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No more rentals – here’s why

When I first started my formal dress business in 2019, the intention was to rent dresses only. In fact, a local dress vendor where I bought some of my first dresses suggested I offer them for sale or rent, but I really  had no interest in that. I set up my business in...

Mother of the Bride (and groom) dresses

Finding mother of the bride dresses can be challenging. Many times these mothers have a particular style and color they want or need. Many stores don't have a huge selection. Lincoln Formal Dress Boutique has made a commitment to stock mother of the bride dresses. We...

Special order? Yes we do them

Can't find it? How about a special order? Did you know that if you find a dress you love and we don’t have your size, you still could possibly get that dress. Lincoln Formal Dress Boutique is offering special orders for the spring 2022 lines being offered by designers...

Prom Season Shopping

Prom season shopping is soon approaching, and Lincoln Formal Dress Boutique is preparing by stocking the store with several new dresses. We really believe you will like what you see. Since the season starts in January, we will implement a shopping policy. Shoppers...

Lincoln Formal Dress now authorized retailer

Lincoln Formal Dress Boutique has partnered with the top-notch dress designers. The boutique is now an authorized retailer for the following designers: Jovani, Colors Dress, MacDuggal, Cinderella Divine and Sydney’s Closet. What does being an authorized retailer mean...

The New Store is Open!

The new store is open Lincoln Formal Dress Boutique is now officially back in a brick and mortar store. We opened Sept. 1, 2021, at Meridian Park at 70th and O streets in Lincoln. The timing was good as it is Homecoming season. We were pushing hard to get the store...

New brick and mortar store to open soon

A new retail store for Lincoln Formal Dress Boutique will be open soon. To be honest, I wasn't planning on re-opening a store. My plan was to operate the business online only. That changed after this year's prom season. Yes it was a small, unusual season, but I still...

Dress sizes vary greatly

Try on the dress before purchasing it You can't always rely on the sizes shown on dresses. You might be a perfect size 10 but you try on a formal dress in size 10 and doesn't fit. It's bound to happen. Here is a good example: a customer who wears a small dress size...

New formal dress website unveiled

New formal dress website unveiled

Welcome to the new Lincoln Formal Dress Boutique website. This business in Lincoln, Nebraska, has gone through many evolutions, and the website reflects the new business. This formal dress website is now an e-commerce site, which will allow people to search and order...

The Evolution of Lincoln Formal Dresses

The Evolution of Lincoln Formal Dresses

What is now known as Lincoln Formal Dress Boutique is the result of an evolution. My business started as Lincoln Formal Rental by Lori. My initial intention was to rent dresses only. I started in my basement just before last year’s high school Homecoming season. I...