Finally! A use for bridesmaids’ dresses
I’ve already been in three weddings, and while I love the couples, I have no intention of ever wearing the dresses I had to purchase again (*shudder*).
Combined, I think we’re talking about $400ish I put into these gowns, and now they just hang in my storage closet, collecting dust, never to be worn again.
Last month, while she was doing her 29-Day Giving Challenge, One Frugal Girl pointed out that there are charities that take dresses and give them to girls who could use them for proms and formals.
Perfect, I decided then. Something (at last!) to do with these things!
Of course, life gets busy and the don’t-have-tos get pushed to the side.
But this weekend, I finally packed up the three dresses, plus a couple college formals (oh, if I had it to do over again) and mailed them off to The Perfect Prom Project in Illinois.
If you, like me, have some you’d like to donate, take a look at this site to find a donation center near you.
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5 Responses to “Finally! A use for bridesmaids’ dresses”
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Good idea! I’ll have to look into it!
Oh I’m so glad you donated your dresses to the Perfect Prom Project. Doesn’t it feel good to clear out the clutter and perform a worthy deed in the process!
This is one of the times I’m glad that I’m a guy. I do have sisters though, and I’m pretty sure their closets are filled with retired bridesmaids’ dresses. I’m going to forward the site to them and maybe they’ll finally be able to do something with their dresses too.
Saving Diva: It’s the perfect solution, I think. Go for it!
One Frugal Girl: Thanks again for posting about this!
BGS: LOL. Didn’t expect to get any guys weighing in on this one, but thanks so much for passing it along. Hope it helps your sisters.
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