6 Local Dress Shops for Prom 2021
Prom is back—and your junior or senior needs the perfect dress! These 6 Bergen boutiques have glam formalwear to fit every teen’s style and body type.
Major news for the class of 2021—prom is a go! Despite milestone spring events like prom and graduation being cancelled or made virtual last year due to the pandemic, these high school rites of passage are back on for juniors and seniors in 2021 in Bergen County and elsewhere. Thanks, science!
And that means prom shopping is back in action too. If you have a daughter, niece, granddaughter, cousin or family friend who’s looking for the perfect dress but doesn’t want the same department store gown as five of her classmates, these half a dozen local Bergen boutiques that specialize in formalwear are just the place to shop:
Brides by Young, Rochelle Park
Though they’re known for their bridal gowns, this year-old boutique offering only plus-size dresses has a vast selection of evening gowns too that are figure-flattering and stunning. Customers can shop off-the-rack or order a gown that’s made to order; Brides by Young has both designer collections and their own line.
*160 Rte. 17, Suite 200, 201.918.07622
You won’t find off-the-rack selections here—each dress sold at this couture shop in downtown Westwood is designed and custom-made by shop owner Anna Cianni. This guarantees no one else at prom will have her gown, and it’ll be made in the style, color and fabric of her choice. The downside is custom gowns tend to be more expensive, but they’re classic pieces the graduate will have in her closet forever.
*68 Westwood Ave., 201.594.0900
Camille La Vie, Secaucus
Just minutes from Bergen County, this gigantic showroom has homecoming and prom dresses in all lengths, styles and colors, from petite to plus-size, off-the-shoulder to spaghetti strap. Sparkles and bling abound here, but there are plenty of options for the more understated shopper too.
*25 Enterprise Ave. N., 551.529.4243
The Fig Leaf Boutique, Maywood
This multiple-time Bergen Readers’ Choice Award winner has an unmatched selection of special occasion dresses and accessories in Bergen County. For more than 50 years, owner Lynn and her team have offered the hottest brands in women’s formalwear, including Jovani, La Femme and Faviana. New merchandise arrives daily, and the staff takes appointments so your teen will get the 1:1 shopping attention she deserves.
*98 W. Pleasant Ave., 201.880.5514
This specialty boutique carries designer gowns from brands like Sherri Hill and Montage, but also custom designs their own dresses per the customer’s specifications. No matter which option you choose, Gattinolli has a custom tailoring department which ensures the dress your prom girl leaves with will fit her to a tee.
*200 E. Ridgewood Ave., 201.444.2898
Clients rave about Shelly’s ability to find the perfect dress for each customer’s style and body type no matter the occasion, whether she’s attending a wedding, a sweet 16, a middle school dance or prom. Her gowns have that extra “glam” factor that make each customer feel like a princess.
*82 E. Ridgewood Ave., 201.444.0804
