How to Save Money on a Prom Dress

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     For many teenage-aged girls, prom means a time of dressing up like a princess or a hot celebrity. While this night is supposed to be special, it should not put anyone in debt. Here are just a few ways that you can save a lot of money on yours or your daughter's prom dress.

Borrow It: Try to get in contact with many recently graduated student or other friends you know. It is a guarantee that many of them still have their prom dresses hanging up in their closet after only one night of wearing them. Find someone close to you or your daughter's size. Many times the friend or alumni would be happy to lend it out for free, considering they have no more use for it. However, do not be afraid to offer some extra cash for it. They are giving you a great deal either way.

Ebay.com and Craigslist.org: Ebay.com can sometime strike the "used and dirty" chord in some people's minds. Surprisingly, Ebay.com offers many different styles of dresses, sizes, and even brand new ones with tags. Ebay is sure to fit any tight budget.

Just watch out for shipping charges. Another site to check out is craigslist.org. Just choose the cities you live near and type "prom dress" or "formal dress" in the for sale section. You might be able to find some great listings on dresses. The best thing is that they are nearby, so that you can try them on and save on shipping costs!

Look for Sales: To get a really great deal on a prom dress, some planning may be in order. If you have more than a year until your next prom, wait until June to go prom dress shopping. Most proms occur in April and May. Therefore, prices should decrease on fancy dresses by more than 30%!

A couple of years ago, I was looking at dresses in June. I had no intention of buying myself a prom dress until I found a gorgeous, beaded full length ball gown. The best part was that the original price tag of $150 was slashed down to $53!

Make It: Making your prom dress is an idea for those who are either experienced in clothes sewing or have a lot of time to learn. This is probably the most difficult approach to getting a cheap dress, but it can also be the most rewarding. If you make your own prom dress, you will have full control of the style, colors, and fit. Remember to buy the fabric and patterns on sale. Also, give yourself plenty of time to make the dress.

Finding an affordable, yet gorgeous prom dress does not have to be a never ending scavenger hunt. All you have to do is look in the right places and be wise in planning. The sure way to spend more on a prom dress is if you wait until the last minute! Ashley Sinatra.

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The Best Ways to Wash Your Clothes

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Two week cycle:

If you aim to wash your clothes every two weeks, you will have less loads to wash and spend less money and time at the laundry. Who really wants to spend hours and hours with a pile of clothes? With two to three loads to do, you can finish your laundry quick. The best ways to wash your clothes is when they have less dirt on them.

Color Separation: 

It's pretty obvious, right? You would be surprised at to how many people don't put their clothes in different piles. The main colors to look out for in clothes washing are red, blue, black, white, and green. Every other color just revolves around these five main colors. Whites are mainly socks, underwear, t-shirts, pillowcases, and towels. If you have socks that have stripes on them, thats fine. If you put anything in the whites, it has to be mainly white. (For those of you with floral patterns on white pillow cases.)

Cream colored clothing and towels are fine as well. But be careful as to now deep a color the cream is. If it is close to white, fine. If you are unsure, place it beside a light brown article of clothing. If it is closer to that, don't put it in the whites. For dark clothing, place dark colors, reds, and dark blues together. For mediums, putting green in the pile is fine, as long as it's not a bright green. These are all keys to long lasting clothes.

Soap and bleach: 

For a full load, a cap and a half should the trick. If they are really soiled however, use two caps. If you have the concentrated soap, use less. Whites usually get one cap because it is less material. Clothing with color is heavier because of the pigments in the threads. White has little pigment. so it is much lighter. Using bleach is recommended because it takes out tough stains and gets your whites cleaner.

I buy a bar of soap that is made for washing clothes and shave of bits and pieces and add it to my laundry soap. This boosts the power of the soap for clothes washing. This works to get my clothes cleaner, smell better and look brighter. Fabric softener is not required for all loads. Use it for blankets, towels, and bedsheets.

Loads: 

When you load the washer, it's best not to cram it so full that your clothes barely fit in. This will cause you to have an unbalanced load and your clothes will not wash right. If you load your washer to 80 to 90 percent capacity, this leaves plenty of space for soap and water to move around in. It needs this little bit of breathing room so it can also rinse properly. 

