Prom Season Buying Calendar for US Boutiques | PromWholesale Blog

A buying calendar for US boutiques sourcing wholesale prom dresses, including sample timing, bulk production, shipping buffers, and reorder windows.

Prom Season Buying Calendar for US Boutiques US prom season has a narrow selling window. Buyers who wait until demand is visible often face rushed sampling, limited color availability, and expensive shipping. A simple calendar helps boutiques protect margin and delivery timing. August to September: trend and supplier review Review last season's sell through, slow movers, color demand, size gaps, and customer feedback. Request factory catalogs, shortlist silhouettes, and discuss MOQ, sample cost, and DDP shipping options. October to November: sample approval Order samples for key prom dress directions such as corset mermaid gowns, glitter tulle, satin, lace applique, and statement ball gowns. Use samples to check fit, quality, color, and photos for marketing. December to January: bulk production Confirm the size and color mix, approve labels or packaging if needed, and place the bulk order. Build in production time and a QC buffer before shipment. February to March: delivery and merchandising Air DDP can help urgent orders arrive quickly, but planned orders should already be in store or in transit. Use style codes and photos for social media, appointment selling, and reorder discussions. April to May: reorder and closeout Reorder fast moving styles only if delivery can still support local event dates. Record customer size/color requests to improve next season's order. The best prom buying calendar starts months before the first student asks for a dress.

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