Prom Dress Buying Tips – Q & A

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:54:38 +0000

We get many questions about prom dresses from the 1000's people that come to RaeLynn's Boutique and visit our website. From time to time we will start posting popular questions we feel that would benefit anyone looking for a prom dress. If you have any questions you would like personally answered, please visit our Contact Us page and we will reply back to you as soon as we possibly can.

Choosing the right prom dress

Q: I'm short and want to look taller for my prom. What should I do?

A: There are three elements that can help you appear taller on your special night: the right heels, the right prom dress, and the right hairstyle. First, plan on wearing high heels. Whether you add one inch or three with high heels, it's important that you look for prom dresses that will accommodate the heels. You might want to go with a cocktail length dress, but a floor length dress will add length to your body – and an illusion of height. Look for floor length prom dresses that have side slits for better maneuverability. Finally, take care in selecting your hairstyle. Go with an updo to add height – even if you need to add extensions or a hairpiece.

Where to find your Prom Dress in Indianapolis

RaeLynns Boutique, on the south side of Indianapolis, is the place to find your prom dress. During prom, we have over 1000 prom dresses on our floor, with several thousand others to choose from. Our sales associates specialize in getting to know YOU and finding the right prom dress to fit your body style as well as personality. We invite you to stop in to RaeLynn's Boutique.

Rating: 10 out of 10 based on 48 ratings

Tips for renting a tuxedo for prom

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:25:36 +0000

For some guys, renting a tuxedo for prom may be the first time they need to dress in a formal tuxedo or suit. At RaeLynn's we help make this process as easy as possible with our knowledgable staff. Please take a look at the follow tips on how to prepare for renting your tuxedo for prom!

Ralph Lauren Crossroads Style 993 Three button single breasted styling with a non vented back. Features satin grosgrain lapels and buttons and flap pockets with grosgrain trim.

Visit RaeLynn's Boutique three to four weeks prior to the event to have your measurements taken. Our good sales associates measure around your chest (both including and excluding the width of your arms); your waist at belt height; your hip girth, including your seat; your neck circumference; and your sleeve length from the center of your back.
Consider cuts that complement your build and accommodate the formality of the occasion, in addition to matching your dates dress. Our tuxedo staff will help you find a prom tuxedo style that fits your look and body style.
Prepare to pay between $100 and $150, excluding tax, for a tuxedo rental that includes pants, jacket, shirt, tie, cummerbund, shirt buttons, cufflinks, socks and shoes. Prices vary depending on the cut and make of the tux, and on whether you want a vest, a special necktie, or fancier cufflinks and buttons. You will be required to place a $50 deposit when you have your measurements taken, and pay the balance before leaving with tux in hand.
Come back to RaeLynn's for a final tuxedo fitting a few days before your prom. The rental price includes minor alterations you may need; a lift in the sleeve or a tuck in the waist to be dancing through the wee hours comfortably and in style.
Pay attention when our sales associate explains how to get dressed in your prom tux rental. You may find you're all thumbs with the special buttons, cufflinks, cummerbund and tie if you do not understand how to put them together.
Return your tuxedo the sunday after your event. You are not required to dry-clean the rental, but damages and excessively late returns will be add to your final bill.

Rating: 10 out of 10 based on 19 ratings

RaeLynn's Boutique
Suite E, 455 Greenwood Park Drive South
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 889-7766 ‎
www.raelynns.com

Read more: How to Rent a Tuxedo | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_883_rent-tuxedo.html#ixzz1sRpf5864

Raelynns Boutique makes prom dresses in Indiana a priority

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:13:59 +0000

Indianapolis, Indiana – 12-April-2012 – It's the stuff dreams are made of. Hot off the style runways, rows of brightly colored dresses thrill girls of all ages as they imagine a night at the prom, pageant or other festive gala.

RaeLynn's Boutique opened 3 1/2 years ago in a modest Greenwood storefront and has received many accolades.

It was named No. 1 boutique in Indianapolis by WRTV (Channel 6), and designer Jovani recognized it the past two years as one of its top prom dress retailers in the United States.

Owner Alison McDaniel and Bridgett Chittum are invited to swanky preview events on the East and West coasts to give opinions on dress designs before they are sent to manufacturers.

December to May is prom season. On a typical Saturday or Sunday, about 150 girls are trying on dresses in the eight available dressing rooms at RaeLynn's Boutique, 455 Greenwood Park Drive South, Greenwood IN 46142.

RaeLynn's keeps a registry of prom dresses so that — heaven forbid — no one arrives at their prom with a "twin" across the room. For every prom tuxedo rental, $5 is donated back to the student's school.

McDaniel took a timeout recently to talk with the Indianapolis Star about her business.

Question: How did you get in this?
Answer: I found out I wasn't a stay-at-home mom, and since I had worked in a bridal shop, I started thinking about prom dresses.