Instead of washing towels, sheets and blankets all in one load, try to color separate the towels and sheets with the other loads. Blankets can wash in their own load. Look for articles of clothing that dry really quick. By making them air dry, you save space for the rest of your clothes to dry quicker.

Drying: 

Whites dry the fastest, while darks takes the longest to dry. If you have a load of clothes that have a lot of heavy articles to dry, it is best to split it in two. A large load of heavy or dark clothing will take a long time to dry. Dryer sheets are a must when drying clothes. They take away the static that builds up, and makes your clothes smell even better.

Folding: 

Right after drying, throw the underwear in a pile. Since these are your undergarments, there is no need to fold them. Put the socks in one pile and match them up last. You will save a lot of time this way. Fold pants and dresses first, since these are the easiest to do. Then fold shirts. Now you can get to the socks, and by this time the towels and bedsheets should be finished by now. If you fold your clothes this way, you save at least 30% of your time. Ideas by Gecko Joe. 

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Jarbo Dresses for Women

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Jarbo Dresses for women are created for the woman who enjoys endless style, details, and revels in feminine styles. The collection of dresses available from Jarbo features a variety of styles for day and night and all with impeccable workmanship. The line of Jarbo Dresses for women offers women affordable dresses that will quickly become the backbone of your wardrobe.

An excellent choice from the collection of Jarbo Dresses for women is the Jarbo Pleat Back Dress. Ideal for warm weather the stylish dress is made from 100% pima cotton and is sleeveless with a raw edge scoop neck and racer back detailing. The straps feature contrasting trim and there is pleated detail at the center back which has an elegant draped look. Designed to fit the stylish dress from the collection of Jarbo Dresses for women is available in black or white and was found for $165.availablet

The Jarbo Tulle Sundress is a summer favorite. Made from a blend of polyamide and elastane, the machine washable dress is strapless and features elastic detail at the top with a unique twist design through the bust line. Designed to have a fitted look the Jarbo Tulle Sundress also features a double layer design with an exquisite ruffle edge. Available in black the Jarbo Tulle Sundress from the collection of Jarbo Dresses for women was found for $235.

Ideal for layering or wearing alone the Jarbo Muscle Tunic Dress from the collection of Jarbo Dresses for women is a great addition to a warm weather wardrobe. Made form 100% pima cotton the sleeveless tunic features a banded crew neckline and ribbed knit detail. Designed to fit well the machine washable tunic available in black was found for $88.

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The Jarbo Long Sleeve BoatneckDress is a personal favorite. This basic dressed accessorized with a favorite necklace is the ultimate. Made with pima cotton and Lycra, the stone colored fitted dress features ruching at the sides giving the dress a fresh and sexy look. A must have from the collection of Jarbo Dresses for women the Jarbo Long Sleeve Boatneck Dress was found for $165. Jarbo Dresses for women can generally be found at a variety of high end retailers such as Nordstrom's, Shop Style, Lisa on Maxwell and others. Lola Inez.

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Top 10 Short Prom Dresses

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Prom styles come and go, and this year short prom dresses are the new look. Fun and flirty or an updated classic, you can find a short prom dress that will have you strutting like the prom queen you are.

Here are the top short prom dresses from favorite designers, in every price range.

Glittering Red Dress (style#B10855RD) by Jovani

This spaghetti strap, red sequin number is meant to shine, order it early ladies. A sweetheart bodice and short skirt covered in red sequins is tied off at the waist with a cute red bow. It only comes in red, no other color would do it justice, and is available in sizes 0-12 ($300, edressmeprom.com).

Glamorous Short Prom Gown (style#6010) by Alyce

Another glittering gown, but this time from Alyce with a strapless sweetheart bodice and fitted short asymmetrical skirt. This sexy silk number hugs curves and does not hide anything. It is available in red, black, silver and gold ($346, findmypromdress.com).

