Good places to look for a formal dress?

Tea-a-Maria

As the title suggests, I'm on the hunt for a formal dress. I have a ball to go to at the start of February, and I was leaning towards a long dress, since I don't get many excuses to wear one!

Does anyone have any suggestions as to where to look? My budget is between €150 and €200. I like a lot of the coast dresses, but I'm conscious that someone else might show up in the same one, since the ball will have about 300 people going. I'm also paranoid that some long dresses from there look a bit "bridesmaid-y". Although maybe it's just down to accessories on that point?

My preference is for bricks and mortar shops, since a lot of dresses don't fit right, and I'd rather avoid the hassle of sending things back.

Thanks!

fits

Covet in powerscourt offer formal dress hire as well as purchase.

dee_mc

The Bridal Emporium in Miltown Malbay is worth a look, I saw gorgeous evening dresses there when looking for a wedding dress with my sister in law. Anne is very helpful too and knows what suits people.

Deenie123

TK Maxx also