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Step 1
Prom is just around the corner and finding that perfect dress can feel next to impossible! The prom dress you find will have to move well with you through dinner, in and out of cars, and through several hours of dancing. Not only that, it has to be mom approved. Which means flattering, modest, and realistically priced. If you're the mom, that perfect prom dress has to be teen approved. Which means fashionable, trendy and stylish. Across the nation, the call for more modest dresses has been heard from upscale retailers such as Nordstroms. After many girls complained to the retailer about the need for more figure flattering, modest, and fair for all sizes prom dresses, the retailer returned the call and started producing more modest fashions. The word "modest" evokes an emotion of dated, but to retailers following in companies like Nordstrom's shoes, it means big business. Nordstrom had huge success after selling more modest fashions, and other retailers have followed suit, also offering more modest, trendy fashions for today's teens. What is considered modest? Modest is actually a loose term. It could mean plunging necklines are altered to be a bit higher, or spaghetti straps being made a tad wider. Only you and your daughter or parent can decide what level of modesty is acceptable. Below is a huge list of retailers selling prom dresses. Some may be close, others you may have to order from. My advice? If you don't live close to the retailer, make sure you order early, and check return policies before ordering.
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Step 2
FORMAL WEAR
1. Totally Modest: Beautiful prom dresses and prom gowns. www.totallymodest.com
2. Allyses: Fashionable, up to date dresses at prices you can afford. www.allyses.com
3. Great Lengths: Try Great Lengths before you spend more than you have to. Clearance prom dresses from $25! Easy return policy! www.greathlengthshorts.com
4. Nordstrom: After many young girls complained about the lack of being able to find modest clothing that fit various size and shape of each girl, Nordstroms stepped up to the plate and now has a section in their formal wear department devoted to modest formal wear. www.nordstrom.com
5. Sydney’s Closet: Plus-size modest prom dresses size 14-44. www.sydneyscloset.com/index.html
6. A Formal Choice: A formal dress for every budget! Over 200 dresses ready to ship. www.aformalchoice.com/modest_dresses.htm
7. Eternity Store: Loads of prom dresses and clearance dresses to choose from. www.eternitystore.com
8. Sabrina Nicole: Designer clearance prom dresses! www.sabrinanicole.com
9. Hot N’ Modest: The ‘hottest’ source for prom dresses. www.hotnmodest.com/index.html
10. Dreszing: Don’t want what everyone else will be wearing to homecoming or prom? Try www.dreszing.com
11. Gowns by Laura: Not keen on buying a prom dress you’ll wear once? Try Gowns by Laura where you can not only buy, but RENT your prom dress. www.gownsbylaura.com
12. Layers Clothing: Cute, chic dresses. www.layersclothing.com -
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USED FORMAL WEAR DRESSES
1. LDS Formal Wear: Consignment prom dresses and more! www.ldsformalwear.com
2. Simply Modest: By far the “cheapest” modest consignment shop in town. All items, casual to formal are priced at $9.99 or less! www.simplymodest.com (Most dresses were older in style). -
Step 4
PUBLICATIONS
1. Jen Magazine: The exclusive online only magazine source for breaking news in the modest fashion industry. Includes modest formal fashions, casual wear, entertainment, beauty, and more! Plus loads of prom ideas and activities for every budget. www.jenmagazine.com
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Comments
jenloch said
on 10/17/2009 Also JenClothing.com has good ones that aren't expensive.