Prom Gowns for a Pittance

Many teens have part-time jobs and are expected to foot the bill for their prom. For the ladies, the right dress is the key to the whole event. The challenge is finding that magical dress at a practical price.

I am here to tell you that you can find a striking prom dress on any budget. I spent Saturday searching for formal gowns frugalista style. Even I was shocked at what I was able to find.

I started at local thrift stores; , Goodwill and Formal gowns started at just $10! The process requires a little luck and a little digging, but with some elbow grease and bedazzling it can be done. Check out the photos to see some of my bargain basement finds.

The next stop was, a consignment boutique. Gorgeous high-end designer gowns all priced under $200. Most of them were at a price point closer to $100. The selection blew me away. Peek at the photo gallery to see some of my top picks.

If you have a seamstress in your family go to the prom red carpet style and design your own one-of-a-kind gown. is overflowing with special occasion fabrics. They have sparkly sequin fabrics, poly satin, tulle, organza and chiffon. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

I decided to check out where I found brand new designer formal dresses originally priced over $200 starting at $25! I couldn’t believe it. They didn’t have a huge selection, but the ones they did have were certainly priced right.

Every girl has a section of her closet dedicated to gowns that have only been worn once, whether it was for a wedding, prom or special gala. The movie “27 Dresses” comes to mind. So raid the closet of a friend’s older sister and see what gems you can come up with. Because free is always the best deal.