New York woman buys $4.5K wedding dress for $100 at sample sale. The gag? She’s single AF: ‘I couldn’t pass it up’
A New York woman saw the perfect wedding dress available for only $100 at a sample sale. The only confusing part? She’s single.
TikToker Shayla Quinn (@shayla.quinn) proved it was never too late to purchase a wedding dress, even if you’re currently single. She made the decision to grab a wedding dress early at a steal price, saying, “It had to be done,” in her video’s description. Since then, the TikToker’s post has garnered 1.3 million views.
Many commenters took her purchasing the dress as a manifestation. They predict that Quinn will be married within the year due to her decision to snag a dress now rather than later.
However, others remained cautious, letting her know that she could sell the dress if she remains single forever.
What are sample sales?
Sample sales are usually multi-day sales where designers try to offload a portion of their inventory. Typically, these sales exist to offload merchandise that’s no longer in season or merchandise that just finished its trial run, aka prototype clothing.
Both definitions fit, although more traditional sample sales only sell items that were trial-run clothing. Often, these items can’t be sold in retail stores. They’re used for photoshoots, shows, or other events and may not have the inventory or stock to get sold traditionally.
Luxury brands like Gucci, Prada, and Hermès sometimes have sample sales. Alternatively, websites like 260samplesale.com post physical sales in cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami for keen customers.
Many sample sales are exclusively in-person events, drawing thousands of people to purchase items. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and Miami are some of the most popular cities for sample sales, although some companies host sales in cities like Houston. Bridal sample sales, for instance, take place all over the country.
It all depends on the retailer. 260samplesale.com has a selection of online sales for customers. Other companies let customers know about potential sales via newsletters or social media posts.
Why do single women go to bridal sales?
There are a variety of reasons why single women go to bridal sales. For one, some bridal dresses are just casual enough to be used for regular outings, which can make them a cheaper alternative to white dresses.
Another reason why single women go to bridal sales events is to find their wedding dresses in advance. More and more, women are looking for their dream wedding items—like rings, dresses, and decorations—well in advance of their actual wedding. It can be for biblical reasons, such as “faith of a mustard seed,” or it can be because women simply want to manifest their dream day in advance.
Wedding planning can also be extremely difficult. Having a wedding dress picked out months, if not years, in advance can actually decrease stress for many women and simplify their planning.
“This also means you can add an extra $4000 to the budget for your wedding cuz you would’ve spent that money anyway so it doesn’t really even exist – girl math,” one commenter said.
Another added, “[I] have [three] wedding dresses. all different… just in case,” echoing the idea that early planning is the new strategy for most women.
All in all, it seems that more and more women are taking an early step toward the future. Plus, it’s hard to beat a $100 price tag, even if a wedding isn’t in the near future.
@shayla.quinn It had to be done!!!!!
♬ original sound – Shayla Quinn
The Mary Sue reached out to Quinn via TikTok direct message and email for comment.
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