#GIVEAWAY on Instagram! Hey, Insta-friends and family! Help us grow @rosehillapparel ! It's time for a #FreeGiveaway today through JUNE 30, 2020 at 11:59pm EST. The winner will receive a $50 e-gift card to Rose Hill Boutique and a set of beautiful Crown Notecards.
1) LIKE the photo posted below on @heatherfrenchhenry Instagram Page.
2) FOLLOW @heatherfrenchhenry & @rosehillapparel - that is how we see your entry.
3) TAG your bestie in the comments below on @heatherfrenchhenry Instagram.
4) BONUS ENTRIES: Tag more friends but only one per comment please.
Entries must be received by 06/29/2020 11:59pm EST. Winner will be randomly selected and notified by DM. No purchase or payment is necessary to win. Only US residents eligible as Rose Hill Boutique only has domestic shipping at this time. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.
#GIVEAWAY on Instagram! Hey, Insta-friends and family! Help us grow @rosehillapparel ! It's time for a #FreeGiveaway today through JUNE 30, 2020 at 11:59pm EST. The winner will receive a $50 e-gift card to Rose Hill Boutique and a set of beautiful Crown Notecards.
1) LIKE the photo posted below on @heatherfrenchhenry Instagram Page.
2) FOLLOW @heatherfrenchhenry & @rosehillapparel - that is how we see your entry.
3) TAG your bestie in the comments below on @heatherfrenchhenry Instagram.
4) BONUS ENTRIES: Tag more friends but only one per comment please.
Entries must be received by 06/29/2020 11:59pm EST. Winner will be randomly selected and notified by DM. No purchase or payment is necessary to win. Only US residents eligible as Rose Hill Boutique only has domestic shipping at this time. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.
Now you can give the gift of a gift card to Rose Hill Boutique! We are delighted to be able to offer gift cards as a way for you to let your loved one pick out their favorite items! Let them have fun shopping on their own time.
]]>RULE #1: Try on every different colors and styles...regardless of what preconceived notion you have of what you think you wanted in a dress. It is almost a known fact that when you state you don't want a particular style...that is the style you will undoubtedly pick. It's true, ladies. I have experienced this more times than I can count. A young lady comes in stating what she doesn't want but I've put her in a few of that style anyway just to confirm her thoughts and...PRESTO MAGIC...she falls in love with that style. EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. Don't be a style hater...try it all on just to be sure:>)
RULE #2: Be prepared! If you are going to try on dresses...bring the goods you may be wearing with that dress...aka, like your shoes and preferably the height you are probably going to be wearing. Also, either wear undergarments that are nice and smooth or bring your spanx. There's nothing worse than trying on that dream gown and seeing lots of ripples staring back at you in the mirror! No matter what size you are...ANY visible lines can ruin a look and your mood. Also, doll yourself up a bit when you go to try on those dresses. You don't have to look ready for prom but it helps if you don't look like you just came from softball practice, either.
RULE #3: "No, Virginia, you shouldn't be trying on your gown with your sports bra and leggings still on your body." I hate to say it but, as a mom, we have all been there as we watched our daughters try on gowns still wearing their sports bras and leggings. A dress will not look the way you want it to look until you wear it the way it was meant to be worn.
RULE #4: Take a couple of friends with you to help out. Having additional hands with you is a must if you think you will be trying on lots of dresses. Also, don't forget that there will be a ton of other young ladies also looking for dresses so saving time by having your own "personal shoppers" with you. Have someone you trust help you in and out of the gowns while someone else can help take out deleted styles or get new sizes for you.
RULE #5: PLEASE REHANG YOUR GOWNS AND ZIP THEM UP! I am amazed at the amount of people who leave a dressing room looking like a hot mess. My mother taught me very early on to be respectful of retailers clothes and also of the staff.
RULE #6: Do not use a store to just try on a gown for size and then order it off the internet or expect them to order you one from the manufacturer if the one you want is there on the rack. Seriously speaking...those bricks and mortar stores have paid for those dresses you are trying on and they need to sell them, that's their business. If they have to special order the same dress in a size they already have you are eating into their bottom line and we need to support those small businesses:>) It's different if there is something wrong with the dress...then most stores will offer to order you one from the manufacturer. Also, the current virus going around has affected some of the manufacturer's ability to get special orders done for prom. Almost 90% of all the world's evening wear is made overseas...that industry is a very labor intensive industry with very detailed skills for sewing. I am a designer by education and trade...making a gown is not easy...especially the quality of gown you want to purchase at a store.
