Question: Can I find my prom dress online?
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?
Answer: Lucky for you, the internet is overflowing with formal dresses, especially around this time of the year. Because each and every dress has a unique fit, the first thing to look for when logging onto a website is their return policy. Do not even click around a website that doesn’t allow full-refund returns – you don’t want to risk falling in love with a non-refundable dress!
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).