Women’s Clothing

With volatile markets, and shaky consumer confidence, there’s a serious aversion to risk in all sectors of the economy. From Wholesale Clothing distributors, who might hold off finding new goods, to retail store owners who wait to purchase new inventory because of sluggish sales now, many businesses are just slowing down, and customers are turning to discount chains to find their clothing.

But you don’t have to shrink just because the consumer base does. Many companies will come and go in troubled times, but there are always some who flourish despite it all. We’ve spoken to some of our businesses who are running well into the black, even now, and we’ve taken some of their secrets to share with the rest of you.

Here’s what they said –

“I always keep the store full.” Says one owner, who has her friends come in on lunchbreaks, and relatives on the weekends. “It’s not a chore for them, because I’ve set up a little café table in the corner, and I serve coffee, and share all my magazines. For them, it’s just a way to pass some time for free. They love it! I have a lot of regular customers who come in too, and just spend time in the store. They don’t always buy, but the place is always full, and when new people walk in, they always ask If we’re having a party, or a special sale.” She laughs that she usually sells something, because people think there’s an event going on, and no one can resist a bargain or a party.

Another tells us “I’ve had to become an actress. I deserve an Emmy!” She tells us how she makes an effort to smile and talk to everyone as though she’s having the best day of her life. She tries not to allow idle browsing, often making up conversation starters on the spot, like asking a customer what shirt she should use as she dresses the mannequin. “Just get them involved, any way you can.”

“I hold a lot of fashion shows.” Says a Louisiana store. “We’re not a big place, but we have a runway we can put up and down. I advertise a big fashion show about once a month, and I bring in anyone I can. All sizes! I show the clothes I want to move, and then I send them down the runway. The customers get a kick out of it.” She tells us that usually it helps people to see a full outfit, rather than just pieces on hangers.

Quotas to End on Apparel made in China on December 31, 2008! FREE TRADE

With the end of quotas on Chinese-made clothing more than two months away, apparel makers are trying to figure out whether this really means the beginning of free trade.

Originally, quotas on Chinese-made apparel were slated to expire at the end of 2004 under an agreement established when China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001.

But within weeks of quotas disappearing at the end of 2004, U.S. apparel makers and textile manufacturers were grousing that a flood of Chinese goods was destroying the local market. Imports of cotton trousers from China mushroomed from 908,000 dozen pairs in the first half of 2004 to 17.4 million dozen pairs during the first half of 2005. China’s good fortune was not only disrupting the U.S. market but edging out apparel manufacturing in less-developed countries in Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia.

With a surge in Chinese imports, the Bush administration decided to impose safeguard measures, or temporary quotas, on 34 categories of textiles that ranged from cotton pants to sweaters and swimwear. Those quotas started Jan. 1, 2006, and end Dec. 31 of this year.

The end of quotas seems very cut and dried. But it isn’t that simple. There are a number of protectionist remedies the government can still take, such as imposing antidumping and countervailing duties. On Oct. 8, U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel, D–N.Y., chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, started the ball rolling.

He sent a letter to the U.S. International Trade Commission asking for a textile- and apparel-monitoring program for the 34 categories of goods currently under quotas.

The commission is to provide the committee with reports on the volume, value and import market share of those categories. The ITC will report preliminary data every two weeks, and final statistics will be published once a month. The information will then help the committee decide whether a more extensive investigation is needed.

Credit :Deborah Belgum of apparelnews.net

Something to Smile About – Be Your Community’s Success Story, and Survive Economic Trouble.

We don’t think it’s premature at all to say that there’s light at the end of our economic tunnel here. Sure, things have been rough lately, with people worried about their investments, their taxes, and their businesses, but there’s evidence all around that there are profits to be made this Holiday season. Here are some things to look forward to, and how to use them to your advantage.

Gas Prices are Falling – and that means that people are finally venturing out of their houses again. This is a huge advantage for you, especially if you don’t have an online store just yet. You can use this to your benefit by welcoming people inside. If it’s cold out, set up a stand on a card table outside of your shop, offering free tea or cider to window shoppers. Invite them in. A little hospitality will go a long way to fight off the pull of cold department stores or megamarts that offer low prices, but no personality.

There’s less junk mail – No, really! Fewer stores have the time and money to spend on advertising, and there are millions less pre-approved credit cards going out, so it’s the perfect opportunity to have your store seen amid all the ads and coupons. Send out some personal flyers to your good customers, or even take a bundle of copies to mailboxes, and start tucking them in. If you can’t afford a coupon, invite the customers to a special event in your store, like a costume contest for Halloween, or a tree decorating party. You can give out free ornaments or treats, and it guarantees that they’ll be spending time inside your store.

Discount chains are making a killing – So how does this help you? EASY! Be known as the cute little boutique that has AMAZING sales. Choose a small rack, and fill it with items you can practically give away. Set it outside, with a sign like “$6.99 and up!” and make sure it’s visible from the sidewalk. They’ll come inside looking for more, and that’s when you can show them your beautiful high quality apparel. I think I’ve been drawn into a store hundreds of times with this method, and it still works every time, even though I know exactly what’s going on.

People are losing weight – Believe it or not, waistlines shrink during a recession of any kind, because people go out to eat less, and they have time to go for walks, or a jog because there’s not much else to do that’s free. There are less movies with popcorn and soda, and less nights at the bar. This is a huge help to you, because the first thing anyone does when they lose weight is BUY CLOTHING. They have some new self esteem, and they want to show it off by getting some new outfits. You can benefit from this by taking notice of any customers returning to buy smaller sizes, and congratulate them on the weight they’ve lost, and how great they’re looking. As a smaller store, you’ll notice things that large department stores never will, and your customers will thank you for it.

