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Cheap Prom Dress

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Date: 01/18/2005 Topics: Parties > School | Readers Request > Clothing | Old Categories > Clothing  
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I was wondering if anyone knew of a place that sells cheap prom gowns. Im disabled and my 16 year old daughter would love to go to her prom but finding a dress on my budget is hard.

Thank you,

Bonita
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By SWozniak (Guest Post)
Freecycle and thrift shops are obvious places. I love thrift shops. Just bought a brand new, 100% cotton, thick, off-white turtleneck sweater for $2. Never worn but with a tiny hole in the waist ribbing in the back that can be repaired with two stitches.

Also,some of the big bridal shops have regular sales, sometimes twice a year, to get rid of samples and refused dresses. I understand that the price can be as little as $10.

bTw, back in 1965, my prom dress came from Montgomery Wards. It was far less expensive and more sophisticated than any other dress at the prom.

If push comes to shove, perhaps you can find a simple white or black crepe (or other nice fabric) ankle length skirt that can be worn with a halter or bustier top. A remnant of lace could be used a shawl. The price would be much less and the pieces could be worn separately for many other occasions.

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By Connie A. (Guest Post)
Bonita, This might sound strange but the Good Will stores very often have prom dresses. People buy them and wear them once. For some girls( Heaven forbid to be seen in a dress that you've worn before) so they give them to Good Will and buy another one. They are clean, worn only once, and often still very stylish. It wouldn't hurt to give them a try.Most everyone is trying to save money these days so hold your head up high and be thankful for your lovely 16 year old daughter. A dress is a dress but she is a blessing.
Connie

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By Assh (Guest Post)
We are looking for matching dresses for our prom and were wondering if anyone had 2 dresses the same but in different colours. one size 0 and one size 32 thanks x

Posted on 11/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Amy price (Guest Post)
Yes you can get nice prom dresses at txmax for under 60 pounds.

Posted on 04/29/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By CLAIRE (Guest Post)
For all you in england.

www.beflirtydresses.com

Posted on 03/26/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Jess (Guest Post)
Try myeveningdress.co.uk. its quite cheap and has gorgeous dresses for under £100.

Posted on 02/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Julie (Guest Post)
www.weddingdressonlinestore.com
There are many prom dress, many are at $59-$79 price range.

Posted on 01/10/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By zara (Guest Post)
Try e-bay. I am selling my prom dress on there for around £60. You can get many different styles too.

Posted on 10/13/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Courtnee (Guest Post)
I find really good dresses at places like Kohl's and TJ Maxx and Deb's, but not their online stores, those aren't very good for dresses. I'm low income, so I know where to go for a cheap dress.

Posted on 09/25/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Aurea. (Guest Post)
i need help finding an affordable quince dress my quince is in 11 wks

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By Chloe (Guest Post)
Bonita, DEB has a lot of cute dresses under $40.00
I got a very cute knee-length dress for $25.

Posted on 06/10/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By (Guest Post)
Try gojane.com or nexteve.com you can find a lovely dress for under $100. I am searching for one for my daughter's prom. Have fun

Posted on 03/28/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By simone toon (seriously) (Guest Post)
i need a prom dress quickish as my prom is in may...
but there dnt seem 2 be many websites that show decent priced prom dresses in britain

Posted on 03/26/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Zena (Guest Post)
Help i live in England size 8 and my prom is soon and i still haven't got a dress email me your ideas and stuff please i refuse to pay over 100 pounds for a dress cheers lilarmygurl06 AT yahoo.com

Posted on 03/08/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By jess (Guest Post)
i need a cheap homcoming dress cus my mom has bought me two and i want a different one and she said id have to buy it on my own with my own money so have any ideas?

Posted on 09/22/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By marlena (Guest Post)
Yes I know a place that has beautiful prom dresses that are cheap. It is www.shopshop.com and www.weddingdressonline.com. On weddingdressonline.com make sure you go under cheap bridal gowns and then there is different catagories. That should make your daughter look beautiful the night of her prom and she will love it.

Posted on 01/20/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By vanessa (Guest Post)
i am 16 teen years old and i need a cheap homecoming dance dress because i have a budget to stick to.

Posted on 10/12/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Leisa (Guest Post)
Hi. A good place to start is with a school guidance counselor. They have contacts and know of places that give and lend dresses. RE: Like Cinderella's Closet . There are alot of communities that have websites like http://www.freecycle.org where you can list what you need and someone will give it to you. The freecycle websites are free items from one person to another. Leisa

Posted on 09/28/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By (Guest Post)
all you have to do is go to google and put in cheap prom gown and put in parenthesis $60 and related searches should come up. Amber

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By Meghan (Guest Post)
I am 17 and I have been to 2 homecomings a winter formal and two proms. That being said, I have never spent more than $70 for a dress. The easiest thing to do is to go during off seasons. For example June-August or Dec.-Feb. I borrowed my mothers dress once as well. She made my prom dress for sophomore year and it recieved tons of compliments- no one else had it or the color! Ross's is a good place; I actually bought my homecoming dress for this year today for $21. It is pink and sparkley and I have seen it for about $150ish at other stores. You just have to be willing to hunt!

