​‘Tis the season for spring formalities. That is — getting a spray tan, hunting for a last-minute date and finding the perfect dress.  Read More Lifestyle 

‘Tis the season for spring formalities. That is — getting a spray tan, hunting for a last-minute date and finding the perfect dress. 

Everybody knows by now that Amazon takes forever to deliver in State College, and if you live in the dorms, you might as well anticipate your packages sitting around for a couple of days. 

Boutiques like Connections or Lock have a selection of dresses, but the racks are usually run through by the time formal season comes around.

Whether you prefer long or short dresses, I’ve got you covered with the best online stores to shop for the perfect outfit. 

Peppermayo 

Australian online fashion store Peppermayo went from being a small, independent seller on eBay in 2012 to now reaching customers here in the United States.

With over 13 styles in 12 colors, Peppermayo has a variety of options to choose from — perfect for any and all occasions. 

While some of their dresses are a little on the pricier side, Peppermayo does its best to discount its clothing seasonally. 

If you waited till the last minute to find a dress, select express delivery at checkout and your new dress should arrive in no time.

Revolve

Let me put it simply, Revolve doesn’t disappoint. 

With over 49,000 apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty styles, you are sure to find a dress that, I can assure you, nobody will have. 

From personal experience, I received my packages a day after placing my order, which you don’t find everywhere. 

While it may look like a higher-end brand, Revolve has hundreds of cheaper dress options too.

Colorful dresses like this one featured at Mr. Charles, 228 E. College Ave., are popular for formals.

Laura Sarowitz

Edikted

If you’re on Edikted’s email list, then you probably already know it’s the queen of discounts. I’m talking $100 dresses marked down to about $30 — that’s a steal if I’ve ever heard of one. 

On top of being a cheaper option, the dresses are great quality and ship quickly. 

If you’re last minute like me and scrambling to find a dress, Edikted should be the first place you look.

Princess Polly

It’s no shock that Princess Polly made the list because it would be wrong not to include it. 

They have more than 10 styles of dresses, and you can anticipate finding dresses in every color. 

Princess Polly is size-inclusive, as it tailors clothes to all different body types, which can make or break a company’s image. 

Princess Polly, along with the other brands listed above, will leave you feeling like the best dressed at formal.

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