Shopping for a Prom Dress in Washington, DC

Maggie OLeary
Spring is on its way, and so is prom season. There are many details that go into making beautiful prom memories, but the most important detail that must be handled before prom is shopping for a dress. Each young lady hopes to find a special prom dress that fits her budget and makes her look her best. If you are shopping for a prom gown in the Washington, DC area, there are many great stores to choose from.

All Stars Formal Wear, located at 1083 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Washington, DC, offers more than just bridal fashions. All Stars has a large array of prom dresses and accessories for all body shapes and sizes. In addition to the perfect prom dress, you can also pick out the perfect accessories, including evening bags, lingerie, jewelry, shoes and wraps. For more information, you may contact All Stars Formal Wear by phone at (202) 338-5999‎‎, or visit them on the web at www.allstarsformalwear.com.

Scogna Formal Wear, located at 1908 L Street NW in Washington, DC, is also a great place to look for a prom dress. Scogna's offers prom dresses for all shapes and sizes. In addition to having a large selection of great dresses, Scogna's prices are very reasonable. They also offer great accessories to go with your prom dress. For more information, you can call the store directly at (202) 296-4555‎, or visit them on the web at www.washingtondc.com

David's Bridal offers more than just wedding dresses - this establishment is possibly the best location to find the perfect dress for a formal occasion, including prom dresses. David's Bridal has over fifty years of experience, and offers dresses to fit any taste and budget. David's also offers dresses for any body type, including plus sizes. David's also offers on-site alterations services, and dyeing services for shoes and accessories. David's is located at 6320 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday noon to 6:00 p.m. For more information, check out their website at http://www.davidsbridal.com, or contact them by phone (410) 789-7308‎ ‎.

JCPenney offers prom dresses in all sizes and styles. In addition to your prom dress, you can also get all your necessary accessories and shoes at JCPenney. Most locations also feature a salon, so you can get your hair and nails done when you pick up your dress. JCPenney is located at 1695 Annapolis Mall in Annapolis. JCPenney is open from 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. JCPenney usually has great sales on weekends, especially holiday weekends, and if you check your Sunday paper, you can usually get a great discount coupon. For more information, visit www.jcpenney.com, or call the store at (410) 224-6500‎‎.

Sears is also another great choice for prom dresses, shoes and accessories. They have prom dresses to fit any young lady, and any budget, and also offer great sales. Sears is located at 2101 Brightseat Road in Hyattsville. Sears is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information, you can visit their website at www.sears.com, or call the store at (301) 322-6200‎‎.

Published by Maggie OLeary - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

Maggie O Leary served on active-duty in the United States Military from 1997 to 2010, before joining the Reserves. She is currently attending college full-time, pursuing a Bachelor s Degree in History. In ad...  View profile

  • There are many great places in the greater DC area to find a prom dress.
  • You can find a prom dress for any budget, body type and fashion taste.
  • Bridal shops are also a great source of formal wear and prom dresses.
There are many great shops in the Washington DC metro area that offer beautiful affordable prom dresses and formal wear.

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  • Maggie OLeary7/26/2010

    Thanks, Randy! I just keeping getting FINE people that spam my prom articles all day with links to junk websites. LOL

  • Randy Inman4/25/2009

    Heh I got a nasty note on my one prom dress article. Seems the places were too expensive. Nice work!

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