Guide to finding the perfect prom dress

from+BCBG.com

from BCBG.com

Although most girls dream about what their prom dress will look like since freshman year, the announcement of this year’s prom theme–Prom at Tiffany’s– will bring about a rush of junior and senior (if you’re lucky, maybe even Sophomore) girls in the pursuit to find the perfect dress. April 25 is sooner than it seems, so go out and claim your dress before someone else finds it first.

For a classic, clean lined look, check out the dresses from BCBG. If the dresses are a little out of your price range, there is a BCBG outlet located about 45 minutes from here. (Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets) McKenzie Quinlevan, senior, said, “I got my prom dress from BCBG last year and it was exactly what I wanted.”

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ELISIA SLEEVELESS LACE-BLOCKED GOWN (left) $498

KINSLEY CROSSED-BACK ROUND-NECK PEPLUM DRESS $368

 

If you are aiming for the same classic look that BCBG offers at a lesser price, try ASOS.This website details a myriad of both long and short dresses with a variety of price ranges sure to meet your criteria. Shea Allen, senior, said, “It has a really big collection of dresses from tons of different designers and you can literally find any style you’re looking for.”

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TFNC Prom Dress In Pleated Chiffon (right) $64.20

Jarlo Beatrix Lace Panel Maxi Dress With Low Back $220.10

Big department stores render so many different styles of dresses sure to fit a variety of differing needs or wants. If online shopping isn’t for you, take a trip down to Chicago and check out the many different dresses that stores such as Bloomingdales and Nordstrom possess. Sophie Bradshaw, senior, said, “Dresses from these stores are sure to be high quality and it’s nice because they offer so many different brands.”

IMG_0513 Adrianna Papell Embellished Blouson Gown $260 (left)

Parker Black Strapless Silk Gown $308

 

Comparable to Nordstrom and Bloomingdales, REVOLVE Clothing is an online clothing store that showcases dresses from nearly every designer under the sun. If you are willing to drop more money to wear the designer label, REVOLVE has a dress to suit you.

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Saylor Talia Dress $242 (left)

Blue Life High Tide Maxi Dress $154

If you don’t want to travel far to find the ideal dress, head on down to Milwaukee and check out all the boutiques our city has to offer. Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward is filled with stores that people don’t even know about that could offer a dress that no one else would have — and it’s only a short drive away.

If you don’t want to spend the money to wear a dress for only one night, try borrowing a dress from a friend or use Rent The Runway. This website showcases tons of designer dresses that you can rent anywhere from $30 dollars to $300. You can dote thousand dollar dress while only paying a fraction of the cost. Rent The Runway also rents out designer accessories and offers undergarments and shape-wear for purchase.

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Badgley Mischka Set The Tone Gown Rental: $70 Retail: $880 (left)

Badgley Mischka Slow Burn Gown Rental: $115 Retail: $660

No matter what dress you end up wearing, Prom at Tiffany’s is sure to be a night to remember.