Are Sales Sluggish? Is your door swinging open a little less often than it used to? Well, now is the best time of year to attract new customers with a snappy storefront! There are so many reasons to go all out on your window displays. After all, they’re the window into the soul of your shop! Show that you have some fun ideas, and some creativity, and the style conscious clientèle are sure to follow. Here are some cheap Do’s and Don’ts for storefront decoration. Show off thattrendy women’s clothing!

Do: Have a creative friend paint your windows with a spooky theme.

Don’t: Cover the entire window. Decoration should be minimal, and tasteful. Too much is Kitschy, and can cheapen your high quality clothing. Try some black, delicately swirling pumpkin vines, and a silhouetted pumpkin patch over a translucent coat of orange. Don’t include witches, vampires, ghouls, or anything else that might frighten children, or offend those who don’t share your sense of holiday spirit.

Do: Display some ‘Costumes’ in your window, made of clothing you currently have in stock. For example, add cat ears and a tail to your cutest black cocktail dress. Take that sunflower yellow dress from the summer sale, and pair it with jeans, a button up western shirt, boots and a cowboy hat. Add cobwebs and spiders to that ivory or silver long dress you’ve got sitting around. Just be sure to keep everything tasteful.

Don’t: Put any article of clothing in the window that can’t be purchased in your store. It might annoy customers to know that the adorable scarf on the mannequin is actually something brought in by a clerk.

Do: Have fun with the staging of your mannequins. Clouds of cotton to create fog at their feet, spiders, or pumpkins.

Don’t: Go so overboard that you obscure your merchandise. As before, also avoid things that might offend any potential customers. If it isn’t found in nature, you probably should be careful with it. Bats and black cats are fine, but try to avoid warty witches and scary monsters.

Do: Have a rack of SALE items clearly visible, either on the sidewalk, or just inside an open door. Nothing pulls in someone walking by like a sidewalk sale. It also helps to play some music. Set the stage for your customers, and invite them in for a treat, no matter how far it is from Oct. 31.

Don’t: Turn the music up too loud. It should be just audible as you walk by the store. Also, don’t pick anything with sound effects, as these can be jarring and annoying. Some creepy instrumental music in minor chords is just what you need to set the mood.

We’ve just gotten in some amazing tops that are not only a Fall and Winter staple of any wardrobe, but are also made right here in the United States. We are proud to carry these great women’s long sleeve tops by Platinum. Every piece purchased will not only look great on, but it will also help support America’s small businesses everywhere. It will pay U.S. workers in shops and boutiques all over the country, as well as support those working in the manufacturing centers to create them.

These tops are available in a huge variety of hues, anywhere from muted Earth tones, to bright vivid colors like fuchsia, and electric blue. In addition, these tops gently stretch to fit any shape, and no matter your body type, you’re guaranteed a look that will fit you like a glove. Wear them under things for beautiful layering, over camisoles, with a scarf – with all the colors available, the possibilities are endless.

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Prom season is always a stressful time for parents and young women preparing for one of the most special occasions in the life of the young woman. The memories of the prom are often carried a lifetime, and having a special, unique dress for this special occasion is a necessity. Usually, prom gowns hold a special place of honor as a keepsake along side a wedding dress.

Choosing wholesale prom dresses is not always easy for a retailer – there are so many sizes, shapes, colors, and price tags to choose from. How does the retailer know which prom gowns will be profitable next year? Will the customer want cheap prom dresses, designer prom dresses, plus size prom dresses, or unique prom dresses?

Offering a variety of colors, sizes, and designers will provide a wide selection of formal gowns perfect for your customer base, but having a variety of styles holds even more importance. The different styles of formal gowns or prom dresses emphasize specific features while taking attention away from less desirable features.

Style is everything, and this never holds more truth than when considering what styles of wholesale prom dresses to purchase for your storefront. Once a few styles have been defined, the retailer can purchase various styles with appropriate colors and size to match target consumers.

Purchasing wholesale prom dresses does not mean you have to purchase cheap prom dresses. In fact, many designer prom dresses can be purchased wholesale.

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A problem that faces many retail sellers who are either just starting out, or who have been in business for years selling women’s wholesale clothing, only to face a changing market is this : What season should I be buying for?

After all, it’s hard to tell. New York’s Fashion week just showcased their collection of trendy spring clothing. Spring! And it’s not even October yet. So how do you buy for the future, and what do you keep on the shelves now? “Well, it’s a good idea to always have something at the front of the store that matches the weather of the day. Sometimes that means rotating your T racks every day, but in the end, it’s worth it.” Says our in house merchandising specialist.

Another good rule of thumb is to buy for two seasons at once. For instance, now, in October, you should be buying Winter and Spring wholesale clothing. “What about Fall?”, you ask. Well, that’s what should be on your shelves right now! If you’re still struggling under old, unsold summer goods, it’s time to pack them up, or move them out. Going too low on them will be a money drain, when the same goods will sell well next summer with proper storage attention.

If you buy both winter and spring, then your fall wholesale clothing can move to the sales racks when bitter cold hits, and they’ll still sell well enough, as they can be used for under or over layering for winter goods. When spring comes, Fall needs to be totally gone, and the winter goods can go on sale. Even as late as March or April, someone will make an impulse buy of a coat on a blistery day.

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