Q: Who is RaeLynn?
A: Bridgett and I were calling each other by our first and middle names one day, and we got to thinking how our middle names would sound together.

Q: What was your prom like?
A: Puffy sleeves, taffeta sleeves, organza skirts. Back in the day, there were no patterns on dresses, no low cutouts. Everything was more conservative.

Q: What's hot this year?
A: There is a comeback in peacock and mermaid dresses, feathers, ruffles and high-low, with the hem short in the front and longer in the back. Tuxedos are less boxy . . . a more athletic fit.

Q: How about accessories?
A: Big, bold dangle earrings; platform heels; chunky bracelets and fun flowers in the hair.

Q: What are some of the Southside prom themes in recent years?
A: Cinderella, Casino, Mardi Gras. Some girls buy their dresses according to the themes.

Q: How many employees do you have?
A: It's just me and Bridgett, with 18 part-time high school and college girls. I never hire more than one or two from each school.

Q: How far do your customers travel?
A: They come from as far as Kansas, South Dakota, out East. Some girls attending the Super Bowl with their families came in; it amazes me because they like the small "mom-and-pop" stores.

Q: Who is your most famous customer?
A: We dressed Katie Stamm of Seymour when she was Miss America.

Q: What's coming up for next year?
A: We will see a return to classic styles, off-the-shoulder, one-shoulder, jewel tones … a more sophisticated look.

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RaeLynn's Boutique is known in Indiana and surrounding states for their unique and high fashion prom dresses and pageant gowns. RaeLynn's has received many awards for outstanding customer service and is a premier retailer for the top social occasion dress designers in the world, including one of the Top 10 Prom stores in the United States. Visit RaeLynn's website at http://www.raelynns.com

View the complete press release here.

Tips for buying prom dresses

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:38:52 +0000

Prom. So many dresses, so little time. It goes without saying that along with the general anticipation for prom season, there are mixed emotions of anxiety and excitement that follow closely in its wake. The one object of focus that causes issues for most people is of course, the 'prom dress'. The single most important piece of merchandise a girl will ever purchase, aside from her wedding gown. When venturing out to prom dress stores on your quest for that perfect piece of material that fits like a glove and makes you feel like a million bucks, it is important to keep a few things in mind.

Truths about Buying Prom Dresses Online

Three words. Major No No. I say this for the simple reason that it is never a good idea to purchase something as pricey as a prom dress over the internet. Not only because you are missing out on the chance to be a good Samaritan by supporting your local dress store with some much needed business, but because prom dress shopping via computer screen and mouse is nothing like shopping for regular clothing. Many prom dress designers make their size charts based on different measurements and this means GUESS AND CHECK. Which basically boils down into a big inconvenient mess for you when you eventually receive your gown (and who knows how long that can take in and of itself, assuming it does show up). Pants and shirts are sized nothing like prom dresses and require a whole other set of measurements. Even if you are familiar with how dress measurements are taken and you are “pretty sure” that the dress taunting you on the screen of your computer is the one that you want, don’t hit that Add to Shopping Cart button because there is never a guarantee that what you see is what you get with online shipping.

Saving Now Costs More Later

Pinching a penny here might hemorrhage your cute little wallet later. It is always an attractive deal when you can see your dream dress with a cheap tag attached to it. However, be sure to shop around and do your research before you make that final purchase because most stores will not take returns or perform refunds. It is vital that you begin your shopping early for this reason. NOTE: Also remember that some stores will advertise that they are having certain sales or mark downs, but the truth is that they may only be hiking their prices up even higher just to say they are “marking them down” to their normal store price so you aren’t truly getting any deal or sale at all. Quality is also another aspect of the package to consider when buying your dress. Saving a couple dollars to buy a poor quality dress that might not hold up as well as an excellent quality prom dress isn’t the route to take, especially if you want to possibly sell your dress after you are finished with it.

Customer Service

Be sure to buy a dress from the store that works for you and fights for your business. Every individual deserves to be treated like royalty and customer service is vital. Respect and honesty are important along with product knowledge. It is always important to look for this in each store’s customer service because the store that services you well demonstrates to you that they have an interest in forming a relationship with you and that they value your business. A store that services you well the first time will serve you even better down the road.

If you love it, buy it

If you find that you try on a prom dress and your heart falls in love with it, Buy It. No more can truly be said here because it is that black and white. Whether it is the first dress you put on, or the 25th, if you put it on and hate the thought of another girl wearing it to your prom, pull out the plastic and take it home with you. Prom dresses sell extremely quick and who’s to say that 5 minutes after you leave to “think on it” someone else won’t walk in with no qualms and buy it for themselves. Bottom line, if you love it, buy it.

