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Wedding Style Guide: What to Wear if You're the Mother of the Bride or Groom

As the mother of the bride or groom, figuring out what to wear can be incredibly overwhelming. But our stylists have you covered! Find your perfect outfit with our style...

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Dress Codes, Decoded: What to Wear for Every Type of Event

We’re here to help you decode dress codes. It’s time to take the guesswork out of the dressing game so you can focus on feeling your best at any and...

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Style Guide: How to Determine & Dress For Your Body Shape

The first step to building a wardrobe that makes you look AND feel fabulous is knowing your body shape, or the outline, of your body. Knowing your body shape will...

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7 Reasons to Love CA Dresses & Jumpsuits

Who are we? Our owner Jay Balaban and his daughter Leanna come from a family with more than 70 years of experience as dressmakers and designers. But Jay and Leanna...

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Style Guide: How to Wear Sequin Lace for the Holidays & Beyond

Entering the Holiday season, some of us are in need of special occasion dresses made to be figure flattering while also letting us indulge in all of the yummy food...

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Behind the Dress: Lisa, According to Lisa

Behind every great Connected Apparel dress is an expert patternmaker. In our Behind the Dress series, we get up close and personal with the woman responsible for perfecting a dress...

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Style Guide: How to Accessorize an All Black Outfit

An all black look is classic and simple and extremely versatile. Whether your style skews casual, trend-forward, or somewhere in between, we have a look perfect for you.

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Self-Care Goals: Including Fashion & Style into Self-Care

Fashion and style can be used as a form of self-care!

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