Having a Cinderella moment at prom is pretty much every little girl’s dream. She fantasises about the ideal evening: the stars are out, the DJ plays Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect,” and her prince casually approaches her to propose a dance. Out of nowhere, her life takes a magical turn, but she must find the ideal clothing before it can happen. In search of the ideal dress for prom night? Look no farther than these 10 locations in the Metro Phoenix area.
Places to get dressed up like a princess for your prom:
- Posh’s Oh La La
Talk about being treated like a true princess. Schedule a time for a dress shopping experience that will live up to the dance. First, you will be introduced to the stylist who will assist you with all of your needs. After ascertaining preferences, they will pull dresses for you to try on. Treat yourself to a private dressing room filled with goodies while you wait for the gowns to arrive. Dresses by renowned designers like Mac Duggal and Nina Canacci are available at Oh La La. There isn’t always anything that compares to the “Oh La La Process.”
- The Glam Squad Pageant & Prom
It’s “time for a little bit of glam,” as they say. Shop for stunning high-end designer dresses both online and in-store. Finding the ideal dress is just waiting with so many dresses and jumpsuits to choose from. Designers include Sherri Hill, Jovani, and Primavera Couture. Layaway options are offered by Glam Squad because their price ranges might be quite high. Just in time for prom, schedule an online appointment to visit the store, consult with a stylist, go through everything, and select the ideal dress.
- Formals Lizzie G.
Beginning as a tiny business since the early 2000s, Lizzie G Formals began as a jewellery and clothes boutique in 2005, operating out of a guest bedroom. Since then, the store has expanded and changed, finally relocating from California to Phoenix and changing its name to emphasise formal wear, shoes, and accessories. Online look books are offered for both more ornate and basic dresses, while in-store shopping is done by appointment only.
Places that focus on simple styles:
- A dress closet full of clothes
“Where modesty meets elegance” is what the slogan says. A Closet Full of Dresses has been locally owned and run since 2014, and their goal is to have the newest types of modest dresses. Even though simplicity is the main focus, there are still a lot of different styles and colours to choose from. The shop can also help with making changes on-site if needed.
- A time to dress up
When A Dressy Occasion opened in 2000, its goal was to provide formal clothing that is usually modest without giving up the need to be stylish. There are lots of different types and colours of dresses in the store, so everyone can find the dress of their dreams. There are a lot of modern dress styles and a wide range of high-quality fabrics to choose from to make sure you look great. Find the right dress by shopping in-store or online.
Places that are easier on the wallet
- Small Wedding and Prom
How about a simple price to go with that simple design? In addition to regular shopping, Modest Wedding & Prom also lets you rent a formal dress for a lot less than it would cost to buy one. Prices for formal rental packages run from $29 to $99. You can choose from thousands of dresses from different brands in the store. Visit the store to see the wide range of wonderful items they have. There must be a great dress out there because there are so many to choose from.
- Store With Last Chance Deals
We all know that prom season can be pricey with the hair, makeup, shoes, transportation, food, and dress. To save some money, it’s always a good idea to look for ways to cut back. You can pick from hundreds of dresses at Last Chance. Some of them are made by great artists. Everything at Last Chance is sold “as is,” so make sure you look closely at the dress to see if there are any major flaws that might need to be fixed. However, since there are so many options, it is always worth a look.
- The Closet for Prom
This is when “The Prom Closet” opens every year: in March and April. The Peoria North Rotary Club collects new and gently used formal wear all year long. All kids are welcome to attend this event and get the prom dress of their dreams for free. “Build confidence in young people” and “make going to prom affordable for all high school students” are two goals of this Rotary Club chapter. The Prom Closet will be open at the System of Care Campus of the Glendale Elementary School District from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 25–26 March and April 1–2 this year.
Places that bring old things to life again:
- Luxie Old Fashion
Are you not interested in the latest styles? Luxie antique has a lot of carefully chosen antique clothes that are mostly in great shape. The store has a lot of fancy dresses, and some of them are also on their website. There are clothes from as early as the 1900s that are among the oldest items for sale, and each one is clearly marked with the decade it comes from. The clothes may have some nicks from being worn over the years, but the shop does offer on-site alterations done by someone who knows how to work with antique clothes.
- Old Sugar
Similar to Luxie Vintage, Antique Sugar has a lot of vintage clothes and items that have been carefully chosen. You can look at great choices from the early 1900s both in-store and online. It can be hard to find the right thing in a retro shop, and things often need to be changed because of small tears or spots that come with age. Since the 1990s, the owners have been shopping for and collecting vintage clothes. They have made sure that the styles on the shelves give customers a lot of choices so that everyone can find the right dress (or something else).
