Alright ladies, it's that time of the year again. The time for cute proposals, saving money for the stretch limo, and most importantly, the dress. Prom is just around the corner and I know some girls like to be over achievers and get their dress early, but for those of you who didn't even know you were going to prom, here are some helpful tips to make the search easier for you.
Finding the right dress doesn't have to be stressful. Prom is a time to celebrate the end of the school year and more importantly, the end of your high school career. You're already stressing over college stuff, why add to the chaos by stressing over a simple little dress. The first step is to take a deep breath and know that everything is going to be alright.
Most girls know the type of dress they like, however if you're not most girls, then that's ok too. Start by looking through catalogs or Pinterest, where many different styles of dresses can be found. If you ask a boy for his opinion, they will probably say a dress is a dress. However boys don't understand that a dress is not just a dress. There's corset back or there's a zipper. There's ball gown with lots of tulle or there's a straight down and silky. There's ruffles or there's sequins. So many choices, but in the end it's all about what you want, not what he wants. Get a dress that makes you feel special and not one just because he told you to.
If you're more of a "try it on" type of person, get some friends together to go prom dress shopping. This way you get your friends' opinions, you get to try on the dress, and you can make a day out of it with your best friends. Shopping online is always an option as well. With online shopping, there are twice as many options. Many department stores don't have every single dress in stock, but their websites sure do. Websites such as Prom Happy and Just Prom Dress are very useful and have tons of dresses for all shapes and sizes. Many stores, especially around this time of the year, also give out promotional deals, such 20% off your online order of $75 or more, for online shoppers. These great deals are definitely worth looking into because it can help you save a ton of money.
You don't need a $500 dress from Bloomingdales to make you shine like a star. If you're a girl working on a budget, try asking around first. Ask your friends who have gone in the past or someone you know with lots of dresses just sitting at home in their closet. Another good resource to use would be Facebook. There are Facebook groups out there that are specifically for selling old or used dresses; at least I know there's one for the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area. Consignment stores would be another place to look if you don't want to spend a bundle. Their dresses are cheap and usually not too worn down. Places such as Stuff Etc. are very strict on what they accept to ensure you don't pay for something that's not worth paying for. Prom doesn't have to be expensive, however most girls make it so just because they don't know of these other great options that are offered to them.
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