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The Gilded Gown

4.7 ★★★★★ 599 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Knoxville, Tennessee

Bridal & formal Boutique

Spacious, local boutique featuring designer bridal gowns, special-occasion dresses & accessories.

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 (865) 329-4905
  • Website thegildedgown.com

Hours

Monday 11 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 11 AM–7 PM
Friday 11 AM–7 PM
Saturday 11 AM–7 PM
Sunday 12–6 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 The Gilded Gown, confirmed in shoppers' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👗 Plus Size Dresses 55 mentions

“We came in searching for the perfect dress for my mom’s vow renewal after 36 beautiful years of marriage, and from the moment we walked in, we were met with such kindness and care.”

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👰 Plus Size Bridal 18 mentions

“I came in with such a negative attitude towards this whole process from my experience with David’s bridal but Lily and all the other woman.”

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💃 Plus Size Formal & Prom

“I got my senior prom dress here 6 years ago and returned to find my wedding dress.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 599 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

📏 actually stocks extended sizes 2 mentions

“They special ordered my dress in my size and I got it in a timely manner.”

🛍️ personal styling help 10 mentions

“The Gilded Gown: when I first went to the store I already had a dress picked out at another store so I was just in there trying on dresses since I was in the area.”

🚪 great fitting rooms 4 mentions

“They offered a cart of water and snacks, your very own area to sit in with comfortable seating and the dressing room was private with room to move in and treats for the bride.”

👗 great dress selection 3 mentions

“The atmosphere was great and the dress selection was so good!”

✂️ alterations on site 2 mentions

From the reviews

We had an absolutely amazing experience here this weekend. My sister is getting married and I booked an appointment at David’s Bridal first. It was a fine experience there “customer service” wise, but the floor seemed dirty, worn and the chairs were few and far between.

★★★★★ — Brittany, Jan 2026

I had the most amazing experience! The whole team was so welcoming and supportive from the moment I stepped in the store. Chapel was extremely knowledgeable and such a great listener when I explained what I was looking for.

★★★★★ — Leah, May 2026

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience at Gulided Gown! We came in searching for the perfect dress for my mom’s vow renewal after 36 beautiful years of marriage, and from the moment we walked in, we were met with such kindness and care.

★★★★★ — Tiffany, May 2026

We had an amazing experience at The Gilded Gown! After going to another local dress store and them not having much of a selection of various sizes, we made our way to the Gilded Gown. I called and made a impromptu appointment. Once entering we were warmly welcomed and introduced to our stylist " Lily".

★★★★★ — Christy, May 2026

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Plus size bridal & formal at The Gilded Gown

The Gilded Gown 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 The Gilded Gown

8435 Kingston Pike Unit 1400, Knoxville, TN37919

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