Recycling Prom Dresses and Formal Wear Helps High School Kids Attend Their Proms

Spring is here, and for many teenagers, that means one thing: PROM. Anyone who has attended proms and formal affairs may remember how expensive these activities were. I sure do. The costs involved have become so high some families cannot afford for their daughter or son to attend. If you or someone you know has a closet full of prom dresses and/or bridesmaid dresses, do we have a feel-good project for you! First step? Admitting you will never wear that shiny purple dress again. Ha! Ha! It’s not like we’re going to another homecoming or prom anytime soon. But some girl somewhere is going to prom, and she needs a dress. I know I was saving mine "in case I ever decide to become a size 8 again," (delusional! I know I was delusional!). But one person's frothy yellow chiffon mistake is another person's prom treasure.
That said, it’s natural to want to take the next step—donating your unwanted party dresses to projects like DonateMyDress.org.

If you cannot find a drop off location near you, then here’s another idea: list it on ConsignmentCrossroads.com for 10% - 20% of what you paid and donate the proceeds to projects like DonateMyDress.org or sister organizations. JUST 4 GIRLS seller did so here. Take a L@@K!!! http://www.consignmentcrossroads.com/offer/details/869

So if you have a few dresses of your own (less than 5 years old) or have a teenager looking to find a good home for her worn-only-once dress please consider listing or donating it today. By doing this, you’re not only recycling, you’re making a needy girl’s prom dream come true. If you can’t list it for one reason or another and cannot find a similar program in your area, consider donating it to a local youth theater company or to Goodwill.

What an easy way to make a deserving teen’s high school career a little brighter…and let you reclaim space in your closet for the new spring line! I’d consider that a definite win-win.

WHAT'S HOT...
· current styles, 5 years old or LESS
· dresses that are clean and ready to wear
· shoes to coordinate with the gowns
· costume jewelry
· small, dressy purses and handbags
· price it low, about 10% - 20% of what you paid (for example: paid $150; price it at $15 to $30 shipped)

WHAT'S NOT...
· dresses with stains, rips, holes, tears and pulls
· gowns that are old and outdated (older than 5 years)
· business suits
· wedding gowns
· pant suits
· sun dresses
· undergarments
· worn out shoes

**Special thanks to JUST 4 GIRLS seller for this fabulous idea!!!!**

It's Official! The Consignment Crossroads Blog is LIVE!!!

OK here goes…

So, I'm not big on talking about myself and writing is not really my forte, but here goes my best attempt!

Just a little about me...I'm 35, married to a wonderful man named Allen, am the mother of one daughter with another daughter on the way (very exciting!!), and entrepreneur. I have dreamed of owning my own business for years and after much prayer, I took the leap and began working on my own resale website in January of 2009. The website was a hit and I was selling items before I could add more to my inventory. I was unable to keep up with the demand, thus, Consignment Crossroads was born about 6 months later.

What is Consignment Crossroads? It’s a ‘crossroads’ or marketplace where numerous members meet online to BUY & SELL new items and gently loved items. Over the past year I have learned so much, but more than anything, I have learned that I am absolutely determined to make this work. I believe in the concept, all listings are free, unless you want to jazz them up as featured or bolded listing. And I believe that everyone in this community can benefit from each other’s new creations to gently loved items in effort to recycle and GO GREEN.

I appreciate your interest in what I am doing and invite your stories and comments. I'm new to this whole blogging thing, but hope to touch the lives of others in a positive way. If there's something you'd like to know or questions that you may have, please join in. I look forward to blogging with you all!