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LA Formals & Bridal

4.8 ★★★★★ 697 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Springfield, Illinois

Bridal & formal

Plan your visit

  • 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 (217) 697-7065
  • Website laformalsbridal.com

Hours

Monday 12–5 PM
Tuesday 12–4 PM
Wednesday 12–4 PM
Thursday 12–5 PM
Friday 12–5 PM
Saturday 10 AM–4 PM
Sunday 12–4 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 LA Formals & Bridal, confirmed in shoppers' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👗 Plus Size Dresses 43 mentions

“When I arrived for the appointment they had a personalized welcome sign just for me and a rack of beautiful dresses pulled based off of my inspo pics!”

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👰 Plus Size Bridal 3 mentions

“If you are looking for a wedding dress this should definitely be your first place to visit!”

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💃 Plus Size Formal & Prom 18 mentions

“Loved Lainey she was so helpful and we had a blast helping my little sister pick out her junior prom dress!”

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🖤 Plus Size Goth & Alt

“From the selection of more dresses, zippers and corsets…Allowed me as the mom to enjoy the experience with my 2 daughters!”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 697 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

😊 friendly staff 3 mentions

“The staff were welcoming and the dress selection was incredible.”

From the reviews

My daughter is doing her first National American Miss Pageant and needed a back up dress on short notice. We walked in and were promptly greeted by Bridgette who was awesome. U could tell she had done this before. They have a seamstress on site and she is very pocket friendly.

★★★★★ — Nichole, Sep 2024

I had the best experience at La Formal! I told them exactly what I was looking for in a homecoming 2025 dress, and they found the perfect one. It was everything I wanted and more. Thank you for making the process so easy and enjoyable! ~Alexis

★★★★★ — Cassandra, Oct 2025

We went to L.A. Formals today to shop for a prom dress for my daughter's Senior Prom. We had the best experience from the time we walked in to the the time we walked out. We were greeted when we walked through and they explained the layout of the store so we knew exactly where to look.

★★★★★ — Star, Mar 2026

If you’re looking for a dress shop with patient, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable staff who truly go above and beyond, this is the place. We are so thankful for the team who made my daughter’s experience so special and enjoyable.

★★★★★ — Bridget, Feb 2026

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Plus size bridal & formal at LA Formals & Bridal

LA Formals & Bridal 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.

Check appointment info on their site

Where to find LA Formals & Bridal

2501 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL62704

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and shopper reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this store? Claim your listing — it's free.