Belle of the Ball — Local services in Pinckneyville

We purchased a dress from here for my daughter's last 8th-grade dance. The theme of the dance was Holly wood so we decided to try and find something that gave off Hollywood vibes. We were greeted right away and shown where each section of dresses was located. The woman who owns it was able to let us know what size we should look for. Once we started looking we noticed there wasn't a lot that would fit her without alterations. We tried on two dresses and the very first dress was the one. We purchased a pair of red earrings that matched the dress as well. It was an overall decent experience, there wasn't a lot of opportunity to ask questions as the owner was attending a different group of girls. The dress was on sale half off, so that was a really good deal. We still ended up having to get the dress altered. There was a decent selection of prom-style dresses, but a handful that my daughter was able to check out due to her...

Strictly a buy off the rack place. They can't order anything in a different size or color. They told us they buy old stock from other stores that have went out of business. Who knows how many people have had the dresses on. Some dresses were torn or stained. They dont offer alterations.Tiny dressing rooms, not much to choose from. Plus even during these times, the owner did not wear a mask even though we came in...

This store is an absolute gem in this little city. Even though the store does not carry a large selection of children's gowns, the owner was very helpful and helped me order one that would best suit my daughter. She listened to our needs and wants and produced the perfect dress for my girl. There is a great alteration shop next door and we had exactly what we needed for the pageant at a...