Welcome to Little Black Dress
Exactly What You Need
A refined consignment boutique for all sizes and styles. We pride ourselves in having something for everyone.
Our Story
Does anyone ever truly know what they’re getting into when they jump in with both feet? That’s how we felt when we opened the doors of our little consignment boutique in Black Diamond that you all have come to know and love as The Little Black Dress.
The goal behind our lovely shop was to offer customers fabulous pieces at fair price while striving to always provide excellent customer service. We have seen exponential growth in the past 2 years as owners with over five times the consignors we began with who fill our racks with the most amazing clothes.
While providing a little retail therapy is a given, we are happy to say that our shop has also evolved into a place where old friends gather and new connections are made. We look forward to continue sharing in your excitement when you come upon a special piece that just can’t be found in a box store.
Happy treasure hunting!
Judy & Kenny
Come Visit
Hours of Operation:
Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 12pm - 4pm
Little Black Dress Services
Exceeding Your Expectations
Fashion Shows
Come enjoy fashion, food, and friends
Private Shopping Nights!
Who doesn't want a fun ladies night out?
Gift Certificates
Treat loved ones
Individual Shopping Consultations
Have the store to yourself to shop in peace
Upcoming Events
- Fri, May 24RONA Black DiamondMay 24, 2019, 7:00 p.m.RONA Black Diamond, 601 1st Ave NE, Black Diamond, AB T0L 0H0, Canada
Our Team
Get to Know Us
Judy Mackenzie
Judy is part owner, along side Kenny, of Little Black Dress and brings heart and soul to the operation. Additional to working full time, being a mother, and having a small farm at home, Judy always puts in 100% at the store.
Kenny Mackenzie
As the other part owner of the store, Kenny works at completing most background operations while attending university for Aviation.
Jeannie Whyte
As a retired Calgary Police Officer, after 29 years of serving, Jeannie keeps us all in line. She partakes in many hobbies from crafting, golfing and skiing to previously competing in the Police Olympic Games. She currently competes in Alberta 55+ events. She is always on her game and ready for anything!
Edna Howdle
Edna is a lovely lady who does a lot for the community. Dabbling in Qigong, Edna fundraises money for her niece who has cystic fibrosis. She endeavors to help every person who walks through the door.
Diane Martin
Diane is one of our new members on the Little Black Dress team. She is very creative and puts great importance on productivity, just what we need to continually improve our space!
Jaedyn Neufeld
Jaedyn is another new team member. She is young and fun and brings lots of spunk wherever she goes. We are lucky to have such gem among us to keep us on our toes!
Help Center - FAQ
What do you need to know about becoming a consignor?
Contact us through Facebook or send us an email requesting an appointment to bring in your items and we will work out a time that works for both of us. From there, you simply bring two average recycled-bag sized bags in to your appointment. We will go over the contract with you and once you sign we will see which of your items we think will do best on the floor and send items that are suited to another use or another season home with you. Remember to bring in items that you yourself would like to find at a consignment boutique!
What is the process for a consignors items once they are brought in?
Every consignor has their own unique code, which goes on each items tag. Each piece then gets it's own number and is entered into our system. From there consignors items are either put on the floor or in our storage room to be pulled out when needed. Items are kept for a whole season, so once you drop off your pieces you don't have to worry about them until we email you to pick them up if you are a return. If you decide to donate whichever clothes do not sell, you only have to worry about picking up your money at the end of each quarter!
How are items priced?
Consignment pieces are priced around a third of their retail price. This price may differ depending on what is in style, the season, and the quality of the items. Consignors receive 40% of the selling price for any pieces that are sold. This money is then collected via the quarterly payouts.
What is a quarterly payout?
The quarterly payouts are when consignors can receive their money from their items. These quarterly payout dates are April 15th, July 15th, October 15th, and January 15th. A consignor must email a payout inquiry in order to receive their money. We do payout inquiries as some consignors are not able to make it in every three months, so the inquiries let us know when you will be coming to collect and we will have your money ready. We work with consignors to organize a payment method that works best for all.
What is the difference between being a "donate" and being a "return"?
The difference is what happens to your clothes at the end of a season. Being a "return" means that any items left will be bagged with your name on it. You are then contacted via email and have 7 days to come and pick up your clothes. Additionally, only items that are priced at or greater then $25 may be returns. If you choose to take the "donate" route, after the season is complete, whatever items are left will be donated to a charity. Examples of charities we previously - some of them continuously - have donated to are: Eden Valley, Mission Thrift Store, Nanton Church Group, Dress for Success, and many more.