RULE #7: DO NOT be emotionally tied to the size on the gown or dress. This rule actually applies to all women's clothing. As a designer, the factories actually let the designer choose the measurements they want for their sizing chart. It's totally different for mens clothing which literally goes by measurements. EVERY designer is different and even within the same designers collection there can be variations. The point is...choose the dress that fits you the best, no matter what the size says. I have gowns in my closet ranging from size 0 - 10...no joke... that's the reality of different styles, different fabrics, different factories, different countries, different designers. It's one of the toughest on us emotionally as women when we get stuck in a dressing room looking at ourselves in unflattering mirrors and lights..then we're told we may have to go up a size or two in a gown we loved. Ugh, pure drama moment waiting to happen! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL...DO NOT BE DEFINED BY THE SIZE ON THE TAG!!!
RULE #8: The right accessories are icing on the cake! Don't forget about the right bling for your look! There are so many great styles out there today and most stores will have great accessories in mind or in stock right there! One of my favorite places is Miss Priss in Lexington, KY. Elizabeth carries great gowns and great accessories to make it a one stop shopping experience.
RULE #9: Make-up! It's you special night so don't wait till the last moment to try and figure out what look you want to create. Do a few practice sessions...even if your getting the final look done professionally...it's always good to have some thoughts of what you might want before the big night.
RULE #10: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! If you have purchased a great pair of show stopping shoes for the special occasion...practice walking in them...ALOT! Don't wait until the night of the event to put the shoes on for the first time. It's always painful for me to see ladies of all ages trying to walk in a pair of heels they're not used to...if they're even used to wearing heels at all! I always tell my clients..."You should be able to vacuum in those heels!" While I don't advocate acting like June Cleaver and cleaning the house in 3 inch heels, I do advocate for breaking them in nicely and you can do that at home:>) The right heel should feel and look like an extension of your leg. For me personally, I have a few pair of neutral glitzy heels that match every gown in my gown closet...they are broken in nicely. I emcee events year round and spend hours standing in gowns and heels...I want to be as comfortable as possible.
There..my top ten rules for dress shopping! While there are many more tips I could offer, these should do for now! Good luck out there...it's a wild ride!
]]>Black Friday deals are here! At Rose Hill Boutique, we pride ourselves on great prices everyday but now we have gone the extra mile to give you more savings on great styles. We are a small business and understand small budgets...we hope you love what you find! -- Love, Heather
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For a more traditional route, check out my good friend Jim Ball at http://www.jimballdesigns.com/ who is carried by retailers nationwide.
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I was elated to create exclusive "Cutie Pie" Illustrations for Elizabeth for the 2016 Prom season for her garment bags and this year for the 2017 Prom season she has added my "Cutie Pies" to make cutie tees! Click here to purchase.
ABOUT MISS PRISS
If you truly want an in-person amazing shopping experience then making a visit to the Miss Priss White Mansion in Lexington, KY is the place for you! Once you enter Miss Priss you feel like a princess. Elizabeth and her staff are some of the most knowledgeable in the prom and pageant business. Her inventory is second to none in the the industry. I get a lot of questions about where to find the perfect gowns in person and I always tell them to go to Miss Priss first. I realize that not everyone likes buying gowns online..and that's ok...so, I am fine sending my gown-needing-friends to great retailers to find their perfect look. She has dressed many Miss America's, Miss America contestants and Miss USA contestants for years...the staff at Miss Priss has the taste and experience you can trust. --Heather French Henry, Miss America 2000
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The best hidden secret is to invest in a Long Line Bra. The bra you see when you click on the link above is from JC Penny. Most stores don't carry these in stock so you may need to purchase these online. Simply wear this bra under any strapless dress and safety pin the top or middle of the cup of the bra to the padded cup or top of the bustline of the dress. Believe me...you can do cartwheels and your dress will stay in place. No more pulling your dress up or being nervous that with one wrong step you will flash the crowd!
I personally use this trick with nearly every strapless gown I wear...especially the gowns that might be a bit too loose in the top. --Heather
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