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Julie Allen Bridals
4.5 ★★★★★ 221 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Newtown, Connecticut
Charming bridal boutique showcasing 400-plus gowns and accessories, along with customizable styles.
Plan your visit
- Extended sizes 4X+ / size 26+ confirmed on the store's own site — not just a "plus section"
- Alterations on-site alterations mentioned — hems, takes, and tailoring handled where you bought it
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (203) 426-4378
- Website julieallenbridals.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the racks
“Wedding dress shopping can be overwhelming, emotional, and deeply personal—and Julie Allen Bridals handled every single moment with patience, kindness, and true artistry.”
“When I first started my wedding dress journey, before I even made an appointment, the ladies at Julie Allen Bridal went above and beyond!”
What shoppers say again and again
“Was immediately greeted by Erika who picked out a bunch of dresses that met what I was looking for until I saw this gorgeous dress in the mannequin and everything changed for me.”
“We started with a simple, traditional dress and, with the help of Carmen (their amazing seamstress), transformed it into an absolute masterpiece.”
From the reviews
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Julie Allen Bridals and the incredible team there. From the moment I walked in, I felt so supported, cared for, and truly listened to. The women here are beyond talented and genuinely passionate about what they do.
UPDATE: I want to give a huge thank you to everyone on the Julie Allen Team! The staff for helping me choose my dress, the seamstress who worked on it, and everyone who made me feel like a true bride! My wedding day was amazing and I felt beautiful in my dress.
From the very first nervous email I sent, Julie Allen Bridals in Newtown made me feel completely seen, heard, and supported. Wedding dress shopping can be overwhelming, emotional, and deeply personal—and Julie Allen Bridals handled every single moment with patience, kindness, and true artistry.
After going to many bridal shops, I was really starting to feel like I’d never find the dress for me. That was until I walked into Julie Allen Bridals. Was immediately greeted by Erika who picked out a bunch of dresses that met what I was looking for until I saw this gorgeous dress in the mannequin and everything…
Plus size bridal & formal at Julie Allen Bridals
Julie Allen Bridals 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.
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