By Gusty Pohlman ’15, Lifestyle Editor

Occurring only a few times a year, school dances cause much excitement and enjoyment. From homecoming, to winter formal (or spring fling), to prom, our tight-knit high school community comes together under one roof (besides every day at school, of course). Dances, unlike regular school days, provide a chance to clean up, dress up, and have blast. Homecoming, the first of such dances, is anticipated greatly. There is

so much to plan: where to go, who to go with, where to eat, but most important, what to wear. A little black dress? A long flow-y dress? A short, colorful, body-con dress? Girls, you know my pain. While finding the perfect dress may be the best part of the experience, it can also be the most stressful and exhausting part. Finding a flattering, relatively affordable, and quality dress is hard—if you do not know where to look. But don’t fret, below are some tips.

Top 5 online stores:

1. Tobi (50% off first order!)
2. Topshop USA (free shipping—free returns!)
3. Lulu’s (super cute!)
4. ASOS USA ($10 off first order!)
5. Nasty Gal (in-style!)

Top 5 stores:

1. Forever 21 (so many choices!)
2. Nordstrom (high quality! And don’t forget Nordstrom Rack!)
3. Dillard’s (varying brands!)
4. H&M (inexpensive!)
5. Francesca’s (boutique- style store!)