Prom 2012

2011-10-24T20:39:00.000-07:00

It is never too early to start thinking about prom. After all its the biggest dance of the year. David and I attended the international prom market in Dallas Texas last month and our new gowns will arrive shortly. If you would like to save some money on your gown be sure to visit our store now for 30% off most of our in stock gowns. At the market for the 2012 dresses we saw an increase in price or a decrease in quality or wow factor so your best bang for the buck is to buy from our existing selection. Hurry in today to The Gallery by Lynette
5316 S Freeway Park Drive (I 15 exit 338) Just north of the Hill AFB museum. www.lynettes.com

Inexpensive Prom Dresses

2011-04-21T18:48:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Prom and Social Occasion for under $200

The past few weeks I have seen an increase of shoppers looking for an inexpensive prom dress. I watch their faces as they pour through the racks of my designer gowns from Moril Lee, Kiss Kiss and Flirt that are priced from $225 and $400. The old addage that you get what you pay for still holds true. If you want lots of layers and lots of bling in a great quality construction you aren't going to find it for $100. However, with a little more than the usual surface shopping you will find that we have some very beautiful options.

Perfect for Cotillion or a Night on the Town only $153 at The Gallery by Lynette

At The Gallery by Lynette our consultants can help you find the perfect dress that looks fabulous on you and help you stay within your budget. The gowns featured are from our Angelina Faccenda collection available in a bunch of colors and any size. These also can be worn at a later time as a formal, our design/alteration ladies could shorten for a day dress.

Prom on a Budget

2011-03-27T15:16:00.000-07:00

Many, many years ago I was in high school all excited at the prospect of prom. Since my mother was a dress maker and made prom dresses for many of the local girls, she made mine too. I actually helped. I remember every detail. I remember the hot pink under the white semi sheer eyelet with delicate pink rosebuds and green leaves. The neckline was a scoop and had a rounded collar. The styles were totally different than now but I was really bummed when just two years later the styles changed from the straight dresses to the ball gowns and have been in style ever since.

I recently read an article in the local newspaper about how to save big on all of the areas of prom. Most of them had nothing to do with common sense and planning but mostly dwelt on how totally expensive everything is and I really think you will spend more time being a total cheapskate than if you plan ahead and do it right. More money is saved this way than in trying to do an end run around the right way to do things. Yes, it is important to be smart about your money but I don't believe it is necessary to whine about how expensive everything is. Money is a tool that we can put to work for us.

This article also quoted people who said they bought their prom dress for $9-$30 on clearance. This is probably possible if you cruise the malls looking for one of what we call the LA Junk Formal. Now before you get all offended you might be interested to know that there are two general sources of manufacturing. One is off shore which is mostly China in the formal wear industry and the other is factories located within the U.S. Usually Los Angeles. Over head is much more expensive in the U.S. and so the factory and labor that goes into a dress cannot possibly be comparable. These are produced and sold in large quantities and you will see a full size run all in the same color in the store so shoot that thought if you plan to be the only girl in your dress. The patterning on ready to wear formals is planned to get that baby together as quickly as possible but makes alterations more difficult, the fabric is not the same quality and the dress is not as substantial. Often, the dress has little or no structure or lining and is why many of the schools are requiring straps.The bodice won't stay up. We have tried to carry the ready to wear formals and cannot keep them together long enough to get them out the door. Our customers expect a better fit and won't accept the problematic dresses.

On the other hand. At The Gallery by Lynette when we offer prom dresses we actually carry True Prom Dresses. When we go to market we visit every designer before we start buying. Our gowns are the very best value for your money. We register your gown to your school dance to avoid duplicates. Many girls who buy our gowns will sell them later and say that they can get at least 1/2 if not 3/4 of the money they spent back. Flirt, Paparazzi and Crystal Couture are well known labels and many shoppers nation wide are searching for gowns by style number. When our proms are so much earlier than nationwide it is not difficult to realize that you could buy your prom dress, wear it, and sell it to another girl for this year's prom.

