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Prom Dress <£100

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FlutteryButterfly · 15/05/2023 20:05

My daughter has finally decided that she does want to attend her Y11 prom.

Im not willing to spend silly money on a dress that won't ever be worn again. Budget is <£100, closer to £50 even better, would like it to be wearable in future. Daughter not a fan of princess or 'poofy" styles much prefers slinky and simple. Could anyone suggest where i should be looking? I did see a post a few months back asking similar and the suggestions were great- stupidly i didn't save the post!

TIA

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MrsJellycat · 15/05/2023 20:07

TK Maxx often has lots of nice occasion wear dresses

LittleMrsPerfect · 15/05/2023 20:10

Quizz?

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FlutteryButterfly · 15/05/2023 20:10

Sorry, doesn't appear my OP posted correctly!

So budget £100 but closer to £50 even better. Would like it to be wearable in future. Daughter is not a fan of Princess ballgowns or 'poufy' styles much prefers slinky and simple.

I did see a similar post a few months ago that had some great suggestions but stupidly didn't save it. Where should I be looking?

TIA

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Treasureboxkey · 15/05/2023 20:10

Coast is always worth a look
Lipsy sell through Next and have some nice ones. You can often pick up a range in the next outlet stores.
Debenhams were always my go to for formal wear and they still sell online.
Our local charity shops had loads of beautiful ones in when I was wondering around last week.

QuintanaRoo · 15/05/2023 20:11

Ax paris?

QuintanaRoo · 15/05/2023 20:13

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LookOutBandits · 15/05/2023 20:15

ASOS is a good place to look.

My DD's dress is from Shein (yes I know) and it was £35 and she looks absolutely amazing in it.

Prom Dress <£100
Niftythrifter · 15/05/2023 20:17

Zara!

gogohmm · 15/05/2023 20:20

Ever pretty is were I get DD's evening gowns from (musician so got through lots)

Madcats · 15/05/2023 20:21

I've not looked this week, but eBay has a hefty selection of dresses. Take DD's measurements and figure out the sizes for each brand.

We have a JJ House sparkly number arriving shortly.

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FlutteryButterfly · 15/05/2023 20:25

Thank you everyone, on it!

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Forestdweller11 · 15/05/2023 20:26

Vinted

Nottodayplease36 · 15/05/2023 20:26

I got a lovely ball dress from Shein for £50 looked great and I got lots of compliments.

Mykittensaremyfriends · 15/05/2023 20:31

You've had lots of good suggestions but also try Asos, Next online as they have lots of brands and also local selling sites/Facebook marketplace

foulplay · 15/05/2023 20:40

We got my daughter's dress from Club L London. It looks lovely on. We did all of the formal prom dress shopping and she liked her online dress the best!

BusySittingDown · 15/05/2023 20:58

My DD got a bridesmaid dress last year from Ever Pretty. It could be used for a prom dress and was around £50.

GivingItAWhirl · 15/05/2023 20:59

Roman dresses - own website or via Next. Daughter with very similar viewpoint!

MegCleary · 15/05/2023 21:04

We got dd’s from a charity shop! Pox lucky navy, coast dress £14:50 💃

IggyAce · 15/05/2023 21:28

Got my daughters from Quiz it was around £75 and it’s stunning. Like you I wasn’t willing to spend a fortune for 1 night.

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