To give consumers a head start on the latest trends for the upcoming season, retailers typically advertise spring apparel in January. This means many stores that cater to teens will have an array of sparkly and shimmery prom dresses on racks right after the holiday season. Although the event won’t happen until late winter or early spring, here’s why it pays to get the dress at the beginning of the year. 

3 Reasons to Buy a Prom Dress After the Holidays

1. Wide Selection

The high schools in your area might all host prom in the same month. With the high demand, retailers could run out of the most appealing styles and common sizes quickly. The later you wait to pick out a prom dress, the fewer options you’ll have. If you start shopping in January when items are first put on racks, you’ll have your pick from a wide selection. 

2. More Time for Alterations

As everyone’s body is different, prom dresses off the rack might not fit like a glove. The closer it gets to the big night, appointment books fill up quickly with people requesting alterations.

A seamstress will have more time to work on your dress for the perfect fit if you schedule an appointment in January before the influx of requests.   

3. More Time to Focus on Other Tasks

Buying a dress is only one aspect of getting ready for prom. Once you’ve found and purchased the perfect dress ahead of the rush, you’ll have more time to dedicate to putting the rest of the look together. This includes choosing accessories, picking polish colors for manicures and pedicures, and deciding what makeup and hairstyle to try.

For the perfect prom attire in southwestern Ohio, visit Memories Bridal & Prom Formal Wear in Middletown. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau®, this family-owned and -operated boutique carries an impressive selection of affordable prom dresses and formalwear to flatter different figures. They also offer tuxedo rental to ensure clients look dapper at events, too. To inquire about inventory, call (513) 727-8770. Get a preview of the selection online.