| Shopping for a prom dress can be fun and exciting! It | | | | listings. |
| can also be frustrating, especially if you are looking for | | | | 5. Sew a modest prom dress (or have one sewn). |
| a modest prom dress. But there are ways to make it | | | | This is a great way to get a unique prom dress. |
| easier. Here are some ideas. | | | | 6. Check your local thrift or vintage clothing stores. |
| 1. Buy a your dress directly. There are a number of | | | | Never underestimate used clothing stores. You may |
| designers and retailers who specialize in modest prom | | | | be able to find used dress or vintage gowns for a |
| dresses. A quick Google search will show you links for | | | | very reasonable price. Thrift stores sometimes have |
| many of their web sites. You can quickly and easily | | | | dresses for as little as $6, and vintage clothing stores |
| see what's available just by going to their sites and | | | | often have beautiful old gowns. |
| looking around. This is a great way to get ideas, too. | | | | 7. Rent a modest prom dress. In some areas, you can |
| 2. Borrow or trade dresses. Tell everyone you know | | | | rent a modest prom dress. |
| that you're looking for a dress. Someone at your | | | | 8. Buy a prom dress and alter it for modesty. Often |
| school, within your circle of friends, or at your church or | | | | dresses can be altered to make them more modest. |
| youth group, may have one that you can borrow. | | | | An experienced seamstress may be able to help with |
| 3. Check your local newspaper listings (printed and | | | | alterations. |
| online). Sometimes you can find dresses for as little as | | | | 9. Wear a shrug or bolero. This is an easy, instant way |
| $20. Often they have been worn only once, and | | | | to make a dress modest. A great bolero or shrug can |
| occasionally they will be brand new. | | | | also add a lot of style to a dress! |
| 4. Check eBay. A quick search will often turn up 20+ | | | | |