• Prom dresses can be a major expense, but they don't have to be. The hunt for an inexpensive prom dress to wear on your special night can be challenging, but cheap prom dresses can be found. With a little research, a beautiful prom dress with a reasonable price tag is not impossible to find.

• 1. The cost of a prom dress can vary depending on the type of dress and the designer
  2. In 2008, teens spent an average of $236 on a prom dressToledoBlade.com: Prom on a Budget (April 12, 2009)
  3. Costs for prom dresses can range from $50 to more than $600The News-Gazette.com: Prom-dress trends veer toward sexy, shorter, glizty
  4. Vintage prom dresses can be more economical
  5. Prepare a budget ahead of time and stick to it when shopping for a prom dress
  6. Start saving for prom early
  7. Prom dress style trend for 2009: Short prom dressesThe News-Gazette.com: Prom-dress trends veer toward sexy, shorter, glizty

• Buying Tips

  Finding the right prom dress in your price range will take some work, but with the right help it isn't as difficult as most people think.

  • Start shopping early and be sure to keep an open mind.

  • Research the best dress colors and style that fit your body type and skin tone. After deciding on your color scheme and dress style start your shopping.

  • Consider vintage or short prom dresses, as they are normally the cheapest route with a tight budget.

  • Before making your final purchase, make sure you have also visited your local thrift stores and consignment stores. Some potentially big bargains on designer prom dresses may be available.

  • Consider renting a prom dress; many stores offer this service and you can potentially save a good bit of money.

  • If you or someone you know can sew, you might even consider making your own prom dress, there are a lot of patterns and style guides that will help in creating your very own unique prom dress.

• Accessorize

  One way to potentially trim prom costs is to choose a dress with a relatively simple design, and dress it up with stylish prom accessories to finish your look. A great handbag, sash, jewelry, shoes and hair accessories are excellent ways to make your look more formal.

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