The clock is ticking to find the perfect Winter Formal dress! All high school girls are on the hunt to get their perfect dress, but finding the perfect place to shop can be a challenge.

“I always start out in the women’s section at Nordstrom. There is always a big variety to choose from the style and color. It’s a good place to start,”senior Amanda Moore said.

Between school, sports, arts and extracurriculars, stressed students do not have time to  try on dresses at the mall. If you fall under this category, online shopping can be a life-saver.

Senior Bailey Prado says that the mobile app Wanelo is where she spends her time browsing through dresses. “Since I am in AP Art, I have no time to spend hours on trying dresses. By using Wanelo it allows me to categorize what type of dresses I like. Then I can save them to my profile. Each dress comes with a link to connect me to the online store to where I can buy it. It helps me find exactly what I am looking for,” Prado said.

If you are short on time and money, online shopping is a good solution. To avoid returning a dress, compare yourself to the store’s size guide and be mindful of return policies.

Take the stress out of finding a dress for Winter Formal and choose the easy route this year by planning ahead or taking your shopping online.