Let’s face it, there has never been a crazier time to plan a wedding! Going bridesmaid dress shopping may seem next to impossible, but don’t worry–we’ve got good news! Dear Cleo, the new Seattle-based bridesmaid dress company just launched in January of 2020; their mission–deliver a seamless dress shopping experience for you and your bridesmaids and save the environment in the process offering dresses made with recycled yarns.
How? You might ask. Dear Cleo’s super user-friendly website makes it easy for brides and bridesmaids to organize the dress options that they would like to share with their bridal party. With 50 different style options available in sizes 2-32, there is a perfect dress for everyone! And guess what, more than half of the styles have pockets–that’s right ladies, POCKETS!
If you’ve ever been a bridesmaid before, you know that with flights and hotels, dress shopping trips can add up to a small fortune. With Dear Cleo, brides simply select the style and color(s) that they like and add the options to their virtual showroom. Bridesmaids are invited by e-mail to view the selections and for only $10 per dress try-on, they can request to have up to six dresses delivered straight to their door.
Need a little help making your selection? Their team of expert stylists can work with you directly to curate the perfect collection of dresses, making sure there is something for everyone in your bridal party. Couples and bridesmaids can also order swatches to make sure that the colors coordinate perfectly with the rest of the wedding. With 39 colors to choose from, (yep–39!!) you’re sure to find something you love!
Not only are they keeping you and your bridesmaids safe by offering their try-at-home program, but they are saving the environment one bridesmaid dress at a time. Each and every one of their dresses is made-to-order with fabric created from recycled yarns. That means the dresses aren’t mass-produced and sitting in a warehouse somewhere waiting to be ordered. They are each made specially for you in the exact style, color, and size you need, reducing industry waste and giving you a perfect product in the process!
We know what you’re thinking, made-to-order sounds like it might cost a pretty penny–nope! Every dress, no matter the style, size, or color is just $119! Forget the hassle of in-store pick-ups, in about 6-8 weeks, your bridesmaids will receive their dress in the mail. Oh, and did we mention that shipping for Swatches and Try On Dresses is free?! I don’t know about you, but for us, it’s a no-brainer!