When I had my daughter I knew this day would come, I just didn’t expect it to happen so soon. It seems just like yesterday she was in diapers and now it’s prom season, time for us to go prom shopping to look at dresses.
I can vaguely remember searching for my own perfect gown. We went to store after store until I finally found the one. I can still remember it, light green beatiful shaw with a flower. It was breathtaking.
So the question is, how do I give my daughter that same once in a lifetime experince I had on my special day. The other big question is how do we find a dress that we can both agree on when my taste and her taste are so different?
Since I know that The DRESS is such a big part of making her prom special we have got to start looking now. It almost April and her prom will be here before we both know it. That is why I am happy that we are going to get a chance to look at the prom fashions together this Saturday at Macy’s in King of Prussia, PA (they are holding eventss like this all over) so click this link to find out if there is one at a Macy’s near you. The one at King of Prussia, PA starts at 2pm. There are similar events in Boca Rotan, Florida and Pittsburgh, PA on the same day at the same time. You want to check out the event page for more details and you want to let them know you are coming to make sure they can accomodate you and your princess. This whole process of shopping for the right dress and looking at what Macy’s has to offer especially with Sweet Suspense.
If you are in the same boat as me a teen daughter who has prom on her mind and you want to keep you sanity, I can offer up a few tips that have been passed along to me.
1. Attend Macy’s Prom fashion shows if you can, and here is why.
As a parent, it’s great to be able to see what is fashionable, but it also great to be somewhere you can ask questions or even entertain modifications so you and your daughter can get on the same page. I know it’s hard to get a sense for what dresses will actually look like on your daughter, when they are on hangers.
2. Try to find two or three options that both of you can moderately agree on. That way you can meet in the middle. Please know you may both need to do some compromising so be prepared. This alone may help you avoid an argument or two if you have multiple dresses to look at instead of just having her shop on her own and coming up with the dress she has to have and fighting for three weeks, if you don’t see eye to eye.
3. Be open minded. This is her prom not your prom so give her some room to show her own style even if it is very different than yours.
4. Bring reinforcements, you don’t want to have a boat load of her friends with you, but one is good just to have a second pair or eyes. It is also not a bad idea to bring one of your friends for moral support for you, or to challenge you, if you are being just a little to rigid.
5. Keep in mind this is going to be a beautiful day for her and you. When you get to the prom you are nearing the end of an era, your little girl is growing up. Don’t get so involved in the details that you miss the moment.
If you want more information on the Macy’s event click here, I will be posting my favorite looks on Pinterest and on Instagram during the show so take a look and let me know what you like. I may need some social support if we can’t agree on a look we both like.
Disclosure: I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere has provided compensation for this post about Macy’s Prom. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own.
I never knew that Macy’s had prom dresses! That is great to know 🙂
Gowns have come such a long way. When I went to my prom, I had to choose between the frilly dress, the sequined dress, or the frill/sequin combo platter. O_o
I still have a few year (hopefully) until I have to worry about this. But both of my girls are looking forward to it already!
I think Macy’s is a great store to go prom dressing shopping at. The selection is superb!
I’m so jealous! I so wish I was an American right now. I’ve always wanted to go to Macy’s and buy a ton of pretty dresses for my girls. My girls are not old enough for Prom Night yet but they will be soon.
Do they have a fashion show every year ?
I ended up not going to my prom way back when–but my Mom and I fought about the dress I would wear to graduation–she is now 92 and I will be 65 this year–some things never change -we still do not have the same taste in clothing! There was no internet back then so we did have to hit the stores. As a matter of fact just today she mentioned that tomorrow we would have fun going clothes shopping for her–UH–she will have fun–I still hate shopping!!
Oh so much fun shopping for prom! I can’t wait to do it with my daughter.
Wow! Prom dresses have changed since I didn’t go to the prom. These dresses are simply breath taking and I know my daughter would love any of them.
I’ve bought many cocktail type dresses at Macy’s for myself, they always have a great selection and options to fit every budget. My girls are still so little (6 and 4) but we already sometimes fight about clothes, I can’t imagine what it will be like when it’s time to shop for Prom dresses! Good luck to you and your daughter!
Macy’s is a high class store. I love their selection . I imagine the prom dresses are stunning and of good quality.
Macy’s is one of my favorite department stores. I would definitely shop there for a prom dress if I had a daughter because their clothing is always really good quality.
Macy’s has always been one of my favorite places for clothes in general, prom dresses included! I think I had two prom dresses from them during high school!
When I was in high school our school would invite large department stores to come showcase their hottest trends and dresses in a similar event. I think it would be even more convenient to go to the store and see them on models!
Prom is such an exciting time it’s hard not to get involved. Giving them the freedom to pick their own dress will make the prom experience much more fun though.
Macy’s is my go to for all dresses… they always have beautiful choices!
I’ve been through this with my own kids and I have to tell you, yes, it’s a bittersweet moment but enjoy it. Next it will be her wedding and then your heart will sink. Hugs momma!
My daughter’s prom is in a few weeks! It’s practically all she can talk about!
I love shopping at Macy’s! They have such wonderful clothes to choose from!
I was just talking to my step daughter the other day about her prom. I can’t believe it is right around the corner… this is great, thanks
I did not know that Macy’s had prom dresses! I cannot wait for my daughter’s prom!
I remember shopping the clearance rack for my prom dress. Pretty sure my daughter isn’t going to be that laid back! 😉
I agree that you need to take credible reinforcements. I took someone shopping for wedding dresses that wasn’t very supportive – it still bothers me to this day.
I know what you mean. I got ambushed into wedding dress shopping the week BEFORE he asked me to marry him, and when I gave in to “just try a few on” my aunt bought the one she liked the best, over my objections, and since it was non-refundable (and the shop girl was an idiot and thought taking the credit card while I was telling her not to do it was a good idea), I had no real choice but to pay her back, and wear it. Thankfully it was only $300, but it was a huge disappointment.
It took us forever to find my daughters prom dress. We looked everywhere. Finally we found a dress she liked. The only problem was it is a size 14 and she is a size 2. We took it to be altered and found out it would be $200 to have it fit her. The fabric was a difficult one to deal with. We had to do it because we were running out of time. In the end it looked beautiful on her. It was worth it for her to be happy.
Shopping w/the teen for prom is fun. I think Macy’s would have some wonderful selections too!
Prom dresses look super pretty and I bet, Macys has something cool to offer
I still remember my prom! I luckily have a few more years before my Daughter’s.
Shawn from Laughing at Life 2
Macy’s is my go to for all dresses… they always have beautiful choices!
I was just talking to my step daughter the other day about her prom.