Chrystal Rutherford spent more than 25 years altering pageant, wedding and special-occasion gowns before her name went over the door on South Main. A prom appointment at Sweet Grace Formal Wear and More comes with a dedicated stylist for each shopper.
Her resume reaches past the fitting room. The boutique says Rutherford has designed and made outfits for national figure skaters and crafted gowns for Miss Oklahoma and Miss Teen Oklahoma contestants and winners.
Prom labels in the Rose District
The owners describe the shop as Broken Arrow's premier high-end boutique for formal wear, with a designer selection you won't find anywhere else in town.
The shop carries Sherri Hill, Jovani, La Femme, Colette by Daphne, Primavera Couture, Ava Presley and Sydney's Closet, a plus-size formal wear label.
How a Sweet Grace styling session runs (a guide)
First
Book online; the shop calls the session stress-free and cost-free
Then
Your stylist talks through color, silhouette, designer and fit
Last
The stylist pulls options for you to try on
Rutherford talks about her passion for perfect fit, texture and timeless design. She says she is driven by a belief that everyone deserves to feel beautiful, and that she works to bring out the unique beauty in each client.
Tuxedo Avenue rentals for the date
Sweet Grace also handles tuxedo rentals, and the shop counts itself among the few local boutiques offering that service.
Tux rentals
Through Tuxedo Avenue
Labels
Michael Kors, Kenneth Cole, Jean Yves, Ike Behar, Fabian Couture, Mark of Distinction and Allure Men
Booking
A separate tuxedo consultation, scheduled online
Grace in every detail, sweetness in every smile.
That motto is the shop's own, and the name behind it is personal. Rutherford chose "Sweet Grace" for the word grace in its biblical and everyday senses, and for her favorite song, Grace Upon Grace. Every appointment comes with its own dedicated stylist.
The Rose District is the historic stretch of Main Street in downtown Broken Arrow, lined with restored storefronts and local restaurants, and the boutique sits right in it. Nearby schools include Broken Arrow High School, Union, Coweta, Bixby and Owasso. The shop also carries select daywear and accessories.
Sweet Grace prom questions from Broken Arrow families
Which label covers curvier prom shoppers at Sweet Grace?
Sydney's Closet, a label focused on plus-size formal wear, is carried alongside Sherri Hill and Jovani.
How does a first-time shopper get a styling session?
Book online. The shop offers expert guidance on fit, and you can choose between a gown appointment and a tuxedo rental visit.
Is tux rental handled on South Main too?
Yes. Tuxedo Avenue rentals are available in the shop, and a tuxedo consultation can be scheduled online. For other shops nearby, see our guide to northeast Oklahoma prom shops.