So you see, you can have your cake and eat it too with a true, high quality and re sellable prom dress from The Gallery by Lynette

.Prom should be a sweet memory of a great day not a stressful game of stretch a dollar beyond reason.
Why not have a great prom for a reasonable price?

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Things 18 year olds should learn. Good for the rest of us too!

2011-03-12T20:18:00.000-08:00

I found a website loaded with wisdom. I'll be sharing as time goes by.

#1 "If you are buying something that you will use often and for a long time, never go cheap. You'll end up replacing it sooner or paying more in maintenance costs than if you had spent more on good quality in the beginning. Plus, you'll enjoy the nicer product throughout its lifetime, rather than cringing every time you use something that is falling apart." Source

Prom Dress Situation

2011-02-24T21:53:00.000-08:00

We have sold more gowns this year than we did last year by this time but have replaced all the best styles. We also have access to most sizes and colors in Flirt, Mori Lee and Kiss Kiss. Our new Jaarda Victoria modest gowns are in now so hurry in to select your gown. At The Gallery by Lynette we register every gown and won't sell two gowns in the same color to your dance. We watch carefully not to duplicate dresses at your dance. This is our best year yet for a great selection of beautiful gowns. Be sure to ask how you can become a prom rep and earn your gown for free. We can coordinate your date's tux too.

Ogden Utah Prom Dress

2011-02-01T08:10:00.001-08:00

Well, it's official. Prom season has started. At The Gallery by Lynette our racks are bursting with gowns in every size, color, and silhouetts. No matter what you want, we have it. Hurry in today
The Gallery by Lynette 5316 S Freeway Park Drive I 15 just north of Hill AFB Museum

801-773-7435

Miss America Organization

2011-01-03T20:57:00.000-08:00

A friend of mine was explaining the Miss America philosophy and I didn't know that:

"MAO is the largest provider of college scholarships for young women in the world! The local prelim sponsors struggle mightily--especially in this economy--for monetary support because each local prelim MUST offer scholarship money to their titleholder. Miss America is not JUST another pretty face. More people need to realize what the MAO is really all about--providing scholarships and opportunity for young women, encouraging community service and charitable works, etc. "

Featured Prom Gown

2011-01-01T15:41:00.000-08:00

Back by popular demand and in new colors because this gown is sensational on any figure. Be sure to select your gown early as we register prom gowns to prevent duplicates at your prom.

Why Shop Now?

2010-12-21T08:42:00.000-08:00

Last July to September David and I attended our markets and met with factories to select the dresses and accessories for The Gallery by Lynette 2011 season. We are so excited and have been receiving them during the past few weeks. Along with the beautiful gowns we have also been receiving notices from our dress manufacturers that even though prices were up 15-20% from last year, they didn't estimate sufficiently and are raising prices on reorders by another 12-15% after the first of the year.

Why is this happening? Well, the Chinese currency is gaining value against the U.S. dollar, Chinese families can only have one child and this generation is now old enough to work in the factory resulting in a diminished work force, As the world is more globally minded Asian workers have more opportunities and the list goes on.

What should I do? you might ask. If you are going to be needing a prom dress, a wedding dress or a dress for a special occasion we recommend that you shop right away. One of our main suppliers' prices are going up on January 1 but it will take a couple of weeks to finish re pricing. We do sell off the rack but when we order we have to charge the higher price and it is confusing to have one price on the tag but a different price when ordering.

When you shop at The Gallery by Lynette be assured that you will receive the very lowest price possible. Our economy is actually in a recovery but it may take awhile for the effects to be apparent. We will do everything we possibly can to make sure that you can afford to have a beautiful, well made gown.

Please visit us today. Also, please pass this information on to your friends. We will keep you updated on specials, new arrivals and pertinent info when you follow our blog.

Have a very Merry Christmas

P1445

2010-12-11T19:59:00.000-08:00

Our Prom gowns have begun to arrive and they are gorgeous. This featured Prom Gown Flirt by Maggie Sottero is style P1445 shown Sapphire (shown), Charcoal, Really Red, Shimmer Moss

At The Gallery by Lynette we have prom gowns in every color, size and price range. We register any gown over $300 and don't sell the same gown and color to another girl going to your dance.

