How to Tackle: JSB Dresses

We all got problems, dress problems that is. JSB is just around the corner, and for most girls, the hardest part of going to a formal event is finding the dress. For many of us finding the perfect dress can be somewhat stressful. Rest assures, this article will give tips on where and how to find that perfect formal dress.

If time is a problem, here are websites to look at:

Rent the Runway

Rent the Runway is literally what the name of the website is. You can pick a fancy schmancy dress and have it delivered to you right before your event.  You can pick between a 4 and 8-day rental. They also allow you to order a free 2^nd size dress just in case the size you ordered does not fit. They have many styles of dresses and sizes to fit each person’s figure. You can even rent expensive accessories to feel like a true boss or princess!

If it is your first time ever renting from Rent the Runway be sure to enter the code: Code: FIRSTRTR25X754 and you will get a $25 off a $75 order.

If money is the problem, here are some great local thrift stores to take a look at:

Buffalo Exchange
2930 Bristol St
Ste A-109
Costa Mesa, CA 9262

Crossroads Trading Co.
1835 Newport Blvd
Ste B123
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Plato’s Closet
3814 S Bristol St
Ste C
Santa Ana, CA 92704

If you find a great dress at a thrift store and want it to be perfect for the occasion, just drop it off at the cleaners, and when you pick it up, it will be like brand new!

If finding the perfect fit here are some tips to tackle the problem.

David’s Bridal specializes on wedding gowns, tuxedos and bridesmaid dress. For those reasons, they have a wide range of formal gowns. The best part about David’s Bridal is that they understand the perfect fit, you can even find long, short, and plus size dresses. Fortunately for us Vanguard ladies, there is a David’s Bridal located in South Coast.

Another tip to getting the perfect dress fit is altering it. We can’t help which dress we fall in love with sometimes, and in these special cases, having the right tailor is necessary. Here are some tailor’s that are highly recommended on Yelp in Costa Mesa that does trim dresses.

Be’s Perfect Alteration
445 E 17th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 722-9419

Bud’s Custom Tailor
132 Cabrillo St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 645-2280