Roseville dress shop owners talk potential tariffs impact on wedding, prom season
ROSEVILLE — The impacts on tariffs are still soon to be felt, but for one industry, it's already taking effect.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
Christine Tsymbalist is the owner of Bridal Box in Roseville, a family-owned store where brides-to-be can find the exact dress they're looking for.
But getting those gowns through the door has become a lot more costly.
"I just got a notice yesterday from one of my designers that everything from today on is going to be 20% more for me," Tsymbalist said.
It's an expensive bill and one Tsymbalist does not want to pass along to her customers. It's a move bride-to-be Juliet Hamaker said deserves support.
"Our local business is just down the street, and we've been passing by five years now," Hamaker said. "Finally somebody is able to get married and we're going to come in and support them too."
While Tsymbalist refuses to charge more, she may have to make a few adjustments.
"Weddings are super expensive as it is," Tsymbalist said. "I might have to do less discounts and less sales."
For those too young to get married but still old enough for a special night, Article Consignment Boutique has what you're looking for when it comes to getting ready for prom.
"I have something that a teenage gal would want for prom," said Valerie Sanchez, owner of Article Consignment Boutique. "I might also have that Gucci handbag her mom may like when she's here as well."
Since everything here is on consignment, they don't need to charge extra on dresses, and Sanchez may even expect a boom in business.
"We don't have to wait for it to be going through customs and tariffs," she said. "It's just right here in your closets."
Amid uncertainty, you can't put a price on love paired with the perfect dress.
