In a county as spread out as Bedford, a shop that handles the dress, the hem and the date's tux earns a lot of loyalty. Beverly's Touch of Class has served Bedford since at least 2006, and today it does that from Pitt Street, the main street of downtown Bedford. It is locally owned, family owned and woman owned, and its site lists Bedford and the surrounding counties as its service area.
The shop names four kinds of customers: brides, mothers of brides, teenagers and parents. That last pairing is the prom pairing. A teenager picks the dress, a parent weighs in on fit and budget, and the shop works with both.
What prom shoppers find here
The prom collection is pitched at the latest colors, cuts and designs, with dresses meant to make you feel like the star of the night. Homecoming gets its own selection of on-trend styles, and the racks carry exclusive designer lines the shop says you won't find anywhere else. Beyond the racks, the shop lists a few services that make a real difference in a small town.
In-house alterations
Hems and fittings stay in the same building
Customization
Backed by the shop's promise to create the dress you have in mind
Menswear
Suits, tuxedos and formal wear for the date
The alterations are the standout. A prom gown almost always needs a hem or a strap adjustment, and having that handled where the dress was bought saves a separate errand. The customization piece goes a step further, so raise any specific change early. Bring photos of the look you want, whether that is a different neckline, added straps or a new length, so the team can talk through what is possible.
Beverly's also lists a local honor on its homepage: Best of the Best from the Bedford Gazette. It belongs to Downtown Bedford Incorporated and the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, two ties that keep it rooted in the downtown business community.
Bedford County schools along US 30
Bedford Area High School is closest. Families from Chestnut Ridge, Everett Area, Northern Bedford County and Tussey Mountain high schools all fall inside the shop's county-wide reach, and Pitt Street doubles as US 30, so the drive in from the east or west is a straight shot. For visitors coming from farther away in south central Pennsylvania, Bedford has its own Pennsylvania Turnpike interchange.
The shop posts regular weekly hours and will accommodate appointments outside them, per its site, which helps families juggling school, sports and work schedules during prom season. The FAQ says appointments are required so each shopper gets personalized attention and a private fitting area, with bridal consultations scheduled for 90 minutes. For prom, requesting a time through the site is the safe move, especially in the busiest weeks of spring.
We believe every customer deserves personalized service and attention to detail.
That sentence comes from the shop's about page, and the private fitting area is where it plays out.
Quick answers
Does Beverly's Touch of Class do alterations on prom dresses?
Yes. The shop offers in-house alterations and customization services.
Can my date get a tux here too?
Yes. Beverly's carries menswear, including suits and tuxedos, so both looks can be handled in one place.