Where to Find an Affordable Prom Dress

This article brainstorms places to look for a prom dress if you are on a tight

budget.

 This article looks at where you can find an affordable prom dress. It features six

different options.

1. Major department stores-skip the formal wear section of department stores and

head to the ordinary women’s section. A dress or for that matter top and bottom

combination doesn’t have to come from a special occasion section to look glamorous

on prom night. Search the designer clearance racks and you could find a great dress

or piece at more then 50% off the recommended retail price. You will also be more

likely to arrive at prom night looking unique because you won’t have limited your

style to typical prom dress choices.

2. Thrift stores-second hand stores are a great place to find a prom dress. Just

think about how many people wear a special occasion dress once then donate it. Why

not grab one of these bargains that are still in great condition.

3. Family & Friends closets-look through the clothes of everyone you know (Or at

least everyone who will give you their permission to do so). You might be able to

scavenge a piece that will work for you. Most dry cleaners offer fairly affordable

services when it comes to simple alterations such as changing the length of a hem

and a lot of fabrics can be died a color that suits you.

4. eBay-whether your after a discount designer piece or would like to order a

classic prom style dress made to measure from China there are some great savings to

be found on eBay. Ask lots of questions and make sure the measurements in the

listing are correct for your body. If you buy an off the rack piece and it doesn’t

fit or work for you when it arrives don’t despair you have two options. If there

is a small issue with fit, have the dress altered. If you really don’t like the

style relist the item for sale on eBay so that you can recoup some of the money you

have spent.

5. Get creative-If you can sew consider making your own dress. Other then the

benefit of saving a lot of money you will also have a one off creation. There will

be no risk of turning up in the same dress as another girl! If you can’t sew, but

would like a one off design see if anyone in your family can help you whip up your

prom night outfit.

6. Internet retailers-look online for discounts. Online retailers like Bluefly.com

stock designer gear that is always less then the recommended retail price. They

stock many pieces that are suitable for special occasion wear. When looking at

online stores like this look for extra sales and sign up for promotions. Once you

have signed up for an online account a lot of these stores will periodically email

you special discount codes. You can end up getting an outfit for as little as 20%

of the original retail price.