Glamour Formals sits in Suite 120 at 539 Cool Springs Boulevard in Franklin, close to I-65 and CoolSprings Galleria. Its welcome message calls the boutique the premier destination for exquisite women's formal wear in Franklin. The menu backs up the range. Prom, homecoming, pageant and kids pageant each have their own section, next to social occasion, mothers, bridesmaids and ready to wear.
Ten prom labels, and a lot of Sherri Hill
The prom collection's designer filter lists ten names: Sherri Hill, Jovani and its JVN line, Mac Duggal, Tarik Ediz, Portia & Scarlett, Johnathan Kayne, Jessica Angel, Ava Presley and Faviana. Homecoming uses the same houses except Mac Duggal.
The online prom catalog is large, hundreds of listing pages deep, and most of it leans one way. A spread of those pages puts Sherri Hill at about two in five styles. Jessica Angel comes next, then JVN, Ava Presley and Portia & Scarlett. Johnathan Kayne, Mac Duggal, Jovani, Tarik Ediz and Faviana fill smaller slices.
Read those listings as a menu, not an inventory. The prom page notes that not all dresses are available in store and asks you to contact the boutique for details. If one style is the reason for your trip, ask about it before you go.
What prom gowns cost, and the sizes on offer
Prices are posted on each listing. Most prom gowns sit between about $450 and $770, the typical gown is near $550, and nine in ten come in under $1,000.
Sizes run from 000 to 26 in the prom filters, with women's sizes from 12W to 24W and letter sizes from XXS to XXL. Homecoming covers 000 to 26 plus the letter sizes. The About Ordering page says professional measuring is available at the Franklin location, and having your bust, waist and hip numbers in hand makes any designer size chart easier to read.
Everything bought in the store is final sale. The returns page puts it in capital letters: in-store purchases are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Take your time in the fitting room.
Where the pageant side helps a prom shopper
Pageant is clearly central here, with a pageant collection, a kids pageant section and two services built for contestants. The pageant rack draws on Sherri Hill, Jovani, Portia & Scarlett and Jessica Angel, all of which also appear in prom.
Prom
The prom racks
- Sherri Hill, Jovani and JVN, Mac Duggal, Tarik Ediz and more
- Sizes 000 to 26, 12W to 24W and XXS to XXL
Pageant
The pageant side
- Pageant and kids pageant collections
- Custom wardrobe service
- Pageant Perfection VIP client list
The custom service designs a full pageant wardrobe in four steps. You gather inspiration, then meet the store's design experts for a consultation on silhouette, color, fabric and embellishment. Production follows, with the store keeping you updated. The last step is a try-on session, and the store recommends an expert seamstress for any final alterations.
Step 1
Gather inspiration, sketches or swatches
Step 2
Consult with the design experts on silhouette, color and fabric
Step 3
Production, with progress updates
Try-on session
Pageant Perfection is the boutique's VIP client list, open to contestants who are competing. Members get access to discounts, new arrivals, custom and couture gown opportunities, trunk shows and photoshoot opportunities.
A JW Marriott rate for out-of-town shoppers
Shoppers coming from out of town get an unusual perk. The store's Visiting Glamour Formals page arranges a discounted rate at the JW Marriott Nashville for its customers and says the downtown hotel is only 20 minutes from the Franklin boutique.
The boutique is open noon to 7 Monday through Friday and 10 to 6 on Saturday, and it is closed on Sunday. Appointments can be booked through the site. Brentwood, Spring Hill, Thompson's Station and Nolensville are all close, and for other shops around Nashville and beyond, see our Middle Tennessee prom guide.
Glamour Formals prom questions
Which prom label shows up most on the Glamour Formals website?
Sherri Hill. It accounts for about 40 percent of the prom listings, well ahead of Jessica Angel and JVN.
Can I count on a dress I see online being in the Franklin store?
The prom page says some styles are not in the boutique, so contact the staff about a specific gown before you make the drive.
Is the boutique open on Sundays?
No. Glamour Formals closes on Sunday. Weekday hours start at noon, and Saturday opens at 10.