A big trend next season for women’s apparel clothing is in textures: either patterns woven directly into the fabrics, or textures created by draping or folding. This look is good with not just the fabrics, but in the designs of the dresses, shirts and pants. Find styles that utilize these textures to help your clients bring balance to their figures. Ruching on shirts and tanks can create hourglass figures for those who need help on top, and draping can cover hips in flattering ways.

JFW Tangerine Embroider Dress

In style this year will be beads, studs and bright colored sequins. Pastels and bright colors will all be in vogue. Coral is emerging as one of the most popular colors. It looks great on most women, and compliments this seasons colors as well as the very popular black and white.

Dresses will once again be big this year, so keep a variety in stock that include maxi dresses in solids, florals and patterns, . The classic shift is back as well as styles that lean towards the 50s. These styles can be both office oriented and used in casual settings and situations. The summer shifts will allow for catering to all body shapes and sizes. While minis will never go out of style for those with the legs to wear them, this year’s hemlines are holding just above the knee.

Don’t forget that “little black dress” which is always in style. Look for styles that suit your figure. If you want to show off you shoulders, strapless styles look the best. If you like a looser, more comfortable look, go for a dress with an empire waist, and last but not least, if you want to conceal your hips, look for a dress that has a cinched waistband or has a sash at the waist.

Use colorful accessories, to create your own clothing style as well as changing up an outfit so you can wear any dress for many different occasions. Wide studded belts, scarfs, and patterned tights are very popular.

Pencil skirts will be all the rage, especially for those who are looking for work attire. But to transition to a more casual look, keep a stock of A-lines on hand as well, which can work well for both work and casual.

When considering shirts, include a variety of styles in crisp white. This classic look will allow customers to easily mix and match outfits so don’t be afraid to go all out in stocking many designs of this fashion favorite. If white is not your color, bold solid color or fun geometrical patterns also dress up business and casual attire.

This year, with many shoppers will be recycling older fashions, so make sure to carry a unique and intriguing collection from your wholesale women’s clothing vendor, using a variety of colors, texture, styles and trends to keep your customers coming back for more.

]]> http://www.blog.julie-ann.com/public/item/what-to-buy-this-summer/feed/ 0 http://www.blog.julie-ann.com/public/item/junior-dresses-for-any-occasion/ http://www.blog.julie-ann.com/public/item/junior-dresses-for-any-occasion/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:51:12 +0000 MGarcia http://www.blog.julie-ann.com/?p=1669 Shopping for and finding junior size apparel offering the styles and designs necessary for a storefront or even your own wardrobe is entertaining and even educational. One popular category many retailers enjoy shopping for as much as the consumer is none other than the junior dresses category. The beauty, the style, the grace – so much is offered by finding that exquisite dress no one can do without.

There are numerous reasons why the consumer may need or want to purchase junior dresses. Special occasions such as a prom may require a formal junior dress; professional occasions such as a job interview may require a two-piece suit dress; and casual occasions such as a day at the beach may require a junior sundress. There are as many varying types and styles of junior dresses as there are occasions to wear them.

Occasions Deserving of a New Junior Dress

Junior dresses are a special kind of junior size clothing. These junior dresses range from skimpy and sexy to modest and professional. There are, of course, special occasions deserving of a quick stop to a favorite retailer for the purchase of a new junior dress. Perhaps the new junior dress is a purchase made simply because the dress was appealing. No matter why the consumer decides to purchase a new junior dress, the retailer will a variety offers the best results.

Proms, Weddings, Military Balls, and Cotillions Junior Dresses

Formal junior dresses are an exquisite example of what may be needed for any formal occasion. The formal occasion is a special occasion that may only happen once in a lifetime. The junior dresses most appealing and appropriate to these special occasions are extravagant and classy with a range of styles and designs.

The formal junior dress is often worn once, and then saved in a hope chest as a remembrance of that one special occasion. Whether young or just young at heart, the woman will cherish the formal dress carefully chosen for this once in a lifetime occasion.

As a retailer, remembering the importance of these formal dresses regardless of the size, shape, or build of the woman will assist the retailer in choosing formal dresses carefully for the intended consumer base.

Professional and Business Junior Dresses

The professional woman demands business and professional junior apparel specifically designed for her needs. The business dress suit, two-piece dress suit, or three-piece dress suit are all perfect examples of professional and business junior dresses.

The length of the skirt and the coverage offered by the top has changed over the years. Today, the majority of professional and business dresses fall within an inch of the middle of the knee. However, the professional and business woman may decide any length is appropriate, but certain types of businesses require a specific length and modesty factor.

The retailer offering a variety of junior dresses specifically designed for the professional woman will find an eager consumer base in many areas. However, keep in mind the need will depend on the local economy and culture.

Casual Junior Dresses

Junior fashions are chic, hip, and fun. Perhaps nothing is as enjoyable as shopping for those casual junior dresses. There are so many reasons to purchase a casual junior dress, but some good examples may be a church gathering, family reunion, date, night on the town, or a hectic day at a theme park. Casual junior dresses are marvelously versatile, and usually, one dress will be worn for many occasions.

There is no set style or trend behind the casual junior dress. In fact, the casual junior dresses are often what history is based on from a historical point of view. Yes, the gorgeous costumes of yesteryear are simply breathtaking, but it was the everyday casual apparel women wore by which all others are compared today.

The casual junior dresses cover a diverse selection and style of dress worn by women of all ages for almost any occasion whether it is grocery shopping or preparing dinner.

Retailers and the Junior Dress

Retailers will find the junior dresses one of the easiest categories of women’s apparel to purchase, but there are tricks to selling those junior dresses successfully. Accessorizing and displaying must be appealing and attractive; the sizes and price tags must be appropriate for the economy; the colors and fashions must be modern and up to date; and the styles and designs must be seasonally accurate.

Do you, the retailer, know your local consumer base, the economy, the median annual income?

There are many factors to consider when purchasing wholesale junior dresses. Deciding on how many types of one style is appropriate, when to purchase the styles at the most cost effective time, and where to display those junior dresses are all important factors in choosing the perfect junior dress for the local consumer base.

Julie Ann offers designs by JFW, A-List, XOXO, Wishes, Morgan & Company, Tabloid, and many more. Each designer is selected carefully. Only the best quality, the best design, and the best styles are considered appropriate enough to be offered by Julie Ann. Julie Ann accepts only the best, and the consumer gets only the best for their own wardrobe and/or storefront.

Shop with confidence at Julie Ann. Every step of the process is carefully detailed and easy to navigate. With a company that believes old-fashioned customer service still holds true today, the retailer is in a win-win situation where each purchase is handled professionally, personally, accurately, and with class. Would you expect any less for your personal and business needs? Why accept less for your wholesale needs.