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Elegant Couture

4.9 ★★★★★ 895 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Palos Heights, Illinois

Bridal & formal Boutique

Straightforward resource for formal gowns, accessories & shoes for proms & parties.

Plan your visit

  • Alterations on-site alterations mentioned — hems, takes, and tailoring handled where you bought it
  • Personal styling one-on-one styling help mentioned — ask about appointments if you want a whole-outfit session rather than a browse
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (708) 671-8682
  • Website elegantcouture.com

Hours

Monday 12–7 PM
Tuesday 12–7 PM
Wednesday 12–7 PM
Thursday 12–7 PM
Friday 12–7 PM
Saturday 11 AM–6 PM
Sunday 12 AM–5 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, trunk shows, and private appointments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the racks

Clothing categories at Elegant Couture, confirmed in shoppers' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👗 Plus Size Dresses 57 mentions

“Me and my mom came in and I was not sure at all what o wanted just had sort of an idea but Eman helped me find the BEST DRESS EVER!”

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👰 Plus Size Bridal

“My first stop was in my home town of Bourbonnais, IL at a Bridal/Prom shop.”

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💃 Plus Size Formal & Prom 22 mentions

“We primarily worked with Wafa, who was beyond incredible—knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in helping us find the perfect pageant gown.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 895 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

👗 great dress selection 3 mentions

“The dresses were of higher caliber and surprisingly better priced.”

✂️ alterations on site 3 mentions

“She also contacted one of her seamstresses and arranged for expedited alterations once the dress arrived.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“This store is so affordable and has the kindest workers.”

From the reviews

We had such a wonderful experience at this prom dress shop, thanks to Wafa! She was absolutely amazing! so helpful, knowledgeable, and genuine. She made our experience so fun.

★★★★★ — Antoinette, Jan 2026

The entire staff was helpful, courteous and amazing! Especially Wafa! Brought my niece here to pick out her prom dress and the experience was AMAZING. We were all tears by the time she chose the one! Great selection, range of sizes, and prices. My niece felt safe and special.

★★★★★ — Vanity, Feb 2026

My daughter and aunt had just left Peaches disappointed with the price of dressing. We looked up prom dress stores and found elegant couture Wafa was great ! She knows what she is doing. She was very well versed, professional, patient, knowledgeable and helpful. Please let her help your daughter! Thank you Wafa!!

★★★★★ — Kelly, Jan 2026

This place is absolutely amazing! The employees were so helpful and friendly!!! I 100% recommend this boutique! A very nice woman named Wafa helped me with my dresses! Such a calm and beautiful experience. The prices are very good as well! I’ll never forget it! I got the perfect dress with them💕💕💕

★★★★★ — Ava, Feb 2026

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Plus size bridal & formal at Elegant Couture

Elegant Couture comes up for plus size bridal and formal wear — confirmed on their own site. Two things to know before the trip. First, bridal shopping is usually by appointment — book ahead, and when you call, ask what size range their try-on samples come in. A shop can order almost any gown in your size, but the sample sizes on the floor decide whether you actually get to see yourself in the dress, and the good plus bridal shops stock samples to try, not just to imagine. Second, plan the alterations timeline: gowns and formal dresses typically go through two or three fittings, so the comfortable window is starting your search around 8–10 months before the date and saying yes to a gown by 6. Alterations are mentioned on site here, which makes the fitting logistics a whole lot easier.

Check appointment info on their site

Where to find Elegant Couture

12236 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL60463

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