Last year, the average cost of attending a prom exceeded $1,300,
according to Mastercard, Inc. Actually, the biggest expense is the
prom dress. For girls determined to have a red carpet moment, the price tag
could easily high to $400. Guys don't get off cheaply, either -- tux rentals
commonly run $170-$200 for a basic get-up. So,many girl found the
prom dress under $100, then they can change the dresses every time.
Although prices vary by location and the selection may be iffy, the best
places to start searching for cheap prom attire are vintage and
consignment shops. Also try eBay for vintage duds, where both dresses
and tuxes from the 50's through the 80's are likely to fetch prices in
the double-digit range. And remember, dirt-cheap prom wear means funds
left over for alterations.
Generally speaking, a long
gown costs more than a snazzy short dress while embellishment and a
designer name boost prices substantially. Be wary of cheap prom dresses
produced in China, however. Blogs have reported that they may never
arrive in time for the prom and the dress itself may be of questionable
fit and quality.
For an indie/retro look,
Ebprom,
one of the hipper clothing retailers, offers a sweet selection of short
styles and long gowns for less than $100. The number of gowns at this
price is small and they sell out quickly, but there are loads of short
dresses in strapless and spaghetti-strap styles full of beading and
shimmer, tulle and chiffon, lace and overlays.
Department stores such as Macy's and Nordstrom may be a tad less
fashion-forward but they carry a wide assortment of cheap prom attire:
long, short, and high/low (long in back, short in front); one-shoulder,
halter, and strapless; beaded, metallic, and chiffon; with plenty of
glitter (or not), cut-out backs (or not), and so on. David's Bridal also
stocks a very large selection of inexpensive prom gowns that don't
stint on fashion or bling. The size selection may be limited for some
items, especially those on sale or clearance; many frocks come in large
sizes.
A desire for designer duds on a modest prom budget is likely to mean renting rather than buying. Link here to a post we did on renting fancy clothes.
Rent the Runway uses filters for price, color, size, and length. The
site stocks oodles of red carpet-worthy gowns and dresses that would
retail for $300-$600 but rent for less than $100. Rentals run for four
days and a second size is sent free in case the first doesn't fit.
After compare with other country dresses, people alway choose the dresses which make in China. No just the price but the design also great.
