Silver City Woman's Club Offers Affordable Prom Dresses

Nonprofit organization hosts annual prom dress sale to help girls find formal attire on a budget.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 1:00am

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The Silver City Woman's Club held its fourth annual prom dress sale on Saturday, offering donated dresses for just $10 each. Girls could also choose a pair of shoes and one piece of jewelry to complete their outfit. The nonprofit civic organization aims to make prom accessible for local students who may not be able to afford the high cost of formal wear.

Why it matters

With few affordable options for prom dresses in Silver City, the Woman's Club's annual sale provides an important community service by ensuring all girls can feel confident and look their best on prom night, regardless of their family's financial situation.

The details

The Woman's Club accepts dress donations throughout the year and stores any unsold items for the following year's sale. While donations have been down lately, the community has been supportive in previous years, with one couple donating 30 dresses. The $10 price tag is a fraction of what girls would pay at a traditional retailer, with one attendee noting she had previously spent over $400 on a prom dress.

  • The prom dress sale took place on Saturday, March 24, 2026.
  • Silver High School's prom is scheduled for April 25, 2026.

The players

Silver City Woman's Club

A nonprofit civic organization that hosted the annual prom dress sale to make formal attire accessible for local students.

Joni Miller

A member of the Silver City Woman's Club who stated the goal is for girls to "be happy" with their prom outfits.

Lorraine Anglin

A member of the Silver City Woman's Club who explained the organization collects donated dresses that people have worn only once and then forgotten about.

Susan Sedlacek

A member of the Silver City Woman's Club who noted the high cost of prom dresses, with her granddaughter's dress costing over $400.

Charlie Kulp

A high school student who found a blue dress for her prom at the Woman's Club sale, noting she couldn't justify spending hundreds on a "one-time dress."

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What they’re saying

“It's not a fundraiser. We just want girls to be happy.”

— Joni Miller, Woman's Club member

“A lot of people have old dresses — cocktail dresses, prom dresses, dresses they wore at weddings or whatever. They wear it once, they shove it in the back of the closet and it's forgotten.”

— Lorraine Anglin, Woman's Club member

“I can't warrant a dress for $400 unless it's like a wedding dress. I can't wear a one-time dress being a bajillion dollars.”

— Charlie Kulp, High school student

What’s next

The Woman's Club will continue to accept dress donations throughout the year to prepare for next year's prom dress sale.

The takeaway

The Silver City Woman's Club's annual prom dress sale demonstrates the power of community-driven initiatives to make formal events accessible and inclusive for all students, regardless of their family's financial situation.