Used prom and bridesmaid dresses are finding a second life. Capital Region BOCES fashion students are upcycling dresses for a good cause. They will run three Cinderella Prom Dress events in Albany.

Understanding the Context

All too often, bridesmaid dresses are itchy and unflattering, and come with a price tag — not to mention a cost per wear — that’s nothing short of offensive. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Go-to ... 6abc News: Birdy Grey is selling affordable bridesmaids dresses for under $100 Bridesmaids' dresses have become a touchy subject over the years.

Key Insights

It seems as though most bridesmaids' dresses come from the Victorian or Elizabethian era. Birdy Grey wants to change that. With a ... WNYT NewsChannel 13: Prom dresses getting second life thanks to Capital Region BOCES Yahoo: This mom saved a bridesmaid dress for 22 years. Her daughter just wore it to prom This mom saved a bridesmaid dress for 22 years.

Final Thoughts

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