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Seattle non-profit helps low income teens find perfect dress for prom
It's the peak of prom season at The Ruby Room, a Capitol Hill nonprofit boutique where low-income teens can shop for free formal dresses.
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Ann Tran helps Francheska Route with accessories for her Rainier Beach High prom Saturday. Route decided on a delicate gold chain with a small diamond.
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Krystal Baker, 17, of Spanaway, found her prom dress at The Ruby Room on Capitol Hill with the help of Charla Pereira, a volunteer personal shopper. Baker will wear the strapless burgundy gown to the Challenger High prom Friday.
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It's the peak of prom season at The Ruby Room, a Capitol Hill nonprofit boutique where low-income teens can shop for free formal dresses.
On Saturday, a steady stream of high-schoolers, each matched with her own personal shopper, scoured the racks of gowns, shoes, purses, wraps and jewelry for the perfect ensemble.
By the end of the season, as many as 200 gowns will be given away.
"We treat these girls as clients, and their shopping experience is like any experience they have if they are shopping at Nordstrom," said Ann Tran, a volunteer personal shopper. "Deep down, we all want to feel like a princess or a movie star."
Girls interested in applying for a dress can call 206-439-7575 or e-mail info@rubyroomseattle.org for an appointment.
The Ruby Room is also accepting donations of accessories and plus-size gowns.
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