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As if the prom night itself wasn't stressful enough, there are many things that girls have to figure out before attending it: makeup, hairstyle, shoes, accessories and the most important - the prom dress.

These days it is really popular to shop for this last ingredient online. You can pretty much find whatever you want, you don't need to leave your house to find it, and somebody will even deliver it to your door! Cheap shopping literally couldn't be any more convenient. Unless you decide to buy your prom dress online, that is. Because what looks good on the internet doesn't always look good in real life! Some of these unlucky prom-goers managed to save their epic fails of dresses by mending them; others opted out for Plan B - throwing the ordered dress to trash. Take this list of funny fails as a cautionary tale.

From mermaid style dresses turned to blobfish, laces looking like grandma's doilies and a dress that turns you into a character from Handmaid's Tale, this compilation of online shopping disasters is truly hilarious.

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    Tijana Skrbic
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you buy suspicious chinese stuff, you get suspicious chinese stuff. Simple as that

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    Alusair Alustriel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Simple solution - cut out the bra pods, wear a skin-tone bra and the dress is fine. Oh, and also stand straight, helps a lot.

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    N G
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the model is standing on a chair, so just get get to the prom early, stand on the first chair you see and don't move all night

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it's definitely a disappointment, compared to what you were promised and payed for, but it doesn't actually look that terrible.

    DancingToMyself
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dress is screaming IRON ME! it shouldn't be as bad as previous 3.

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    Lucybaby
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1.) She wasn't too fat for a dress. 2.) Body shaming is a little outdated. 3.) The whole point of this article was to show how buying things online are not what they appear to be. You should probably rethink how you approach people in life.

    GoGo Paredes
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems a lot of the commentary forgets that these people aren't getting what they paid for... the material itself is cheap as is the workmanship and that something that isn't portrayed in the advertisements no matter what size the model versus the size of the buyer.

    Dwin Dykema
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually: they ARE getting what they pay for. The designers use fine fabric and spend a lot of time and effort to come up with magnificent designs. The girls bought dresses at prices less than wholesale of the originals: they did get what they paid for. You are fairly unwise to imagine that you will pay pennies of what the original cost and actually get something with the fit, quality materials and construction of the original gown. Sometimes the savings just isn't really a saving.

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    Jane Doe
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remove that awful sleeves, iron it, and it would be a corker!

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get a full tuke slip to hold the skirt out.

    i_know_im_amazing
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just need to iron it and a petticoat, but since you're a different body type than the model, it won't fit the same way as shown in the pic.

    Megan Pippenger
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A legit dress wouldn't need a petticoat, it would have one built in. And that is not remotely the same fabric or the same shape skirt. I'm a professional seamstress and I've altered about a dozen knockoff prom dresses just this year and have worked in bridal/formalwear salons. Trust me, it does not just need ironing and a petticoat. There isn't even enough room under that skirt to put a petticoat.

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    Liliana V
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The material makes it look like a costume!

    Sarah Kim
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the material of the real fabric thoooooooooo

    Delilah Ripley
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When YOU'RE (short from "you are") getting YOUR prom dress online... or... why YOUR basic grammar skills show YOU'RE not ready to graduate.

    LaurelLeaf R
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you look like the girl pn the left, ......skinny , s**y and charismatic , ....you should not buy that dress.

    LaurelLeaf R
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you don't look as skinny , classy and charismatic as the girl on the left , you have no business buying that dress. Simple as that. When you look like the girl on the right , you can't expect t wear that dress like the girl on the left.

    Sofia Murat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well you should iron it and wear a strapless bra. You didn't iron it of course it looks bad. And no offence, but your body shape is different. You'd look great in another dress shape though.

    Kira Tekeneyy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of these are to be expected; a cheaper quality knockoff. but aren't nearly as bad as they say it is. Some of these are completely workable but some girls don't take into account that they're pudgy with rolls and won't look like the model

    ViFi
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wait hold up...that's my old house?! are you the daughter of the people who bought it?

    Mary Sims
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The skirt is straight and the waist too high. The fabric is cheap nylon. The original dress is an A-line out of silk organza over a charmeuse lining. Send it back if you can.

    Lina
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this again is pretty accurate...just different bodies...and....ironing :D

    Pam Thorne
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's terrible! It's not the same. It's wrinkled! And if you're giving a victory sign, you have an inflated image of yourself. Send it back and go to a Woman's Store.

    Allana Rose
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope u did not try and wear this one out!

    Penelope Corbett
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not quite the picture! but get rid of those ghastly sleeves it has potential!

    Uni N
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well they did try to copy it

    Cristina Loayza
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    should have chosen another dress, not the correct design for her

    Jane The Killer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CAUTION: SOLUTION: Just cut off the sleeves, and maybe add a red strap, or two.

    Susan Ramsay
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Press the bottom and wear a poufy, long, slip. This looks like one of those, "This is $3,000. and this one is similar for $200.(?)" Note: "Similar" not a perfect copy.

