Bridal outlets across the country . Our book readers have praised the selection and prices for both bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses. Call your local J.C. Penney store for outlet locations near you.
All outlet stores carry past-season styles of bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses and accessories.
We recently visited the Gunne Sax outlet in San Francisco and were impressed. Most of the bridal gowns were discounted 10 percent to 25 percent, but we're told periodic sales offer even better deals. There you can find bridal fabrics and laces at incredible prices to help make a train or alteration. Most gowns we saw at the Gunne Sax outlet were sizes 8 to 14, although a few smaller and larger sizes were floating around. Owners Harlan and Yvonne Russell have been in the business since 1986, and we found the staff to be quite friendly.