Cheap prom dresses and bridal party formalwear under $100

 

Where to Buy Great Inexpensive Prom Dresses Under $100 Want to buy a beautiful prom dress, but don't want to pay through the nose? Here's your one-stop Penny Pincher Post shopping guide to looking like a million bucks at prom for less than $100. If you start early and watch the sales you can usually get that show-stopping dress for under $50. 

High school prom can get be a really pricey affair. I know; I've footed the prom bill for prom six times  Is there any way to find cute prom dresses and formalwear under $100? Absolutely! Follow this guideline. 

• To get the best prices on prom dresses, start shopping early. 
• Familiarize yourself with styles and prices. 
• Watch for sales. 
• Subscribe to email coupons from favorite stores. 
• Shop online. 
• Use coupon code finder apps like Retail Me Not. 
• Submit receipts for rebates to Rakuten. 
• Install Honey in your browser to access rebates and find best deals.  
• Use Ibotta for mobile shopping. 

Here are my top picks for cute inexpensive stylish prom dresses under $100.

ASOS is an online-only retailer featuring a nice selection of affordable prom dresses under $100. Great for trendy, unique styles. Their "ASOS DESIGN" line often features maxi dresses and formal wear in the $45–$80 range.

Etsy sells formalwear prom dresses under $100 and some under $50. Check out this beautiful floor length dress priced at $41with a coupon. This is the dress featured in the image above. 

Lulus: Known for modern, sleek designs, Lulus has a dedicated prom section with many floor-length prom dress priced under $100. There are gowns and sequins priced between $70 and $99.under $100. Lulus carries A-line, cut away, empire, halter, strapless, formal length, tea length, just about any style that your prom goer might want. 

Windsor: A go-to for many students, Windsor offers a huge variety of satin and corset-style dresses. While some are pricier, they maintain a large selection of formal midi and maxi dresses under $100.

J.C.Penney: Our daughter was inclined to scoff at J.C. Penney thinking that it was an old lady's' store. We were pleasantly surprised to find a nice assortment of lovely prom dresses, in unique styles, sale priced well under $100, many in the F$50 to $70 range. J.C. Penney prom dresses are well made with lovely detailing.

Poshmark: This is a great site to buy and sell clothing. My youngest daughter made bank reselling thrift store finds. You'll find a huge variety of prom dresses under $50. And the great thing is, once you are finished you can sell it back! 

Consignment and secondhand stores: Don't over-look second hand and resale venues for lovely prom dresses. Since most prom dresses are worn only once or twice, they are generally in near perfect condition. Needless to say prices on second hand dresses are often remarkably cheaper. Depending upon the area in which you live, second hand prom dresses run between $15- $40. Second hand prom dresses are also the ideal choice for the young woman who favors green, eco-friendly shopping.

Prom dress swaps: Share, trade, swap and borrow dresses within your circle of friends who are of a similar size. Prom dresses aren't as seasonal as most people imagine. The basic dress styles remain constant over the years, and every high school prom features an assortment of dress styles. When choosing your prom dress, I advise that you select a dress based on how it's color, cut and design look on you, rather than what dress may be in vogue.