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Needleman's Bridal & Formal

4.4 ★★★★☆ 402 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in South Burlington, Vermont

Bridal & formal Boutique

Wedding-dress and custom-suit boutique, plus tuxedo rentals and prom dresses.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 12–6 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12–6 PM
Thursday 12–6 PM
Friday 12–6 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 Needleman's Bridal & Formal, confirmed in shoppers' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👗 Plus Size Dresses 35 mentions

“I visited Needleman’s in South Burlington at the height of prom season, and was able to walk out that day with my wedding dress in hand!”

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👰 Plus Size Bridal 4 mentions

“I visited Needleman’s in South Burlington at the height of prom season, and was able to walk out that day with my wedding dress in hand!”

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💃 Plus Size Formal & Prom 8 mentions

“I visited Needleman’s in South Burlington at the height of prom season, and was able to walk out that day with my wedding dress in hand!”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 402 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

😊 friendly staff 3 mentions

“Mark and his staff were very friendly and made renting 12 suits for our wedding very easy.”

✂️ alterations on site 7 mentions

“Mark showed great patience, Heather was amazing at helping my daughter find the perfect dress, and Sally, the seamstress.”

From the reviews

Mr. Needleman was absolutely amazing to work with. Always prompt and reachable by call or text. Checked in regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. Personally took time mid crazy prom season to help make sure everything fit comfortably and correctly.

★★★★★ — Alex, Jun 2025

Made the trip from New York with my daughter to look at prom dresses. We arrived 20 minutes early for our appointment, but we were welcomed right away and told we could start browsing through the dresses. No one worked specifically with us.

★★★★★ — Karen, Mar 2026

I worked with Mark to get a suit for my wedding that was yesterday. In my adult life I had purchased one off-the-shelf suit and that was well over 10 years ago, so I was incredibly naive to what I needed, what to look for, and choices in front of me.

★★★★★ — Justin, Sep 2025

Needed a suit day of prom. Men’s warehouse dismissed with a no. Called Needleman’s and they came through. They not only got us a suit but were kind, thoughtful and made the experience memorable. Great customer service.

★★★★★ — Sonja, May 2026

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Plus size bridal & formal at Needleman's Bridal & Formal

Needleman's Bridal & Formal 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 Needleman's Bridal & Formal

10 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT05403

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