Loehmann's annual bridal sale, plus-size fashion show

Oct. 17

GRAB THE GOWN, Loehmann's annual bridal event in Manhattan offers more than 500 gowns priced from $400 to $1,000. The store is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but it's first come, first served, so get there early; 101 Seventh Ave.; 212-352-0856.

Oct. 17-19

FILLY'S offers the spring 2014 Rene Ruiz trunk show featuring gowns and cocktail dresses with modern silhouettes; 1065 Willis Ave., Albertson; 516-739-9090. Store hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

TALLULAH hosts trunk shows featuring Liancarlo eveningwear and Barbara Wells Studio handmade sweaters (with designer visit Friday-Saturday), from 10 a.m. to 5p.m.; 8285 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury; 516-367-8010.

Oct. 17 and 19

AT BLOOMINGDALE'S ROOSEVELT FIELD on Oct. 17, enjoy a women's special sizes fashion show, 5 p.m., with stylist and blogger Meaghan O'Connor, plus light makeovers and a Wacoal bra trunk show (reservations suggested; 516-873-2769). On Oct. 19, 1-4 p.m., shop the latest in men's sportswear, plus Bloomingdale's exclusive Beatles merchandise during the London Nights event. Then get complimentary mini-makeovers, styling and refreshments, 1-4 p.m., in celebration of the Give Pink, Get More! campaign for breast cancer research at Roosevelt Field and in the newly renovated cosmetics department at Walt Whitman Shops, Huntington Station.

Oct. 17-20

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE at Walt Whitman Shops is hosting fall collection trunk shows from Akris Punto, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 17 (631-350-1311) and Moncler Kids, 10a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 17-19 (631-350-1233). Then shop for women's fine jewelry, Oct.17-18, at the Anzie trunk show, with designers Anzie and Jaclyn Stein, and Oct. 20, at the Phillips House trunk show (both events are 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; 631-350-1260).

NOUVEAU BRIDE is hosting the new Tina di Martina Mother of the Occasion collection trunk show, by appointment only; 1613 Merrick Rd., Merrick; 516-868-1500.

Oct. 18

MEET ACHELLE DUNAWAY of e.l.f. cosmetics at Walgreen's in Manhattan, 11a.m.-3 p.m., where she and her artistic team will treat you to a mini-makeover from the new Disney Villains Makeup collection. Choose from Maleficent, Cruella De Vil, Ursula and the Evil Queen palettes; 1471 Broadway; 212-302-0552.

SAMPLE SALES

ELIZABETH AND JAMES

A large selection of ready-to-wear pieces and gently used samples are 75 percent off retail prices, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, at 260 Sample Sale, 260 Fifth Ave., Manhattan; 212-725-5400.

SPORTSWEAR

Women's contemporary sportswear, colored denim and cashmere items are at wholesale prices and below, starting Thursday through Oct. 27; hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, at 165 Main St., Port Washington; 516-375-3940.