Submitted by samlicious1602 t3_11xp979 in boston
Hi I have a ball to go to in a week but was wondering if there were suggestions for any stores selling nice maxi dresses? THANKS
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walterbernardjr t1_jd4j874 wrote
It’s March, isn’t Prom in June?
impostershop t1_jd4peoz wrote
Nope. April and May. Half the girls I know already have their dresses
walterbernardjr t1_jd56hv1 wrote
Weird, when I was in school it was definitely end of May or early june
MrPap t1_jd9h5hp wrote
Most places have moved it up to give space to those taking AP, IB, and end of year exams.
priyatequila t1_jd6eebu wrote
April and may depending on when the school year ends for that high school. "prom season" just means lead up to prom & prom. so yeah everyone is dress hunting like crazy now.
weco308 t1_jd45k4k wrote
David's Bridal in Westwood,
Frugal Fannies in Dedham
CraigInDaVille t1_jd4bv3p wrote
"Mothers bring your daughters! Daughters, bring your moms!"
VisualCelery t1_jd5mbpy wrote
You got it backwards, Frugal Fannies is in Westwood
No_Historian718 t1_jd4eebz wrote
Try Rent the Runway!
TheNavigatrix t1_jd51956 wrote
My daughter needed a formal dress for a performance -- I got one for $14 off Poshmark. Look for concert dresses.
elnazio t1_jd4jd3u wrote
Lulus (online store)! They have a wedding section with categories of dresses for attending weddings, including options for formal and black tie events. They also have overnight shipping options. Definitely order multiple sizes if you go this route because their dresses fit very differently from each other. They also have free returns for 30 days so you can return whatever doesn’t fit/suit. Good luck!
Schemati t1_jd5ivzh wrote
The garmet district is a costume shop but sells just about every piece of clothing imaginable around Kendal mit area, they may have a dress or rental off the shelf for cheaper than store brand
moorecows t1_jd4ob0q wrote
What’s your budget?
samlicious1602 OP t1_jd4wrcf wrote
I would say 0-200. But if the dress is really beautiful then i may splurge to 300
moorecows t1_jd4youj wrote
And when you say ball… what do you mean? Is it a black tie fundraiser?
moorecows t1_jd4znen wrote
My recs are: In price range and in person; Lit boutique on Newbury https://litboutique.com/collections/best-dressed-guest-2
Splurge: reformation (also on newbury- $300+)
If you’re willing to gamble, rent the runway is a great option. And shopbop does two day shipping which has saved me in a pinch
baambee t1_jd4xlnx wrote
Macy’s has prom dresses out already!
bixiecup t1_jd7vk8j wrote
Anthropologie has formal gowns.
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hce692 t1_jd69wsy wrote
A week? That’s enough time for online..
rcl20 t1_jd7qiey wrote
I'd hit the thrift stores and then bring to the dry cleaners for any cleaning or alterations. Talk to your network of friends and see if they can loan you a dress. Then spend the money on shoes and accessories. Everybody has that dress in the back of their closet.
Interesting-Soft1398 t1_jdadvyp wrote
Anthropologie
GM_Pax t1_jd44t68 wrote
Kinda last-minute there, yeah?
impostershop t1_jd44e77 wrote
It’s prom season, so depending on your desired look there should be dresses everywhere… but beware they’re in high demand. Shop asap. Try macys first, then branch out to other places.