many clients that would come in and spend several thousand dollars at a time.

lizabu · 02-21-2013, 05:47 PM

I always find something really beautiful and affordable on eBay as well.

Belle599 · 02-22-2013, 11:40 PM

If you end up going to Macy's, make sure you bring a 10% off International visitor coupon with you.

You can google for this and it will turn up - right on their website.

02-18-2013, 09:02 AM	#1
disneyfan2 Dreaming about a Mouse Does anyone know how to use google Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ontario Posts: 3,800	OT-Grad dress shopping My DD is looking for grad dresses and need suggestions both in the hamilton/burlington areas as well as Buffalo? I have had alot of ppl tell me they have great stores/prices in Buffalo but have no idea where to start __________________

02-18-2013, 11:06 PM	#2
branmack Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Niagara Region Posts: 140	My daugther got her grade dress and most of her semi dresses at Macy's in Buffalo. Another great place for dresses is JC Penny. __________________ Disney International Program Alumni 1990 DH DD 15 DS 11

02-18-2013, 11:25 PM	#3
maryliz The Whoosh Fairy RULEs, the Bloat Fairy DROOLs! (the tag fairy rules, too!) Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 2,739	JC Penney in Buffalo at Walden Galleria In April, you will often find "Saturday morning specials" where the dresses are 50% off between 9-11AM or 9-1PM. We went 2 yrs ago for DD's grade 8 grad ... checked the website the night before and it didnt' say anything about specials, but we knew that's where we wanted to start. Dresses were 50% off before 1PM, all jewellery and accessories were also 50% off. I left there with a beautiful grad dress (that was very similar to one we saw here in Le Chateau for $175), shoes, necklace, 2 prs of earrings (she couldn't decide and at $6 each, it was easier to buy both and decide later ), bracelet and a ring ... TOTAL including taxes was $115 !!! Our nephew is getting married this summer and we'll be back to Buffalo for dress shopping for the event ! ENJOY ! Oh, and less chance of someone having the same dress in your DD's class. __________________ MaryLiz Me DH DD DS

02-19-2013, 09:01 AM	#6
Bonnie40 Sweet tomatoes, yum Has lived in Guelph all her life Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,198	Agreeing with everyone else....it is worth the trip to Buffalo! You'll be amazed at the selection - Lord & Taylor/Macys/JC Penny......all great suggestions! __________________

02-22-2013, 11:40 PM	#9
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02-19-2013, 07:55 AM	#4
alohamom DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 706	YUP! I was going to say JC Penney/Macys. Take a printable coupon with you from www.mommysavesbig.com or check out other coupon sites, there is almost always something for Macys. Having said that, my daughter ended up getting a lower end dress at a place called DEB in the Eastern Hills Mall, about 7 mins from the airport. We had tried so many places but she had a very specific idea about what she wanted, she did not want to look too frilly-anyway, we walked in and there it was, think we paid 50 bucks! It was awesome

02-19-2013, 08:14 AM	#5
minnie56 Whatever it is, he said it is prone to these pits We iced it last night And Fanny's your Aunt" Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 7,435	Lord & Taylor at Walden Galleria have pretty dresses, always have. There's a little shop here in Oakville called Mainstream that also has lovely dresses and I understand they have a Burlington location as well. They are pricey though..

02-21-2013, 05:47 PM	#8
lizabu DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,906	I always find something really beautiful and affordable on eBay as well.

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