How to buy a prom dress

The 2007 Prom is quickly approaching! Your first and foremost item to prep for is your search for your prom dress.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• a prom budget
• list of target stores both online and off-line
• pictures of prom dresses you like
• an idea of what your date plans on wearing

1. Look at your favorite magazines and websites to determine what style of prom dress you want. Put together an overall prom budget to insure you can afford the prom dress you want. Consider shoes and accessories needed to put together the whole outfit.

2. Once you have selected the prom dress you want order early to allow time for alterations and fitting.

3. Order your prom dress from a reputable online or off-line store.

4. When purchasing a prom dress particularly when online, know the company’s return policy, if they have one at all. Many of the online companies do not accept returns, if this is a problem, make sure before you buy your prom dress.

5. Once the prom is over, have the prom dress dry cleaned and packed for storage. Many dresses can be worn for other events.

Tips & Warnings

• Most Prom Dresses are between the ranges of $100 - $300 (and up). The prom’s a formal event and dressing formal and snazzy, isn’t cheap. This is a night to remember so you’ll want to be in a prom dress to remember it by!
• A inexpensive prom dress doesn’t have to mean a cheap quality prom dress. And remember: when shopping for that perfect prom dress, most prom dresses can be worn again for other formal occasions well into your college years. We’ve heard of women in their early 20’s still wearing their prom dress to many formal events! So a solid, elegant prom dress is money well spent. Begin your search for that perfect prom dress now!