Best Stores for Plus Size Prom Dresses

Shopping for prom is hard, especially when the target is to find plus sized dresses. Although, these gowns are hard to discover, there are some awesome finds out there on the Internet!

Internet Finds
Internet stores usually offer a larger selection than department stores, plus quick and easy searching.

Sydney's Closet is one online prom store, which can be reached at the site, www.sydneyscloset.com. Most dresses here at in the $300 range but there are definitely some steals in the sale sections. There are gowns reaching prices as low as $40. Sydney's Closet also has accessories such as shawls, dress shoes, slips, and evening purses to make your look complete! This week, Sydney's Closet is having a special on dresses at $15 off any over $100, so if this sounds like your kind of bargain- check them out!

The plus size section of Prom Girl (www.promgirl.com/shop/pretty_princess_plus) has a total of five categories for plus size dresses including dresses with sleeves, sexy dresses, strapless dresses, cocktail dresses, and ball gowns. Prices at this online boutique range from $25 to almost $600 so no matter what amount of money you're looking to spend, you are sure to find that special gown you are looking for.

Other online dress shops such as the Prom Dress Shop have many unique finds and their sizes range from 16-32! These dresses come in every shape and color not to mention the fact that most of them are currently in stock and can be shipped immediately! This means no waiting for shipments to be backordered and that means more time for you to perfect your personal prom style! The specific address to the plus size section of the website is www.promdressshop.com/PlusSizePromDresses.

Michelle's of New York provides a large array of beautiful prom gowns that range from a size 12 to a size 30. This site is not quite as user-friendly as the others (you may have to call the boutique which is located in New York to order) but the finds may make it worth the work. For the most part, prices stay in the $300 range but the selection is unbeatable. Michelle's of New York has not only a prom section, but also a red carpet, wedding, and bridesmaid section. Therefore, with some creative thought, any of these dresses can be made into the perfect prom dress. Michelle's of New York can be found at www.michellesofnewyork.com/html/prom_2008.

Completing the Look
The internet can be perfect for finding prom dresses but it can also be perfect for finding prom advice such as how to wear your hair or what kind of makeup to wear. A few sites that can make the prom experience a little easier include promadvice.com, promspot.com, and talkpromdresses.com.

While Internet stores provide quick shopping, nothing beats going to the mall and picking out your prom dress! There are many benefits to choosing to shop in a department store such as no shipping costs and you get to try on your dress right away. So whether you choose to sit back and surf the net for your next perfect prom find or scour the department stores of your nearest mall, the right dress is sure to be out there waiting for you to find it. Remember, while the stress seems to be never-ending, this is a night of memories you'll treasure for the rest of your life so take your time and have fun!