About Dare to Dream Dresses

Dresses, Dresses, Dresses - you have one or you don’t

It’s a question many ask: It’s either “What do I do with all these dresses my daughter(s) had for dances and will never wear again?” or it’s “How can I afford to get a dress for my daughter for the dance?” There’s a solution to both these questions.

I have a project I've been working on for the past while now. I collect formal dresses of all sizes and styles to let girls (who can't afford to buy or rent) borrow for dances. We have all gone through a time when things are tight. (Or maybe you just can’t find a dress and it’s last minute). This project is designed for all of us in the community to help each other. So whether you need to borrow a dress or you have dresses sitting a closet collecting dust that could be donated, this project is about you.

Do you have dresses you’d be willing to donate? Even if you don't want to give it up for good this is a good place to store it for others to use. If you want your dress back in the future, just come get it. I know many of you have spent a lot of money on dresses and you could probably sell them on KSL or somewhere else, but think about those who are not so fortunate. They couldn’t even afford to buy it used. This is also a chance for you to come trade your dress for another dance. I'm asking you to dig deep into your hearts and think about what you can do to help. Anything is wonderful.

I want every girl to be able to go to dances and feel beautiful. There will be no questions asked as to why you’d like to borrow a dress. Just come :) and have fun trying on dresses.

So how does it work? Those who borrow are asked to put down a cash deposit ($60 for long dresses and $30 for short dresses) and bring back the dress professionally cleaned for the next girl to use. At this point, if the dress comes back in the same condition it left in by the due date, the money is refunded 100%.

What is needed:
* formals or all kinds: including prom, bridesmaid, choir and simple wedding dresses. I update and alter those dresses that need it.

*wedding type slips, sashes, and shrugs
*anything with rhinestones that can be used to embellish plain dresses - ie brooches, earrings, necklaces, etc.

*accessories/shoes to go with the dresses: gloves, necklaces, etc.

*experienced seamstresses

*dress form for doing tailoring and alterations

*satin fabric for making sleeves and shrugs

Please feel free to pass the word along to anyone else you think might want to borrow dresses or that might have dresses they'd be willing to donate.

I can be contacted at liz5k3d2s@gmail.com or 801-423-1401.