Formal wear -or- Why are Prom Dresses so Slutty?

[sugar and spice]

Originally posted by GeekyPenguin
Try looking at Boston Store at Brookfield or Mayfair - they're MUCH better than Southridge or Grand Ave. I actually like the one at Brookfield better when shopping for formal stuff - I've gotten most of my dresses there. However, Field's is also at Mayfair, and they usually have a nice selection of formal dresses too - on the second floor back by coats/sportwear. Some of the bridal shops in the western burbs and northern burbs (think Mequon) also have some nice formal dresses.

I bought my senior prom dress at the Boston Store in Brookfield -- and it wasn't skanky! If I remember correctly, they had a lot of nice stuff that the other Boston Stores in Madison and a couple other Milwaukee suburbs didn't have.

Yes, I dragged my daddy around all of Wisconsin to find my senior prom dress.

Woodfield Mall would also be a great place to look if you're willing to do some driving.

Yay! I'm so stuck in my Downtown/Bayview idea of Milwaukee that I forget there are suburbs Where is Woodfield mall?

[bethany1982]

Formal wear -or- Why are Prom Dresses so Slutty?

Because slutty sells.

Originally posted by bethany1982
Formal wear -or- Why are Prom Dresses so Slutty?

Because slutty sells.

Good point

[MeLikey]

Do you have the store Windsor by you? I love Windsor-- lots of trendy clothes and it has a huge selection of formal dresses... I'm always like I want one but I have no where to go!

[Peaches-n-Cream]

I have noticed this problem with dresses lately. I don't want to dress like a skank, but I don't want to dress like a matronly senior citizen either. Good luck finding the right dress.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by Ginger
I think I'll stick to Brookfield for now... from what I've heard, Mayfair isn't, uh, the safest place to be!

It's fine. I actually think Mayfair is safer than Grand Ave or Southridge. The only reason there's been problems is because freaking soccer moms have panic attacks if they see a *gasp* black person.

ETA after I saw your other question: Woodfield is in Schaumburg. It's about an hour from Marquette's campus if you drive fast.

[ThetaGrrl]

I dropped my little brother off at a school dance recently (jr. high, to be specific) and all the girls looked like wee little street walkers (which my bro liked, obvi). Apparently they're the market's target group.

[sugar and spice]

Come on, y'all are too young to be acting so old and embittered already! "When I was in middle school, girls wore clothes appropriate for their age! Shirts that covered their bellybuttons and no cleavage-baring tops, and their skirts came to their knees!"

[AlphaGamDiva]

i blame it all on britney spears.....i'm on the rampage tonite, watch out! bwahahaa!!!

did you ever think of getting one made for you? pick out a pattern and get it made quick! normally, it's not any more expensive than paying for a store dress....plus, it fits PERFECT!

Have you tried a store that sells wedding dresses and formal wear? They usually have classy dresses and can alter your dress to fit a size 2.

[MuAZD]

Another thought would be to maybe check out some catalogs. There might be some that you can give them your dimensions for a certain dress you like in the catalog and they can specially tailor it. Maybe not the safest way to go since you won't be there to be fitted, but just a thought.

[chicagoagd]

Don't forget the outlet stores between Chicago and Milwaukee, there are quite a few options there.

[rainbowbrightCS]

my prom dress was so beautiful, it was lilac and flow lenght and princess cut, very classy and not at all trending

[MeLikey]

You can also try looking in Cache... I got my prom dress from a store called Zan... mine was beaded and very classy with just a sexy open back (the neckline was high like a halter, but clasped in the back of the neck not a tie) and it was black with a red-ish sheer material over it making it maroon and it had intricate beading all over the entire dress.