I am sure most Royals can agree on how stressful finding a dress is for any given occasion. Whether it is a school event or not, choosing the perfect dress is harder than a lot of people would expect. Sophomore Elizabeth Braatz shared her frustration with finding a dress, saying, “Choosing a dress can be difficult because some stores are either really expensive or not really my style.” Don’t worry, Elizabeth, below is a list of recommendations for online dress shops that will guarantee you and those who have the same struggle find a cute and affordable dress.
- Princess Polly: Princess Polly is a popular website for a reason. Amongst their wide variety of clothing, their dresses are trendy and fun. Unique to this shop is their “lower impact” options, which allow you to buy a sustainable and environmentally friendly dress. Through Princess Polly, you can look cute while helping save the earth!
- Lulus: You can never go wrong with a Lulus dress. Their dresses are simple, yet gorgeous. Whether you prefer sparkles or floral, Lulus will have it! An added bonus is their free shipping for US orders over $50– keeping your shopping at an affordable level.
- Hello Molly: Hello Molly is for the girls who love a fun pop of color. They have so many styles featured on their website including denim, satin, mesh, lace, and more. On this website, you will find a dress for any given occasion.
- Altar’d State: Altar’d State has amazing options for either a casual or formal event. Their dresses are both comfortable and adorable! They even have sister brands including “Arula” and “Tullabee” that provide even more great options.
Kate Piper ’25 in her gorgeous dress from Zara! (Photo Provided by Vianna Cabal ’25)
- Zara: Zara’s dresses are one of a kind and very chic. On top of that, their prices are reasonable for a high school student. They even sell many accessories and bags that can go perfectly with your outfit.
Junior Valerie Palomino shared her thoughts on a Lulus dress she bought for Homecoming: “Lulus was a great place for me to buy my dress because the shipping was fast and the dress was perfect!” Valerie definitely made the right choice, because she looked amazing.
Hopefully, this list will be helpful to Royals looking for a dress in the future. However, no matter what you wear, everyone looks beautiful in their own way!
