Separates - - By purchasing a top and a skirt, you do not have to rely on wearing a dress that only can be worn again if it is perfect for an occasion, even if you would consider wearing it again. S.O.S. tops can be worn with jeans, under a jacket or to a black tie paired with the same or a different skirt. S.O.S. skirts can be worn with a tank top or freshly reintroduced with a different top at your holiday cocktail party.

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S.O.S. only uses high-quality imported silk and high-end specialty fabrics in our line of tops & skirts. S.O.S. fabrics are chosen so that they can mostly be worn year-round, whether it be on a beach destination or during the winter holidays.

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S.O.S. garments are stylish, timeless and versatile. Stylish -- S.O.S. takes inspiration from fashions that you can find on the top fashion runways and fashion magazines. Timeless -- S.O.S is committed to creating designs that aren't trendy so that they will become staples in your wardrobe. Versatile -- S.O.S. styles work from a casual pairing with jeans and t-shirts to elegant special occasion wear.

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Many of the S.O.S. styles fit a wide range of sizes (like our Wrap Skirt and Bias A-Line Skirt). So, your skirt that fits you today, will also fit you when you are expecting or have put on a few extra and unwanted pounds.

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Attendants are able to add their own special touch and order styles that best fit their body type, whether it be the style chosen or the options selected. The more comfortable your attendants are with the style chosen, the more likely they are to wear their separates again.

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Any of the S.O.S. styles can be ordered in an array of white, cream or ivory silk fabrics for bridal gowns. Contact S.O.S. Corporate Offices for additional information on fabrics currently available.

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Believe it or not, our styles are both timeless and versatile, so that they can be ordered for MOB as well. Think about trying one of the S.O.S. Group II Specialty Fabric selections that coordinate back to your wedding colors.

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Currently, S.O.S. offers our Wrap Skirt in several sizes for toddlers & young ladies, perfect for making them feel just like the big girls in the wedding.

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Yes. S.O.S. offers an array of accessory items that are perfect gift items for your wedding party. Shoulder wraps or purses for the ladies in your wedding party, or how about a tie or cummerbund for your groomsmen? S.O.S. can even do a matching tie for the Young Men in your Wedding Party.

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Let's say that you chose a strapless, a-line cocktail dress for your attendant's dress in your wedding that has a base price of $260. Once you add the sash that you like, the price is now $30 more at $290. Let's say your Maid-of-Honor (MOH) needs a Size 8 -- dresses require ALL 4 STANDARD bust, waist, hip and height measurements. Your MOH ends up spending $45 to alter the hem on the dress and $35 to alter the bust so that the strapless portion of the dress fits properly. Before taxes & shipping, the total is $370, more than $100 above the sticker price that you originally looked at on the dress. - Compare that to buying a skirt and a top that look like the dress you selected above. The strapless top is $148 plus $20 for the sash and your MOH only needs a Size 4 in the top. The A-line cocktail length skirt is $174. Your MOH gets a Size Small (which fits a 2-8) and needs no alterations. Thus, even though the base price of the skirt and top are slightly above the base price of the strapless dress, your MOH ends up spending less overall, at $342. - See the S.O.S. Budget Tool Separates vs. Dress Price Comparison

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Make sure that you and bridesmaids have this date marked on your calendar.

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This is the date that you would like your attendants to have their dresses in hand. S.O.S. recommends that your attendants receive their dresses no less than 4 weeks prior to the Wedding Date (WD). These 4 weeks enable each attendant to receive their dresses, get any necessary alterations and make sure that everything is perfect for your special day with no last minute stresses.

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S.O.S sets the Order Deadline (OD) 12 weeks prior to the brides Requested Delivery Date (RDD).

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S.O.S. recommends that you research attendant dresses six or more months prior to your Wedding Date. S.O.S. recommends that you have decided on your attendant dresses at least five months before your wedding date.

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S.O.S. allows brides to determine how far in advance they would like their attendants to receive their dresses prior to the Wedding Date (WD) the Requested Delivery Date (RDD). Based on your RDD, S.O.S requires that all attendants submit their orders for dresses by the Order Deadline (OD) which is 12 weeks before to the Requested Delivery Date (RDD) in order to avoid RUSH charges.

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Dress orders can be submitted as close as 4 weeks before the Wedding Date (WD). The closer that an order is submitted to a wedding, the more likely there is a RUSH charge assessed.

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All S.O.S. garments are made-to-order and are unique to the individual wedding. 12 weeks is needed to order your fabrics from our international suppliers, cut fabrics with your unique combinations of colors, styles and options, and produce each garment with special care and attention.

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Special Occasion Separates is available through the S.O.S. Flagship Store in Chicago, IL, Bridal Boutiques throughout the United States and at www.specialoccasionseparates.com.

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In Chicago, IL please contact us at our Corporate Offices at (312) 860-0261 to set up an appointment with our sales staff. Nationwide, visit one of our retail representatives at numerous Bridal Boutiques around the country or register under S.O.S. My Wedding and follow directions on placing an order.

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S.O.S. provides a Step-by-Step process to take you through the ordering process that you can find at www.specialoccasionseparates as well as on S.O.S. Order Forms § Build you own Top Steps I-III § Choose Skirt Style & Length Steps IV-V § Choose Accessories Step VI § Choose Fabric & Color Step VII § Determine Size Step VIII

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S.O.S has developed industry-leading tools to help you in planning your wedding and communicating with your wedding party. To learn more about the tools that are currently available and to begin your order process, please visit S.O.S.'s My Wedding

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Yes. In order to order color swatches, you must be registered as a bride with S.O.S. and have completed, signed and dated, and faxed both the Bride Registration and Policy Agreement to S.O.S. Corporate Offices. S.O.S. provides up to three swatches free of charge for each Wedding Party. Additional swatches can be purchased for $5 each.

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Please view our current fabric and colors available online. Occasionally, S.O.S. has other colors available. Please inquire with S.O.S. customer service at (312) 860-0261 with any specific questions you have regarding fabrics & colors.

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S.O.S recommends that all of our silk and specialty fabrics be taken to a professional dry cleaner and Dry Cleaneded Only

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S.O.S offers tops in Size 2 through 22. S.O.S. skirts are designed to fit Sizes 2 through 22 as well.

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No. S.O.S. is not responsible for alterations. S.O.S. recommends that you go to a professional seamstress or dry cleaner in your area if any alterations are needed on a garment once received.

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If you have additional questions about Special Occasion Separates, please contact Customer Service at S.O.S. Corporate Offices at (312) 860-0261. In order to receive S.O.S. Sale Policies, please register at S.O.S.'s My Wedding.

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