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Gently Used Prom Dresses Wanted For Princess Project - Patch.com

Posted: 08 Mar 2019 02:25 PM PST

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The San Diego County Library currently again this year is working as collaborative "fairy godmothers" with The Princess Project, a nonprofit that provides free prom and quinceanera dresses and accessories to high school teens, who could not otherwise afford them.

All 33 county library branches are collecting gently used gowns and accessories through April 15.

The dresses must be dry-cleaned, on hangers and no more than five years old. All styles, sizes and lengths -- providing they are stylish and appropriate for young women -- will be accepted, along with jewelry, evening clutches and bags. No shoes, however, organizers said.

Teens must sign up online to attend the giveaway events, where they can pick, try on and choose from racks of gowns, by visiting the Princess Project website.

The giveaways will take place at Westfield Mission Valley Mall and the South Chula Vista, El Cajon and Vista library branches, however, teens from any high school throughout San Diego County can sign up. (See details below.)

Moms, dads and friends are welcome to attend to give "second opinions," and for some parents seeing their daughters try on gowns and transform into young women can be emotional, library organizers said, having witnessed tears over the past seven years since the giveaways began.

"It's not a true gown giveaway until Mom cries," said El Cajon Youth Services Librarian Fumiko Osada. "We've had a lot of moms cry and thank us through their tears."

Osada also recalled a special, father-and-daughter moment, where dad preferred a simple gown, while the daughter's choice was one featuring ample bling. To make him happy, the girl chose the simple dress, yet the father clearly could see the embellished gown was her true wish, Osada said.

"He wanted her to be happy, too," Osada said. "Dad told his daughter she was beautiful, just like her mother and it didn't matter which dress she chose. Yes, she chose her favorite."

And if teens find their selected dress are too long or don't quite fit right, the El Cajon giveaway hosts a volunteer who comes each year to alter the gowns, library officials said. "Teens walk out the door with their dresses ready to wear to the big event," organizers said.

See list of library locations here. Read more on The Princess Project here.

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A tale of three dresses | Columns - Frederick News Post

Posted: 07 Mar 2019 10:00 PM PST

On a forever memorable morning last March, I picked up the phone and heard our younger daughter say, "He asked, and I said, 'Yes!'"

Two days later, it dawned on me: I was the mother of the bride, the MOB, and I would need to dress the part.

With no date yet set, virtual gown hunting was one of the only things I could do by way of preparation; the perfect excuse for spending too much time and money for a gown that'll be worn once, and then preserved for the rest of my life in a plastic bag at the back of my closet.

Patiently working through the online selections of the big bridal outlets and mid-range department stores, I soon learned that a search under the "mother of the bride" category resulted in mostly matronly offerings; and what woman, even in her advanced 50s, wants to look matronly? The Queen of England is matronly, and she's old enough to be my mother.

No, matronly wouldn't do. I wanted something younger-ish. Something middle-age appropriate, but not dowdy. And with the pickin's slim, the project was put on hold.

Then, late last year, with an early April wedding date looming, I resumed my quest.

I had an idea of what I wanted. It had to be navy blue, with some lace and a little, but not too much sparkle.

After nothing tickled my fancy on the racks of our department stores, I returned to the internet, which proved a good call, since it seems everything goes on sale between Christmas and New Year's days.

I ordered three different gowns from the same retailer. They were all either discounted, on sale, or in the case of what I considered the leading contender, both.

On three separate days, the dresses appeared at my front door.

I put the first one on, and it felt comfortable, fit well and covered my basic criteria. But I'd wait and see.

Dress two would have worked well for Eleanor Roosevelt, a woman I greatly admire, but not for her fashion sense. (See "matronly" above.)

The last to arrive was my first pick, a lovely empire gown with the short jacket. With it, however, came a quandary. It was a size smaller than I usually wear, but given its cut and my build, that wasn't an issue. It was the one both my husband and I thought would be the winner. But there were a couple of drawbacks. The highly sequined shoulder straps were itchy, and though I didn't admit it aloud, I had the sneaking suspicion it may have been — gulp — too young for me.

With the understanding clearly established that the ultimate decision was mine, photos of me modeling each outfit were texted to our three kids for their input.

They were unanimous, agreeing with me about the second one, and expressing the opinion the third was "too different" from my usual look, which I tacitly accept as their tactful code for "you're too old for it, Mom."

And so, the first gown in is the last one hanging ─ on the back of our bedroom door, awaiting its brief day of glory, before heading to its next, and nearly final stop ─ at the far end of my closet.

Woodsboro resident and MOB Susan Writer is anxiously counting down the too few days until she marries off the first of her children. Contact her at

Need a prom dress? Get a new one free from The Princess Project - KGO-TV

Posted: 07 Mar 2019 11:04 PM PST

CUPERTINO, Calif. (KGO) -- From the outside, The Princess Project looks like a standard shop along a Cupertino strip mall, but step inside and you'll be blown away! Jewels, tulle, and every color you could possibly imagine fill the building.

"We basically are focused on building self-confidence and individual beauty for teens who could not otherwise afford to go to prom or buy a prom dress," Emily Harborne, president of The Princess Project, said.


The organization, run entirely by volunteers, is offering free prom dresses, jewelry, shoes, and bags to Bay Area teens. No matter how large or small the financial need, they want to help.

"We have about 8,000 dresses and about 90-percent of them are brand new," Harborne said.

The Princess Project in Silicon Valley will officially open for shoppers on Saturday and Sunday, but dress giveaways will also be held on March 13th, March 16th to the 17th, and March 19th.

Young ladies wishing to shop should make an appointment online and bring their student I.D. with them to shop.

Mikel Re, vice-president of The Princess Project, took ABC7 News reporter Jobina Fortson on a shopping tour inside their warehouse to get the full experience.

"They (teens) will be assigned a fairy godmother," Re said. The fairy godmothers serve as personal shoppers for the teens.


Re said the goal is to make teens feel comfortable and special.

"We do not like to talk about sizes by number," Re said.

The Princess Project offers sizes up to 30.

Re picked out some show-stopping looks. She and other volunteers hope students will take advantage of a variety of styles and sizes and shop with them. Remember, it's free!

"Do not feel concerned about it," Harborne said. "You're going to feel amazing here. You are totally welcome, beautiful, and accepted."

The Princess Project serves San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Sonoma County and San Diego. For more information, go here.

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Posted: 08 Mar 2019 01:00 PM PST

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