Five Reasons to Buy a New Prom Dress

Five Reasons to Buy a New Prom Dress
Kathryn Lively

Prom night is closer than you think, are you ready? This is an important time in your young life – perhaps your first formal evening, and a bridge that takes you from high school into adulthood. You will mark the occasion by spending time with friends and maybe enjoying a limousine ride to and from the venue. What you wear is perhaps as important as what you do; as your one chance to shine among your peers, you definitely want to buy a new prom dress for the occasion.

Yes, your budget may be tight this year between buying tickets, planning for dinner afterward, and going in on a limo rental. You may be tempted to look into consignment for your dress, but think about this: do you really want to do that? While many consignment shops offer clean prom gowns, they are not a hundred percent new, and you tend to lose something in buying a dress that has been used.

Why buy a new prom dress? Ponder these reasons before you buy:

1) Buying new gives you the opportunity to be original. New styles of prom gowns come out every year, and for 2011 you are certain to find something bold and unusual that isn’t available in a consignment shop or in somebody else’s closet.

2) Newer prom outfits, if you know where to look, aren’t much more expensive than buying used. If you find an especially nice pre-owned dress, you may discover it’s priced close to new, so why not get a dress that’s never been worn out?

3) You may have considered a prom rental instead of buying. While that is a viable option, sometimes rental prices are no cheaper than buying the dress. Also, with a rented prom dress you have to worry about avoiding stains and tears, and that could put a damper on the evening.

4) With the many online stores at your disposal, buying a new dress is easy and provides you with an extended inventory of choices.

5) The prom is perhaps the last opportunity you will have to socialize with friends before the summer. It is one of the most special occasions in your young life, so it definitely deserves something unique to celebrate. Buying a new prom dress that defines your personality is a must.

When you buy a new prom dress, you can order your style and color online and have it shipped to you in time for the big party.

Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on prom dresses and prom gowns.