Some prom shops do one thing. Carina Boutique does a lot of things, and prom is one it takes seriously. The family-owned Whitestone store dresses the whole calendar of a northeast Queens family, from communions to weddings, but prom is where the shop sounds most excited.
The owners say they opened the business because they care about formal dress attire, and the store's mission is simple: they want everyone to look and feel their best for their special day.
What you'll find for prom
The perfect prom dress does exist! With competitive pricing and a large variety of stunning dresses and gowns to pick from, we know you’ll find ‘the one’ at our boutique.
Carina runs through the styles students ask for: open back, high neck, ball gown, mermaid, two-piece, high-low and short. The store pledges a team that will help you find the right fit.
The designers the store names sort by occasion like this:
Prom
- Morilee
- Jovani and JVN by Jovani
- La Femme
- Jessica Angel
- Portia and Scarlett
- Terani
- Tarik Ediz
- Nicole Bakti
- Colors Dresses
- Jadore
Evening gowns
- Jovani
- Tarik Ediz
- Jessica Angel
- La Femme
- Terani
- Nicole Bakti
- Mac Duggal
A prom date who needs a suit or a tux can be fitted at the same Whitestone shop that sells the gown, so the couple shops together.
Men and boys
Tuxedos and suits at Carina
Pieces
Tuxedos, suits, ties and vests
Range
All sizes and colors
A shop that sees families more than once
Carina's range runs well past prom.
Sweet 16 and quinceañera
Milestone-birthday dresses and gowns, with the store's experts helping you choose
Christening and communion
Christening, baptism and communion wear
B'nai mitzvah
B'nai mitzvah outfits
The wedding party
Flower girl dresses, bridesmaids and mothers' gowns
Whitestone is a quiet, residential corner of northeast Queens near the Whitestone Bridge, and College Point, Bayside and Flushing are all close by. Nearby schools include Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, Bayside High School, Flushing High School and Holy Cross High School in Flushing. For more shops across northeast Queens, New York and beyond, the guide on this site has you covered.
Asked about Carina Boutique before prom
What prom styles does Carina Boutique carry?
The store lists open back, high neck, ball gown, mermaid, two-piece, high-low and short styles in a wide range of colors, from designers including Jovani, Morilee, Terani and Tarik Ediz.
Does Carina dress prom dates too?
Yes. The store carries tuxedos, suits, ties and vests for men and boys alongside its gowns, so a prom couple can be outfitted by the same family-run staff.