Each prom gown style at Showroom56 goes to one school only, and for anyone shopping prom between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, that rule is the reason to stop in.
We offer a "one style dress per school" policy on all Prom and Semi-formal dresses offering you exclusivity.
That line is printed on the store's formal wear page.
The policy carries extra weight in this valley. Pittston Area, Wyoming Area, Wilkes-Barre Area and Wyoming Valley West all pull from the same stretch of the Wyoming Valley, and a lot of those students end up shopping the same handful of stores. A shop that tracks styles by school takes the most common prom-night worry off the table before you even try anything on.
From a jeans-and-tee shop in Kingston to Kennedy Boulevard
Showroom56 has been open since 2007. By its own account it started as a small jeans-and-tee boutique for men and women in Kingston, then grew, expanded and kept adding until it became one of Northeastern Pennsylvania's premier fashion destinations. Per the store, it has been recognized as a Best of the Best Women's Clothing Store year after year, and its site credits decades of retail ownership behind the award-winning boutique.
Today it calls Kennedy Boulevard in Pittston home, in a 3,200-square-foot boutique with easy access and ample parking. The space sits inside the Waterfront Warehouse, a former garment factory that DiscoverNEPA describes as a mixed-use complex of loft apartments with shops and restaurants on the ground floor. The building's history fits the store. Clothes were made here once; now they're sold here.
The shop has also become a place where things happen. In January 2026, the Times Leader reported that Miss Pennsylvania 2025, Victoria Vespico, was coming to Showroom56 for an in-store meet-and-greet with autographs, photos and sales through the day. That's the kind of afternoon that turns a dress errand into an outing.
The formal room, and everything around it
For prom, the store names three labels it considers world renowned in formal wear: Jovani, Tarik Ediz and Terani Couture. Between them you get the full range, from fitted beaded columns to big structured ballgowns. The homepage promises "Exquisite and unrivaled collections of prom, semi formal, homecoming and black tie gowns," plus a deep run of short dresses for semi-formals and other occasions. Its knowledgeable staff walk you through the process, which helps a lot if this is your first formal.
What sets Showroom56 apart from a pure gown shop is everything else on the sales floor. The everyday side of the boutique carries Free People, Hudson, Chinese Laundry, Dolce Vita, Steve Madden, Kendra Scott and MuMu, among others. For a prom shopper, that means:
- Heels, sandals and flats to match the gown, without a second trip
- Earrings, necklaces and bracelets, including Kendra Scott pieces
- Body shapers and bralettes for the fitting itself
- Handbags and clutches for the night
- Something to wear to the after-party or the senior trip
The inventory turns over constantly, which is part of the appeal. The store promises an ever-changing mix of accessories, denim, handbags and shoes, so a second visit a month later rarely looks like the first. Much of the everyday side is also shoppable online, with free shipping on orders over $100, though for a prom gown you'll want to come in and try it on.
The shop says its personalized service and hand-picked collections have helped thousands of women find the right look for every celebration, and that generations of customers keep coming back. It also wants the boutique to feel like more than a store: a place to connect, browse new arrivals, catch up with friends or just stop in to say hello. When a prom dress is on the line, that welcoming feel goes a long way.
Younger sisters get their own corner, too, and the formal room stays busy well past prom season.
IT Girl
The store's newer section for fashion-forward tweens, with Vintage Havana, Joyfolie and select Free People styles
Beyond prom
Looks for homecoming, weddings, galas and vacations
Students from Pittston Area, Wyoming Area and Hazleton Area shop here. So do families coming in from Scranton or Wilkes-Barre, since Pittston sits right between the two.
Shopping Showroom56 for prom
Does Showroom56 limit prom dresses to one style per school?
Yes. The store's formal wear page lists a "one style dress per school" policy for all prom and semi-formal dresses, so tell the staff your school when you buy.
Which prom designers does Showroom56 carry?
The store names Jovani, Tarik Ediz and Terani Couture for formal wear, along with a wide selection of short dresses for semi-formal and homecoming. For a specific style or size, check with the store by phone.