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General Questions
1) How do I contact you?
2) Do you have a store that sells plus-size formal dresses?
3) Do you have a print catalog?
4) Do you know where I can buy nice shoes to go with my dress?
5) How do I become an affiliate of Sydney's Closet?
6) How do I sign up for your email list to receive information on special offers, sales, new merchandise and fashion trends?

Dress Questions
7) What plus sizes do you carry in formal dresses?
8) What size should I order?
9) I have bridesmaids who don't wear plus size, can you help?
10) What if I don't see what I want?

Order Questions
11) How long will it take to get my dress?
12) I'm in a real hurry, how do I get my dress faster?
13) What does "Rush Order" mean?
14) What does "Express Shipping" mean?
15) Do you ship outside the United States?
16) How do I return or exchage merchandise from Sydney's Closet?
17) How do I know you received my order?
18) Will I be charged sales tax?
19) How will I know my dress is on its way?
20) Do you charge extra for extended sizes?


General Questions
1)How Do I Contact You:
Call Toll Free 1-888-4-Sydney or
1-888-479-3639
  Or call directly 1-314-344-5066
Email Contact Us
Write Sydney's Closet
11840 Dorsett Road
Maryland Heights, MO 63403
Fax: 314-567-5860 Attention: Sydney

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2) Do you have a store that sells plus-size formal dresses?
We do have one showroom at our corporate headquarters in St. Louis, MO which anyone is welcome to visit by appointment only. However, our online store is always open for you to shop our extensive collection of formal dresses sizes 14-44 perfect for any special occasion: prom, homecoming, wedding, dances, balls, holiday parties, reunions, pageants and cruises. Call us directly at 1-314-344-5066 to schedule an appointment.

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3) Do you have a print catalog?
We currently do not distribute print cataloges however, our online catalog contains a complete up to date selection which we invite you to shop at anytime. We Our online store is open 24/7! If you need more help please Contact Us

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4) Do you know where I can buy nice shoes to go with my dress?
Yes. Please visit our Shoe page by clicking here for more help with shoes to match your fabulous new dress!

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5) How do I become an affiliate of Sydney's Closet?
Visit our affiliate page to find out how to join our affiliate team!

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6) How can I get information on special offers, sales, new merchandise and fashion trends?
It's easy! Simply sign up for our email list by clicking here.

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Dress Questions
7) What plus sizes do you carry in formal dresses?

We offer dresses sizes 14-44. For exact size ranges, check the size chart we post with each individual dress. Tall? We go to great lengths to add inches to the hemlines of dozens of our dresses! Just ask! Contact Us

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8) What size should I order?
Start by carefully taking your measurements using our Friendly Size Guide. Next check the size chart we post with each dress. In doubt or in between sizes? Always buy the next larger size! Need help? Call us directly at 1-314-344-5066 or Contact Us

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9) I have bridesmaids who don't wear plus size, can you help?
Yes! We know Bridesmaids come in all sizes. So do our bridesmaid dresses! We can fit bridal parties with bridesmaids who wear sizes 0 to 44! Just ask! Contact Us

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10) What if I don't see what I want?
Just ask! Now you have a friend in the formal dress business!!! Contact Us

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Order Questions
11) How long will it take to get my dress?

Most dresses are Ready To Ship today! Some dresses must be special ordered for you which could take up to six weeks. Special ordered dresses can also be rushed which will usually splits the time its ready by half or three weeks at most. If you want to know the availability of a particular style, check the details posted under the larger image of each each plus-size formal dress.

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12) I'm in a real hurry, how do I get my dress faster?
Many dress orders can be placed using a Rush Order. You can also choose our Express Shipping service which will save delivery time.

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13) What does "Rush Order" mean?
Place a Rush Order for an additional $29.99 and cut in half the time it takes for your dress to get to Sydney’s Closet from the manufacturer. So a dress that takes six weeks to come to Sydney’s Closet, arrives in three weeks on a Rush Order. Then you must allow more time for us to ship the dress to you! Important Note: Rush Order does NOT refer to how and when we ship the merchandise. It refers to how long it takes to order the dress.
Can't get your dress fast enough?!?
Use our Express Shipping service!

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14) What does "Express Shipping" mean?
Express shipping means that once we have your dress we send it to you air using Two-Day Delivery or Overnight. Otherwise, our standard ground shipping takes two to five days depending on where you live in the continental United States.

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15) Do you ship outside the United States?
Yes! We ship our plus size dresses to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and countries around the world with an exception of Bosnia, Indonesia, and Nigeria.
We use United States Postal Service Express Mail or Global Priority Service for our international customers. Please reference our shipping options page for more details.

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16) How do I return or exchange merchandise from Sydney's Closet?
Sydney's Closet insists you're a very happy customer. Our policy allows you to email and return or exchange eligible merchandise within seven (7) days of receipt.You MUST Contact Us to get a RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER before sending any merchandise back to us.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Special Order Dresses; Specialty Items, Wedding Gowns, Bridesmaid Dresses, Lingerie, and Sale merchandise can NOT be
exchanged, returned or cancelled! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Returns are accepted strictly on these conditions:
  • Your return authorization number appears clearly on the outside of the box
  • Your name appears clearly on the outside of the box.
  • Your include a copy of your invoice in the box or if you lost the invoice, you print your name, address, email and phone number clearly on a piece of paper and include that inside the box.
  • The merchandise is returned in original condition with all original tags attached and has never been worn or damaged.
  • The merchandise is shipped at your expense. We can not accept CODs.
  • The return shipment is postmark within 7 days of you receiving it or it will be rejected and sent back to you!Send returns to: Sydney's Closet, 11840 Dorsett Road, St. Louis, MO 63403. Make sure you insure your package. Returns are issued in the form of original payment minus shipping and handling costs and sales tax.

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17) How do I know you received my order?
You will get an email confirmation, if you give us a valid email address. You can also check the status of your order anytime at Order Status

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18) Will I be charged sales tax?
Only if you live in Missouri where it's required by state law.

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19) How will I know my dress is on its way?
If you give us a valid email address, you will receive an email with a tracking number when your dress is shipped. You can also check the status of your order anytime at Order Status

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20) Do you charge extra for extended sizes?
There is an additional surcharge of $29.99 for sizes 28-44.

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