New White Chicago 222 W. Huron St. 312-397-1571; www.whitechicago.com. This prenuptial sanctuary in the heart of River North offers a large selection of consignment gowns as well as never-worn sample pieces from designers such as Vera Wang, Badgley Mischka and Reem Acra, all in immaculate condition and priced 30-7 percent off retail. Dresses are less than four years old, and were originally priced at more than $1,500. The stark snowy surroundings have a loungy, mod feel—peruse the bridal library as you sip some bubbly, and take advantage of free WiFi to plan other aspects of the big day.
— Excerpted from Chicago Shops, 8/06