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Fancy Schmancy

4.4 ★★★★☆ 173 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Latham, New York

Bridal & formal

Stylish shop specializing in wedding gowns & bridesmaid dresses, plus evening attire & accessories.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 10 AM–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday 12–5 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 Fancy Schmancy, confirmed in shoppers' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👗 Plus Size Dresses 43 mentions

“i came here with my twin sister to shop for dresses for our junior prom and i genuinely don’t think i’ve ever had such a wonderful time shopping for any piece of clothing ever.”

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👰 Plus Size Bridal 3 mentions

“Kathie in particular has been a life saver for me, as I have needed both a Mother-of-the-bride and a Mother-of-the-groom dress over the last two years.”

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💃 Plus Size Formal & Prom 15 mentions

“i came here with my twin sister to shop for dresses for our junior prom and i genuinely don’t think i’ve ever had such a wonderful time shopping for any piece of clothing ever.”

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🖤 Plus Size Goth & Alt

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💍 Accessories & Jewelry 6 mentions

“Going to Fancy Schmancy is such a treat - you can’t find dresses and accessories anywhere that are as beautiful as the ones there!”

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👠 Wide-Width Shoes 3 mentions

“And even if you do not have a special occasion coming up, this shop is worth a stop just to check out their stunning collection of shoes, purses, and jewelry.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 173 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

📏 actually stocks extended sizes 2 mentions

“She knew my size and best body style in 30 seconds.”

🛍️ personal styling help 3 mentions

“Had an amazing time today searching for the perfect dress for my brother’s wedding and Kathy helped me find it!”

👗 great dress selection 4 mentions

“Every prom dress was about $400+, a few dresses were about $350 but no teenager would ever wear those.”

From the reviews

Going to Fancy Schmancy is such a treat - you can’t find dresses and accessories anywhere that are as beautiful as the ones there! Every dress is unique and there’s an amazing variety to choose from in so many sizes. Kathy helped my mother look for a gown for my wedding and she was amazing.

★★★★★ — Lb, Nov 2024

FANCY SCHMANCY boutique is a MUST for anyone looking for that special occasion outfit. It has a huge inventory of special occasion gowns, dresses, outfits and accessories, and the price range is shockingly affordable. All items are available for purchase on the spot, no waiting for an order to arrive.

★★★★★ — Ellen, Feb 2025

There are truly not enough words to describe the amazing experience we had this evening at Fancy Schmancy. We purchased a dress for my daughter's sweet 16 and I have never had such a wonderful experience buying a dress. Suzanne, the owner and her associate Nan were absolutely amazing, friendly, and extremely helpful.

★★★★★ — Wendy, Oct 2025

I had a dress emergency and needed a beautiful dress , in 24 hours, for a black tie event. I called this store and spoke with an amazing lady named Kathy. I walked in and she greeted me immediately. She knew my size and best body style in 30 seconds.

★★★★★ — Candy, Oct 2024

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Plus size bridal & formal at Fancy Schmancy

Fancy Schmancy 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.

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Where to find Fancy Schmancy

641 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY12110

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