Is It Too Early To Buy a Prom Dress?

Is It Too Early To Buy a Prom Dress?
Kathryn Lively

Depending on where you attend high school, you’ll celebrate your junior/senior prom either in the late spring or early summer. It may surprise you to know, however, that many designers start rolling out prom fashions in the late winter, as early as January! You might wonder if January is too soon to purchase a stylish prom dress, but if you consider all the factors, it’s never too early to make your plans.

Does it make sense to get your prom gown six months before the big day? Economically speaking, doing so could leave you at an advantage. When you think about the possibility of buying a unique prom dress the month of the dance, you may encounter prices are a big higher than you anticipated. This is because shop owners and dress retailers know there will be a demand, and if somebody wants a top design like a Betsey Johnson prom dress she will pay for it.

Shopping early, however, gives you a head start on lower costs and a varied selection of colors and styles. When you purchase a prom dress online, you have time to make alterations where necessary and make your outfit more unique. Getting the dress bought and set aside, too, leaves you and your date more time to plan the rest of the evening – the matching prom tuxedo, the limo rental, and where to have dinner.

If there is a style from an exclusive label you have in mind, consider that if the dress is in demand you may have a more difficult time finding your size, even online. Buying your prom dress early ensures that you have something to wear for the big night.

It’s never too early to buy your prom dress. Whether you have the style and color in mind, or plan to make a spontaneous purchase, you can never go wrong buying early.

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