This is not a replacement
for ordering information when looking for your custom pageant
dress but I get several emails a day
requesting the same information so I decided to include this on
the web site for your convenience.
I am located in the South
East corner of Alabama, about 25 miles north east of Dothan.
You need to decide if you can come for a fitting or if it will
have to be done by mail. You will be responsible for
shipping and handling and may result in overnight shipping to
meet your deadlines.
If done by mail, the fit is
up to you. I can not fully guarantee a fit unless you come
for a fitting and pickup. I try to get as close as possible to the
measurements but each child is different and the aid of videoing
the fittings help a lot. You MUST VIDEO EACH AND ALL
fittings. I have a VCR for the normal VHS tapes, I have an
8 mm camera to convert the 8 mm's, I also have the Sony play
pack for those cameras. If any different you will need to
convert them to VHS. I can not and will not take any
responsibility for the fit if you fail to do this since I will
not know how it looks. Instructions are sent with each
fitting and are available on the internet as well.
Normal turnaround time is
three months. I have done them much faster and others
slower. Most of this depends on orders placed before you,
my schedule and your budget needs. The more of a deposit
that is sent in, normally, the faster it can be complete since
everything can be ordered well ahead of time. Shells are much
faster usually 2-3 weeks.
At the time all this is
reviewed I will give you an ESTIMATED price. I can usually
keep the actual charges within 5% of this. I usually
require a 25% deposit or at least the basic shell price at the
time the order is placed and a minimum of 75% of your estimated
price to be paid with in 3-4 weeks of the date you need your
outfit. Anything after this may result in overnight
charges for materials, stones, ect, and cause prices to
increase. The balance is normally due COD when you get
your finished product and you will be notified with the amount.
You can send the approximate balance due before I send it out
and save some on shipping charges. In the event you can not send
in the 25% to start work (selling dress, waiting on tax refund,
ect) you may pay $100 deposit to hold your spot. This
deposit will be applied to your custom order purchase but non
refundable in the event you cancel your order just as with any
custom order you place with any store.
I usually do State and
National level clothes. A dress may vary depending on
size, fullness of skirt and detail involved, which will vary on
your types of competition. A sportswear or other pro-am
will vary depending on size, if stoned, fur, et. So please
be more specific on your inquiries. I use superstretch for
bodices and pro-am outfits, chiffon and georgette in skirts.
My underskirts are normally very full unless you specify
otherwise, usually 6-10 YARDS of material in the ruffles alone
and are HAND gathered.
THIS IS ONLY EXAMPLES
Please remember, your idea of
a national level pageant may fall in the National Price range or the
Regional/State price range for custom pageant dresses. Contact us for more info as prices can
vary depending on color, glitz and amount of "extras".
SIZE/AGE
SHELL ONLY REGIONAL, STATE, NATIONAL
DECORATED
REGIONAL, STATE
DECORATED NATIONAL, SOUTHERN NATIONAL
Infant
250-350
700-800
800-1000+
Toddler
350-450
800-1000
1000-1300+
4-6
400-500
900-1200
1200-1700+
8-10 Short skirt
450-550
1200-1400
1400-1800+
11 -& up Full or Straight Skirt
500+
1000 & up
1500 & up
Address & Business
Information: The Pageant Place or Lowery's Designs &
Sewing Owner: Sherri L. Lowery EIN# 63-1159689, AL LISC 31274
