Hey earth muffins! Prom season is right around the corner. It has been many (many) years since my proms, but I still love looking at all the fancy gowns. If you are interested in reducing your impact on the planet, try thrifting your prom dress this year! Not only will you save a ton of money in the process, you never have to worry about showing up in the same dress as someone else. Keep reading for all the best tips on how to thrift a prom dress this spring!
How to Thrift Your Prom Dress:
Tip #1 – Start early! Secondhand shopping is unique because there is a little bit of everything out year round. While some stores save certain items to put out at different times of the year, you will most likely be able to find all sorts of fancy dresses regardless of when you shop. This can be helpful to keep an eye on prom dresses months before the big night. In addition, it is always better to start early with your shopping and give yourself plenty of time to find the perfect dress.
Tip #2 – Take advantage of sale days! One of the top thrift shopping tips is to always shop on sale days. A lot of thrift stores have discounted weekly tags or special sale days where clothing is 50% off (typically on holidays). Use this to your advantage! While you will already be spending much less on the dress by purchasing it secondhand, it doesn’t hurt to save even more money.
Tip #3 – Try on the dress if you can! If your local secondhand stores has fitting rooms, you better use them! Unlike department stores, sizes don’t have as much weight at thrift stores since they have been worn already. Plus, all dresses fit differently which makes it important to give it a try before you purchase.
More Tips on How to Thrift Your Prom Dress:
Tip #4 – Make sure the dress doesn’t have any major flaws! Because thrifted clothes are used, it is important to always do a scan of the full piece to ensure it doesn’t have any issues. Check out this full guide on how to avoid damaged pieces when thrifting!
Tip #5 – Don’t be afraid to make alterations! Since you saved a bunch of money on the dress itself, don’t hesitate to take it to a seamstress to get it to fit perfectly. If you are talented with a needle and thread, make the alterations yourself!
To help out Mother Earth, avoid the department stores and thrift your prom dress this year! You’d be surprised at how many awesome and unique gowns you can find secondhand. Give yourself plenty of time to find the perfect dress… And don’t be afraid to alter it to fit you perfectly! Did you buy your prom dress secondhand? Comment below and let me know your thoughts!
Love,
Jenna ♥
What wonderful suggestions! It definitely makes sense to thrift prom dresses (and other special occasion dresses) since they are typically only worn once. It’s a great way to save money and do some good!