Apex Prom Shoppe sets dates, seeks dresses, makeup

Stacy Kivett, an organizer, tells me that between 200 and 500 girls descend on the sale each year. Teens don't need to make a reservation to attend. And they don't need to show any proof of income, for instance, at the door.

"It's not for us to judge who needs what," Kivett said.

Once inside, they'll be able to pick from hundreds of dresses, all kinds of accessories and a variety of makeup. Organizers collect items all year for the shop, but Kivett tells me there are a few things they need in particular - plus size dresses, jewelry and new, unopened makeup.

"We are always in need of plus size dresses," she said. "And, this year, we are in desperate need of makeup and jewelry."

Last year, organizers ran out of makeup after the first day and rushed to stores to load up on more to ensure there was something for every girl who passed through. Kivett asks that dresses be from within the past five years and in good condition.

The prom shoppe also accepts cash donations, which helps organizers buy makeup, for instance, if they run out or plus size dresses if not enough are donated.