Shopping for a Prom Dress in San Francisco

Are you going to prom this year? Are you ready to start looking for the perfect prom dress for the occasion, but don't know where to start looking? Well, in this article I will guide you to 5 of the best stores and dress boutiques where you will find a variety of prom dresses that will meet your needs for your memorable night.

JCPenny
Tanforan S/C
1122 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94066
650-873-4100
Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm
Sunday 10:30am-7pm
http://www.jcpenny.com

JCPenny carries prom dresses starting at $90, and they go up all the way to $180. They offer all sizes, including one-size-fits-all dresses, and they carry approximately 15 styles in all different colors. Not only will you find a great prom dress at this store, but you will also find matching shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories, lingerie, and fragrances. This is the perfect place to go if you're looking for a last minute prom dress, if you're on a budget, or if you want to purchase all of your prom necessities in one place. You may also use credit cards to pay at this store, allowing you to spend more than you have at the time.

Macy's San Francisco
170 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-397-3333
Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm
Sunday 11am-7pm
http://www.macys.com

Macy's offers a variety of evening gowns that would be perfect for your prom. They offer all sizes, including plus sizes. They also carry dresses as low as $50, so you are sure to find something to wear at a reasonable price. By visiting their website, and looking in the dress section of the juniors department you will find all of the dresses that they currently have available. Not only will you find the perfect dress at Macy's, but you can also find matching shoes, jewelry, fragrances, handbags, and hair accessories. Macy's.com is currently offering 25% off on all clearance items right now, so check out their website or visit your local store to buy your prom dress in advance.

David's Prom
123 Colma Blvd.
280 Metro Center
Colma, CA 94014
Monday-Friday 11am-9pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 12pm-6pm
http://www.davidsprom.com

David's Prom is a sublet of David's Bridal, this is a nationwide recognized shop, that will tend to all of your prom dress needs as well. They offer almost every size, 1-24 at all times, and they have hundreds of dresses for you to look through. They offer dozens of styles, in approximately 15 different colors. By going to their website you will be able to see their collections, and if you like what you see, you can make an appointment at your local shop for a fitting. At David's Prom, if you're on a budget they will gladly provide you with financing, discounts, and many rewards on your purchase. You will also find hundreds of accessories, from handbags, to shoes, to jewelry at all times.

Starlet Gowns
1942 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-440-3550
http://www.starletgowns.com

Starlet gowns has been in business for over 8 years, and they offer some of the best designer gowns in San Francisco. If you would like to purchase a gown from this store, or just browse their selection, call the store, make an appointment, and ensure that you will get the service you want. The friendly staff at this boutique is equipped to help you find the prom dress you are looking for. If you do not find a dress in a size, in a style, or in a color that you like in their store, they will gladly order it in for you, or let you know where you can find one. They carry designers like Nicole Bakti, Jovani, Cassandra Stone, Faviana, La Femme, Sue Wong, and Tadashi. By going to their website you will be able to browse the designers' websites to chose a gown that you like.

Blossom Dress
408 Great Mall Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-568-9004
http://www.blossomsdress.com

At Blossom Boutique, you will find the most stylish and budget friendly prom dress ever. They carry designs from Jovani, last season's and this season's, Sherri Hil, Flirt, Maggie Sottero, Moonling, Beceli, and MiMi Designs. They don't offer prom dresses in all sizes though, so you should probably call in before visiting the store and ask if they carry your dress size. At this boutique it is not necessary to make an appointment, you can just visit their shop, and their friendly sales consultants will be at your attention at all times. You can also browse their website to view the dresses and collections that they offer.