PROM Dress - Where can we buy them in NY

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We will be in NY for 4 days at beginning September 06.

My daughter wants to buy a Prom Dress (or a Debs Dress - as it is called in Ireland)

Which shops should she head for?

This is more a chore for her as she is not a 'shopper' and she just wants to get it over and done with as quickly as possible.

Is there a shopping area of NY that concentrates on evening wear?

As it is a 'backup' dress her budget is $250 - $300 max.

Any help very much appreciated.

Stressed out Dad.

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try going to Macys-my sister got a beautiful dress for her debs there

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If you go to Macy*s make sure you pick up your visitors card from the visitors centre entitling you to 11% off most purchases....

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Byrno,

Don't stress, If your daughter can't find a dress in NYC she doesn't really want one.

as someone said try Macy's. I'd also suggest Bloomingdales.

Again they offer a discount to visitors.

Another option is Century 21. It is downtown across from Ground Zero. It is a discount department store and is definately worth checking out. You will probably get the most for your money there.

Another option is Filene's Basement. I personally prefer the one on Union Square. Unfortunately none of these are right by each other.

They are not difficult to reach from one another by subway.

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Without a doubt - Lord and Taylor. Wonderful selection, quality and prices. Their discounted racks are great! The service is also very good.

Century 21 will be hit or miss, and the "dressing room" - if you can call it that - is not conducive for a non-shopper. It's just a big room with mirrors - no private rooms with doors.

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Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Lord and Taylor.

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WOW !! Now that's helpful, thank you all very much.

I'm de-stressed already.

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Keep in mind that the big season for what we call Prom Dresses is spring, which is when the biggest selection is found. There is also fall/holiday/winter evening wear for young women, and that is what you are more likely to find in September. If your daughter likes black, then you're in luck, as that is found in both seasons. The best selections I have seen are at Bloomingdale's and Lord & Taylor, which generally have departments dedicated to the younger crowd and will be fun places for her to look. I imagine Macy's does as well.

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Do Loehmann's, their "evening wear" section is packed to the gills with great bargains all year round. (17th st @ 7th Ave)

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Personally, I think someone who is not enthusiastic about shopping, especially a young woman, would find discount outlets litke Loehmann's, Century 21 and Filene's Basement a bit of a chore. With her budget ,she ought to be able to find something nice in the juniors department at one of the department stores, which should be a more pleasant shopping experience for the whole family.

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Loehmann's is excellent, but I didn't mention it because I agree with QQ2 - not great for "non-shoppers". (Better atmo than Century 21 and Filene's but not as civilized as Bloomies, L&T or Macy's.) if you're in Chelsea anyway, by all means, check it out! My mom found her "mother of the bride" dress there, and everyone was in awe!

Locations of stores:

Bloomingdales: 60th STreet and Lexington Avenue

Take the N, R or # 4,5,6 trains to 59th and Lex.

Lord and Taylor: 5th AVenue and 38th Street

Take the B, D, F or V trains to 42nd Street and 6th AVenue and walk a few blocks. Or take the N, R, B, D, F or V trains to 34th Street-Herald Square and walk.

Macy*s: 34th St and Broadway

Take the N, R, B, D, F or V trains to 34th Street-Herald Square

Loehmann's: 7th Avenue and 17th Street

Take the #1 to 18th Street

Filene's

1. Union Square - take the N, R or #4,5,6 to 14th Street-Union Square

2. 6th Avenue and 18th Street - take the F or V train to 14th Street and 6th Avenue or take the #1 to 7th Aven and 18th Street.

3. Broadway and 79th Street - take the #1 train to 79th Street and Broadway.

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