Sorelle's prom side on West Chestnut Street does not need a booking, and the salon prints that rule at the bottom of every page of its site.
Appointment Required for Bridal, and Mother's shopping. No appointment required for prom shopping.
That one line shapes the whole visit, and it splits the salon's shoppers in two.
Prom
No appointment required
- Come in after school with a friend and start pulling dresses
- Prom bookings taken too, with room for up to two guests beside the shopper
- Booked appointments are given priority
Bridal and mothers
Appointment required
- Scheduled, one-on-one time
The name comes from Italian. "Sorelle" means sisters, and the salon is family-owned and operated, per its site, and built around personal, professional service. It is a full-service bridal salon at heart, and the wedding gowns and mothers' dresses get their own collections. But the prom collection is big enough to stand on its own for high school shoppers.
The prom collection, designer by designer
Sorelle's online prom catalog filters by four designers. Each brings something different to the rack:
- Sherri Hill
- The label most seniors already know by name, with fitted silhouettes, bold color and lots of sparkle.
- Primavera Couture
- The deepest line in the catalog, with dozens of numbered styles running from beaded column gowns to full skirts.
- Colette by Daphne
- Romantic, modern cuts that tend to suit shoppers who want something a little softer.
- Ellie Wilde
- Fashion-forward prom and pageant looks with a playful streak.
The catalog's size filter runs from 000 up to 26, and the color filter covers everything from black and silver to yellow and multi. That breadth is useful for research. Browse at home, note the style numbers you like, and bring the list.
Bridal takes up much of the remaining floor, with labels like Maggie Sottero, Allure and Demetrios, plus bridesmaid and mother-of-the-bride dresses.
Washington County schools that shop Sorelle
Washington is the county seat and the main shopping town for a wide swath of Washington County, Pennsylvania, and Sorelle's prom shoppers reflect that reach. Washington High School and Trinity High School families are closest. Canon-McMillan High School in Canonsburg sits to the north along I-79, and McGuffey High School in Claysville and Chartiers-Houston High School send shoppers in from the western and northern ends of the county.
For those families, the walk-in rule is the main draw. A student can try on Sherri Hill and Primavera the same afternoon, go home and think about it, and come back with a parent without rebooking anything. When the decision is made, the staff can tell you what is on hand and what has to be ordered.
Plan on starting early in the season. Prom racks are fullest in winter, and the earlier you shop, the more sizes are still in the building.
Sorelle prom questions, from designers to sizes
What sizes does Sorelle's prom catalog cover?
The online catalog's size filter runs from 000 up to 26. Not every size is in the store at once, so check on a specific one before coming in.
Which prom designers does Sorelle carry?
The online prom catalog lists Sherri Hill, Primavera Couture, Colette by Daphne and Ellie Wilde. Not every style online is in the store, so phone the salon about a specific dress.