Where can a guy find a dress in Indy?

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Permalink Reply by Nila Nealy on May 26, 2008 at 4:12pm

Nordstrom? The service is so good, I would think they could help by finding other things in the system. I'd bet you could even call.

Also, I would check other smaller boutiques that aren't in malls.

BTW...good provocative subject line. Made me look.

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Permalink Reply by Amy Magan on May 26, 2008 at 4:54pm

Since Nila already offered the Nordstrom suggestion, you might also try The Secret Ingredient at 56th & Illinois.

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Permalink Reply by Pat Coyle on May 27, 2008 at 4:13pm

I told her about Secret Indgredient...I think she's going to call ahead to see what they might have. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Lorraine Ball on May 26, 2008 at 5:56pm

Switch to Keystone, may be a bit more expensive, but much better selection. Several great shops including the one right next to the now closed Parisian, opposite where Chicos was. (ok, so it would help if i remembered the name, but locations are alwyas more important to me

And they have very cool, very unusual dresses and formal wear.

My friend got her "un-mother of the bride dress" there ( definition: Un-mother of the bride - when you look to young to have kids marrying, can still wear dresses with waistlines, and don't want three layers of chiffon)

Saks tends to be very overpriced, and not a great assortment, so it is rarely worth the visit.

One other thought. I have never been in, but just meet a salesman from the king's image:http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/The.Kings.Image.317-842-0579 . Known more for custom suits, they also have some very interesting formal wear, that won't look like last seasons prom dress. If you go in, ask for Ross, so he knows i was paying attention when he was talking.

And finally, road trip to Chicago.. I know this is almost heresy to say on SI, but the national
chains: Macy's, Nordstrums, don't give us the same assortment. And we don't have enough local boutiques.

Maybe our tastes as a community are more conservative, or maybe they were, 20 years ago, and no one has thought of offering us anything new lately.

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Permalink Reply by Malina Simone on May 26, 2008 at 8:52pm

That store is called Cache, also a good one!

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Permalink Reply by Malina Simone on May 26, 2008 at 8:51pm

Yes, NORDSTROM!!

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Permalink Reply by Pat Coyle on May 27, 2008 at 4:11pm

We went to Nordstrom's last night...no success...only served to enhance the frustration...

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Permalink Reply by Barbara Jones on May 27, 2008 at 11:59am

Is Abigail's still open at Keystone at the Crossing? Its true there are a lot of bridal dresses but they do have a lot of formal wear and if you have already been to David's it would be worth a look. Especially if you are going to Cache which is in the same mall. Secret Ingredient might have suggestions if they have nothing else.

There are not enough shops in this town for women over 30.

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Permalink Reply by Pat Coyle on May 27, 2008 at 4:11pm

She tried Cache. No dice I'm afraid

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Permalink Reply by Cara Cumberland on May 27, 2008 at 12:39pm

Depending on what size she needs, I may have a dress for her. I bought a dress a couple years ago at David's bridal and have never worn it (still has the tags on it). I think it's a size 8, black, floor length (I am 5'8"). If that works, I can send a picture. Email me at cumberland00@yahoo.com

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Permalink Reply by Pat Coyle on May 27, 2008 at 4:12pm

Cara,
You're too nice...actually it sounds like there needs to be an aftermarket for evening wear!!

Amy's a size 12...sounds like it might not work, but thank you very much!!

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Permalink Reply by Joyce Boadt on May 27, 2008 at 5:19pm

You may not have time for this but I recommend Chicago....

While you were at Keystone at the Crossing, did you check out the Max Azaria/BCBG store? They often have lots of formal wear.

Another option is to check out the Nordstrom on line. The stores here seem to have limited selection. You can buy the dress on line and if it doesn't work out, it's easy to return to the store here in town. If it doesn't fit just right, they're excellent at alterations as well.

You may have joked about after market formal wear but you may want to check out Carmel Consignment they do carry formal wear and I think it's perfect for this kind of item that you may only wear once....

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