I was at a jewelry party Friday night at my friend "Martha's" house, when I heard some moms venting about the high prices and limited selection of boy's First Communion suits.
In stores the suits are priced around $75 (basic polyester) to $150 (light wool). Online, stores such as http://www.catholicchildrenscompany.com/ and http://www.theperfectpear.com/ offer basic white single-breasted suits (jacket, vest, pants, and tie) at the lower-end of the price spectrum ($73 and $78); 
However, those prices do not account for the additional $10 fee for sizes 10 and larger, or for the cost of shipping and handling.
Some other online boutiques make claims like "70% Off First Communion Outfits." Upon getting to their sites the suits are priced pretty cheap (e.g., $40), but they charge so much for each size over 5, that between the shipping and size charges, the price is still around $80.
Other Options:
- Friends and family: I'm thinking white suits do not typically get more than one or two uses (the big day and a picture day). Finding a white suit for a 7 or 8-yr old boy that does NOT have a stain will be the trick.
- Consignment: Call and visit local consignment stores.
- E-bay: Score! There are many new with tags suits listed by several sellers, ranging in price from $39-49! The best part--free shipping! There are also HUNDREDS of used "like new" suits for sale for very cheap prices. This might be the best bet for finding a higher quality (light wool) suit at a low price.
- Google your fingertips off. There has to be better deals out there, but they will take some digging. If I find an awesome deal I will add an update. If any readers know of any, please send an e-mail to minifashionistas@comcast.net (as the "comments" functionality is currently not working).
1 comments:
From Maureen:
Now don't laugh at me but Sparks in Malden Square (MA) has very nice communion suits and they don't cost an arm and a leg. Its a sacrament not a fashion show. The suits are your basic nice white first communion suits for boys. Tell the moms that. they will like the price!!!
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