Sara Narges opened the shop in 1999, and its web address and Facebook page still carry the shorter Loree's name that this listing used for years. The store itself goes by Sara Loree's Bridal & Formal, and it has sold prom, bridal and formalwear in downtown Pittsburg since it opened, now billing itself as a staple of the region for more than 25 years. The prom number is the one that sticks: more than 500 gowns in stock, with in-store prices starting at $99.
That stock is the point of the place for students in southeast Kansas. A Pittsburg High or St. Mary's-Colgan senior can try dozens of styles in an afternoon without leaving town, and families from Frontenac, Girard, Columbus and Arma make the drive for the same reason.
How prom shopping works on Broadway
Prom does not need an appointment. Walk in any time the store is open and a stylist will start pulling dresses. For shoppers driving in from out of town, the store strongly recommends booking anyway, because the free one-hour prom appointment guarantees a fitting room on arrival. Skipping that appointment without canceling more than 24 hours ahead brings a $25 fee.
The house rules are short and posted on the FAQ:
- No more than two guests per shopper
- One hour per fitting room
- No outside food or drink
- Prom stylists handle every zipper and lace-up back
Sizing is unusually wide. In-store samples typically run from 4 to 40, and special orders can be placed anywhere from 0 to 40, which means a plus-size student gets to try on real samples instead of guessing from a photo. The prom page says most dresses fall between $199 and $799, with some styles outside that range and discounts and sales through the year.
The driving force behind what we do at Sara Loree's is a passion for bringing big city fashion to our Southeast Kansas community.
That sentence sits in the store's About section, and the prom racks back it up. The prom page lists Amarra, Faviana, Alyce Paris, Ava Presley and Sydney's Closet, plus a house collection called Prom x Sara Loree's. The 2027 preview calls out corset tops, slits and printed fabrics as the trends to watch. When a student has a specific style in mind that is not on the floor, a consultant can check the designers' live inventories and order it.
Two details on that list are worth a closer look. Sydney's Closet is a plus-size label, and it pairs naturally with samples that go up to a 40; a student who wears a larger size can compare it side by side with Amarra or Faviana instead of shopping a separate corner. The Prom x Sara Loree's collection carries the store's own name, a house line mixed in with the designer racks. The prom page also invites shoppers to call and check whether a particular dress is among the 500-plus in the building, which says the in-person rack is the real catalog. For a family from Southeast High in Cherokee or Northeast in Arma, a single afternoon on Broadway can cover most of a prom list, and a fitting-room appointment takes the guesswork out of the long drive.
Tuxedos, and the rest of the store
The tux side works by order rather than off a rack. Measurements are taken in the store, coordinating samples are there to try on, and the rental ships in from the store's tuxedo partner before the event. A rental covers a full week, from the Tuesday before the event to the Tuesday after. Ordering at least 14 days out avoids a week-of fee; same-week shipping is possible, with fewer style options and extra charges. Out-of-town wedding parties can use the store's Tux-to-Door home delivery, and prom tuxedos are their own category on the menswear page.
Bridal is the other big department, with hundreds of wedding gowns and booked bridal appointments. Payment is simple: the store does not offer layaway or in-store credit, though it does offer payment options on qualifying special orders.
The address is easy for anyone who grew up here. Broadway is Pittsburg's main street, running from the downtown blocks where the store sits south toward Pittsburg State University, and a prom trip can easily turn into lunch downtown afterward.
Before the drive to Sara Loree's
What size range can I try on at Sara Loree's?
In-store samples typically run from size 4 to 40. Special orders can be placed from 0 to 40.
Does the store rent prom tuxedos?
Yes. Tuxedos are ordered to your measurements and shipped in for the event, with the rental covering the Tuesday before through the Tuesday after. Order at least 14 days ahead to avoid a week-of fee.