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prom dresses

35 replies

anyoldname76 · 13/02/2017 16:33

my dd is leaving school this year and is going the prom. im freaking out a bit as the dresses are so expensive, i dont want to buy her one off the internet incase its not as expected or doesn't fit properly.
im going take her shopping in a few weeks and hopefully pick up something suitable that doesnt look cheap. most of her friends are having dresses costing £400+

i dont know why im posting, just panicking a bit i guess

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missjoanie · 13/02/2017 19:07

What about ChiChi London? My friend's daughter chose one for her prom and looked beautiful. House of Fraser stock the brand.

HunterHearstHelmsley · 13/02/2017 19:07

My sister bought one off eBay from China and it was perfect.

PurpleDaisies · 13/02/2017 19:08

What is your budget? You might find an Internet dress plus a seamstress isn't as expensive as you might think.

Astro55 · 13/02/2017 19:11

Or there are plenty of secondhand dresses that have been worn for a couple of hours - and nobody else will have it!

What shape/size is she/coloring etc .... elwhat does she like style wise

marmiteloversunite · 13/02/2017 19:12

My daughter had a lovely dress from Quiz in Debenhams. I think it was about £45 in one of their special event weekends. She looked fab and had a great time. Good luck with the shopping.

pieceofpurplesky · 13/02/2017 19:22

TK max has some real bargains, you could hire one? Simple seems to be the way forward these days.

Laiste · 13/02/2017 20:22

Amazon? if it doesn't fit right just send it back. But if you're careful with size and reviews you should be safe.

www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_17?url=search-alias%3Dclothing&field-keywords=long+prom+dresses+for+teenagers&lo=clothing&sprefix=long+prom+dresses%2Cundefined%2C198&crid=2LWOW3ZMKWXHX&rh=n%3A83450031%2Ck%3Along+prom+dresses+for+teenagers&tag=mumsnetforum-21

TowerRose · 13/02/2017 20:31

Why don't you look at occasion dresses in Debenhams?

Laiste · 13/02/2017 20:32

Ooh look at this one!

www.amazon.co.uk/Ever-Pretty-Elegant-Shoulder-Coloful/dp/B00RC2QN7I/ref=pd_sbs_193_31?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=P7JB8WJSZ1GS7G798SAE&tag=mumsnetforum-21

Laiste · 13/02/2017 20:34

The colours ! (I'll go away after this one )

hiffon-Gradient-Bridesmaid-CSD231/dp/B015A16PC0/ref=ctsap1vtp?pfrdm=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pfrdp=1212178027&pfrdr=7EMKFVPC63PR34HF8VND&pdrdwg=nbgjv&pfrds=desktop-detail-softlines&pfrdt=40701&pdrdi=B015A16PC0&pdrdw=cxHlO&pfrdi=desktop-detail-softlines&pdrdr=7EMKFVPC63PR34HF8VND&encoding=UTF8

Laiste · 13/02/2017 20:35

try again

www.amazon.co.uk/Clearbridal-Chiffon-Gradient-Bridesmaid-CSD231/dp/B015A16PC0/ref=cts_ap_1_vtp?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=1212178027&pf_rd_r=7EMKFVPC63PR34HF8VND&pd_rd_wg=nbgjv&pf_rd_s=desktop-detail-softlines&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_i=B015A16PC0&pd_rd_w=cxHlO&pf_rd_i=desktop-detail-softlines&pd_rd_r=7EMKFVPC63PR34HF8VND&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mumsnetforum-21

Garnethair · 13/02/2017 20:38

Does she like slinky or ball gown type dresses? If ballgown perhaps look on eBay

Iamastonished · 13/02/2017 20:42

Another vote for Debenhams. I got DD's dress there last year for £65. I really don't see the point in splashing out £400 for a dress that will only be worn once. DD doesn't do princessy or long dresses, so hers was a strappy knee length dress.

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anyoldname76 · 13/02/2017 21:31

thanks everyone, shes a size 6/8 and 5ft2, she wants a long dress but nothing too princessy, my budget is about £100 but that includes shoes and bag etc, going have a look at everything suggested.

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Astro55 · 13/02/2017 21:35

Loved the piñk first one on amazon - but maybe not in pink!

Some of those a relovely but a bit Disney princess!!

Try a few on for shape/style then hit EBay for a bargain - ask about what the neck line is called - what the cut is! Fabric etc of ones she likes

MrsJayy · 13/02/2017 21:38

Both my Dds got there from promdress uk the come from hong kong but under £80. Both got cheap shoes and bags from primark dont stress they all look the same on the night

MrsJayy · 13/02/2017 21:40

Also in a month or so they will all be landing in oasis and warehouse

Astro55 · 13/02/2017 21:45

These are both under 80

www.okdress.uk.com/dresses-under-100/prom-dresses-under-100/?p=4

MrsJayy · 13/02/2017 21:51

1 of my dds had a silver version of thatastro it was beautiful on

pieceofpurplesky · 13/02/2017 21:58

www.tkmaxx.com/womens-dresses/blue-sweetheart-embroidered-gown/invt/53004576

pieceofpurplesky · 13/02/2017 22:01

www.tkmaxx.com/womens-dresses/navy-lace-sleeveless-gown/invt/53023094

EggsEleven · 13/02/2017 22:11

Have a look at House of Fraser online:

navy or red lace

Jane Norman £40 in sale

lace and beads lovely back
£19 in sale

Just filter the dresses by maxi style and it will bring up 700+ options, lots of which are currently reduced and available in size 6/8.

marmiteloversunite · 14/02/2017 00:54

If you look online at Little Mistress I think they do a petite range and are in the £60 ish area.

dingit · 05/03/2017 09:16

Dd has a dress, and shoes!

bingohandjob · 05/03/2017 15:17

Joanie do some really pretty dresses - affordable enough to take to seamstress to get adjusted if not quite right fit (they start at size 8) and some lovely accessories eg
joanieclothing.com/product/starr-cross-front-tulle-dress/ or joanieclothing.com/product/carrie-cross-front-tulle-dress/

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