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What is Pass Down the Gown?​

Pass Down the Gown is a 501 c3 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?

Head 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!

How can I support?

We a non 501c3  nonprofit that relies on donations and volunteering to do the work we do! 
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. 
  1. 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.
  2. 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. ​​
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. 

What is a Drop box?

Drop boxes are locations where donations can be dropped off 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! Return your dress and your deposit will be returned. It's a great deal for great quality dresses! 

Can dresses be tried on?
At this time, we do not provide try ons. However, 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. Your deposit will be returned when dresses are back in our inventory!

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!

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! 

How do I donate a dress?

 To start, please fill our donation form. Here. you can request a 100% donor disclosure for dress value and select how we can receive your donation.

We have three options for to receive your donation outlined below!
1. Drop off dresses at Spoils of Wear. They are open 10-5 daily and are located at 1566 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104. 
2. Ship to 928 Fairmount Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105. 
3. Coordinate an at home pick up. This is only available for Greater Twin Cities and can be coordinated after form submission.

Are donations tax deductible?

Monetary and dress donations are 100% tax deductible. We will send over donor disclosures to emails connecting to form and checkout submissions. 

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