Hold the Whistles: TMB’s Guide to Buying a Sample Dress!
Whether you’re on a tight timeline, or looking to be a bit more budget friendly on your wedding dress journey, purchasing a TMB sample is a great option!
Now hold up, don’t worry, purchasing a TMB sample is nothing like that infamous episode of Friends, you know ‘The One With The Cheap Wedding Dress’! We promise no one is hiding in the racks and there will be no Monica Gellar blowing a whistle at you!
We’ve been listening to all your questions about purchasing a sample and we are here to give you all the information you need to purchase your dream dress!
Here is the most frequently asked questions in our our TMB guide to buying a sample dress!
What is the discount on the sample dresses?
Each of our sample dresses are individually priced based on the regular price cost, condition of the dress, age of the sample and/or discontinuation status! Typically the samples are discounted anywhere between 30-80% off!
If I fall in love with a sample, but still need to think about it, can TMB put it on hold for me?
We are not able to hold any samples. Samples are purchased on a first-come, first-served basis.
What should I bring with me to the Sample Sale?
We recommend you coming armed with your most trusted confidant/decision maker or come shopping alone!
Come ready to buy! Bring your buying mentality because we ARE finding you that dream dress at a dream price!
Nude and seamless are also your BFF. We often recommend nude and seamless thongs but if you have other shapewear you want to wear on your big day then please bring that along!
What if the sample I love doesn’t fit me?
Depending on the designer and style of the dress, a seamstress can typically take in a dress 3-4 sizes and can let out a dress about 1/2 a size. Your TMB Stylist will help you navigate that along with providing you a list of TMB recommended seamstresses to get your dress fitting you like a glove!
What condition are the sample dresses in?
At TMB, we take pride in keeping our samples in the most pristine condition possible! Having said that, some of our samples are newer than others and depending on fabric and dress design (beading, buttons, etc.) some dresses are in more pristine condition than others. Dresses are priced according to their condition. Your TMB Stylist will give you suggestions on dry-cleaning options, if necessary.
Do you still get the same experience as a regular appointment?
You will be getting the TMB Sample Sale Experience!
It will be chic and elevated, but it will be fast paced. It’s a Sample Sale after all!
We only have an hour but don’t worry, we doubt you will need that long! We will match you with a stylist that will help you find your dream dress!
Will dresses be available to purchase online?
Yes!
A selection of the remaining samples will be available to purchase online through our shop at a later date following the in person sale.