Messes of Dresses: Scouring the Scene for Vintage and Indie Clothing

Online, November 24, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Struck by the worst recession in decades, a pair of fashion-loving sisters founded Messes of Dresses, a digital haven for shoppers in search of stylish attire that doesn't break the bank. The six-month-old online boutique, available at www.MessesOfDresses.com, offers a growing collection of trendy dresses, rompers, and accessories by independent designers, as well as vintage finds from a variety of eras.

"There are some seriously cute items on this site," wrote Diva Taunia, a prominent blogger with regular reviews of online boutiques. "It's like Fashion For Dummies."

As the title suggests, Messes of Dresses revolves around its dresses, with styles for work, cocktails or nights on the town. Showcasing designs from indie clothing labels like Motel and Collective Concepts, the boutique is a treasure trove of chic detailing and trendy silhouettes, from ruffled sleeves and vivid prints to peplum waists and romantic draping.

But subtle or glam, figure-hugging or cozy, the mod and retro style dresses at Messes of Dresses all have one thing in common - affordable pricing within the budgets of their youthful demographic. Messes of Dresses offers many of its items at under $50 with a bonus of free shipping on all orders.

Beyond contemporary styles, Messes of Dresses also carries one-of-a-kind vintage style dresses and accessories - a virtual play on the consignment shop experience, with moderate price tags in line with the boutique's other offerings. Here, shoppers can invest in staple accessories like timeless clutches and pumps, turn back the clock with color blocks and shoulder pads straight out of the 1980s, or shop vintage pieces by familiar names like Cache and Lord & Taylor.

In Messes of Dresses, founders Sarah Paris and Divi Greisman have created both a successful boutique and a thriving online community. The sisters interact regularly on a Facebook page boasting over 5000 fans (www.facebook.com/MessesOfDresses), providing additional fashion insights through weekly blogging at www.MessesOfDressesBlog.com and seasonal video look books hosted on Youtube (www.youtube.com/user/MessesOfDresses). The Messes of Dresses website also includes styling suggestions for each of its items, so shoppers can easily match the perfect shoes, hair, makeup and accessories with their new purchases.

"We created the kind of store that we would want to shop in," Greisman said. "We're just two fashionistas who love a good bargain, working hard to match prices we love with styles we adore. You're not going to find these looks at the mall."

To learn more about Messes of Dresses, contact Divi Greisman at 347-855-6624 or email [email protected]. To contact Messes of Dresses buyers please e-mail [email protected].