What is Pass Down the Gown?
Pass Down the Gown is a non-profit that works to provide free dresses for almost any occasion. Browse our dresses and select a dress you wish to rent!
Pass Down the Gown is a non-profit that works to provide free dresses for almost any occasion. Browse our dresses and select a dress you wish to rent!
How do I get a dress?
Go to Our Gowns and click on the dress you want. All you have to do is put down a deposit that is 25% of the retail value of the dress and pick out a delivery option. Wear the dress for your special occasion, return it, and get your deposit back. Easy!
Go to Our Gowns and click on the dress you want. All you have to do is put down a deposit that is 25% of the retail value of the dress and pick out a delivery option. Wear the dress for your special occasion, return it, and get your deposit back. Easy!
What are the delivery options?
We have a few options to choose from to suit your needs. Once deposit is placed on a dress, you will receive an email from us in the next 24 hours inquiring about which delivery you would like.
We have a few options to choose from to suit your needs. Once deposit is placed on a dress, you will receive an email from us in the next 24 hours inquiring about which delivery you would like.
- Pick Up: We partner with Spoils of Wear, a Saint Paul boutique. Dresses can be picked up and returned here 10-5 daily. Their address is 1566 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55104.
- Shipping: Pass Down the Gown will cover the shipping costs. Please add shipping when you add the dress to your cart. Once dress is purchased, we will reach out to you for address and estimated delivery date. Please keep in mind, that we have this service for renters who are not near a dropbox. If you are located near a dropbox, we strongly recommend you to use it.
- Delivery: We will deliver the dress to your house with a fee of $10 if you live in the Greater Twin Cities.
What if there isn't a dress I like in the inventory?
That's why we need your help! It's pretty common to buy a gorgeous dress for a dance and then never wear it again. Donate your used dresses to us and our inventory will expand. Encourage your friends to do the same and finding a dress will get easier and easier.
That's why we need your help! It's pretty common to buy a gorgeous dress for a dance and then never wear it again. Donate your used dresses to us and our inventory will expand. Encourage your friends to do the same and finding a dress will get easier and easier.
What is a Drop box?
Drop boxes are locations where donations can be dropped off, dresses can be tried on, and dresses can be picked up and returned. Our current Drop box location is Spoils of Wear. They are an eco conscious clothing boutique that offers fair trade and environmentally friendly clothing options. Drop off donations and pick up dresses 10-5 daily! Their address is 1566 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55104.
So the dress is free?
Yep! However, depending on which delivery option you choose, the price can vary from free to $20. Return your dress and your deposit will be returned. It's a great deal for great quality dresses!
Yep! However, depending on which delivery option you choose, the price can vary from free to $20. Return your dress and your deposit will be returned. It's a great deal for great quality dresses!
Can dresses be tried on?
Due to COVID-19, we are not allowing try ons. This is our policy to ensure the safety of our volunteers, drop box partners, and you. While dresses cannot be tried on at our drop box, Pass Down The Gown is a free service! We encourage you to rent as many dresses as you like, and to return the dresses that don't fit how you would like.
How much is the deposit?
The deposit is 25% of what the gown originally cost. All the deposit prices are listed by each gown in our products page. Just remember that your deposit will be returned as long as the gown is returned!
The deposit is 25% of what the gown originally cost. All the deposit prices are listed by each gown in our products page. Just remember that your deposit will be returned as long as the gown is returned!
How long can a dress be rented?
A dress can be rented for 2 weeks. The two weeks begin once you have received the dress. You are able to extend your dress rental by another 2 weeks, but it will require putting the deposit for the dress again.
Can I reserve a dress?
If you are worried about a dress being taken, order it now and it will be reserved for your pick up date!
