UPDATE: SEE THE 2015 LA FASHION DISTRICT PROM DRESS SHOPPING GUIDE HERE. Last year we put together this prom shopping guide, and it’s since been one of our most popular blog posts. This year’s shopping guide features a couple new prom dress stores in the Fashion District, as well as tips on the best times to shop for prom, how to get the best deal for your dress, plus a few more tips for our first time shoppers. As we mentioned in our last guide, most of the prom and special occasion stores are located on Santee Street between Olympic Boulevard and 14th Street. A downloadable map of the area can be found here. Pictured Below: Cirene Fashion located at 1200-C Santee St. When is the best time to shop for prom dresses? If you know early on that you will be shopping for a prom dress this year, we suggest getting a head start. The sooner you purchase the dress the more you will save. Most schools have prom around the same time, so as demand for prom dresses go up so will the prices.

If you’re a last minute prom dress shopper, we suggest scheduling your trip for a weekday. Red Nose Pitbull Puppies For Sale In MassThe Fashion District gets really busy with prom dress shoppers on the weekend and stores will limit the number of customers allowed to shop if it gets too crowded. Iron Patio Furniture From MexicoNot to mention some stores only have a handful of dressing rooms and sales attendants, which means you’ll end up spending valuable shopping time waiting in line to try on a dress.Car Seat Protector Maxi Cosi Pretty Woman located at 1324 Santee St. How can I make sure I’m getting the best deal on my dress?  If you find the dress you want to buy, check out a couple other stores and compare prices before making your purchase.

Don’t be afraid to try your hand at bargaining. Some stores will be more willing to work with your budget than others, but it never hurts to try. Insider Tip: Shop with your girlfriends! As is the case in most of the Fashion District, the more you buy the more you save. If you all buy a dress from the same store, you can use that as leverage when bargaining. Stores are usually a lot more willing to lower the price for larger sales. New Store: Sivalia Couture located at 1330 Santee St. What if I changed my mind about the dress I bought? Always assume your purchase is final sale.  As we mentioned before, some stores will be more accommodating than others, but in general there is a no return policy around here. Some tips for first time shoppers: How to save money on prom at Santee Alley LA Fashion District Prom Shopping Guide 2013 Edition *Please note this post was updated after it originally published.The La Femme Fashion designers dedicate themselves to providing the highest quality dresses and exquisite designs for our customers.

We specialize in Prom, Homecoming, Pageant, Evening, Bridal, Bridesmaids, Graduation and Cocktail attire. We are excited to also be expanding by adding our Young Mother of the Bride collection. Fresh & Fashion Forward: La Femme's Mother of the Bride and Bridesmaid Dresses are Here! Whether it's your sister's wedding or a distant cousin, weddings are a time when you want to look your very best! You need something beautiful, yet comfortable enough for an evening of dancing and socializing. New Lifetime Series UnREAL Features La Femme Dresses! Wondering where to buy the dresses worn on the UnREAL TV Series on Lifetime Network?! Your answer is here at La Femme! This season we worked closely with the talented Costume Designer, Cynthia Summers, to dress the gorgeous... Spring 2016 Collection by La Femme is Here! Hello Spring 2016 - Our new La Femme Collection is here! It’s time for some fresh looks, so grab your bestie and get to shopping. This collection has all the trendy, as well as classic, looks that you want for this season....

La Femme Prom Giveaway 2016 Contest Rules and Regulations Sponsored by La Femme Fashion, Inc. Sweepstakes Details: Promotion/Contest Name (the "Sweepstakes"): La Femme Prom Dress Giveaway 2016. Entry deadline February 28th, 2016 @ 10:00 PM PST. The La Femme Fashion designers dedicate themselves to providing the highest quality dresses and exquisite designs for our customers. At La Femme every design is carefully thought out and professionally fitted to provide the most flattering dress possible. Intricate beaded designs and iridescent stone embellishments are a staple for the La Femme line. We believe the sparkling details of our styles are sure to make you feel glamorous and beautiful on your special occasion! La Femme also designs gowns that are simple and elegant, featuring luxurious ombre dyed fabrics and perfectly ruched bodices. We have hundreds of colors and combinations to select from - ranging from pastel chiffons, royal sequins, vibrant patterns and animal prints, plus many more!

Whether you are searching for an elegant white prom dress or a bold cheetah print maxi, La Femme has a dress for you. Each year the La Femme prom line is featured in top magazines such as Seventeen and Teen Prom. Our chic ads allow you to obtain a true view of each style. New to this year’s collection is La Femme’s limited edition line of dresses featured in the mini catalog included in the February edition of Seventeen magazine! These beautiful gowns are available at selected retailers whose locations are provided on our store locator with the note: “Carries Exclusive Limited Edition Styles.” La Femme fashions have walked the red carpet on several celebrities, including singers Taylor Swift and Jordan Sparks, screen actress Hayden Panettiere, Glee actress Heather Morris, and teen TV star Victoria Justice. Both the hosts and contestants of the television hit “Dancing with the Stars” have worn La Femme designs, proving we can provide a dress for any event! One of our favorite moments was when Carrie Underwood wore one of our short sequined cocktail dresses in her incredible performance at the Country Music Awards!

Additionally, several of the “Real Housewives” are La Femme fans, like model Joanna Krupa and her sister Marta, and can be seen showing off our designs at charity events and reunion episodes. We are excited to present our quality designs to customers around the world. La Femme attends all of the major fashion shows throughout the year. Our line can be purchased at authorized bridal boutiques, evening wear specialty shops, and high end department stores. To find a retailer in your area please visit our store locator and enter your zip code. If you are a retailer interested in purchasing our collection for your store, please contact our sales team via our contact page for more details. Our La Femme warehouse has over 150,000 dresses in stock at any time to ensure our ability to provide you with numerous selections and options for your perfect dress. With the variety of dress shapes, fabric colors, and back designs, our customers can find the gown of your dreams! If you want more “behind the scenes” information and updates from La Femme Fashion, follow us on our Facebook Fan Page, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.