Some specialty shops benefit by the prom business. Others have made similar decisions to shop at retail stores. I buy retail dresses suitable for a lot of occasions,'' said Kelly Lovelace, a senior at Lake High School. Allison Oles, a sophomore at Hoover, agreed. Hoover junior Ariel Gummere said that price is the deciding factor for her.
Consignment stores are another option.
Susan Nupp, owner of Sue's Repeat Rack in North Canton, disagreed. Sue's Repeat Rack also carries a line of affordable costume jewelry and formal wear shoes. Terry Russell, a senior at Lake High School, found exactly that at a Salvation Army store in Akron. I was really surprised to find this cool flapper dress that was in almost perfect condition,'' said Russell. The choice is left up to the customer's taste and pocketbook.