I just was in an upscale thrift shop and if I had been looking for a prom dress, there were several long formal gowns there for $20! Remember there are often deals on formal dresses! Some are new from bridesmaids' overstock at Bridal Shops and if the others have been worn, it's hard to tell!
I also ran into a prom site that has lots of ads and links, but also shows you how to do your own up-dos.
By Pamphyila from Los Angeles
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Years down the road you will wonder why you thought the prom would be a big deal, so get an inexpensive dress (or borrow one). Don't spend a lot, you only wear it once. The prom is a lot of hype. It's just a dance. Fix your hair nice, wear makeup and don't stress too much. If you don't find a date, no big deal. So many better things in life lie ahead -- you'll see!
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Paying for clothing, sports, field trips, and every other high school activity is taxing on the bank book as is. Then, Junior and Senior Proms loom, costing more every year.
This is a page about saving money on prom dresses. You want to look your best for prom, but don't always have an unlimited clothing budget.