    Ellen Clark
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You need to go and try these on. This could be an ad to bring back malls.

    Delilah Ripley
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you think YOU'RE (you are) getting a dress for YOUR prom but... YOU'RE not ready for YOUR prom... and for YOUR graduation, because YOU"RE lacking basic grammar skills.

    Rebecca Su
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your own body shape doesn't help

    Jeannie Carle
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You must remember you aren't shaped like the model, therefore it won't look like the picture. This is a pretty dress, but I'd sure do away with those straps :-)

    Nadezda Ivanovna
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at the model, then look at yourself. Kapish?

    Lucybaby
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The point is that the dress doesn't even look like what it was supposed to. It has nothing to do with how the girl looks. Why is everyone trying to bring the model into it? The dress is completely different than the one that she thought the ordered. End of story...

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    Cenk Karaferya
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    8 years ago

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    Why are these people buying dresses thinking they will look like the model? Clearly these dresses don't come with a magical wand!

    Lilly Morse
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well it would probably look good on her if it was the right dress.. look closely and maybe you can see the difference.. just maybe >:(

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    BlahBlah
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    8 years ago

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    OH COME ON give me a break. You are one fat tiny girl! What did you expect???

    KC
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you serious? First of all this is a beautiful girl, and her body type is NOT the problem here. Also the material of the dress and the shape of the dress itself is wrong. She expected the dress she ORDERED. There is no reason to be rude.

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    Aldea
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    8 years ago

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    Just needs ironing... obviously if you're a bigger size the dresses look less pretty on you. I speak from experience 😔

    Socially Awkward
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not always! I'm a lot bigger than the models but stuff usually looks good on me :)

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    Alusair Alustriel
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    8 years ago

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    It looks terrible only because the model is around size 38 and the buyer is around 44 - look at the waist. You have to THINK before you buy!

    Megan Pippenger
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, it looks terrible because it is a knockoff. I'm a professional seamstress. I can't tell you how many knockoff prom dresses were brought to me this year. The dress is using the wrong fabric, it is missing any sort of built-in tulle underskirt, which any legitimate dress would have. The skirt is made much more narrow than the actual dress would be. The lace is not properly sewn onto the bodice. I could go on, but all of these pictures show cheap Chinese knockoffs which have been scamming online buyers in greater and greater numbers in the past few years. It is not a matter of the girl being a bigger size, or the dress needing ironing or a crinoline. They are cheaply made knockoffs, and let me tell you, even the ones that appear to be 'not that bad' are nightmares once you get inside them and try to alter them. Cheap fabric that easily snags, nonsensical construction that makes altering almost impossible and at the very least much more time consuming than a legit dress would be.

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    Urban Achiever
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    8 years ago

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    When you think you're (YOU'RE!!!!) getting a prom dress but ... you're too fat.

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    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again. Totally not the expectation, but looks wearable.

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    Jesus Wäre
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This dress was almost as disappointing as my life choices

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    Naima Ivansdóttir
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well, i don't think this is THAT bad actually... needs some fixing for sure, but...

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    Naima Ivansdóttir
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh my, this looks like a lame disney princess costume for kids :D

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    #13

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    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better bra, in a nude color, remove the pads, and your fine

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    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loiks worse cause it isn't fastened on her left side, and she's standing on the hem.

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    Ana T.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the school nurse call , she wants her gauze cloth back

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    Nicole
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    all these dress's look like f*cking Halloween costumes!

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    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, what? Did they send it in pieces? Even if put together, it won't match the picture.

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    Aine
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The top fits her well... to add a different skirt would be easy!

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    Sean
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one could be refitted and be ok, the material is a bit sad though

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    Kati
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But... what's wrong here? Except the black top under the dress?

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    #27

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    Tiari
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, this looks like the wrong size. Perhaps simple as that. Perhaps it would look good if it wasn't too big.

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    Brigitte
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's really not that bad. This dress is still wearable.

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    Captain Planet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hah complaining about a dress not fitting well enough when you are consiously ordering a dress that shows all your private parts at 16-17. Good thing you are worrying about the right things. That damm dress fit.

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    rakuninaru
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it me?.. or a lot of people order that dress...

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    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, not the right style for you. Until you understand your body type, always try on first. Took me years, still try first, every time.

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    Kati
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again. Why do you think you will look exactly like a photoshoped model?

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    Lara B.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks alright to me. Just a different colour 💁🏼

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    xpurinx
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's wrong with this one? Just needs to be ironed

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    Pamela Mitchell
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful dress - looks like people are disillusioned about body type and their actual measurements.

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    Susan Forbes
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *shrugs* Looks pretty close to the original

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    Many people have experienced mishaps when buying clothing online. Shopping for a prom dress on the internet might seem convenient, but it can lead to unexpected outcomes. Buyers who fall victim to misleading online portrayals might relate to well-known public relation mishaps.

    Learning from how companies have dealt with image damage could help avoid your personal shopping disasters.