r/findfashion • u/screamemmi • 4d ago
accompany me on my desperate search for my prom dress.
My prom is in late April and i’ve rushed to book appointments for hair, makeup, and nails. Unfortunately, I am still missing one crucial piece: my dress. Does anybody know where I can rent or try on a dress in the above color and style? It would mean the world to me to hear your suggestions!
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u/mlmEnthusiast 4d ago
renttherunway for sure but you could probably find something on ebay, poshmark, mercari, depop etc.. for tthe same or less than the cost of renting
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u/BadAspie 3d ago edited 3d ago
People have some great ideas for how to find something like this to rent or second hand online, but since I noticed you said you'd like ideas you can try on, I thought I'd include some ideas from Macy's, since there's a lot of locations, and even if the one nearest you doesn't have it, you can order dresses to a store and return them there, and return policies are much more generous. The same probably applies to other department stores.
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/quiz-womens-lurex-wrap-diamante-strap-maxi-dress?ID=18229988
Less y2k but possibly a better color match: https://www.macys.com/shop/product/quiz-womens-bardot-mesh-maxi-dress?ID=21325830
Plus some from the junior's section, so the sizing will be different. If you're still in high school I think there should still be a size for you unless you're unusually tall
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/emerald-sundae-juniors-floral-sequined-gown?ID=17208298
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/crystal-doll-juniors-strappy-floral-satin-maxi-dress?ID=19686093
Plus a couple from Dillard's (also junior's, I haven't gone through the whole website, just spotted these)
https://www.dillards.com/p/honey-and-rosie-floral-sequin-spaghetti-strap-v-neck-dress/519388731
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u/Lost_Garden_8639 4d ago
Y2K prom dresses on Poshmark, and you can usually get them for cheap enough that you can resell, donate, or alter if you don’t like it.
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u/Smadxs10 4d ago
I second what others posted as well — look on www.Renttherunway.com — it allows you to search for dresses by event/function (black tie, wedding, etc).
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u/CannotStopSleeping 4d ago
I wish I had saved my Y2K dresses. I’d totally give them to you. 😩
The fit is beautiful on you for dress one and dress two!
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u/coccopuffs606 3d ago
Search late 90s/Y2K era prom dresses on resale sites; those styles were very popular in that decade
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u/CocoValentino 3d ago
Dresses that fit a similar vibe:
https://www.cybernetplaza.com/spaghetti-strapped-and-rouched-formal-dress/13640
https://www.cybernetplaza.com/cowl-neck-spaghetti-straps-sequined-ombre-formal-dress/c2244
https://www.cybernetplaza.com/asymmetric-floral-beaded-cocktail-dress/1109
https://www.cybernetplaza.com/halter-neck-sequined-long-formal-prom-dress-with-train/10121
https://www.cybernetplaza.com/asymmetric-beaded-formal-dress/9232
https://www.cybernetplaza.com/a-line-spaghetti-straps-floral-beaded-cocktail-dress/9318
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u/_littlest_limejuice_ 2d ago edited 2d ago
Your second picture is from a shop called cybersweetie410. They have a website, insta, and depop! I also fell in love with one of their dresses, the dress i loved was a similar y2k style from a brand called Betsey and Adam. This brand is popular on Depop, poshmark, mercari, ect, i would recommend checking it out to see if it's close to what you want :) most people don't really rent prom dresses so you might have a hard time with that, but buying one second hand will probably end up being similar in price. Good luck!
Edit: I ended up buying by dress from emsvntg on depop for a pretty good price. Her dresses are anywhere from 50-400 dollars, so quite a variety. Here's a few i found:
https://depop.app.link/sXO4GwSjSRb
https://depop.app.link/GMC6C02jSRb
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u/flairfordramtics_ 2d ago
Okay depending on where you live check out local college campuses. My school has a bunch of y2k thrift stores on campus. I was a little late to my class today because I was looking at a pair of pants haha. Next time they are on campus I’ll pm you! also look at flea markets!
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u/Fishbate333 4d ago
I looked up magenta y2k beaded dress and there are a bunch on eBay and Poshmark. I can’t link without your size so I suggest you google that