Re: Donating Prom Dresses

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

@ECBG wrote:
One of our churches has a prom event where they offer donated dresses.

Another thing you can do is speak with the gudiance dept at your local high school. They're always aware of need.

True!!! Women don't think about that, I never would have. My girls and my niece and some other friends had been in scores of weddings in recent years and when they were talking about where and how to donate their bridesmaid's dresses....which can all double as prom dresses...and some short formals; a teacher friend suggested that they call the local h.s. They did and a guidance counselor was thrilled and worked with them. They used a steamer to steam the wrinkles out of the dresses and they held a "prom dress party". It wasn't publicized, the guidance department selected the girls and girls came and tried on dresses and chose what they wanted. There was food and some of the women donated evening bags and costume jewelry. It was one time thing but they loved it and they liked meeting the girls. As I recall, one of the women donated the remaining dresses and bags to local church that has a prom gown event.

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

@Greeneyedlady21, What a great idea to help the less fortunate have a dress for the prom. This is the best thing I have heard all day. Thank you for helping.

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Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

The dress arrived yesterday and wow it is gorgeous. The crystals really are aurora borealis more than silver. The bodice is loaded with them and they are just scattered as you go down. Beautiful quality dress.

I am seeking advice for a bag. I have set a budget of $15 or less, because otherwise I would go crazy trying to make it perfect for the girl. I need it fast because next week I'm on my mission to find a place to donate it. So unless they say to keep it until Sept I will need to have the bag ready to go.

I picked out this one, it's 14 something. Is it too sparkly with the dress? I would guess many teenage girls like sparkle. I don't know any or have any kids so I don't know...looked for a bag with aurora borealis, no luck.

I thought she could get silvery shoes

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CHIP62 · ‎09-06-2014

@Greeneyedlady21,

Thank you for letting us know about these organizations and on behalf of the young lady that would look amazing in such a beautiful dress🌻

Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

@Greeneyedlady21
The bag is perfect! I prefer to donate tangible objects myself

Miss Shelly · ‎03-28-2011

Thanks for posting this. My youngest daughter just moved out and there are prom/homecoming dresses in the closet she left behind as well as some from her older sister.

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Through the website I was able to find a local chapter of Becca's Closet and will send the dresses to them to be enjoyed again by another young lady.