Fashion, Apparel, Trends & Tips

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Fashion trends never really die, and this season in particular is bringing us old styles revamped. Mod cuts and styles are huge, but the prints we’re seeing are reminiscent of another age. 70’s paisleys in earthy tones are back as strong as ever. Art Nouveau inspired curls and lines cover fabrics from chiffons to satins.

An unexpected revival comes in the form of Tie Dye. This look hasn’t been around for years, but no one is complaining about the update. The colors have shifted from saturated rainbows, to deep gem tones, making this old look relevant again.

70’s inspired peasant tunic tops are here again, and have been since last fall. This long running trend shows no signs of dying out – likely because of the comfort of the billowy cuts. You don’t need to raid mom’s closet anymore for amazing retro and vintage looks.

Looking for some great summer dress stock, but don’t know all the jargon? Cuts, shapes, and color names can be so confusing. Well, here’s a handy guide to help you make sense of the words designers use to describe their products. Here are a few of the more common terms used when talking about dresses.

A-line Dress – A-line dresses are generally waistless. They start out with a narrow top, and flare out with straight sides to form an ‘A’ shape. A-line skirts follow the same pattern. This cut is great for people who want to hide a little something around the waist.

Bubble hem Dress - The bubble shape is one of the hottest new trends, and shows no signs of going away. The bubble shape features a gathered hem that is fixed to a shorter lining beneath. The effect is a round hemline with no visible edge. This shape is perfect for anyone who wants to hide their thighs without sacrificing their legs.

Crystal Pleat – This is a very fine, permanent pleat in fabric. Generally in sheer fabrics, but with its growing popularity, the style has expanded to include satins and polyesters.

Geometric Print – A geometric print is any print that features either angular, or abstract shapes in its design.

Mod Dress – A mod dress is any dress that is reminiscent of styles worn by the fashion icons of the 60’s. Mod dresses are generally, but not always A-line shapes, and often feature trapeze necks.

Trapeze Neck – This means something in between straps, and a halter neck. The back of the neck is usually high, while the front swings down. It’s a popular shape for people who want to show off their arms and shoulders, because it’s a bit classier than most sleeveless cuts.

Viscose – Viscose is a new fabric made of a form of Rayon. It’s benefits are that is it lightweight, silky, and it breathes much like a cotton weave. Many of our finer Cable and Gauge tops are made of Viscose.

There are a lot of reasons to drag your feet on the online issue as you build the brand and identity of your physical store. “ But all my customers are local…”, or “They’re just not online shopper types.” Not to mention the money involved in startup, and the hassle of inventory control and shopping carts. You might be surprised how much an online presence can really help your sales and community identity. These days,  women’s wholesale clothing stores are everywhere.

Online stores are open 24 hours. Your customers may like to come in, try on the goods, and speak to you personally, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get a sneak peek at the new clothing trends. Put your website on your business card, and let them know they can look at items any time. They’ll come in as soon as they see new things, rather than stopping in randomly and being upset when you’re sold out of their size.

Online stores can track your customer demographics. Using analytics, you can see what your customers are looking at, what items they like, and you can even do surveys in exchange for clothing discounts to get more information to better help you stock your store.

Some online store systems let you sell items that you don’t physically have in stock. Some online clothing websites are affiliates of bigger companies who will hold the inventory for you, so you never have to store it in house.

Online stores make an attractive placeholder for your contact information. If someone wants to know what your address is, or what your hours are, do you want them landing on a generic yellow pages page with little or no information? Of course not! Your online store should be as lovely as your real storefront, and it should prominently display important information on getting to the store. Even if your customers don’t want to shop online, they’ll see that you are a professional, established business.

A great plus to women’s clothing websites is - you can let someone else do all the work for you! Ask your Julie-Ann sales rep to tell you about our affiliate program, which will provide all web design, shopping cart, inventory control, and customer service for you.

Sometimes, specialization is your key to success, especially in rough times. As promised, we’re here to deliver some helpful business ideas to keep you going in a tougher economic climate, and one of the best methods we’ve found for success is in cornering a niche market for women’s wholesale apparel.
A niche market doesn’t have to be anything exotic. Here are a few tips to help you corner the market in your local neighborhood.

