Find military discounts on military ball dresses, gowns, suits, jewelry, shoes and much more.
Military Ball Dresses and Gowns with Military Discounts.
- Banana Republic – 15% discount for active duty, military veterans, and dependents. Valid in store only with valid ID
- Dress Barn – Discount and participation varies by location. Bring your military id and inquire.
- David’s Bridal
10% off all in-store purchases. Present a valid military ID or DD Form 214 in any store to receive 10% off your entire purchase - Larena’s, Somerset, PA
Save 10% on a bridal gown at Larena’s by presenting a valid military ID - New York & Company – 15% discount at participating locations
- Tommy Hilfiger – 15% off with Sheer ID
Military Discount Shoes
- Rack Room Shoes – With a valid military ID receive 10% off
- Stride Rite – 10% discount to all military personnel and their dependents
Military Discounts Jewelry
- Helzberg Diamonds – 10% discount to all active duty and dependents of active duty/retirees, on orders placed in-store, online, or at 1-800-HELZBERG (435-9237)
- James Free Jewelers – Currently serving military personnel and their immediate family can receive 15% off every day. Offer valid in-store and online. Show valid ID to store associate or use .mil address when ordering online.
- Zales Diamond Store
Ask for a 10% discount on any item that is not already discounted. In order to get the discount you must call Zales to have it applied.
Military Discount on Accessories
- Banana Republic – 15% discount
- David’s Bridal – 10% discount
- New York & Company – 15% discount at participating locations
- Tommy Hilfiger – 15% off with Sheer ID
Tuxedo Military Discounts
- National Tuxedo Rentals – 5% discount on regular-priced retail purchases, and formal wear rental to active-duty, reserve and retired military personnel (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy and National Guard) who present appropriate and valid military identification.
- Vittorio Menswear & Tuxedo – 10% off for anyone currently Active or Reserve US Military, Retired Military, as well as Veterans discharged from active service within the past year. Use promo code MILDISC.
Military Ball Dress Giveaway
The are gown giveaways. For instance, each September the Armed Services YMCA holds an annual Ball Gown Giveaway to provide dresses, suits, shoes and accessories for the ladies and men attending the Navy and Marine Corps Birthday Balls with a service member.
Operation Ball Gown, held this past September, was a special dress exhange free for all military women who registered for the event. Check local organizations in your area to see if they do the same.
A nearby military base may also have thrift shops, usually organized by the base spouses’ organization or the relief society. Thrift shops can see a large influx of barely used formal gowns and are free of charge.
Military Balls and the Different Events and Names:
- Army Birthday Ball
- Marine Corps Birthday Ball aka USMC Ball
- Navy Birthday Ball
- Air Force Ball aka Air Force Charity Ball
- Coast Guard Ball (formerly known as the Commandant’s Ball)
- National Guard Enlisted Ball
- Air National Guard Ball
- ROTC Military Ball
- JROTC Military Ball
- Joint Military Ball
- Joint Service Ball
- Armed Forces Ball
- Salute to Our Armed Services Ball
- All Ranks Military Ball