Ask a Geek: Prom and Formal Dresses
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I want I got reader Fran wrote:
Hey,
I came across your website and see that you seem to know a lot about shopping in TO. I am looking for the perfect formal dress for a graduation prom and was wondering if you can give me some advice. I am looking for BCBG, ABS schwartz, that type of quality. Something gorgeous dazzling, understated and around 300-500. I know there are BCBG stores in the eaton center and yorkdale but have been disappointed by their selection in the past. I heard their are some good stores on Avenue Rd. DO u know of any really good ones?
Hi Fran,
I don’t shop for formal and evening wear very must but I’m good at putting together lists and I wander around a lot. So here is a list of shops in Toronto to take a look at.
Boutique Le Trou - Queen West Area. Canadian fashion spot that was recently mentioned in Vogue.
Lowon Pope - Queen West - I always stare when passing by this store. The dresses are beautiful.
Betsey Johnston - Yorkville
Little Black Dress Shop - Queen West. The name isn’t lying, this shop only stocks black dresses. I have been there before and it’s nice.
Want Boutique - Yonge/Eglinton - I’ve bought jewelery from Want, but didn’t look the formal wear.
F/X - Queen West - Definitely hit this place up, they carry a ton of cocktail dresses.
Holt Renfrew - Yorkville - Yes, Holt Renfrew, there is a selection of dresses in those price points.
Hoax Couture Studio Boutique - Queen West
Anne Hung Boutique - This might not be dressy enough for you but if you in the area anyways.
Fashion Crimes - Queen West - Another place to definitely stop by.
Maxi Boutique - Danthforth
Price Roman - Queen West. They are currently having a 50% off sale.
Ooh La La Couture - Dufferin/St. Clair
I hope you find what you are looking for, but if not, there is still lots of time. If you don’t mind consignment clothing then hit up the Paper Bag Princess for designer goods.
November 17th, 2007 13:32
ooh la la is awesome! i went last thurs. its hard to park though…but i found 2 amazing gowns for under 350. theres a sale on dresses atm and some were 50 bucks!! some gowns in there are very ‘wtf?’ but if u browse around u will find smth. ask for sastee. she knows exactly what will look good on you & what will not!
November 17th, 2007 13:49
Thanks for commenting about ooh la la. Sounds like a lot of fun.
I went to fashion crimes for the first time since they moved last week. There are a lot of dresses in there too.
December 1st, 2007 22:25
I’ve found a couple of great shops along Queen Street!
January 17th, 2008 04:17
superchicstore has got some good stuff……price is pretty affordable, thats for us who have to work PT job to save for the big prom night gals. I personally think spending 300 on a dress and wear it for only one night and let it sit forever is no a smart choice.