Tiered Strapless Dress (style # ez11868) by Betsey Johnson

I can see the Pipettes rocking out in this sassy fuchsia number. The tiered strapless prom dress features a fitted bodice top with a sweetheart neckline. The fun part is the skirt, a full tiered concoction that is embellished with black sequins and tulle underlay. The right accessories can take this short dress from rocker chic to adorably elegant. This dress is only available in fuchsia and can be ordered online ($435,edressmeprom.com), pre ordering is encouraged.

Animal Print Hot Prom Dress (style# D5451) by Jiovani

Talk about bold, this short prom dress has a plunging halter neckline and a sexy animal print to show you off right. The short pleated skirt and daring halter neckline is finished with a large black belt to accentuate your waist. Jiovani's Animal Print Sexy Prom dress is available online ($290, edressmeprom.com), in sizes 0-14.

Silk Chiffon Short Bubble Gown (style# 6027 )by Alyce

I like to think of Alyce's silk chiffon dress as an updated version of the popular Cinderella style dress. It is time for Cinderella to grow up and zip into this strapless pink silk bubble dress, the ruched and beaded bodice and belt add elegance to this sexy style. This fabulous dress is available online in three different colors, pink, yellow and kiwi ($306, findmypromdress.com) in sizes 0-24.

Ivory and Black Short Prom Dress (style# 6029) by Faviana

Can classic elegance be applied to a short bubble dress? Sure, and this ivory and black prom dress by Faviana is a perfect example. A timeless black and white look takes this spaghetti strap empire waist dress from traditional to fun, it features a large bow on the bodice and a bubble hem. You can find this dress by Faviana online ($170, edressmeprom.com) in sizes 0-12.

Low Back Short Prom Dress (style# 18783) by Paris

This across the stomach halter top dress, has a daringly low sexy back and a full skirt that is begging to be danced in all night. The skirt is about knee length so it is not as short as some of the short dress selections available, but the amount of skin that is showing on top balances everything out. You can order this dress in black or lime ($276, findmypromdress.com), available in sizes 0-20.

Sequin Top Short Dress (style#3035) by Sherri Hill

A short and sparkly version of glamorous ball gowns that actresses in classical movies danced around in, think Haynes sisters in White Christmas. This dress works so well because of so many things, first it features a classic cut with a strapless sweetheart bodice and full tulle skirt, the sequin covered bodice glams it up and the cinched belt and bow in the back gives it a flirty twist. Available only in royal blue ($300, edressmeprom.com) in sizes 0-8.

Pleated Short Prom Dress (style# P3273) from Flirt

Go ahead and flirt in this dress. This dress is funky, it's fun, it's different, and best of all it's hot. A strapless design, with pleating down the short length of the dress that finishes off with a light dusting of feathers. This short prom dress is available in electric blue, funky pink and black, check flirtprom.com for store locations.

Short Bubble Prom Dress (style# 9205) by Clarisse

This short satin bubble skirt by Clarisse is a steal at under $100. The strapless bodice top features a row of tiny pleats all the way down to a full satin bubble skirt. This sweet dress has volume and is simple enough that you can accessories away to give it your own style. Available in two colors, burgundy and aqua ($89. promgirl.net) in sizes 0-12. Sophia S. Mark

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Go for the Gold in Stylish Bridesmaid Dresses

Make a statement with your wedding colors by going for the gold. With the most common wedding colors falling in the pastel or jewel toned palletes, gold bridesmaid dresses provide an unusual accent to the bride's white gown while creating a classic look for the wedding party. Here are some top picks of gold bridesmaid dresses:

1. Blakely dress from J. Crew 

Gold is the perfect color to pull off a classy, high fashion look for your bridesmaids. This silk taffeta J. Crew gown adds a lustrious shine to your wedding party, while the high ruffled color adds a coture edge. This dress also errs a bit more modern with it's scoop-neck and cross-over bodice in a darker gold hue. This dress will guarantee your bridesmaids look elegant and modern, while enabling them to have a dress they will want to wear again. Pair with silver accessories for a more contemporary look.