We have gowns for all of your formal and semi formal dances. Outfit your guy in a coordinating tux from The Gallery by Lynette Tux Shop. We make it soooo easy.!!!

Visit http://www.crystalbridalcouture.theshoppe.com/ for more flirt gowns
http://www.lynettes.com/ for info on our tux shop

Flirt Prom

2010-11-07T18:10:00.001-08:00

I am soooo excited that Flirt Prom has given us an app for smartphones. For Android go to your market app and search flirt prom. I have been watching mine and going through the new styles now since Saturday.
They have an iphone app also. Let me know what you think.

Send me your favorites

Prom 2010 Pre Planning

2010-08-29T14:09:00.000-07:00

In July David and I attended a private showing of prom gowns made for our store. We have added modest off the rack styles that will arrive sometime in December. Next week we will travel to Dallas Texas to finish off our prom buy. At The Gallery by Lynette we register all prom gowns over $300 and will not sell the same style and color to anyone else going to your dance. You want to be the only girl at the dance in your dress, don't you? Well, don't buy at the mall or anywhere you see multiple styles of one dress. Come to The Gallery by Lynette for the best selection of unique prom dresses priced for every budget.

We are adding a prom store in our shopping center and are taking applications for prom reps and part time store employees. Ask how you can get a free prom dress. We also rent tuxes so tell your friends.

Summer 2010

2010-07-25T15:46:00.000-07:00

It's summer and you are probably not thinking much about formals or school dances but we are. A couple of weeks ago we attended a market and ordered some really exciting dresses. This year we will offer more one of a kind and exclusive gowns including modest. We will travel to Dallas, Texas in September to finish our prom buy so if you have any special requests please let us know.

Our price range will be from $99 to a little over $400. We register anything over $300 to insure that you are the only one in your dress. We have added Clarissa and Becca to our design/tailor shop.

Be sure to ask how you can apply to be our prom rep for your school. You will get a free dress or tux for your participation.

2010-04-17T23:04:00.001-07:00

If you have visited out store lately you just might find yourself on our facebook page. Become a fan of The Gallery by Lynette and visit our mobile uploads album. If you would share your prom pic of your GBL prom gown we would love it.

Jordanne Thomas

2010-03-13T19:50:00.000-08:00

This is a really funny story about how dedicated we are to making sure our customers are happy and get their dress on time.

I was shortening this dress for Jordanne. It was originally floor length. Several layers of skirts. I stood at my work table and used the rotary cutter. The dress is incredibly bulky and big and as I moved it around on my table I accidentally knocked the circular razor knife off of the table and onto my foot. I had on dark socks and looked down relieved that the handle must have hit my foot. A minute or two later I felt a squish in my sock and when I removed my sock I saw a small, very deep cut on the top of my foot just above my 3rd toe. I had a decision to make. Go to the emergency room for stitches and disappoint my customer or stay and finish the dress. For nearly 10 minutes I applied pressure to the wound. I hopped upstairs and put the dress on a mannequin on my work table and elevated my foot. A few minutes later I was bleeding again. I went in the bathroom and hung my foot over the bath tub while I dripped into the tub. I called my husband for help. After the usual explanation and chastisement for not being more careful David used his Boy Scout first aid training and applied pressure. Once the bleeding was stopped I gave him a bottle of clear nail polish and he proceeded to apply several coats directly on the cut, gently blowing on each layer to help it dry. With his assistance I hobbled into my office and elevated my foot. It took a couple more hours to finish the dress but I made it.

The next day I explained to my customer and her mother and asked that they not look too closely at the cut edge of the net layers because I could not stand at the table and cut the hem evenly. Luckily, I had already finished the most outer layer before the mishap.

Customers at The Gallery by Lynette should rest assured in the fact that we would rather bleed to death than miss a wear date.