Stores with Registries

Enough cannot be said about shopping at stores with a registry for their prom dresses. This amazing list is what will keep you from that embarrassing moment when you walk in and see someone else in YOUR DRESS! And knowing your luck, it might just be that one girl in your school that inspires anything but warm fuzzy feelings. Who wore it best?? Yeah, let’s just skip that drama and not find out.

Shop it like you’ll wear it

When you finally find that one prom dress that makes you see stars, ask for jewelry and shoes to go with it. Its important to see what you will look like on your special night ahead of time so you can spend your time focusing on more important things…like hair. Its also a good way to yet again test the store’s customer service.

Prom Dresses in Indianapolis

RaeLynn's Boutique, located near the Greenwood Park Mall has the largest selection Prom Dresses in Indianapolis. You will notice the moment you walk into the door, the overwhelming feeling of so many prom dresses waiting for you to try them on! After being immediately greeted, our sales associates will help you with every step of your prom dress purchase. We have a wide assortment of classic jewelry to trendy 'chunky' necklace, earring and bracelet sets. In addition, our large selection of the latest prom shoes that will finalize your complete ensemble, making you ready for prom! Don't forget about our flexible layway program that only requires half down on your dress, and payments every two weeks until it is paid off! RaeLynn's strives to turn our customers into clients. Stop in and experience prom dress shopping at its finest!

RaeLynn's Boutique is located on Fry Road, between US 31 and Madison Avenue, right next to the Regal Movie Theater, behind Kohl's and Best Buy.

Rating: 10 out of 10 based on 17 ratings

Review:
RaeLynns has the most prom dresses I have seen anywhere! It was crazy! So glad we drove to see them, they are awesome -Amanda

Prom. So many dresses, so little time. It goes without saying that along with the general anticipation for prom season, there are mixed emotions of anxiety and excitement that follow closely in its wake. The one object of focus that causes issues for most people is of course, the dress. The single most important piece of merchandise a girl will ever purchase, aside from her wedding gown. When venturing out to prom dress stores on your quest for that perfect piece of material that fits like a glove and makes you feel like a million bucks, it is important to keep a few things in mind.

Buying Online- Three words. Major no no. I say this for the simple reason that it is never a good idea to purchase something as pricey as a prom dress over the World Wide Web. Not only because you are missing out on the chance to be a good Samaritan by supporting your local dress store with some much needed business, but because prom dress shopping via computer screen and mouse is nothing like shopping for regular clothing. Many designers make their size charts based on different measurements and this means GUESS AND CHECK. Which basically boils down into a big inconvenient mess for you when you eventually receive your gown (and who knows how long that can take in and of itself). Pants and shirts are sized nothing like a prom dress and require a whole other set of measurements. Even if you are familiar with how dress measurements are taken and you are “pretty sure” that the dress taunting you on the screen of your computer is the one that you want, don’t hit that Add to Shopping Cart button because there is never a guarantee that what you see is what you get with online shipping.

Saving Now Costs More Later-Pinching a penny here might hemorrhage your cute little wallet later. It is always an attractive deal when you can see your dream dress with a cheap tag attached to it. However, be sure to shop around and do your research before you make that final purchase because most stores will not take returns or perform refunds. It is vital that you begin your shopping early for this reason. Also remember that some stores will advertise that they are having certain sales or mark downs, but the truth is that they may only be hiking their prices up even higher just to say they are “marking them down” to their normal store price so you aren’t truly getting any deal or sale at all. Quality is also another aspect of the package to consider when buying your dress. Saving a couple dollars to buy a poor quality dress that might not hold up as well as an excellent quality dress isn’t the route to take, especially if you want to possibly sell your dress after you are finished with it.

Customer Service-Be sure to buy a dress from the store that works for you and fights for your business. Every individual deserves to be treated like royalty and customer service is vital. Respect and honesty are important along with product knowledge. It is always important to look for this in each store’s customer service because the store that services you well demonstrates to you that they have an interest in forming a relationship with you and that they value your business. A store that services you well the first time will serve you even better down the road.

If you love it, buy it- If you find that you try on a dress and your heart falls in love with it, buy it. No more can truly be said here because it is that black and white. Whether it is the first dress you put on, or the 25th, if you put it on and hate the thought of another girl wearing it to your prom, pull out the plastic and take it home with you. Dresses go quickly and who’s to say that 5 minutes after you leave to “think on it” someone else won’t walk in with no qualms and buy it for themselves. Bottom line, if you love it, buy it.

Stores with Registries- Enough cannot be said about shopping at stores with a dress registry. This amazing list is what will keep you from that embarrassing moment when you walk in and see someone else in YOUR DRESS. And knowing your luck, it might just be that one girl in your school that inspires anything but warm fuzzy feelings. Who wore it best?? Yeah, let’s just skip that drama and not find out.

