Olivia Martiniello (’11) and Sarah Colpitts (’11) Modeling Their Junior prom prom dresses . Photo Courtesy of Sarah Colpitts (’11) -

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  sale wedding dresses uk sale wedding dresses uk;   Trees are budding, the warm breeze is blowing and birds are beginning to chirp. After a long winter of record-breaking snow storms, we’re all eagerly awaiting the season that lies ahead… prom season! While prom is an opportunity to dress up and have fun with your class, it also poses a small problem. Prom costs A LOT of money. Though some are fortunate enough to have parents who are willing to foot the bill, many students are expected to contribute or even cover all of their prom expenses.

    For the guys at RMHS that like to pretend they put zero effort into prom preparation, you’re not fooling anyone! Everyone knows you go all out with your last minute rented suits, dress matching ties, and sometimes even twenty dollar haircuts. While you boys get a taste of the prom chaos, it is safe to say that when it comes to girls, prom almost always lends itself to a never ending to-do list. For girls, the necessities of prom are sort of like vowels. There’s hAir, drEss, naIls, shOes clearance flower girl dresses , make-Up, and sometimes jewelrY.  These vowels are not cheap, but luckily you have options.

    When it comes to hAir, a lot of girls tend to resort to hair salons for overpriced up-dos.  Be creative! There are plenty of You-Tube tutorials that display step-by-step guides on creating several different types of prom hairstyles. As girls, we all share the common fear that a home-made hair-do may yield a complete disaster the night of prom. If you’re daring enough to go the DIY route, practice makes perfect! Have a friend (preferably not in your grade) or parent, test out a variety of styles on you weeks in advance.

    The drEss- If you don’t consider this the most important vowel, it’s still undoubtedly the most expensive. The option that would save you the most cash on your prom dress is to simply borrow one. If you’ve seen a prom dress that you’ve really loved in past years, don’ cheap beautiful wedding dresses cheap beautiful wedding dressest be shy to ask. There aren’t many other occasions when a prom dress is appropriate, so girls are usually glad to see someone else get use out of their dress. Another great solution for a low cost dress is buying from consignment shops. Bizzy Lucey (’11) and Sarah Colpitts (’11) both purchased their junior prom dresses junior prom dresses from The Raspberry Beret in Wakefield. This consignment shop is a truly “unique boutique”, filled with moderately priced dresses. If you are looking to get rid of an old prom dress, a Raspberry Beret employee says that they will “consign your item, and if it is sold within 60 days, you will make 40% of the profit.”  If you are looking for another great consignment shop that sells beautiful and reasonably priced prom dresses , try Chic Consignment in Andover MA.

    NaIls and shOes- These are minor areas where you can save up some major cash. As for nails, do them yourself! Pick out a fresh new color and have your friend with the most meticulous nature paint them for you. When you’re searching for shoes it’ night moves prom dresses night moves prom dresses;s tempting to pick out the cutest most expensive pair, but don’t go too crazy. If you’re looking for style for a steal, DSW in the Woburn mall has a ton of great bargains and sales. (Keep in mind: If you’re dancing at prom, you’ll probably be taking them off anyways.)

    Sometimes jewelrY- If your dress is glamorous and stands out on its own, sometimes buying jewelry can be a bit unnecessary. However, if your dress is more on the simple side, jewelry can be fun! Don’t feel as though your jewelry has to look real- costume jewelry can be beautiful too! (& much less expensive)

    Now that you have all the knowledge to become a Prom bargain-ista, I hope that you will apply what you know. Remember that you can look fabulous no matter how little you spend, and you will feel fabulous knowing that you saved!