Good morning everybody!
Over the weekend I was getting caught up on a lot of on-line reading. I couldn’t help but be struck by a number of family blogs that say something like:
“Well, I guess I have to start shopping for her Communion dress (or suit)” and then they go on to say how much they’re dreading the whole “ordeal”.
The thing is - the fact that they DID wait this long is why it’s going to be “an ordeal”. The stores are completely picked over now. Selection is down to a minimum.
These same people are contacting us saying that they HAVE to have this specific dress WAY sooner than it’s available.
That’s why we talk so much about shopping early - getting at it in December or early January. February is even good. You can choose from a myriad of styles for communion dresses or suits!
But the longer you wait - the fewer choices you have. That’s just the way it works.
Wish we could wave a magic wand and change it for the late-minute shoppers, but we can’t.
You need to know WHERE TO LOOK now. We DO have choices! But as with anywhere else, not as many as you would have had a month or two ago.
Where to look? First, in our Clearance Dept. There are a lot of gems in there - and these dresses and suits are ready to ship out right away.
Next, in our Sale and Available Fast Departments. These can ship much more quickly than our typical special order styles.
And please - keep an open mind! When you’re shopping at the last minute, you need to select from what IS available. Please don’t ask us to get something for you sooner than the availability shows in the description. We just can’t take an order requesting delivery sooner than a style is expected to be available! That’s why we provide you with all the information - to help you make a fully informed choice.
And if the approximate delivery date is just days before your wear date - pick something else! This is the busiest season for children’s dresses of all and absolutely anything can happen to cause a delay - things that are COMPLETELY out of our control. We do our utmost to serve you well and promptly but there are some things that just are not within our grasp to make happen.
Think of it this way — if you’re in a store, you have to pick from what is available there. Same here - you have to pick from what is available for when you need it. The difference is that we have SO MUCH selection!
So what I guess I’m trying to say is that at this late date, your #1 choice may not be available for you anymore — but don’t despair, because something truly wonderful IS available in time if you’ll approach your shopping with an open mind.
And we really DO want you to enjoy your shopping experience. We just can’t make the impossible happen for you. Wish we could! But we can’t. That’s why we go to so much trouble to provide you with all the information you need to make a fully informed decision that is right for you.
Shopping for First Communion can be a wonderful time of bonding for parent and child!
