Walk up to Ladylike Boutique on the square in downtown Monticello and you will find the building split in two, with prom and bridal in separate suites, each set up for its own kind of shopper.
The prom side
Prom, homecoming and formal
- No appointment needed
- Extended store hours, separate from the bridal schedule
The bridal side
Bridal
- By appointment only
The store spells out the prom side in capital letters: PROM/HOCO/FORMAL NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED.
A deep prom bench for a small town
For a downtown boutique in a county seat of this size, the label list is long. These are the prom and short-dress collections the store lists.
Prom
- Sherri Hill
- Jovani Prom
- Ellie Wilde Prom
- ASHLEYlauren Prom
- Ava Presley Prom
- Primavera Prom
- Primavera Curvy
- Colors Dress
- Colors GLOW
- Johnathan Kayne by Sydney's Closet
- Tease by Sydney's Closet
Homecoming and cocktail
- Ava Presley homecoming
- ASHLEYlauren homecoming
- Jovani Homecoming
- Jovani Short & Cocktail
- Primavera Short & Cocktail
Pageant and couture
- Colors Couture
- Jovani Pageant
- Jovani Couture
- Jovani Red Carpet
The size range is the other headline. Sizing is inclusive, and the store lists sizes from 000 through 32, with women's sizes from 14W to 32W. Between Primavera Curvy and Sydney's Closet, a curvy shopper has real choices here. The store also carries dresses with pockets.
The fitting rooms are a highlight too, with generously sized dressing rooms, three-way mirrors and staff who will gladly pull dresses for you.
The case for shopping close to home
Ladylike's whole idea is that a great dress trip should not mean a long drive to the city, and the store puts it well.
You don't have to waste your day driving to Atlanta shops anymore. You can get the full boutique experience in the convenience of your community.
The store counts shoppers from Atlanta's southside among its customers, along with its own community. Monticello sits where several state routes meet in central Georgia. Jasper County High School is the local public high school, and Piedmont Academy is in town as well. Schools farther out include Putnam County High School in Eatonton, Jackson High School in Butts County and Baldwin High School in Milledgeville.
Suite A and the wedding lines
Suite A is the bridal side of the building, and Suite B is prom. The store lists bridal lines including Adore by Justin Alexander, Sincerity Bridal, Enchanting by Mon Cheri, Sophia Tolli, Jovani Bridal and LadyLike Bridal, along with Michelle's Plus Size Bridal.
Its eveningwear and mother-of-the-bride lines include Morilee and MGNY by Morilee, Jovani Evenings and Maslavi by Jovani, and the Colors Dress lines by Marsoni and Rina Di Montella.
Shopping the prom side, quick answers
Does Ladylike keep longer hours for prom shoppers?
Yes. Prom, homecoming and formal shopping runs on extended store hours, separate from the bridal schedule.
How high do sizes go at Ladylike?
Up through 32 and 32W. Sizing is inclusive, with a Primavera Curvy collection for fuller figures.