Shopping For Discount Prom Dresses

By Celia Hall


Prom weekend is one of the most expensive events that high school girls and their parent will experience. Lots of money is spent on clothing, jewelry, shoes, transportation, hair styling, and other entertainments costs for the biggest day of the school year. Shopping for discount prom dresses can be costly and frustrating but if you do some planning and are persistent in your search you may be able to save some significant money and still get the dress you always wanted.

Cut down costs by buying used gowns. They are usually show little wear and tear as they are only worn for a few hours of one day. Check out ads in local papers. Another good option is to look for one at garage sales. Newspaper ads for garage sales often list the items that are being sold so be on the lookout for those ads that list prom dresses for sale.

Low income families have special programs in place to enable girls to go to prom on a budget. The program recycles gowns and dresses by providing donated dresses to girls that need help. It is excellent opportunity for recycling formal wear.

An excellent way to find bargains on formals is to search out auction sites such as eBay. Millions of sellers provide a huge selection of styles in a variety of sizes. You can customize your search for exactly the dress you are looking for including style and color. Designer dress deals are often available.

End of season clearance racks can turn up some excellent savings on great dresses. The key is to plan ahead for the following year. The savings you may find will make this option very lucrative.

Browse thrift stores and resale shops months in advance of the event to find a great deal. Choices include vintage styles and current ones. You may have to make several trips to find your perfect dress but it will be well worth the effort.

Let your friends and family know that you are looking for a dress and they may have one to lend you. Girls tend to keep their gowns for years and usually are willing to let you borrow it. Put the word out that you are on the lookout. You may not find the exact style you want but you will definitely save a lot of money.

Design your own, one of a kind dress. If you have sewing skills you can make your own gown. Styles can be simple or elaborate based on your level of expertise. Fabric stores sell patterns that you may base your design on. Directions are included to help you come up with the dress of your dreams at a discounted price.

Discount prom dresses can be found with some effort and determination in your shopping habits. It may be a long search but you can save some big dollars. You and your family will appreciate the money that is saved on the event by using some of the provided tips.




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