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By Lori Garcia, editor-in-chief

We surfed the net for the best prom dresses you can find that won't compromise your standards. Check out our Gallery, look at the stores you can find these dresses (and much, much more!) and see how you can make your own prom dresses!

One note: Last year, some young women from a Stake in Kansas City wrote a letter to Nordstrom's department store. They also had some ideas for the store to create more modest clothes for prom and other dressy occasions. We decided to go to www.nordstroms,com to find out if we could find any modest prom dresses. Although we could not find any prom dresses on their website, we did find some prom dresses at the local mall. We were happy to report that some of the dresses were modest and appropriate for any LDS girl's prom. Good work Nordstroms!

The Modesty Gallery

Make Your Own Prom Dress
ModestProm Custom Gown Would you like to create a gorgeous gown with an exquisite couture fit, at a reasonable price? That's just what ModestProm.com's Custom Gown option lets you do! These beautiful formal dresses are custom-fit, based on your measurements and body proportions! It's far easier (and more foolproof) than fitting a traditional pattern. The patterns are free when you purchase the software. http://www.modestprom.com/gowns/custom.htm Easy gowns Are you willing to sew a simple, inexpensive, elegant evening dress? Then try making an Easy Gown! Because they're sewn out of stretchy material, Easy Gowns have no darts or zipper, and they're fast and easy to sew. (An experienced seamstress can make an Easy Gown in about an hour.) While Easy Gowns do not offer the exquisite fit of Custom Gowns, they still turn out very nicely. We offer FREE patterns & instructions, so you can sew an Easy Gown for $20 or less! http://www.modestprom.com/gowns/easy%20gowns.htm
Low-Sew Gown Do you want a pretty dress with minimal cost and effort? Are you willing to do some shopping, use your creativity, and sew a couple of straight seams? Then try ModestProm.com's Low Sew Gown. You can make it even if you've never sewn before in your life. With their FREE instructions, most Low Sew Gowns cost $40 or less. http://www.modestprom.com/gowns/low%20sew%20gowns.htm
Make Your Own Prom Dress Pattern Gallery Need some ideas on how to make a cute prom dress? ModestProm.com has a collection of dresses that will spark your creativity. http://www.modestprom.com/gownideas/

Where to Shop

•	www.modestprom.com: A fun place to showing how to buy or sew a prom dress. Also includes tips on makeup.
•	www.greatlengths.com: Great Lengths offers a wide variety of modest dresses, priced from about $100 to $150. They also offer knee-length shorts
•	www.modestbydesign.com: features a variety of modest clothing. They have a Prom Dress section that features several styles of formal dresses, starting at about $100.
•	www.ldsbrides.com: focuses on formalwear for weddings. Check out their Formalwear section, which features about a half dozen styles of modest formal dresses, starting at about $120.
•	www.ldsbridal.com: also focuses on formalwear for weddings. Check out their Prom Dress/Bridesmaid section, which features eight styles of modest formal dresses ranging in price from about $120 - $180.
•	modestprom consignment shop: Those who would like to sell or swap a dress, or purchase a dress from a private individual, may find the newly-created ModestProm Consignment Shop useful.
•	How to save money when shopping for a prom dress: Tips on how you can save money for a prom dress. It's really a must-read!