Summer 2010

It's summer and you are probably not thinking much about formals or school dances but we are.  A couple of weeks ago we attended a market and ordered some really exciting dresses.  This year we will offer more one of a kind and exclusive gowns including modest.  We will travel to Dallas, Texas in September to finish our prom buy so if you have any special requests please let us know.

Our price range will be from $99 to a little over $400.  We register anything over $300 to insure that you are the only one in your dress.   We have added Clarissa and Becca to our design/tailor shop. 

Be sure to ask how you can apply to be our prom rep for your school.  You will get a free dress or tux for your participation. 

If you have visited out store lately you just might find yourself  on our facebook page.  Become a fan of The Gallery by Lynette and visit our mobile uploads album.  If you would share your prom pic of your GBL prom gown we would love it.

Jordanne Thomas

This is a really funny story about how dedicated we are to making sure our customers are happy and get their dress on time.

I was shortening this dress for Jordanne.  It was originally floor length.  Several layers of skirts.  I stood at my work table and used the rotary cutter.  The dress is incredibly bulky and big and as I moved it around on my table I accidentally knocked the circular razor knife off of the table and onto my foot.  I had on dark socks and looked down relieved that the handle must have hit my foot.  A minute or two later I felt a squish in my sock and when I removed my sock I saw a small, very deep cut on the top of my foot just above my 3rd toe.  I had a decision to make.  Go to the emergency room for stitches and disappoint my customer or stay and finish the dress.  For nearly 10 minutes I applied pressure to the wound.  I hopped upstairs and put the dress on a mannequin on my work table and elevated my foot.  A few minutes later I was bleeding again.  I went in the bathroom and hung my foot over the bath tub while I dripped into the tub.  I called my husband for help.  After the usual explanation and chastisement for not being more careful David used his Boy Scout first aid training and applied pressure.  Once the bleeding was stopped I gave him a bottle of clear nail polish and he proceeded to apply several coats directly on the cut, gently blowing on each layer to help it dry.  With his assistance I hobbled into my office and elevated my foot.  It took a couple more hours to finish the dress but I made it.

The next day I explained to my customer and her mother and asked that they not look too closely at the cut edge of the net layers because I could not stand at the table and cut the hem evenly.  Luckily, I had already finished the most outer layer before the mishap.

Customers at The Gallery by Lynette should rest assured in the fact that we would rather bleed to death than miss a wear date.

Prom 2010 So Far

Wow!  What a great prom season we are having at The Gallery by Lynette.  During a time when businesses around us are sinking fast we are experiencing a record breaking prom year.  Nearly twice as many prom customers have found their perfect dress at our store than any other year.  Our alterations/design department has been working day and night to hem, add sleeves, and press every gown to perfection.  Yesterday we had ball gowns and diva dresses steamed for pick up on every available hanging place.  Every pick up ended with an exchange of hugs and thank yous.  What an honor it is for us that you, our customers place your ultimate trust in the most special times of your life.  We don't take that trust lightly.  Don't forget to send us pics and comments on your prom experience.

Prom 2010

Our store is literally busting at the seams full of some of the most beautiful prom gowns I have ever seen.  We have gowns from Crystal Couture,  Morilee Prom, Flirt Prom and Kiss Kiss.  We also understand the needs of the modest customer and can add sleeves to any dress in our store.  Ask about our prom registry where we will not sell the same gown/color to another girl attending your prom.

New Styles

Over the next few weeks we will be posting some of our hottest new styles, trends and colors.
It is so exciting for us to begin receiving the actual gowns into our store.  We  have many girls who have purchased previous gowns from us and are returning to see what it new for the year.  Whether yours is a Junior Prom, Senior Prom, Cotillion or other we invite you to visit us today.  Since we register many of our gowns you will want to get your gown selected so you can have your first choice.

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Sincerely,
The Gallery by Lynette Staff

Brittany Barkey

While I was in Las Vegas to my buying market I got an email from Brittany asking if I had a specific dress.  I emailed one of my suppliers and found the dress she was looking for.  Within a few hours I was able to email Brittany back to say that not only had I found her desired homecoming dress but that it was on it's way.  The price was right also.  When she came into my store a few days later the dress was waiting for her, fit her perfectly and she went out the door with it.  This is the second dress that Brittany has purchased from us and I'm sure it won't be the last.