Help make your prom night unforgettable when you shop for the perfect prom dress made in the USA. Buying a made-in-the-USA prom dress ensures your dress is made with attention to detail.
Whether you’re looking for sexy prom dresses, more modest dresses, formal gowns, or that little black dress, you’ll achieve that perfect prom look when you shop the best prom dresses that are designed and sewn in the United States. Find the latest styles that are just right for your body type and personal style
Made in USA Prom Dresses
Why is made in the USA so important?
You’ve just been invited to the big dance. Now you need to find THE dress for your special day. So you jump online and find some long formal dresses that catch your eye. Narrowing your selection, you place an order…but it doesn’t come. You call customer service and get no response.
Or maybe you get your dress, and to your dismay, you find a defect, or worse yet, it doesn’t fit. You reach out to the company and receive poor customer service. Now you’re without the dress of your dreams AND the cash it took to buy it.
Avoid these nightmares by shopping for dresses made in the USA.
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American-Made Gives You…
- Quality service: customer associates go out of their way to help you choose the best dress for your price range.
- Exquisite apparel: American designers truly see their work as art, and they love what they do. They go to great lengths to choose the best fabrics and accessories that make your dress stunning so you can look dazzling. Many of these makers start out designing bridal gowns, so their attention to beauty and detail is impeccable.
- Trustworthiness: These designers know their reputation is on the line, so they’ll do everything in their means to ensure you enjoy a shopping experience like none other.
- Versatility: The companies we recommend make timeless dresses appropriate for other occasions such as military balls. You’ll also find other special occasions selections such as wedding guest dresses, bridesmaid dresses, homecoming dresses, and even beautiful, southern-style ball gowns.
- While dresses made in the USA are versatile, the designers also feature new arrivals each year with dresses made in beautiful colors and patterns.
The best way to alleviate stress and feel beautiful for your prom or other formal occasion is to buy a dress that’s made in the USA.
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Shop Wisely for Your Prom Dress
Perform a quick online search for prom gowns made in the USA, and many companies listed on the first page who say their gowns are American-made or Made in the USA actually are not. When I reached out to these companies, they disclosed their dresses are not made in America at all!
As a matter of fact, about 80% of prom dresses come from outside our country. While some countries like Italy and France are home to world-renown designers, other countries do not hold to the same exceptional standards. These dress selections are made with inferior fabric and little attention to the quality of the seams. Plus, they’re mass-produced, meaning the goal is to make as many of the same gowns as possible, with little consideration given to the quality of the fabric or seams. Volume is the goal rather than quality.
The following companies do not make their gowns in the USA:
- Dorris Wedding
- Dress Afford
- JJ’s House
- June Bridals
- Princessly
- UCenter Dress
There may be more, but to be sure, do your research, read reviews, and consider the makers USA Love List features below.
Time to rock the red carpet and tear up the dance floor in your prom gown made in the USA!
Prom Dresses Made in the USA
Amour Vert
Amour Vert makes sustainable American made dresses in the California Bay Area. 97% of this company’s garments are cut and sewn within a few miles of the headquarters. We particularly love Amour Vert's collection because they’re made in small batches without any fabric waste. If your prom is somewhat more informal, you don’t need to compromise on the wow factor when you consider this maker. Plus, if you’re on a budget, shop the ReAmour Vert link for resale items.
Read more about Amour Vert’s fair wage and sustainable practices here.
Betsy & Adam
Betsy & Adam have made a name for themselves, having been in the formal wear business since 1982. You’ll find cute prom dresses on its website as well as on its sister companies’ websites featured in our list below, Blondie Nites and Xscape Evenings. Each year, Betsy and Adam comes out with new styles, designs, and colors in its prom dress selections. Whether you’re looking for a high-low gown, halter in metallic fabric, a long, lacy mermaid dress, or more, check out Betsy and Adam. These gowns come in regular, petite, and plus sizes. Receive 10% off when you sign up for the company’s emails.
Black Halo
Black Halo dresses are far from ordinary. This company designs and manufactures many of its iconic dresses in Los Angeles, California. The line was founded by Laurel Berman who was inspired by the timeless classic style of Jackie O. Laurel's favorite go-to looks include a high-waist pencil skirt and a silk camisole. You’ll find many other styles to choose from, too. Shop elegant jumpsuits, sheath dresses, sequin attire, flowing designs, and more. Shop the Black Halo website or Nordstrom.
Blondie Nites
Blondie Nites is owned by the Betsy & Adam company that’s produced quite a following since its 1982 beginnings. Blondie Nites is a great choice for mainstream prom dresses that are gorgeously on trend and priced right. Shop for short party dresses and maxi-length prom dresses. Most of the selections are made in New York City’s Garment District, New Jersey, and Brooklyn.
