How to Find a Graduation Dress
It's Spring and time for Prom, Brides and GRADUATION. Time to find that perfect dress ensemble. Roll out the red carpet and get glamorous.
Have you picked out your dress and shoes yet? Do you want to look like a million bucks?
Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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TIMING: Start shopping early in Spring for styles that are current. In February and March there are often clearance sales of older styles and in March- April you have selection of newer styles. By May you will have lots of competition in shopping from those that procrastinate. This schedule may vary slightly in different regions of the country.
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STYLES: Thumb through magazines to find dress styles you like. Ads often have a dress number on the picture which can be used for a Google search for the dress and shops that sell it. (see resource box for related article how to find a prom dress and limo)
Once you have determined your favorite styles and dresses you can take one or two pictures shopping with you, or order offline.
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STORES: Local Shop try; JC Penny's, Forever 21, Macy's, Dillard's, David's Bridal (other local bridal shops). Most have online catalogs to preshop that stores selection. Ask what services they provide: Alterations, Steaming or Pressing, Delivery? Determine return policy before purchasing. Do not try to return AFTER prom that is dishonest and cheap.Buy the dress you can afford. IF price is high some stores will negotiate price some. It doesn't' hurt to ask.
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SHOP ONLINE: There is shopping beyond ebay.com. Links for some online spots are listed in resource box. Allow 6 weeks before graduation to have your dress ready. That way you will have time to return if there is a problem. 4 weeks or less and you will need to pay extra to prioritize the shipping.
Try these for great prom and graduation dresses. GoJane.com, PROMGIRL.COM, Debs.com, and findmypromdress.com and Sydney's closet.com for plus sizes.
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ACCESSORIES: Look for accessories at bridal shops or at ICINGS by Claire's. Most malls will have stores that carry what you need. If you will be standing a long time during ceremony, try to not fall in love with the super spiky heel!
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Tips & Warnings
If you are in Phoenix, Molina's Bridal Shop is awesome customer service and nice selection. Right across the street is Salon Luxe fro that perfect hairstyle - awesome shop
Make sure to go get "glamor shot" photographs while dressed to the nines!
No date? No problem! The big trend is going in groups with friends to the prom!
Resources
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RachelB
Apr 03, 2009
Excellent tips on how to find a graduation dress. Thanks for writing this. -
Pamela Rappaport
Apr 02, 2009
Yep, you have to start early to get the dress you want. Good advise.
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jewet
Apr 01, 2009
Very good advice!