2. Short Strapless Lace dress from David's Bridal 

Go for a truly golden look with this retro tea length dress from David's Bridal. The lace details and overlay add a sassy yet sweet look to this dress, while the rosettes add a romantic embellishment. Your bridesmaids will look even more classy if you pair this dress with pearl jewelry or dramatic up-dos. The short length and the strapless neckline add some fun to this vintage style.

3. Kirstie Kelly for Disney Fairy Tale Wedding's Belle Maiden Dress Two, Collection One.

Gold can provide an elegant air to your wedding party, but gold can also make them look like a superstar. This full length gown will have your bridesmaids looking like divas in gold satin. The pleated v-neckline adds a modern and daring plunge, while the beaded applique tops off the shinning look. Accessorize with diamonds to add to the sparkle of this superstar gold dress. No price available, click here to locate nearest retailer.

4. Olivia dress by Vera Wang.

Vera Wang is known for setting the standards in wedding fashion and this dress is no exception. The bridesmaids will look like Grecian goddesses in this antique gold strapless gown. The flowing bobinette and lame fabrics only adds to the ethereal appearance of this floor length dress. The defined waist and sweetheart neckline are sure to flatter the figures of every bridesmaid in the party. Pair this gown with simple or minimal accessories and natural looking hair and makeup.

5. Short Satin Junior Bridesmaid's dress from David's Bridal 

Even the younger members of the bride's party can be decked in gold. This age-appropriate dress is still stylish with it's A-line knee length skirt. The center sash helps create a simple silhouette and can be switched to match any other colors used in the wedding. Now everyone can wear the same stunning gold in the bridal party. $85 at select stores. Emily Brenn.

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Hot Looks for Tall Women - Dresses

This year style is feminine, flirty, yet often even sporty. Solids, nudes, silver/grays and sheers will all work for the tall women's dress this year. Metallic accents have come back, as have ruffles in some instances, and lacy femininity is showing itself off again. This comes with a touch of naughty in the lingerie look, and lacy undergarment looks barely peeking from under a hem, or all-out under sheer fabrics. Though any length goes, long, floor-length dresses are back.

 

Tall Women Dresses

For a tall woman's dress, accenting height is preferred, without disproportionating the body by contrasting belts and distracting or choppy block patterns. Although tropic and tribal are in, these patterns need to be chosen with care in order to flatter a tall woman's form. Vertical stripes or pleats work nicely to bring out the tall woman's height. In essence, the overall desired effect a dress is one long, tall, elegant woman.

These dresses are nicely suited to a tall woman, with styles well-suited for this summer.

* Nurture Ombre Dress

In one of this summer's colors, this light and airy dress has that barely there look, even though it covers to the knee. A rounded neckline, well suited to that drop-dead necklace, with a sheer-look coloring that brings out the tall woman's neckline with flowing form.

* Cleopatra Maxi-Dress

A tribal print in daywear that will work for anyone, including the tall woman. The gray color with muted tribal toning has a burst of vertical white that creates an elegant effect. The scoop neck allows for a complimenting necklace to accentuate the look.

* Calvin Klein - Long Cross Back Gown

Feminine in several colors, though champagne is just right for this year, this floor length dress has that silky "nightgown" look that is so in. The pleated bust and flowing design is perfect for this summer, and a tall woman's form is accented nicely with this style.

* Lauren by Ralph Lauren - Sleeveless Arnez Snap Trim Sheath

Casual and classic is the tone here, with more of the style of business chic, with a touch of nautical. Close to form, but not too tight, the lighthouse navy color of this sleeveless dress is contrasted by a vertical stripe up the side in colonial to accentuate a tall woman's height, continuing around the shoulders and neck.. Metallic snaps along the vertical stripe keep it in style, and light pleats across the hips drape quietly, with just above the knee length.

 

* Calvin Klein -Matchstick-print pleateddress

For some eye-popping appeal, this dress has a magnetic look that is sure to draw attention to a tall woman's stature. Sleeveless with the scoop-neck styling, this playful dress has a stand-alone, appeal with a palette of summer's colors in matchstick stripes reaching upward to the neckline on white.Ideeas provided by Jennifer L. Thompson.

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