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Christy Dawn
Many semi-formal dresses from Christy Dawn would be considered appropriate for an occasion a bit less formal, but you’ll also find beautiful evening dresses very appropriate to wear for prom, like the one shown. The great thing about Christy Dawn is that this American designer makes many of her dresses from deadstock fabric; in other words, she uses excess fabrics left behind from larger fashion houses that otherwise would have been discarded and placed in landfills.
Eva Franco
Eva Franco designs stand out for their European sophistication mixed with an effortless sense of joy. In any Eva Franco garment, you may find materials from a number of diverse countries – woven together with her artist's eye for combination, layering, and just the right pop of sequins, lace, and sparkle. And though the materials might come from other countries, the company confirms they're designed, cut, and sewn in the USA. The website features almost 200 selections of mini dresses, midi dresses, and maxi dresses for you to choose from! You’ll find formal, informal, and everything in between. Join the Eva Franco email list and receive 20% off your order. Check the website for frequent sales, too.
H. Lane Design
Heather Lane of H. Lane Design garnered her eye for high design in Paris but now makes her home in Nashville. She sources some of her vintage and raw materials from Paris, yet everything is made in her Tennessee location by hand, by Lane herself. Lane has established herself in the lane of couture apparel and is respected by her peers. While her apparel is designed for various occasions, you will find a few selections appropriate for prom. Heather is quick to respond to questions and continues to grow her social media presence.
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Kiyonna
If you’re fuller-figured, achieve the perfect prom dress fit with Kiyonna. This company makes plus-size dresses that are beautiful and affordable. While you can shop for black dresses in several styles, you’ll also find timeless evening dresses, cocktail dresses, and wrap dresses, all containing beautiful selections appropriate for prom. You’ll even find Kiyonna to be the perfect place for shopping for your one-of-a-kind wedding dress. Free shipping on all ground orders over $50 and frequent sales. You’ll find helpful support both online and over the phone.
Litany
Litany dresses are elegant and eye-catching. Each dress is made to order using the customer's unique measurments. The The Fetuccia Dress in Mint Bouquet pictured here is made from flowing chiffon. It has drawstrings that allow the dress length to be adjusted. The long sleeves can also be adjusted to short puff sleeves with the pull of a string.
Natia Tarr Studio
Nadia Tarr Studio's Archival Satin Ball Gown is made in New York. This gown is a wrap ball gown with a full circle ball gown skirt. One size fits 0-14.
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta is a household name in the world of high fashion, and his designer dresses reflect his reputation. (not to mention his pricing, but hey! It’s Oscar de la Renta!) If you want THE dress of your dreams, try one of these designer gowns and shop “ready-to-wear.” Not all are made in the USA, so be sure to check the product description. Whether you’re looking for a jaw-dropping floor length gown or an unforgettable mini dress, consider one of these. Receive 10% off your first order and complimentary shipping on all US ground orders.
Oscar de la Renta is also featured in this article: Here Comes the Bride in an American Made Wedding Dress
Reem Acra
Reem Acra grew up in Lebanon but makes her home in the States. She’s adorned the likes Madonna, Beyoncé, Halle Berry, and more celebrities. Reem Acra makes custom and ready-to-wear gowns in the USA. Headquartered in New York, these gowns feature carefully crafted pieces with ornate beading, flawless embroidery, layered textured details, and sometimes, out-of-the-norm designs. She is best known for her beautiful wedding gowns, but you’ll also find selections appropriate for prom and other formal occasions. You’ll find both long sleeve and short sleeve styles, as well as halter, single strap, strapless, sequined and beaded gowns, and more. Shown is a two-piece rose gold mesh gown with sequins and pearls. The gown’s slit skirt features ombre fabric from rose gold to light blue. This gown is featured on the Saks Fifth Avenue website.
Shop the ready-to-wear designs on the Reem Acra website, or shop select gowns at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Tara Lynn Bridal
Tara Lynn Bridal, located in Vermont, offers exquisite, out-of-the-ordinary gowns. After studying fashion design, Tara Lynn grew concerned about the “’dark side’ of fashion—sweatshops, toxic chemicals and harmful, heavy metals in dyes.” So she launched her own line using natural fibers such as organic silks, hemp, and cotton blends. She also dips into vintage fabrics, laces, and beads at times. Her gowns are inspired by her love of nature, giving her selections a whimsical yet beautiful flair. They’ve been sold all over the world, including to a former Miss Vermont for the Miss America pageant.
Xscape Evenings
Find beautiful prom dresses, along with other formal wear, on the Xscape Evenings website. Owned by the Betsy & Adam company (that also owns Blondie Nites and its namesake company), you’ll find long gowns in regular, petite, and plus sizes. Receive free domestic shipping on orders of $100 and up. Xscape Evenings also has a great sale selection.
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