Prom 2010 So Far

2010-03-13T19:26:00.000-08:00

Wow! What a great prom season we are having at The Gallery by Lynette. During a time when businesses around us are sinking fast we are experiencing a record breaking prom year. Nearly twice as many prom customers have found their perfect dress at our store than any other year. Our alterations/design department has been working day and night to hem, add sleeves, and press every gown to perfection. Yesterday we had ball gowns and diva dresses steamed for pick up on every available hanging place. Every pick up ended with an exchange of hugs and thank yous. What an honor it is for us that you, our customers place your ultimate trust in the most special times of your life. We don't take that trust lightly. Don't forget to send us pics and comments on your prom experience.

Prom 2010

2010-02-12T16:54:00.000-08:00

Our store is literally busting at the seams full of some of the most beautiful prom gowns I have ever seen. We have gowns from Crystal Couture, Morilee Prom, Flirt Prom and Kiss Kiss. We also understand the needs of the modest customer and can add sleeves to any dress in our store. Ask about our prom registry where we will not sell the same gown/color to another girl attending your prom.

New Styles

2009-11-16T17:41:00.000-08:00

Over the next few weeks we will be posting some of our hottest new styles, trends and colors.
It is so exciting for us to begin receiving the actual gowns into our store. We have many girls who have purchased previous gowns from us and are returning to see what it new for the year. Whether yours is a Junior Prom, Senior Prom, Cotillion or other we invite you to visit us today. Since we register many of our gowns you will want to get your gown selected so you can have your first choice.

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Sincerely,
The Gallery by Lynette Staff

Brittany Barkey

2009-11-14T12:49:00.000-08:00

While I was in Las Vegas to my buying market I got an email from Brittany asking if I had a specific dress. I emailed one of my suppliers and found the dress she was looking for. Within a few hours I was able to email Brittany back to say that not only had I found her desired homecoming dress but that it was on it's way. The price was right also. When she came into my store a few days later the dress was waiting for her, fit her perfectly and she went out the door with it. This is the second dress that Brittany has purchased from us and I'm sure it won't be the last.

Mori Lee and Flirt Catalogs are here!

2009-11-08T22:02:00.000-08:00

Our new Prom Catalogs are here filled with the nicest gowns I have ever seen. I hugged Madeline Gardner after the show in Las Vegas and told her she had out done herself. The beamed and said "Thank you."

Since we register our prom gowns you will want to be the first to see everything.

Stop by today.

Pics of Modest Options

2009-10-04T14:55:00.000-07:00

Our goal is to carry gowns a girl can feel beautiful and comfortable in.

We want you to feel pretty but still be able to walk past your dad in your dress. After all, he is usually paying for it.

Here are a few of our latest modesty options. Our in store designers can create a modest dress from anything we sell or you are welcome to use your own creativity. Shawls and fabric are available for most of our gowns.

Modesty Options

2009-10-04T14:03:00.000-07:00

There are a very limited number of styles of prom gowns with sleeves. We offer just about any dress we sell available with sleeves. Choose the level of modesty that is comfortable for you. Our in store designers can create a unique design added to your gown that customizes your gown and gives you a unique gown and the only one in that style. When we order our stock in September we also order additional fabric. Some gowns come with shawls.

Have the gown you want, with straps, sleeves or a cute jacket that helps you be stylish yet comfortable.

Come talk to us at The Gallery by Lynette for ideas and new styles.

Prints for Prom

2009-10-04T13:57:00.000-07:00

There are some wonderful trends for prom.

One is the luscious prints that we found at market. Come into The Gallery by Lynette today to reserve your gown. Since we only one of each style and color to your school dance, the sooner you come in, the better.

Hot colors are purples, greents, anything citrus.

Our Market Trip

2009-09-21T15:19:00.000-07:00

We are soooo excited! The designers have outdone themselves. The prices are lower than we expected.
The prom dresses are exquisite.

We have begun receiving some of our gowns and selected dresses are 30% off. Many girls are buying more than one dress because of the great prices.

Come in today.