Princess for a Night - Donate your bridesmaid dress

Have an old bridesmaid dress you swore you'd wear again? Instead of letting it collect dust in the back of your closet, why not donate it and help a local girl look like a princess on her prom night?



Until April 25, 2008 (only ten days left!), drop off drycleaned and gently worn dresses at any of the five locations listed below. Over three days in May, girls from Fairfax County public high schools who can't afford prom dresses will able to come and select one from the donations - for free! All formal dresses are accepted for the drive, but bridesmaid dresses are especially desired; they are often bright, intense colors and have pretty details like beadwork, embroidery and sashes. Shoes, jewerly, handbags and unused make-up are also encouraged. Items can be dropped off at any of the following locations:

* Edison High School, main office (5801 Franconia Rd., Alexandria). Monday through Friday 7 AM to 4 PM.
* Annandale High School, main office (4700 Medford Dr., Annandale). Monday through Friday 7 to 3:30.
* South County Secondary School, main office (8501 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton). Monday through Friday 7 to 4:30.
* Gold’s Gym (7770 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria). Monday through Friday 4:45 AM to 11 PM, Saturday 7 AM to 9 PM, Sunday 8 AM to 9 PM.
* Hitched Bridal Couture and Creative Planning Salon (1523 Wisconsin Ave., NW). Tuesday through Thursday noon to 8, Friday 11 to 6, Saturday 9 to 5.

Source: Washingtonian Magazine