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Paula Varsalona Dresses

eogara Posted: May 12, 2004 05:51 PM+

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Posted: May 12, 2004 05:51 PM

Paula Varsalona Dresses

Anyone know where I can try them on besides the boutique on Madison? I specifically want to try this one on (it's style 6980):

jill13bean Posted: May 12, 2004 07:45 PM+

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Posted: May 12, 2004 07:45 PM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

i love this dress...... she makes beautiful dresses... many are similar to YOLONDA COUTURE (many have similar material)

they have a similar dress made by TOMASINA

i would try bridal reflections but she is a difficult designer to find

mine is simialr at the top and the same material but it is YOLONDA COUTURE

MindyL28 Posted: May 12, 2004 11:35 PM+

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Posted: May 12, 2004 11:35 PM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

I love Paula Varsalona- her dresses and her staff! I got my dress at their salon here in the city- actually at one of their sample sales! I just looked on their website and according to that, The Bridal Couture of Manhasset carries her dresses too- although I have heard HORRIBLE stories about that salon!

Why don't want to go to their salon? I highly recommend going! The manager there, Jude, is absolutely wonderful! I just went 2 weeks ago for a try-on and I am even more excited! I think I actually saw this dress hanging up there. The only other gown manufacturer that I found that has similar gowns is Priscilla of Boston- very similar cuts & styles. But I would still recommend making an appointment at their salon here in the city!

eogara Posted: May 13, 2004 08:19 AM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 08:19 AM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

Thanks! Maybe I will head there or Bridal Salon in Manhasset. I really just want to try on the dress, I don't intend on buying it there. houseofbrides.com just started selling her dresses and I got a great quote on this dress so I wanted to try it on somewhere and if I love it, I'll order it from houseofbrides.

jrl0223 Posted: May 13, 2004 08:51 AM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 08:51 AM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

I bought my Paula Varsalona dress at Macy's Bridal in manhasset. Love it!!!

MindyL28 Posted: May 13, 2004 09:31 AM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 09:31 AM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

Wow- I had no idea that they sell her dresses at Macy's- good to know!

I also saw that www.bridepower sells her dresses too at a significant discount. They are actually a real store outside of Boston where my friend got her dress so I know they are reputable. I definitely recommend tryong on the dress before ordering it just to make sure the size is right. But I do have to say that I found that her dresses run pretty true to size.

Good luck!

eogara Posted: May 13, 2004 10:02 AM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 10:02 AM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

Wow, I didn't know Macy's carried her either! You guys are awesome - thank you!!!

leeleelee Posted: May 13, 2004 10:14 AM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 10:14 AM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

I just wanted to add that they have jrl0223's dress at the Macy's in SmithHaven mall also - it's beautiful! :)
I didn't see the other one there though (this was a few months ago) but I know that they only carry a few of her dresses...
Not sure how the one in Manhasset is though...

OH and Paradise Bridal in Patchogue also had a few as well.

Good luck! :)

jrl0223 Posted: May 13, 2004 11:05 AM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 11:05 AM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

Sorry my pic wasn't so great, it's much prettier in person...if I do say so myself

I'm not sure how big the PV selection is at Macy's. But I can say that I was very pleased with the price. It was about $2400 which in my opinion and based on what I was expecting, was preety good.

leeleelee Posted: May 13, 2004 11:27 AM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 11:27 AM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

Yeah it really is a beautiful one - it reminded me of Audrey Hepburn

Good choice!

jrl0223 Posted: May 13, 2004 11:31 AM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 11:31 AM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

Thank you so much, I can't wait until mine comes in in Feb. Here's a better shot of the beading detail.

eogara Posted: May 13, 2004 11:34 AM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 11:34 AM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

GORGEOUS!!!! I love that dress, it is really beautiful!

MindyL28 Posted: May 13, 2004 11:37 AM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 11:37 AM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

Georgous! She makes such beautiful dresses- the material is so amazing and I love the beadwork on your dress!

$2400 is great for her dresses!

jrl0223 Posted: May 13, 2004 11:40 AM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 11:40 AM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

Thank you so much, it makes me so happy to hear the compliments on the dress. I hadn't really heard much about Paula Varsalona in general, and I never see her ads in magazines, so it's nice to finally be able to talk about it.

MindyL28 Posted: May 13, 2004 11:52 AM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 11:52 AM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

Oh- don't get me started! I am a big fan of her's! I found about her about 2 years ago- I was in a wedding where the bride had her dress made by Paula. Then, we had our bridesmaid dresses made there too- we all picked out a dress and they custom made it for us in black chiffon. So, when I was looking for a dress and saw that they were having a sample sale here, I decided to go since it is a few blocks away from my office. They totally remembered me and were so wonderful to me during the sale! I did not expect to find anything but I did! I got a $5K dress for $1,500! It's amazing and I can't wait to wear it! They are really great to work with and their dresses are so well made! They really take pride in their work and their dresses show that! OK- I am gushing now!

eogara Posted: May 13, 2004 12:10 PM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 12:10 PM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

Mindy - what's your style number or do you have a pic to post?

MindyL28 Posted: May 13, 2004 12:18 PM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 12:18 PM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

Here is my dress. Not sure of the style number but I can look it up I guess.

eogara Posted: May 13, 2004 12:24 PM+

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Posted: May 13, 2004 12:24 PM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

So pretty!!!!

Barakabella Posted: Jun 13, 2004 05:31 PM+

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Posted: Jun 13, 2004 05:31 PM

Re: Paula Varsalona Dresses

I got my Paula Varsalona throught VOWS which is the brick and morter store for bridepower.com -- if you look up my wedding review, 4/4/04, I discuss this process. Quick answer is I paid $1500 for a much more expensive and gorgeous dress. Simple, lace like Mindy L28 but with lace sleeves and a longer train.