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By Renee the harpist (Guest Post)
Look There is a very awesome store in a few places. If you are luck you will have it. GO TO http://www.nbcclothing.com ! My friend found a dress at one of the stores for $25 (its original price was $300) These dresses have been returned for no apparent reason OR they have small problems with them like a seam showing or the beading might be messed up in one section. But other than that they are perfectly fine. Some people get their dresses for $4!!!

Posted on 03/01/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Jennifer Holland (Guest Post)
Hi im from England and need a really cheap but nice dress for my prom in june.I would really like a jade green dress but white,gold,orange,reds are all great,does anyone know of anybody selling one and knows how to ship it to me im a UK 12 (us 10) and "36" bust xxxxxxxxx

Posted on 02/23/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Suzanne S. (170) Contact
OF course try the obvious ones, like thrift shops, bring backs at the local dress shops and Ebay. But also try looking at the last few years prom and other formal photos. See if there isn't a dress that really stands out to you and approach that girl and ask to buy her dress. They will never wear it again and know they won't get any money for it other wise. My best-friend wore the Prom Queen's dress from the year before and she only paid $25 for it.

Posted on 02/17/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By miss annabelle (9) Contact
Yeah, buying a secondhand one would be your best bet, unless you have a friend who can sew. what size is she? I have a few dress that I have had for awhile, and no longer have a need for, I have a few different sizes, if you would like I can email pictures of some of them..... and you could just pay to have them shipped to you. my email address is " bellas.beauty.line@gmail.com " good luck with everything. *hugs*

Posted on 02/15/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Abby Grace (Guest Post)
Dillard's had veeeery cheap dresses, all year round, in the junior's department, they can range veeerry cheap like $20-$30 if you get there on a good day to the the $100s.

Posted on 02/05/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Velvet (Guest Post)
i payed 30 dollars for this dress at ross's. It was peach but they had a huge selection to choose from. Its a discount clothing store but their clothes are ususally in good condition.

Posted on 02/05/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Jessica (Guest Post)
Im looking for a cheap prom dress preferibly pink,so if anyone can help me out email me at jeskap17@yahoo.com..THANK YOU!

Posted on 01/31/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By jessica (Guest Post)
When i had to get a prom dress i waited a little and got mine last minute at deb it was really nice and on sale at $40

Posted on 01/28/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Jen (Guest Post)
I also have a few cheap dresses (all 100 or less, red or white). Also try EBay and places like that. Look at clearance rack bridesmaids gowns too! You will be in my prayers.
"The joy of the Lord is my strength." - Nehemiah 8.10

God bless you both!

Posted on 01/26/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By AMy (Guest Post)
It would help to know where you live. I have a couple of dresses that may work.

Posted on 01/25/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Guest (Guest Post)
Go to a search engine and find your nearest freecycle site. Post a "wanted" and you may well find a beautiful dress for free.

Posted on 01/20/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By jmouse13 (8) Contact
Thrift stores are a good place to look. The thrift store in our little town has a lot of them right now and very reasonable. No one knows where it was purchased if you don't tell them. Or go to a thrift store at a near by town

Posted on 01/20/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Kami (Guest Post) (Guest Post)
I have a cheap prom dress. I actually wore it as a bridesmaid dress but it is a really cute bridesmaid dress. size 10 but it is more like at 4 to 6. It's strapless and corest at the top and flowing chiffon on the bottom, a light pinkish off white. Really gorgeous. I only want $100 flat out for it.

Please e-mail me directly at kamifletcher16@yahoo.com for pictures and more info.

Posted on 01/19/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Crystale (Guest Post)
Last year i refused to pay $300 for a prom dress while looking like every other girl there, so i went to the local mall and went to The Body Shop, they have very cute dresses from $20 up. I'm sure you can find some simple dresses in JC Penny or places like that, sometimes you just have to look a little harder. Also you may could check with any local seamstresses that sell prom dresses. Sometimes they have beautiful dresses that customers continously try on and are considered used or are from the year before and the business's mark the prices down (or sometimes they let you rent them) So goodluck with dress shoping and I hope your daughter has an enjoyable prom!

Posted on 01/19/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Aimee (Guest Post)
Try Consignment and Thrift stores. They usually have really nice dresses for half the price.

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By Karaof4 (Guest Post)
Where we are from you can easily go to a bridal shop and ask to see their discontinued dresses or those simply "left behind". Many of these dresses are between $15.00-$30.00. If your daughter is so inclined she may want to pick one out and add something she likes to make it more her own and more to her taste, like beading which can always be found at craft stores. Or simply ask around for a "once worn" bridesmaid/bride's dress to borrow or buy. It is a big time within most girls lives if they can have fun and look lovely so involve her in the choosing process so the dress she picks becomes more her's than a "second hand solution." Best of luck and beauty to you both!

Posted on 01/18/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

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