Dress Help- jim hjelm

I bought my Jim Hjelm at bridal reflections. It was probably regular retail, but they give a 10% discount.
My dress wound up coming to $2440

Ok - I'm a little confused and I was going to post a forum about this but...
James Clifford Hjelm does he also go by the name of Jim Hjelm? because one of the 2 dresses I am trying to decide is INSANELY similiar to this pic you posted... but it's from James Clifford JHO collection and Jim Hjelm's name is listed on it.
In either case... this dress reminds me of the ones from James Clifford. And I think they might be the same person or perhaps they collaborated and created a collection together. I'm confused. Does anyone know anything about this?
The James Clifford dresses I saw were in the realm of about 2000 to 2800 (I only priced like 2 dresses so the range is most likely much larger).

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Posted by Amor2009

Sorry to bump this up but I am really clueless about designers. Can anyone suggest a designer that has similiar styles that are more affordable? Thanks again!!

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Check into Casablanca

I would try Pronovias. See if you like any styles on www.ponovias.com The Pronovias line is less expensive than the Manuel Mota or Elie Saab lines they also sell.

Most dresses are in the high thousands BUT you pay 1/3 of the price at 'purchase', 1/3 at your first fitting and the last 1/3 when you pick it up.
Treat yourself to the experience at least. The Flagship store is on 52nd between Madison and 5th.

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Posted by KerriJohnS

Ok - I'm a little confused and I was going to post a forum about this but...
James Clifford Hjelm does he also go by the name of Jim Hjelm? because one of the 2 dresses I am trying to decide is INSANELY similiar to this pic you posted... but it's from James Clifford JHO collection and Jim Hjelm's name is listed on it.
In either case... this dress reminds me of the ones from James Clifford. And I think they might be the same person or perhaps they collaborated and created a collection together. I'm confused. Does anyone know anything about this?
The James Clifford dresses I saw were in the realm of about 2000 to 2800 (I only priced like 2 dresses so the range is most likely much larger).

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I googled James Clifford and it said that he worked with Jim Hjelm. So maybe thats why the styles are so similar??

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Posted by Amor2009

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Posted by KerriJohnS

Ok - I'm a little confused and I was going to post a forum about this but...
James Clifford Hjelm does he also go by the name of Jim Hjelm? because one of the 2 dresses I am trying to decide is INSANELY similiar to this pic you posted... but it's from James Clifford JHO collection and Jim Hjelm's name is listed on it.
In either case... this dress reminds me of the ones from James Clifford. And I think they might be the same person or perhaps they collaborated and created a collection together. I'm confused. Does anyone know anything about this?
The James Clifford dresses I saw were in the realm of about 2000 to 2800 (I only priced like 2 dresses so the range is most likely much larger).

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I googled James Clifford and it said that he worked with Jim Hjelm. So maybe thats why the styles are so similar??

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Ahh.. Good Job!

I tried one on on Saturday at Bridal Reflections that was $4600!!!!!!! I almost died and went to dress heaven. So i'm altering my Marisa (I think) to make it look like that one...haha

I also tried one at Kleinfelds that was 3100. Sooo why not go there, try on the ones you want (call first and make sure they have them) and then stalk ebay and preowned wedding dresses.com for it....sometimes alot of the dresses on there are NEW and without tags, or the bride changed their mind, etc...

GL!

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Posted by KerriJohnS

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Posted by Amor2009

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Posted by KerriJohnS

Ok - I'm a little confused and I was going to post a forum about this but...
James Clifford Hjelm does he also go by the name of Jim Hjelm? because one of the 2 dresses I am trying to decide is INSANELY similiar to this pic you posted... but it's from James Clifford JHO collection and Jim Hjelm's name is listed on it.
In either case... this dress reminds me of the ones from James Clifford. And I think they might be the same person or perhaps they collaborated and created a collection together. I'm confused. Does anyone know anything about this?
The James Clifford dresses I saw were in the realm of about 2000 to 2800 (I only priced like 2 dresses so the range is most likely much larger).

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I googled James Clifford and it said that he worked with Jim Hjelm. So maybe thats why the styles are so similar??

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Ahh.. Good Job!

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jim hjelm started the jim hjelm line after leaving a long career at priscilla of boston. then he sold the jim hjelm line--no longer designs those dresses--and started a new line with his first and middle names, james clifford.

My dress is jim hjelm and I searched and called so many places and everyone gave me the same price. My best advice is haggle with the store. You can probably get it for at least 20% off. Thats what i did with mine! Hope that helps

They are both amazing dresses!

looooooove jim hjelm!!! got mine at kleinfelds

check alvina valenta as well - very similar but I think almost same prices ...

i believe jim hjelm designs a less expensive line now as james clifford ...

goodluck!