Formal dress for teenager

joylikes2shop

My 2 teenage daughters (tall & adult size 12 ) are both going to a formal in 3 weeks. Anyone any suggestions of where to look for dresses that aren't going to cost a fortune.....
TK Maxx will be first port of call....Does anyone know if Monsoon's sale shop (beside Primark) closed down completely or has it just changed location ?
We live in Belfast and distance is not really an issue, but will probably get lost if I have to go further than Newry,Antrim,Banbridge or Bangor.
Thanks

Edinburghlass_2

Have you looked in Tesco, I know they often stock formal dresses at this time of year.

joylikes2shop

I've never seen formal dresses in Tesco....maybe the Northern Ireland stores don't get them but I'll certainly have a look...Thanks :T

Golden_Anemone

There's an ad on my work intranet for a size 12 Monsoon formal outfit. This is what it said:

"Monsoon" outfit suitable for formal or bridesmaid. Comprises bodice and full length skirt,in dusky pink plain satin material, both size 12
only worn once for school formal and dry-cleaned after, perfect condition. Has pink shawl to match. Total price £30 ono.Could email photo if interested.

Contact is Carol and phone number is 91279045 work hours.

cooki2222

Golden_Anemone wrote: »

There's an ad on my work intranet for a size 12 Monsoon formal outfit. This is what it said:

"Monsoon" outfit suitable for formal or bridesmaid. Comprises bodice and full length skirt,in dusky pink plain satin material, both size 12
only worn once for school formal and dry-cleaned after, perfect condition. Has pink shawl to match. Total price £30 ono.Could email photo if interested.

Contact is Carol and phone number is 91279045 work hours.

haha silly servant

SuperMum2008

joylikes2shop wrote: »

...Does anyone know if Monsoon's sale shop (beside Primark) closed down completely or has it just changed location ?

Monsoon sale shop has closed down, although signs say it has relocated to VIctoria Square, but this isnt the sale shop, its just their (very lovely) full price shop!

I recommend TK Maxx though - they have lovely stuff - there is a new one in the old Donegall Arcade where Bewleys cafe used to be - enter it via the High Street/HMV/Dixons entrance or at the back where Ann Summers is (how did I know that was there LOL!!)

cooki2222

SuperMum2008 wrote: »

Monsoon sale shop has closed down, although signs say it has relocated to VIctoria Square, but this isnt the sale shop, its just their (very lovely) full price shop!

I recommend TK Maxx though - they have lovely stuff - there is a new one in the old Donegall Arcade where Bewleys cafe used to be - enter it via the High Street/HMV/Dixons entrance or at the back where Ann Summers is (how did I know that was there LOL!!)

EVERYONE knows where ann summers is lol its like a belfast landmark

man43

Craigavon shopping centre (Rushmere) usually have a good selection in their tk max. Also why not try charity shops i have heard ther are four really good quality ones in holywood near bangor..

Honkycat

We hire them! Bridget Clarke in Bangor has a lovely selection... £50 for the night and she supplies bag, accessories wraps etc. Considering it'll probably never be worn again I think it works well and the dresses cost a lot more than you'd want to pay. I've had to supply dresses for my 3 daughters this year too! Phone: 0208 9146 8649. You make an hour appointment (it's a private house) to try a few on and she's a lovely lady too.

Steve.

joylikes2shop

OH DEAR.....I've just had a look at the website....the dresses look a bit to 'mature' for my 'babies' :rotfl:but ...I'm also going to a formal soon and I WANT THE PINK DRESS !!!!

I'll be in Bangor tomorrow so will phone first thing to see if I can make an appointment !!

Thanks Steve:T

Alcmene

How about EBay?