Dormez-vous, Canada’s largest mattress retailer, which started out  with one store right in DDO, is having a one day warehouse sale. You can score big discounts on their overstocks, demonstrators, floor models and mix and match combos. There will also be some pillows and linens being cleared out.

The sale will be held in the west and the east. In the west, it’s at their warehouse, in the east at their Clearance Center store. They offer brand names: Simmons, Sealy, Serta,  Tempurpedic, Kingsdown.

Locations: 59 boul. Hymus, Pointe-Claire H9R 1E2 corner:  boul des Sources
and 6166 Henri Bourassa E. H1G 2T6 (514-321-4134) corner: boul. Rolland
Phone: 514-695-6376
Date: Nov 1st
Hours: 9-5
www.dormezvous.com

Standa is exactly what the busy person is looking for when shopping. Unlike big box stores, they have been offering personal service for over 50 years – they get to know their customers and their tastes and can help you shop quickly and efficiently. A family-run business, they have what you’re looking for from linens, kitchenware, clothing, furniture and home decor, to gifts and souvenirs, it can all be found under one roof and at great prices. Here are some of this week’s good prices:

For You: Men’s suits $119.98, ladies coats$59.98, Point Zero jackets $89.98, men’s wool coats $99.98, , ladies pants (S-XL) $12.98,  men’s boots $29.98, ladies boots $34.98

For your Home: 16-pc set of dishes $24.98, Xmas tablecloth $29.98, flannelette sheets – queen $24.98, kitchen curtains $12.98, tea service $22.98

Head here for hard-to-find specialty appliances (pasta makers, grinders, tomato squeezers, sausage mincers, stove-top espresso makers ($7.98), and for bakeware, pots (enormous ones) and pans (ecological ones) as well as giftware. On the 2nd floor, you will find carpets, mirrors, tables and lamps all at take-me-home prices.

They have the dressy dress you’ve been searching for and even suits for husky boys. Expect to discover sportswear, undergarments (wool/cotton long johns), shoes and slippers ($16.98). You can dress up the kids for formal events or communion and baptism. And there’s baby clothes as well as school color code uniforms.

There is no need to wait for a sale, when they offer exceptional pricing everyday.

Location: 3253 Fleury est
corner: boul. St-Michel
Tel: 514-321-3743
Hours: Regular
Sale ends: Nov 8
Metro: Station Henri-Bourassa and Station SauveBus 140 stops right in front of the store on rue Fleury

Q:  Where can I get some skates?  Women’s Skates I mean 🙂

A: On my website www.smartshoppingmontreal.com there are 2 options:

Play It Again Sports might have some second hand ones as well as new ones
http://www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=311

Zenium is a liquidation store that has some skates now (call and see if they have for women)
http://www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=310

Woolrich the Original outdoor clothing brand, started in 1830,  is having their Fall and Winter sale in Cowansville. There’s a huge  selection of sweaters, sportswear and outerwear. You’ll find slippers and pj’s too.

Why not think about stocking up now for holiday gifting – or just gift yourself as the sweaters will cost from $20 -25  and outerwear starting at $30. The prices are really good.

Location: 317 rue Principale, Cowansville
Tel: 450-243-0058
Hours: Thurs & Fri 10-8, Sat 10-5
Dates: Nov 6-8

Good bye long hauls to Woodbury Common in New York, Merrimack in New Hampshire, and Kittery in Maine. We now have our very own Premium Outlet Mall in Mirabel, only about a half hour drive from downtown.

The outlet center will open on Thursday, October 30th so expect promotions and parties for the first 4 days. There is room for 84 shops but only 70 will be open at first. In a salute to our miserable weather the outdoor walks will all be covered.

What we will have, unlike our US neighbors, is a large Hudson’s Bay outlet, the second in Canada. Montrealers will finally  be able to buy fashions (discounted!) from The Room, Toronto’s luxury designer department. We’ll also get our first taste of Max Mara (coat maven), Desigual and Famous Footwear. Our very own Rudsak will be there along with Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap and Bench. I would say though, that the warehouse outlet sales I mention here on my shlog probably have much better prices for Bench.

