McAuley's Prom Dress Resale Offers Affordably-Priced Formal Wear

CHICAGO, IL -- If you have any prom or graduation dresses hanging in your closets, consider donating them to the Mother McAuley High School Mother Club's graduation and prom dress consignment sale Jan. 18 and Jan. 19. The annual consignment sale is open to the public and will feature a large selection of gently worn prom and graduation gowns available for purchase. Sale hours are as follow:

• Friday, Jan. 18, 6 p.m.to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Eva's International in Orland Park made a sizable donation of new dresses to get McAuley's 2019 prom dress resale started.

"The dresses are truly amazing," said Angela Villanueva, president of McAuley's Mothers Club. "We are so grateful for their generosity. As moms we want the best for our children all the time and for some families this is the best. Whether your budget conscience or simply savvy with your money, this is a great opportunity for any young lady to find a dress that makes her feel beautiful and within her budget. We only accept dresses in 'like new' condition, which is why it's so worthwhile to come in and try some dresses on."

Dresses in "like new" condition may be donated outright or sold for consignment. Dresses should be laundered and/or dry-cleaned and free of defects, with buttons and zippers in working order. Cocktail or short dresses will NOT be accepted. Mother McAuley reserves the right to refuse dresses. Dresses may be dropped off on Saturday, Jan. 12, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

This is a consignment sale, 75 percent of sales go back to seller, with the remaining 25 percent of each dress sold going directly to McAuley's student scholarship fund. Community members may also donate dresses outright.

• Sellers will receive a number referencing their dress/dresses.
• Sellers will complete a form with their contact information and brief description of their dress/dresses.
• Tags will be affixed to each dress.
• Sellers will receive checks for their consignment items ten business days after the sale
• Unsold dresses must be picked up by sellers Jan. 19 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Dresses that are not picked up will be donated to teens in need.

Sellers can name their price for the dress/dresses but should keep in mind that the overall goal is to sell the items. The donated dresses will assist high school student girls who may not otherwise be able to afford their upcoming proms. Visit the McAuley website for more information about donating dresses and the sale.

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