images courtesy of david’s bridal
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TRENDS
Rent the
dress . . .
Want to wear the designer dress at a fraction of
the cost? Consider renting your dress—in many
cases, you receive two sizes of the same dress and
can keep it for 4-8 days. The guys do it, so why
shouldn’t the girls? We found several sites that
were easy to navigate and offer a great solution.
www.RentTheRunway.com
www.WearTodayGoneTomorrow.com
www.NewfortheNight.com
PROS:
AFFORDABLE / Rent
for 10 percent of the retail
price, typically $50-125
IT’S DIFFERENT / Wear
something that is not
available in your town
NEARLY NEW / No one
will know it’s a loaner
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CONS:
STAINS / If you ruin
it, you buy it (at retail
price—OUCH!)
SIZING / If it doesn’t
fit, it could be
stressful ordering
another option
From LA to AL, fashion insider Lauren Turk is giving us the
scoop on top trends for 2013 and how to make high fashion
work for high school prom.
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Mix it up with accessories and prints. Basics are making a statement!
Ocean-inspired graphics and tones along with bright colors and patterns
bring life to any event. Show your personal style through fun graphics
that represent your personality.
Delicate beading
Delicate beading provides texture and
spontaneity to any dress, whether a gown or short
cocktail dress.
A TIP FROM
LAUREN:
“Encourage your daughter to be herself; challenge her not to ask what her friends
are wearing. To make a fun activity out of it, put together an inspiration board
with your daughter. Find out what inspires her, whether it’s designs from fashion
magazines or simply the people around her. Style and trends may be born on the
runways, but it’s what each person does with it that creates individuality.”
www.potentialmagazine.com