Diary of a Designer- Emmy's Edition

This was a crazy crazy week.

Crazy successful, crazy busy, and above all crazy AMAZING.

I should start with the fact that the Atlanta Apparel Market couldn't have gone better for Sydney's Closet!

I can't tell you all of the details, but I can share that what we did last year in Wholesale sales by piece, was doubled in a matter of 5 days.

The Exclusive Plus Sizes provided by Sydney's Closet and myself as the designer were received so extremely well that this company has essentially changed OVERNIGHT!!!

Anyway, enough bragging! :)

With the little amount of time that I did have at the market I spent looking at all of the trends for 2011 Prom.

There are about 5 major trends that I noticed are either new and going to be huge this year, or have been a success in the past and are here to stay for another year!

One Shoulder Evening Gowns

Sydney's Closet 2011 Signature Collection

The #1 Selling Evening Gown from Atlanta

2010 Emmy Awards

Nina Dobrev

2010 Emmy Awards

Wanda Sykes

As you have seen in these photos, the prom look is more of a print or solid in fabrics such as satin, chiffon, or taffeta.

The Emmy's had more metallic/shimmering fabrics.

The one shoulder has been very popular for the past two years, and most likely will be around for the next few.

Hi-Low Skirts

Naya Rivera 

January Jones

These stars are far from Plus Size and have the legs to pull off the Hi-Low skirts.

I have been trying for years to do a Hi-Low, but there are just certain things that plus size girls will not wear! 

3-D

Sydney's Closet 2010 Couture

Hedi Klum in a Super Mini but with the all over 3D effect

The 3D look is very big this year. They were all over the Market especially for the small sizes.

Mermaid/Fit and Flare

Sydney's Closet 2010 Mermaid

2010 Emmy's 

Lea Michelle

The mermaid is another look that is hard to fit on the plus sized girls, but when done correctly it looks great!!

Flowing Chiffon

2011 Sydney's Closet Collection

Jenna Fischer 2010 Emmy's

The flowing chiffon has always been a staple in any size range. The outcome is always flattering and fabulous.

Since Atlanta was such a success, we are on to Dallas next week.

I will report back then with the results!

xoxo