Fullerton: 2460 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831. Anaheim (opening soon)
Mon–Fri 7a–7p · Sat 9a–4p(714) 738-1511Walk-ins welcomed

Formal dresses are bought to a size, not to a body: the hem drags, the straps gap, the bodice needs an inch at the sides. We fix all of it in-house with the same care as a wedding gown, at prices from the shop's own menu, for students from Fullerton, Placentia, Brea, Anaheim, Buena Park, and La Habra high schools and from Cal State Fullerton and Fullerton College.

Prom season is short and every dress is due the same week, so book the fitting two to three weeks before the dance and bring the shoes. The tailoring calculator prices a hem, strap, or side seam before you come in; the price is confirmed at the fitting.

What we alter

Everything a formal dress needs.

  • Hems, plain or multi-layer, with the shoes you will wear
  • Straps shortened, added, or removed; halter and neckline conversions
  • Sides taken in or let out at the bodice and waist
  • Bust adjustments and sewn-in cups
  • Zipper repairs and replacements
  • Sleeves shortened or removed
  • Tuxedo and suit alterations for the date
  • Steaming and a final press before the night

Pricing

What prom dress alterations cost.

From the shop's menu. A multi-layer hem or a beaded bodice is settled at the fitting once we see the construction.

  • Basic hem$19.95
  • Multi-layer hemfrom $35.99
  • Take in the sides, basic / party dress$24.95 / $39.95
  • Shorten strapsfrom $29.90
  • Add cups$14
  • Adjust the bustfrom $29.90
  • Waist adjustmentfrom $35
  • Remove sleevesfrom $18
  • Zipper replacement$14
  • Tuxedo jacket sleeves / trouser hem$29.90 / $8

Standard turnaround is seven to ten business days; express (3–5 days) adds 25% and rush (24–48 hours) 50%, agreed before we start.

Open the tailoring estimate calculator

The timeline

When to do what before the dance.

  1. 3 weeks out

    Buy the shoes. Book the fitting online or walk in with the dress and the shoes.

  2. 2 weeks out

    The fitting: we pin the hem on your shoes, mark the straps and the sides, and price everything on the spot.

  3. The week of

    Pick up, try it on in the shop, and we steam it. Anything off by a hair is fixed while you wait.

Be ready

What to bring to a prom dress fitting.

  • The dress
  • The shoes you will wear, heel height decided
  • The bra or shapewear you will wear under it
  • A photo of the look, if you have one in mind
  • For a tuxedo or suit, the shirt and shoes

Where we are

Serving Fullerton and north Orange County.

One shop at 2460 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, drop-off and pickup in person, walk-ins welcome. Customers come to us from across the county:

Good to know

Questions we get about prom dresses

How much does it cost to alter a prom dress?
A basic hem is $19.95, a multi-layer hem from $35.99, straps from $29.90, and the sides $24.95 to $39.95, so most prom dresses run $40 to $90. The tailoring calculator adds it up; the price is confirmed at the fitting.
How far in advance should I bring in a prom dress?
Two to three weeks before the dance is ideal. We can work faster: express is three to five days and rush is 24 to 48 hours, at 25% and 50% more, and both depend on the calendar that week, so call before you assume it is too late.
Can you take a dress in two sizes?
Usually, at the sides and the bodice, as long as the seam allowance is there; we check at the fitting and tell you before you commit. Letting out depends on what the maker left inside the seams.
Do you alter tuxedos and suits for prom too?
Yes: jacket sleeves, trouser hems, waists, and tapering, on the same timeline. Bring the shirt and shoes. See custom suit tailoring for the full menu.
Can you clean the dress afterward?
Yes. A party dress is dry cleaned from $39.90 with hand stain treatment; bring it in soon after the night, before anything sets.

Bring the dress and the shoes.

Two weeks before the dance is the right time. Walk in, or book a fitting.