The Best Time To Start Prom Dress Shopping (2024)

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The Best Time To Start Prom Dress Shopping? ›

Ideally, you want to start prom dress shopping in January or February, assuming your prom will be early summer of the same year. Shops will have recently dropped the newest prom dress collections, and you'll get to the dresses before others have picked over everything or styles sell out.

We suggest that you should start looking in December or January, but make sure you give yourself at least two months to explore all the dresses and purchase your dress.

Larger Selection

You'll get to choose from a wider array of dresses if you start early. Shops do run out of popular styles and colors. Some dresses might also require a special order, and some sizes may take longer to find. If you start early, you'll have more dresses to look at that are still available.

If you're expecting average prom dress prices to hover around $350-500, we have options for you, too.

The earlier the better to give you the most options available! The 9-12 month window gives you enough time to find the perfect dress and get it shipped, complete alterations, and get any accessories.

Typically, we suggest making your bridal dress appointments 9-12 months prior to your wedding date. This date is suggested with the goal of picking out and ordering a dress 8-9 months before the wedding. This gives you plenty of time to shop around and find the dress of your dreams.

Wear Comfortable Undergarments

The right undergarments can enhance the entire look of each dress you try on. After all, bright bra straps and uncomfortable underwear make even the most beautiful dresses look unflattering and feel awkward. We suggest wearing nude-colored underwear and undergarments that fit you well.

2024 Prom Dress Trends

Expect to see a lot of the trends that were big in fall formal dresses carry forward into the spring. Some of these designs include strappy and open back prom dresses, lace-up and sheer corset-style gowns, and one-shoulder prom dresses.

Look for stick-on silicone bras, like our Invisibra, that have a seamless design for a smooth and natural appearance.

How can I look prettiest at prom? ›

Plunging 'u-shaped' or open front bras can help facilitate a deep v-neck look. One of the latest innovations includes new 'stick-on' bra cups. These are often made from shaped silicone and stick directly on to your skin. These designs are backless, offering support, shape, and coverage underneath your dress.

The person who asks someone to prom is responsible for paying for the night's expenses, traditionally.

Although prom in its precise definition is short for promenade dance—a formal dance party for high school students held toward the end of the school year—there are several other activities that typically take place on prom night, including group photo sessions, dinners and afterparties.

Five Dollar Formal It's prom all over again with one rule! The party is formal but your outfit can only cost Five Dollars (NO EXCEPTIONS) Everyone will scour the thrift shops or find an old dress or suit from their closet (my friends all come from the 80's so their old dresses were PERFECT) The tackier the better.

You should aim to ask a potential date to prom a few months ahead of time, as this gives you enough time to figure out your prom plans, decide if you want to coordinate outfits and get ready for the big day.

If the dress is in stock it will typically ship within 1 -5 business days. If the item you have ordered is not in stock and needs to be ordered from the Designer it could take up to twelve weeks for delivery.

You may select people with whom you share different relationships to attend the prom as your date. Most people go with their girlfriend. Some opt to go with their best friend or friends and others go alone. The good thing about going with your friends is that you will have a lot of company.