+ Know your demographics  Marketing is a prime way to gather information to help you better serve your customers. By sending out mailers, e-mails, and by using word of mouth, you can not only lure people into your store, but you can find out what they need. Keep track of who visits your site, how old they are, what they buy, etc. You’ll be able to stock what they want more easily that way.

+ Specialize  Are you the only formal wear store in your town? In plus sizes? Do you offer custom tailoring? Or maybe you’re where all the trendy teens like to shop when they’re not up for a long drive to the nearest mega mall. Play up whatever makes your store special. Have a large selection of it. From Red Hat Society to Prom, be the best in your area.

+ Customer Service   This cannot be stressed enough. These days, when a trip to a huge chain is as easy as getting in the car, you have to make your store special not only through great pricing, but through impeccable customer service. Answer questions knowledgably, be extra courteous, and ensure that your staff can do the same when you’re not in. There’s no comparison to great personal service, especially when the alternative is a curt cashier in an enormous chain who doesn’t care about the product or the customer.

+ Unique items   When you buy stock, look for items that simply can’t be found in the larger stores in your area. Items with different cuts, or exciting prints. If your customers know that they will get interesting pieces at your store, they’ll bypass the larger one-style-fits-all chains.

Well, it’s almost time to buy Mother’s Day gifts, so in order to make your life a little easier in preparing for it, we’re offering a last minute deal. From now until next Tuesday, shipping is FREE on all domestic wholesale clothing orders of $199 or more. Hurry and stock up soon for all those last minute shoppers! Use the coupon code FREESHIPMAY.

But we’re not leaving out our international customers, either! For those of you outside the USA, we’re offering a special deal in order to help you take advantage of the great exchange rates on the Dollar. If you order online before next Tuesday, international customers can receive an extra 15% off of the best wholesale women’s clothing in the US! Use the coupon code INTERNATIONAL.

Tania Nardi is one of our hottest new designers, and to promote these amazing tops, we’ve set up a special discount just for you.  This really is a great deal for discount designer clothing.

All our merchandise by this designer is fully reversible, making it a cinch to mix and match. Pair the u-neck shell with the reversible jacket, or combine it with the hook and eye blazer. Display the prints above or below! Turn up the sleeves! There are endless possibilities with these versatile pieces. All for wholesale prices!

Hi, everyone. Wow, two posts in one day! We couldn’t help it though, because we just started this great new promotion. It’s running for three days only, so don’t miss it! This is the best deal on wholesale clothing we’ve done in a long time. Now you can get $200 off your order!

Here are the details on how to get this hot deal…
Just go to Julie-Ann Apparel, and place an order of $499 or more. Make sure you use the coupon code JAA200. Then, within the next 30 days, place another order of any items totaling $499 or more. Your credit will be applied to this order, and you’ll get an awesome $200 discount! It’s better than a tax rebate!

Just remember, you have only three days to qualify for this amazing deal, so don’t snooze. The clock is ticking.

Everyone is a tiny bit weight conscious these days, but if you have customers who are looking for flattering shapes for summer, you might want to check out some of the great new arrivals we have in plus size and Missy tops. Soft stretchy fabrics, and light, comfortable cottons are in stock.

Take for instance, these Cable and Gauge Missy tops. We have them in a gorgeous purple and blue, and the fabric moves to accommodate any figure by hugging the curves, without accentuating them. The deep V neck brings all the attention right where it should be.

We also have some new Unique Spectrum tops, such as this Plus size top, which is also available in Missy sizes. The gathering in the back assures that it will draw in neatly at the waist, and let out again to give the perfect hourglass figure effect. In addition, we also have this great Unique Spectrum tunic top, which is sure to please, with a lovely summer palette.

Be fashion-noble and exercise your passion for purple this Spring and Summer. Today’s red carpet princesses have donned themselves in beautiful purple gowns and purple ensembles, which just goes to show that anyone can look like a sugar-plum in purple women’s apparel.

Prepare to have grape expectations when you see the latest fashion trends on today’s leading celebrities like Taylor Swift, Mena Suvari, Natasha Bedingfield, Tori Spelling, and Jane Kaczmarek.

Women with an exquisite taste for fashion will aspire to look as plum perfect as today’s leading women in Hollywood.

Fortunately, independent retailers can offer the hottest trends in fashion to fashionistas everywhere for affordable prices when they shop for the best deals on wholesale women’s clothing at Julie Ann Apparel.