Prom season at the Academy has officially arrived! Prom is an exciting time at Rosary because it marks the end of the school and brings Royals together. In order to keep this season exciting, shopping for your prom dress early is important. Here are some recommendations for great places to purchase your dress.
Revolve
This site never fails me. It is stocked with hundreds of brands and styles so you are guaranteed to find something you love. This online store makes the shopping experience easy and simple. With quick shipping and easy returns, trying on dresses is a breeze. Plus, Revolve is a one stop shop for everything you need: dress, shoes, and jewelry.
Beginning Boutique
This is a not-so-known, online-only store that sells cute, trendy dresses. They have lots of silks and simple gowns, all at a reasonable price. This website is definitely worth a scroll!
Lulus
Lulus has some great styles at an even better price. They have a large variety of dresses all at a range of prices. With 17 pages of prom dresses on their website, you are bound to find a dress that suits you.
Bloomingdale’s
Bloomingdale’s is a great option if you prefer shopping in stores. They have a large collection of dresses from many different brands. Bloomingdale’s is great because they don’t just have one distinct style. You can find anything from extravagant, sparkle dresses to simple, sleek gowns.
Thrift/Borrow
Lastly, the most cost-effective way of acquiring a dress is to purchase secondhand or to borrow. There are so many thrift stores nearby, so if thrifting is your thing, give this a try! Alumna Julianna Ortiz ’23 shares her thrifting experience, “I thrifted my prom dress at a store in the Orange Circle. I saw it, tried it on, and new right away that it was the one.” Alternatively, borrowing a dress for the night is a smart option. If you happen to see a dress your friend wore, ask them if you can wear it for the night!
Hopefully these ideas will help make the prom dress shopping journey not so stressful. Remember, Royals, don’t save your dress shopping for the last minute!
