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The Best Websites For Your Next Formal Dress

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Sacred Heart chapter.

Formal season is in full swing! As the weather gets warmer and the flowers begin to bloom, you may find yourself endlessly searching the web for the perfect formal dress. Look no further than these sites.

 

Nasty Gal (nastygal.com)

A trendsetters dream, Nasty Gal is home to an eccentric and gorgeous selection of dress pieces perfect for formal. Offering anything from leather to pastel or lacey and cut-out, Nasty Gal is a great for a well-made and eye-catching number. With Nasty Gal’s endless dress section, you may find yourself shopping for more than one occasion. There are shirt dresses, plunging necklines, and midi dresses galore. The price ranges anywhere from around $40 to over $100, but don’t think you’re not getting what you pay for with this site. 

(Light As A Feather Dress – $300)

http://www.nastygal.com/clothes/nasty-gal-light-as-a-feather-dress

 

More great picks:

http://www.nastygal.com/clothes-dresses-going-out

http://www.nastygal.com/clothes-dresses-going-out/the-jetset-diaries-the-escape-lace-dress

 

Lulu*s.com (lulus.com)

For an endless array of just about any style and color dress, look no further than Lulu*s. From girly to trendy, to everything in between, Lulu’s offers many styles and lengths, while incorporating popular trends. The price range varies from around $40-$70, but always has great sale items. Can’t beat the free shipping over $50 too!

(Framed Dame Magenta Dress – $62)

https://www.lulus.com/products/framed-dame-magenta-dress/201890.html

 

Tobi (tobi.com)

This California-based online boutique has gained a great deal of popularity recently. The site offers the latest fashions, including some stunning dresses for a great price…not to mention free shipping and free returns! What more can a girl ask for? Check out Tobi for the latest unique trends and even something pastel and flirty for spring!

(Marcheline Lace Dress – $68)

http://www.tobi.com/product/59127-tobi-marcheline-lace-dress?color_id=84050

Rent the Runway (renttherunway.com)

A beautiful designer dress for less than half the cost? Sign me up. Rent the Runway will rent you a dress for a few days, giving you endless options to look sparkly and stunning for formal. The site offers anything from Diane Von Furstenberg to Bagley Mischka and BCBGMAXAZRIA at unreal prices. 

(Award Winner Gown – $70 rental)

https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/badgleymischka_dresses/awardwinnergown

Boohoo (boohoo.com)

If you’re on the hunt for a good bargain, look no further than Boohoo. This UK site has dresses ranging from around $25 and up. You really can’t beat the prices on these flashy and trendy pieces. Forever 21 has some steep competition as boohoo takes looks straight off the runway for such a low price. 

(Lydia Crepe Low Back Midi Bodycon Dress – $35)

http://www.boohoo.com/going-out-shop/lydia-crepe-low-back-midi-bodycon-dress/invt/azz16062

Free Pople (freepeople.com)

If you’re interested in bringing a bohemian vibe to formal, a Free People dress will do the trick. Free People offers a great mix of boho and vintage style dresses, many of which have beautiful beading and flowy material. These accents give their dresses a chic, feminine, and enticing feel. You’ll definitely turn heads in a dress from Free People!

(Jess Foil Lace Dress – $250)

http://www.freepeople.com/clothes-dresses-party-dresses/jessa-foil-lace-dress/_/PRODUCTOPTIONIDS/BEE1C344-4601-4985-97DB-EB5BCFE2AD06/

 

Another great pick:

http://www.freepeople.com/clothes-dresses-party-dresses/metallica-beaded-cut-out-dress/_/PRODUCTOPTIONIDS/0B6E9CAD-A8F4-4CCF-8A37-466219F4EA95/

 

What are you waiting for? Get shopping!

 

Sophomore Social Work major From Long Island, NY Member of Alpha Delta Pi (Theta Rho) at SHU Loves fashion and binge watching movies and TV
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