ZIPS Off Like a Gently Used Prom Dress

The 1952 prom dress was made by a friend's mother, who also took and hand-tinted the photo. Valerie was 15, a high-school sophomore and the prom date of her Senior class boyfriend, Eugene.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. - Every girl deserves a chance to go to their high school prom.  

The non-profit Once Upon a Prom believes it’s one of the most defining moments in a young girl’s life.

For numerous reasons many young ladies cannot afford all the bells and whistles that seem so standard for that supposed-to-be-magical evening.  

After years of being understated and elegant, prom dresses have gone back to the "Barbie Princess" style with a vengeance.

MiX107.3’s Tommy Show and ZIPS Dry Cleaners are teaming up to grow Once Upon a Prom’s stockpile of dresses.  

Between April 15-24 drop off your gently used prom dress or bride’s maid gown to one of the 14 participating ZIPS Dry Cleaners in the DC/MD/VA area.  

The dresses will be collected, cleaned, and distributed at the Once Upon a Prom’s Dress Giveaway on May 1 from 9 am to 5 pm in Eastern Market.

Join Tommy McFLY Saturday, April 24 from 4-6p at ZIPS Manassas, VA (9685 Liberia Avenue) location to wrap up the drive and enjoy FREE Georgetown Cupcakes and MIX107.3 Prizes.

Participating ZIPS Locations in DC include:  Alexandria, Rockville, College Park, Lanham,  Marlow Heights, Laurel, Scaggsville, Gambrills, Annapolis, Manassas, Fairfax. Falls Church and Dumfries. Visit 321zips.com for address and phone numbers.

MIX 107.3’s Tommy Show – www.MiX1073fm.com/tommy

Tommy McFLY may be contacted at McFlyRadio@gmail.com or at 202.256.7035.