Prom season is one of the highlights of high school—but saying yes to the dress can be overwhelming. To help simplify your search, we’ve rounded up some of the best boutiques in New Jersey to find that dream prom dress. Many shops require appointments, so be sure to call ahead.
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NORTH JERSEY
98 W. Pleasant Ave. A., Maywood
201-880-5514
This boutique receives daily arrivals and shipments from designers from all over the world, like France, Canada, Italy and London. You can also special order a gown for an up-to-the-minute look.
200 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
201-444-2898
Gattinolli is a family-owned business that is a walk-in only store, so no appointments are needed. Their selection comes from Jovani, Sherri Hill, Ellie Wilde, Terani Couture, Atria, Alberto Makali, Montage, Ivonne D, and more.
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6215 Town Center Way, Upstairs Suite 5B, Livingston
973-992-3535
Jacqueline is known for its curated selection of high-fashion dresses that are sleek, bold and modern. Designers include Sherri Hill, Amarra, Andrea and Leo, Jessica Angel, La Femme Short and Portia & Scarlett.
CENTRAL JERSEY
355 Rte. 9, Manalapan
732-617-1414
The name says it all: this shop is full of striking dresses. And there’s also a tuxedo section. There’s a sample of the top six prom dresses for the season, from Sherri Hill and Portia & Scarlett; plus entire sections of red dresses and black dresses on their website.
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3440 Rte. 9, Freehold
732-625-8001
The family business has a huge selection of trendy prom, pageant and cocktail dresses to choose from. Designers include Chic and Holland, Ashley Lauren, Jessica Angel, Portia & Scarlett, and Sherri Hill.
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357 Rte. 9, Manalapan
732-972-5222
Lola’s is known in the area for its options of high to mid-range dresses, and more than 30 years of expertise.
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3058 Rte. 9 South, Old Bridge
732-679-1720
Dream Dresses carries selections from Aleta, Alyce Paris, Ashley Lauren, Faviana Curves, JVN, La Femme, Stella Couture, Tarik Ediz and more.
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SOUTH JERSEY
3180 Glassboro Cross Keys Rd., Glassboro
856-270-2570
Coco Chateau has a variety of dresses from various designers, including Sherri Hill, Jovani, Jessica Angel, Tony Bowls, Faviana, Mac Duggal, Musani, Terani, and more.
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406 Marlton Pike E., Cherry Hill
856-428-8181
With over 10,000 dresses in stock, this shop offers a wide variety of dresses to choose from over 30 designers.
701 Rte. 50, Mays Landing
856-460-0495
Owner Antanina Yeudakimenka moved from Belarus to the U.S. in 2004 and founded Karina Boutique in 2008. She opened a new 6,500-square-foot location in February for bridal, prom, quinceañera, and formalwear dresses. And with dresses starting at $150, there are options for every budget.
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707 Haddon Ave, Collingswood
856-858-4777
Marlene’s Dress Shop is known for its wide range of sizes, from 00-26, in styles that include ballgown, halter, empire waist, one-shoulder, strapless, v-neck, sequin, pleated and satin.
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417 Atlantic City Blvd., Beachwood
732-262-3500
Nicole’s carries prom dresses from sizes 000 to 28, both long and short styles, including a Curvy section. Note that they don’t carry sample dresses, and there is no alterations department on site.
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SIVORY African Fashion & Bridal
Woodbridge Mall, Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge
732-621-8110
Premium Outlet Mall, 100 Premium Outlets Dr., Store 410, Blackwood
856-677-5943
With store locations inside shopping malls, you can make your prom dress shopping an outing.
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