Prom shopping usually happens in two separate trips. One for her dress, one for his tux, and a lot of texting in between about whether the colors match. The Prom & Tux Shop on North Van Buren Street folds both into one address. It is the prom and tuxedo side of The Bridal Boutique, and it claims the largest selection of prom dresses in San Angelo.
The dress side leans on names every prom shopper knows. The shop lists Sherri Hill, Jovani and La Femme, along with Jovani's JVN line and more, for high school prom, homecoming and other special events. The prom range includes short dresses, plus-size prom and a clearance section.
Each section has a job. The plus-size range gives curvier girls their own place to start. The short dresses cover homecoming and spring formals. And the clearance section is where a family on a budget should look first, because a marked-down gown still looks every bit like prom night.
Planning the visit
For a couple, or a group of friends who want to coordinate, the process breaks into three steps.
- Send a message or call to request an appointment. The shop recommends appointments but does not require them, and a set time means a stylist is ready for you.
- Have your date start a tux rental in person.
- Bring the dress color to the tux conversation so the vest or tie can match.
The tux side is set up for more than prom. It handles tuxedos and suits for weddings and quinceañeras too.
For your date
Tux and suit rental
Vendor
Great Expectations
Fitting
Come in to be measured
In the shop
Talk through styles, colors and fit
The shop also knows its way around a big formal event, since the same building is home to The Bridal Boutique's wedding gowns and mother-of-the-bride dresses. For prom shoppers, that mostly means a team that spends every day around formal wear.
Close to home for the Concho Valley
San Angelo is the shopping hub for the Concho Valley of West Texas, and a local prom selection saves a lot of highway miles. Central High School and Lake View High School students in San Angelo ISD are right in town. Wall High School and Grape Creek High School sit just outside the city in Tom Green County.
The shop's prom tagline speaks straight to the guys in the group.
We take care of all the guys too!
Designers and clearance on North Van Buren
Is there a clearance section for prom dresses?
Yes. The shop has its own clearance section, the first place to look on a tight budget.
Which prom designers does the shop carry?
The shop names Sherri Hill, Jovani, La Femme and JVN, among others, with short dresses, plus-size prom and clearance too.