Mother of the Bride Dresses Just In for Spring 2009

Mothers of the Bride and Groom shopping for Spring weddings love Caterina Style 7008 with its lady-like lace bodice, elegant rhinestone brooch and hard-to-find sleeves. Plus the deep, rich chocolate (think Hershey's syrup!) compliments the color theme of so many bridal parties. It comes in a dozen more amazing colors too from buttercup to royal blue to white - perfect for an informal wedding dress!

We named this elegant mother of the bride dress "Melissa", after our customer who bought the dress before we could even get up at SydneysCloset.com. By the way, bridesmaids who want to cover their arms also love this dress. It's just one of the stunning new designs from the Spring 2009 Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom Caterina Collection by Jordan Fashions now available at Sydney's Closet. Let's us know which one is your favorite!

Inaugural Ball 2009 Dress Trends: Anything but Boring!

Looks like fashion-savvy women dressing up for the Inaugural Balls will say "bye, bye to Bush" and "hello to Obama" wearing anything but black. Customers shopping at SydneysCloset.com for long formal dresses for Inaugural Balls from coast to coast can't get enough of long formal dresses in rich, royal colors like teal, purple, and burgundy. Look for ball gowns with poofy skirts - usually reserved for Prom - to usher in the new adminisration. Pleats please ball-goers too! The hot new "Strike it Rich" dress from Sydney's Closet Exclusive Collection goes to the White House Ball in the nation's capital. "Mild Gone Wild", a pleated design done in a bold black, white and yellow geometric print, is guaranteed to attention in a sea of solids when it's worn at an Inaugural Ball in California. Last-minute plans to go to the ball or any other once-in-a-lifetime occasion? Sydney's Closet stocks thousands of plus size formal dresses ready to ship the next business day!

Sydney's Closet Seen in Cosmo Girl Prom 2009

Calls and emails keep pouring in since Cosmo Girl Prom 2009 edition hit newsstands featuring four fabulous plus size Prom dresses from Sydney's Closet Exclusive Designs Collection. "Party Girl", a classic and chic short Prom dress, (check it out on page 136) is almost sold out in black and white but still available in trendy color combo of red and fuchsia. Turn to page 166 to see fashion editors rave about "Black Tie Affair", a long formal 2009 Prom A-line prom dress sure to show off your "full-figured assets". And if you're shopping for a halter prom dress, don't miss page 179 featuring Mysterious, a super sexy Prom dresses shown in banana on a model with amazing curves. It also comes in fuchsia if a pink Prom dress is your thing!

See Sydney's Closet Cocktail Dresses Live on Nashville TV

If you live in or around Nashville, Tennesse don't miss hot new plus size cocktail dresses from Sydney's Closet featured Wednesday, December 17, 2008 on WSMV Channel 4 "More at Midday". Catherine Schuller, super stylist and image consultant, narrates the "Throw Yourself a Very Curvy Christmas" fashion show. By the way, Catherine wrote the book on plus size modeling!

Free Shipping + Evening Bag Coupon at Sydney's Closet

T'is the season to feel merry... so Sydney's Closet offers special friends like you FREE ground shipping plus our GIFT of an elegant evening bag with any order. No minimum purchase required. Just use coupon code Holiday08 at checkout. Hurry! Offer ends midnight December 26, 2008. (Shipping applies to continental US only) Happy Holidays!

Behind the Scenes at Sydney's Closet Photo Shoot

It's a wrap! After months of preparation, we just finished photographing the exciting Spring 2009 collection of Sydney's Closet Exclusive Designs. What's new? We've extended our size range up to Size 36 so more curvy customers can look glam!
The Spring collection launches very soon with trendy dresses for everyone:

• 2009 Prom dresses: ball gowns, sexy mermaids and short Prom dresses
• Cocktail dresses: fun, flirty frocks for when you really want to party
• Bridal: elegant informal wedding dresses for your big day

While you're waiting, here's a behind-the-scenes snapshot of the amazingly talented crew of models, photographers, stylists and graphic designers that staged the photo shoot!

What Not to Wear to the Office Holiday Party

Want to earn a fast fashion bonus? Just follow these easy tips on what NOT to wear to the annual office holiday party:

Novelty sweaters with dancing Candy Canes, prancing reindeer or smiling Santas: The entire staff, from the receptionist to the CEO, already knows it’s the holiday season.
So you don't have to dress like a a store window set up with December holiday decorations.

Skin tight pants, super short skirts, curve-tugging dresses, very low necklines: Wait to bare it all for a hot date rather than risk risk getting in hot water with the boss. Play it safe. Wear party dresses that leave something to the imagination.

Prom dress and bridesmaid dresses: This isn’t the time to pull out that Prom dress or bridesmaid dress you only wore once. If the invite reads "Black Tie" or "Black Tie optional", opt for a classic evening dress - preferably a long formal dress. An elegant cocktail dress works too. For a genuine holiday look, sparkle wearing gold or silver shoes or evening purse.

Bling, Bling, Bling!: There is such a thing as too much glitz or bling on your holiday dress. Leave the tinsel look for the Christmas tree or wrapping gifts. You'll still shine with just accents that sparkle. A little shine does go a long way – even under the mistletoe!

Remember, your smile creates the best-ever accessory no matter what you decide to wear to the office party. A smile makes you look pretty and feel merry for the company holiday party!