Your prom dress is just as important as going to prom itself. For some girls finding the perfect dress is easy. However, finding the perfect dress if your a plus size girl is more of a challenge. Unfortunately, prom dresses in themselves are expensive, and plus sizes always cost a little more. Not only that, plus size girls don’t have the selection that smaller girls have. Why is so many of the plus size dresses looks like something your grandmother would wear? Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and everyone deserves to wear their dream dress to prom. The quest for trendy prom dresses, in plus sizes, that’s affordable, wasn’t an easy task. But, the challenge was met, and these 5 stores are certain to have the prom dress of your dreams. From halter dress, to strapless dress, floor length, to short gowns, the perfect dress for you is just a click away.
1. Fashion Bug specializes in clothing for larger women, who are trendy, and fashionable. They have beautiful halter style bridal gowns that could easily double as a prom dress for $59.99. If your looking for something with more color, maybe you’d like a royal blue gown with a caviar beaded overlay priced at just $89.00. Fashion Bug carries sizes up to a 28 in fancy gowns and the prices are outstanding! You can find dresses for as low as $40.00, that would cost you hundreds at department stores. Fashion Bug has several locations throughout the United States, or you can visit their online catalog at www.fashionbug.charmingshoppes.com for an even larger selection of gowns.
2. Torrid is an outstanding store for both value, and selection. They completely understand plus size women, and merchandise reflects that fact. Torrid has stores in all but 11 states throughout the United States, plus they also have an awesome online catalog. They carry sizes up to a 26, with amazing prices. Beautiful prom dress are available with prices ranging from $21.99 to $80.00. You can visit their online catalog at www.torrid.com. Don’t forget to look at the clearance section as well.
3. www.newportnews.com offers plus size formal gowns up to a size 24W. The site is a little difficult to navigate, but the prices make it worth while. Prom dresses range from $40.00 to $79.00, which makes it all worth while. When you click onto the site you will notice “dresses & skirts”, you will want to click onto it. You’ll have to sort through the pages because the casual dresses, and skirts are mixed in with the formal dresses. www.newportnews.com also offers free return shipping, and if you need a larger size they will ship a second dress for free after your return.
4. www.discountdressup.com has an amazing selection of plus size dresses to choose from. The prices are unreal with dresses starting at $20.00. The site is very easy to navigate, and even has a price selector to help you. You can choose a gown thats under $50.00, $50.00 to $79.99, $80.00 to $100.00, or over $100.00. Discount Dress Up carries sizes up to a 8XL. They also have a great clearance section with saving up to 70% off their everyday low price.
5. www.shopgoodwill.com I know a dress from the Goodwill might not seem impressive, but it’s not the end of the world. This site is an auction site where the Goodwill secondhand stores auction off their better quality merchandise. The merchandise is always changing so there is no guarantee, but it is worth a peek. Some of the dress they sell on the auction are new with tags still on them, others are in like new condition. If you can get a beautiful dress for just a few dollar, and you like it, then why not? Their is no reason for any girl to miss their prom because they couldn’t find, or afford a dress.
All 5 of these shops offer wonderful, and affordable gowns. No matter which dress you choose, if you like it, then you will be beautiful. Remember the prom may only last one night, but the memories last forever. I hope you take their breath away.
