While prom may seem far away, when searching for the perfect dress, it’s crucial you look far ahead of time or the perfect dress might just be sold out. All the most important things to consider when looking for a prom dress, such as price, size, shipping and dress variety, are right here in this guide.
(listed by price, low to high)
Windsor
Windsor is a great option for spending less. Prices range from $60 to $250, they are often marked down, and Windsor offers free shipping on many purchases. Sizes range from XS to XL, with a wide variety of dresses from slip dresses to ball gowns with sequins. Not only is the store online, but there are many Windsor stores in malls and shopping centers. Compared to other stores, Windsor offers fashionable and trendy looks for cheaper.
Lucy in the Sky
Lucy in the Sky features a wide variety of classy and fun dresses. The dresses are known for being youthful, modern and perfect for any occasion, with styles ranging from sleek and minimal to bold and sparkly. Most of the dresses fall between $70 – $140, making them a good and cheaper option when looking for the perfect dress. Sizing ranges from XXS to L. Delivery time typically takes 4-7 days after the date of purchase. What makes Lucy in the Sky different than other brands is their great, wide selection of trendy dresses, great shipping time, and great quality.
Princess Polly
Princess Polly is another very popular, inexpensive website for both prom and homecoming dresses. The style on this website is typically very simple and basic, perfect for people looking for a slip or satin dress for prom. Prices range from $74 to $109, and sizes will range from a 0 to a 12. Because of its popularity, Princess Polly is very likely to have dresses sell out fast, so it is smart to look much earlier than you think for a prom dress. Shipping takes 3-6 business days. What makes this brand different is its wide variety of options and ability to stay on top of all the trends depending on the year. They are often coming up with new designs and styles.
Hello Molly
Hello Molly is a very popular website for both prom and homecoming dresses among teens. Prices on the website range from $80 to $200. Hello Molly often has sales; however, the sale price makes the dress non-returnable. The dresses come in a wide range from slips and silks to dramatic ruffles, depending on what the buyer is looking for, with sizes ranging from XS to XL. Delivery time is around 2 weeks so I encourage all to purchase a month in advance to prom. This website may seem expensive, but something that sets it apart from other sites is its frequent sales, making it easier to grab the perfect dress at a discounted price.
Beginning Boutique
Beginning Boutique is popular for more than just its dresses. It features a wide variety of clothing items. They specialize in silk and satin dresses, and their variety of prom dresses is small but good. The prices range from $80 to $120 with sizes ranging from US 0 to US 18. Delivery time for Beginning Boutique is 1-6 business days. Something that sets Beginning Boutique apart from other websites is its great reviews on customer service, it is known for being extremely helpful and positive.
Babyboo
Babyboo specializes in elegant prom dresses with a wide variety of styles, lengths, and prices. They often have sales and their prices range from $100 to $230. Babyboo is extremely popular for prom dresses and so they often sell out fairly quickly. Delivery time is 1-2 weeks. Something that sets this brand apart is its extremely comfortable, double-layered fabrics, making the dresses flattering and comfortable.
Oh Polly
Oh, Polly mostly features long dresses with either ruffles or satin. The website rarely has any sequins or extra-large extravagant ruffles. The selection is not as wide as the other websites; however, the options provided are good quality and beautiful. Prices range from $115 to $430 with a delivery time of 4 to 7 business days. With Oh Polly, you definitely get what you pay for as the quality is very good and the delivery is very quick.
Bec and Bridge
Bec and Bridge delivery time will range from two days to seven week. Bec and Bridge is a woman owned and created website, nurturing the best possible ideas and creating the perfect prom look for all preferences! Bec and Bridge also donates to charity some of what they earn, $2 of every online order is donated to the charity I-change. Prices range from $280 to $420. What sets Bec and Bridge apart is their chic and classy look. Their styles are timeless and classy, they are dresses that won’t go out of style when looking back at prom photos.
Revolve
Revolve is also an extremely popular online website. It not only features its own brand but also buys directly from other designers and sells the product on their website. Revolve gives full refund returns and delivers with free shipping in 2 days. Prices range from $64 to $2,613, averaging at around $200-400. Revolve stands out because the website features hundreds of brands to choose from.
For Love and Lemons
For Love and Lemons is not specifically designed for prom, however there are many beautiful options perfect for prom. The online stores delivery time is 2-12 business days. The website has beautiful long satin dresses and floral patterns. Prices range from $240 to $769. For Love and Lemons is a great brand because it features beautiful designs such as lace silhouettes, florals, ruffles, and corset tops you won’t find anywhere else.
