After six/Dessy swatches--opinions?

Nukke

Hi guys!  I'm having a really tough time finding after six/dessy fabric swatches.  They sell them on the site but they're very expensive.  I'd just go to the store to look at the dresses myself, but I'm in Japan and that's not an option.So I need to order some swatches online.... and can't find any!  I don't trust my computer screen--and really shouldn't for my colour.  I'm very interested in the "merlot" colour for bridesmaid dresses, but I bet they probably look more red than purple in real life.  What's worse, is I'm sure the swatch colours vary slightly according to what fabric you have.  I want purple dresses.  The fabric they show online for "merlot" is gorgeous, but not at all close to the actual colour of merlot--the wine.   If anyone has seen the merlot colour from dessy or aftersix, can you give your opinion on the colour?  Closer to red or purple?Even better--if someone HAS them and is willing to give/sell them to me (I'll pay postage too), or knows where I can purchase them online, please share!

tidetravel

Do you have any friends that could take a trip to a bridal store and take pictures for you? At least that way you can get a better idea of the colors and how they will look in actual pictures without having to track down the swatches

Nukke

No, most of my friends are in Canada--and still nowhere near a dessy dealer.  The other option would be my future MIL, and I don't want to ask her to do something so silly. 

Nukke

Unfortunately, my bridal party is everywhere but North America.  Some are in England... some Australia, and the rest Japan.I might be able to convince my UK girl to do it.  Hmmm.... not a bad idea!

Nukke

update: Screw Dessy. I'm now looking at david's bridal at their "sangria" colour. This definitely doesn't look like it could be mistaken for red!  It's a lovely vibrant purple.