Don’t Stress the Dress

Prom night is an important event during high school. Teenage girls wear glamorous dresses, with all of the accessories, dancing the night away.

Prom night can also come with an expensive price tag.

In steps Don’t Stress the Dress. Shara Johnson of Oakland began Don’t Stress the Dress in Oakland six years ago, allowing area high school girls the opportunity to select a dress from many that have been donated by individuals, to wear to prom, free of charge.

“We are in the middle of a dress drive currently. We are getting many back from Tekamah, Oakland and Lyons,” Shara said. “We get about 30-40% back each year from the girls that wore them the year before.”

Girls attend from many area communities. “They come from Oakland, Lyons and Tekamah. But, some also come from Scribner, Fremont and Arlington,” Shara stated.

To make the dress more glamorous, there are other items provided. “We do have shoes, but that is not the main focus. If shoes are needed, we can get them,” Shara said. “Many girls also leave with accessories to go with the dress.”

Shara is currently taking appointments for the dress fitting on Sun., February 8th from noon-8:00 p.m. “We always cap off at 100 girls, but we do have a few openings left,” Shara stated. “Those interested can email me at dontstressthedress@gmail.com.”

Don’t Stress the Dress is located above the bank in Oakland, NE on Main Street. If you have a dress you wish to donate, please contact Shara at the above email address for further information.

Beautiful girls in their glamorous dresses from Don’t Stress the Dress. Photos Courtesy of Shara Johnson/Don’t Stress the Dress.