Many of you might not realize that a lot of outlet store merchandise is produced just for the outlet markets. Only a fraction of the products are usually liquidated stock  from their regular stores. Don’t expect Walmart prices everywhere there. Max Mara coats are still near $1000, even discounted. For the real bargains,wait for the semi-annual clearance sales when items can be up to 90% off.

You no longer have to cross the border to enjoy outlet shopping and drive  back wearing 3 layers of clothing. Shop right here in Quebec and keep the money here.

Location: 19,001 Chemin Notre-Dame, Mirabel
Exit 28 off of Highway 15

Make sure to visit Surplus for this Autumn and Winter Liquidation sale from Maison Scotch (ladies), Scotch and Soda (men), Diesel, G-Star Raw, Pearly King and Lucky 7. Scotch and Soda and Maison Scotch hail from Amsterdam, so their European flare is quite evident in their styling and quality.

Surplus will be featuring all new samples starting at 50% off, (most) shoes & boots are 2 for 1,  and if you buy  2 t-shirts, you can select another one for free.

Location: 5168 boul St-Laurent H2T 1R8
corner: rue Fairmont
Tel: 514-948-5005
Dates: Oct 30-Nov 2
Time: Thurs & Fri 10-9, Sat & Sun 10-5:30
http://www.surplusmtl.com/
FB: www.facebook.com/surplusmtl

Les Ventes Trio warehouse sales always offer up great brand names for men and women. with savings of up to 70%. Shoppers on the South Shore are lucky as they have landed on your doorstep.

Expect to find these names: Bench, Jack & Jones, Vero Moda, William Rast, Kaporal jeans, Covet, Noize and more. There’s hoodies, t-shirts, jeans, sweaters, shirts, shoes, tops and dresses.

If you print coupon below and fill it out, you will receive a free gift.

Location: 6445 boul. Milan, Brossard, J4Z 2B5
Dates: Oct 31-Nov 30
Hours: Mon & Tues closed, Wed 11-6, Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat & Sun 10-5. Open Monday, Oct 13 Thanks giving 11-4
www.triowarehousesale.com
www.lesventestrioentrepot.ca
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/15qVUQH

Q: Where can I get pockets to put in to bathing suits for mastectomy prosthesis.

A: Try Boutique Anne Marie, 6648A St-Hubert. It’s been 51 years now that this business has been open, and they offer a large selection of girdles, body suits, corsets, and bras (Chantelle Paris 30%-50% off) in sizes 32A to 50G (even 44KK and mastectomy bras too, with a 20% discount).

The designer/owner, using his creative fingers, has developed support belts – magic belts that take you down a dress size or two, padded undies for bums and hips, strapless bra for large breasts, handmade girdles and can also make corset costumes for shows. www.lingerieannemarie.com

Dubarry Furs is now having a pre-winter sale.  In addition to their reasonable prices, shoppers spending $500 or more will be able to select a complimentary gift of either fur (mink, beaver or fox) earmuffs, leather or shearling gloves, or 100% alpaca scarf.  This offer extends to re-stylings as well.

This 33-year-old shop,  in a beautiful exposed brick and stone atelier in Old Montreal, maintains low prices by doing all the work themselves. Ready-to-wear or custom-made jackets, hats, capes with fur trim (and water resistant reversible ones), and coats, remodeling, repairs, cleaning and storage are all available here.

There is a line of cashmere and Alpaca wear with and without fur trim and shearling jackets. Trade-ins are accepted toward the purchase of a new coat.

They have always been known for the quality of their products and their personalized service.

Location, 206 St-Paul Ouest, Old Montreal
corner: St-Francois-Xavier
Tel: 514-844-7483
Hours: Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat & Sun 11-5 & by appointment
www.dubarryfurs.com

Men who work right downtown and love the slick look of Italian designers (Cerruti 1881, Verace, Valentino, Corneliani, suits by Lubiam & Giudice, shirts by Rodrigo, ties by Calabrese and hand-made shoes by F. Rossetti.) will be happy to find Importations J.E.A. Polcaro right in their midst.

In order to keep their prices down, they are located in a building on Peel and they are importing and selling directly to you without the markup of a middle man. Buy directly from the wholesaler and take advantage of savings: Lubiam and Giudice suits $499, Rodrigo 100% cotton shirts for only $69,  Calabrese 100% silk ties $29.

Location: 1470 Peel, suite 120
Phone: 514-844-3014
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-6, Sat 10-4