April 3, 2011 by 
Kathryn on
April 3, 2011
Not everyone can drop serious bucks on a dress for prom (especially since you’re going to most likely wear it just once), so here’s five places you can scoop up a prom dress on a budget .
eBay: The online auction site is still is a good option for finding prom dresses on for under $100. Make sure to get the full measurements of the dress (clothing on eBay are often measured flat versus on a person/mannequin) and ask to see several high res pictures
Junior Leagues Thrift Stores: The key to purchasing a prom dress at a thrift store is that the dress shouldn’t look like you “purchased it from a thrift store”. Junior League, a national women’s volunteer organization, Thrift Stores tend to be located in wealthier neighborhoods and often have higher quality dresses (including a nice selection of vintage prom dresses). The prices can be a bit high (at least for thrift stores), but you can and should try to negotiate a lower price.
Cousin/older sister closets: Raiding the closets of a family member or close friend is great way to get a “new-to-you dress” without spending any money. If you’re going for a vintage look, you might want to even look into your grandma’s closet (yes, I know).
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April 1, 2011 by Kathryn on
April 1, 2011
So you’re watching Joan Rivers and her clone/daughter Melissa, interview celebrities on the red carpet. Celeb after celeb parades down the red carpet wearing the most fabulous dresses you’ve ever seen You say to yourself “Gee, it would be great to be able to rock that Mila Kunis dress, but I’m broke
Lucky for you, there’s Coco Myles
I love sites that allow me to customize products to my own personal style, so it’s not a surprise that I like Coco Myles. The company takes what other companies like ABS Allen Schwartz, the company known for knocking off red carpet looks, do to a higher level by allowing you to tweak celebrity looks to your own preference and for less than half the price. Customers can select a dress from either their Celebrity Inspired Collection or their more basic collection, chose the color of the dress from over 10 colors and add extras like a sash and/or a shawl, all for under $150, much cheaper than a dress from ABS.
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March 31, 2011 by Kathryn on
March 31, 2011
If you’re a curvy girl looking for the perfect prom dress, finding something special on a budget can be especially challenging. We’ve done a little footwork, however, and found some picks that just might do the trick, and leave you enough cash to buy a fab pair of shoes, too.
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February 7, 2008 by
EcoistPaige on
February 7, 2008
It’s February, spring is just around the corner. And every high school girl knows what spring means: prom season.
Ahh, yes, that first time many of us get dressed to the nines, actually pay someone to do our hair, our nails, maybe even our makeup (if we’re feeling extraordinarily lazy). Prom is often the biggest social event of most high schoolers lives, and yet for others it’s a struggle with self esteem. Many young girls can’t afford the expense of prom and either have to pass it up or feel inadequately prepared.
Enter Operation Fairy Dust, a nonprofit organization founded in 2002 that provides New York City high school girls in need with a prom dress, cosmetics and accessories.
Although Operation Fairy Dust works out of New York, there are sister organizations all over the country. Mayb e even one in your city! Learn how you can help and maybe even give that beautiful dress just sitting in your closet, a new night out on the town!
More: Last Year’s Prom Dress: Recycle This →
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