Prom Dresses

Retailers selling prom gowns and formal dance dresses

Prom dresses are the first true evening gowns in most young women's wardrobes, and formalwear retailers treat prom season as a specialty of its own, stocking gowns across silhouettes, including A-line, ball gown, fitted mermaid and two-piece styles, in satin, tulle, sequin and chiffon fabrics and every color from classic black to the season's fashion shades. Many prom retailers operate a registration policy, recording which dress is sold to which school so the same gown is not sold twice for one prom, a service worth asking about when a unique look matters. Shopping runs early: the widest selection appears in winter for spring proms, and popular styles in common sizes sell out quickly, leaving alterations calendars crowded by March. Fit for a prom gown usually means professional alteration, since gowns are made to be taken in and hemmed to the wearer's exact height in her dance shoes, and a good retailer builds that timeline into the sale. Budgets in this category span a wide range, from simple chiffon dresses to elaborate beaded gowns, and specialists stock across it, along with the shoes, clutches, jewelry and wraps that finish the outfit. The stores listed here sell prom as a dedicated department, not a seasonal rack.

Prom dresses in evening colors hanging on a formalwear store rail with beaded and satin gowns, garments only

Prom Dress Stores - Retailers selling prom dresses

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  The Bridal Shop : The Bridal Shop has sold Bridal Gowns and other formal women's fashion online for over 7 years. They been in the Women's Formal Fashion business for over 20 years, both as a manufacturer and as a reseller with a retail location at 108 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY, and online with thebridalshop.com. Every day they sell Wedding Gowns, Wedding Dresses, Bridesmaid Dresses & Gowns, Mother of the Bride dresses, not to mention some of the most sought after dresses and gowns for that Special Occasion (Prom Dresses, Homecoming Dresses, or just an Evening Gown) to customers all over the world! 

  CB's Limited : CB's Limited.com is the net's largest source for prom dresses and prom gowns. CB's the largest online retailer of prom dresses. Every year during prom season, they process tens of thousands of prom dress orders online. Customers choose to shop for prom with them because they have been in business over 37 years, and areone of the first prom sites to develop a complete online shopping cart system for this type of business.

fashion directory  Fame and Partners: Fame and Partners is a formal dress designer and supplier of prom, formal, wedding, bridesmaid, homecoming, party, debutante dresses and ball gowns.  Fame & Partners delivers a high quality, bespoke dress making service without the traditional cost. Their sample room direct to you model means no middle men, higher quality formal dresses & lower costs. Guaranteed shipping within 48 hours order, for all custom made and bespoke dresses.  Address: 25 Broadway, Floor 9 New York, NY, 10004, USA Phone E-mail - david@fameandpartners.com  Contact: David Price 

  Loralie : For over twenty years Loralie Harris has been designing and manufacturing beautiful special occasion gowns for prom and Informal Bridals.  Loralie has been featured on the covers of Seventeen, Your Prom, Pageantry, Teen, Young Miss, Brides, Modern Bride, and Bridal Guide. Loralie has received many industry awards for design, quality, and service. From their Web site, you can shop loralie direct! Order from stock or special order from selected styles. Loralie gowns are made with the finest quality materials and workmanship. They are certain that you will be pleased with the timely delivery, quality, and value of your gown.

  Magic Moments Collections : Magic Moments is an AUTHORISED RETAILER of every designer they present on their site. They have a firm and longstanding relationship with alll their designers. Magic Moments , in addition to being a full service online store, is a full service retail store. (they have been serving their community for many years and decided, four years ago to establish their internet site so that their wonderful selection of dresses and accessories could reach more customers. They are proud to say that they now have served customers located throughout the United States, Euope, and Asia, and Japan. They are located in the historic and charming seaside village of Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York. They carry a distinctive and creative collection of fine quality special occasion and special order clothing and accessories for those "Magic Moments" in your life. Their full service boutique is the place to shop for all your Christening, 1st Birthday, First Holy Communion, Bar/bat Mitzvah, Flower girl, Junior Bridesmaid, Sweet Sixteen, and Prom needs! After choosing your perfect ensemble you can visit their accessories section and choose that perfect "something" to coordinate with it.

  Prom dresses at Promgirl : Retailer of prom dresses and gowns, formal and cocktail dresses from top US designer such as Jovani, Mori Lee, Clarisse, Tony Bowls and Terani.  Address : 4700 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144 Phone : 18779007766 Fax : 12158435401 E-mail : sales@promgirl.net  Contact : Dan Adrian

  Simply Dresses : Prom dresses, ball gowns, short or long homecoming dresses and all the new dresses for your prom are here. Shop the pages of Simply Dresses for all of the newest fashions for prom, homecoming and get just the right dress or gown or for that special occasion.  Simply Dresses a division of Prom Girl Inc is proud to be your special occasion and prom dress specialist online since 1998. They offer a very special line of special occasion and prom dresses. Their multi faceted team searches the market to bring their customer the most fashion forward dress styles direct from the manufacturers at the best possible prices. They are so confident in their prices that they offer their low price guarantee on all of their prom dresses. In addition they offer a full line of accessories to compliment their special occasion and prom dresses.

We know you are searching for prom dresses, but you may also have interested in checking out the retailers of Junior Bridesmaid Dresses or Sweet Sixteen Dresses, they also may have prom dress selections.

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Silhouettes, Fabrics and the Night Itself

Choosing a silhouette is choosing how the night feels: a ball gown's full tulle skirt makes an entrance and needs room to move, an A-line flatters and forgives through hours of dancing, a fitted style photographs sleekly and asks for confident alterations, and a two-piece offers a modern look with easier fit across the waist. Fabric follows silhouette: sequin and beaded fabrics carry their own structure and sparkle, chiffon floats and layers, satin gives a smooth formal line. Retailers guide this matching daily and will steer a shopper toward construction that suits both her shape and her plans for the evening.

The total outfit budget should be settled before the first fitting: gown, alterations, shoes, clutch, jewelry and wrap together make the real cost, and prom specialists lay these out plainly because they sell all of them. Keep the gown hanging in a breathable bag after alterations, practice sitting and stairs in the dance shoes, and pack a small repair kit for the night. After prom, a well-kept gown has resale value through the same retailers and formalwear exchanges, or a second life at formal dances and weddings, especially in classic silhouettes and colors.

Common Questions

When should prom dress shopping start?

In winter for a spring prom, when selection is widest and registration lists are open. Starting early also secures alteration appointments, which fill quickly in prom season. A dress bought by late winter can be fitted calmly; a dress bought in April competes with every other school's calendar.

What is a prom dress registration policy?

Some retailers log the dress style and color sold for each school's prom and will not sell the identical dress to another student attending the same event. Policies vary, so ask when buying, and note that registration usually covers the exact style and color, not similar dresses.

Do prom dresses need alterations?

Most do, at least a hem to the wearer's shoes and often bodice adjustments for a secure fit through an evening of dancing. Buy the size closest to the largest measurement and have the rest taken in, bring the dance shoes to every fitting, and schedule the final fitting about two weeks before the prom.

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