Shop it like you’ll wear it- When you finally find that one dress that makes you see stars, ask for jewelry and shoes to go with it. Its important to see what you will look like on your special night ahead of time so you can spend your time focusing on more important things…like hair. Its also a good way to yet again test the store’s customer service.

RaeLynn’s Modeling Contestant – Luke Garrigus

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:00:59 +0000

Luke Garrigus

Why do you want to be one of RaeLynn's Models?

I'm Luke Garrigus, and it would mean so much to be chosen as a RaeLynn's model. I've wanted to be a model for a few years now, and it would be pretty rad if I was chosen. ;D Foshizzle. – Luke Garrigus

To Receive Points:
1. Total of Likes, Tweets, +1 & Shares on this page
2. Total of Likes & Shares on post in facebook

The combined total will be added up to determine the 3 winners of our 2012 RaeLynn's Modeling contest. Winners will be announced January 31, 2012.

RaeLynn’s Modeling Contestant – Sarah Sipe

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:00:58 +0000

Sarah Sipe

Why do you want to be one of RaeLynn's Models?

Hey everyone! My name is Sarah and I’m a sophomore attending Taylor University. Although I’m majoring in Biology and pre-medical studies, I have been modeling over ten years and I have a love for fashion and photography. It would be such an honor for me to be named one of RaeLynn’s models and to be able to represent them for the Prom 2012 season. Thank you all for your support! -Sarah Sipe

To Receive Points:
1. Total of Likes, Tweets, +1 & Shares on this page
2. Total of Likes & Shares on post in facebook

The combined total will be added up to determine the 3 winners of our 2012 RaeLynn's Modeling contest. Winners will be announced January 31, 2012.

RaeLynn’s Modeling Contestant – Hannah White

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:00:53 +0000

Hannah White

Why do you want to be one of RaeLynn's Models?

I want to model for RaeLynn's because I want to prove to all the girls of this community that you don't have to look like a model to be beautiful. Beauty isn't about what you look like but how you feel. I have never felt more beautiful then when I wore a dress from RaeLynn's to my high school prom. When I wore that dress, my heart was filled with pure joy, and what people saw on the outside was simply that joy shinning through. –Hannah White

To Receive Points:
1. Total of Likes, Tweets, +1 & Shares on this page
2. Total of Likes & Shares on post in facebook

The combined total will be added up to determine the 3 winners of our 2012 RaeLynn's Modeling contest. Winners will be announced January 31, 2012.

RaeLynn’s Modeling Contestant – Tyler Donaldson

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:00:39 +0000

Tyler Donaldson

Why do you want to be one of RaeLynn's Models?

Being a model has always been a dream for me, and until now it always seemed so unrealistic. Rae Lynn's gave me this once in a life time chance to compete for my dreams and I have nothing but gratitude for that. If I was chosen, not only would I be the happiest girl on Earth, but would I feel accomplished and have a sense of acknowledgement that girls everywhere can fulfill their hopes too! No matter what you strive for in life, remember there is a winner in all of us. – Tyler Donaldson

To Receive Points:
1. Total of Likes, Tweets, +1 & Shares on this page
2. Total of Likes & Shares on post in facebook

The combined total will be added up to determine the 3 winners of our 2012 RaeLynn's Modeling contest. Winners will be announced January 31, 2012.

RaeLynn’s Modeling Contestant – Ellyn Berghoff

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:00:33 +0000

Ellyn Berghoff

Why do you want to be one of RaeLynn's Models?

I would like to be one of Rae Lynn's 2012 models because I think it would be a wonderful opportunity to represent such a successful, unique, chic boutique that the owners and staff of RaeLynn's have created. I would be honored to become a part of the success and image that comes with Rae Lynn's, and I really hope to be chosen as one of their 2012 models! -Ellyn Berghoff

To Receive Points:
1. Total of Likes, Tweets, +1 & Shares on this page
2. Total of Likes & Shares on post in facebook

The combined total will be added up to determine the 3 winners of our 2012 RaeLynn's Modeling contest. Winners will be announced January 31, 2012.

RaeLynn’s Modeling Contestant – Ali Harris

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:00:31 +0000

Ali Harris

Why do you want to be one of RaeLynn's Models?

I would love to be a RaeLynns model because it would be so much fun to model the beautiful dresses that RaeLynns sells. And, I would be proud to represent RaeLynns which is the best Prom and Special Occasion Boutique in Indiana! To be chosen would mean the world to me. It would allow me to make new friends and enjoy some new experiences! —Ali Harris

To Receive Points:
1. Total of Likes, Tweets, +1 & Shares on this page
2. Total of Likes & Shares on post in facebook

The combined total will be added up to determine the 3 winners of our 2012 RaeLynn's Modeling contest. Winners will be announced January 31, 2012.