I live in a tiny town and am I at complete loss when it comes to prom shopping. Most of the girls head to the local mall, but the last thing I want is to show up in the same dress as all of my classmates. Do you have any online ideas?
Aside from that, think of the internet as your giant dressing room. eDressMe.com is one of the most comprehensive dress shops online. Not only do they have a wide selection of typical prom dresses, but they carry many red carpet-worthy eveningwear designers like BCBG, Betsy Johnson, Anna Sui, and Rebecca Taylor. Promgirl.com, JessicaMcClintock.com, and Nordstrom.com are other worthwhile websites.
For an eclectic route, seek out vintage frocks (one word: eBay), off-price designer gowns (Bluefly.com is one of the best!), and wearable cocktail dresses (Shopbop.com has an enormous selection).