Signature Dresses has been dressing Washington DC since 1990, and the relationships we have built with our designers are the reason our Wisconsin Avenue boutique can keep more than 1,000 gowns in sizes 00 to plus 30 on the floor at any one time. Here is a look at the labels you will find on our racks right now.
Chic & Holland
Chic & Holland is one of the names we are most excited about right now. The house is known for hand-beaded evening and couture gowns, with crystal and pearl work applied by hand over sheer tulle, structured satin columns and the kind of finishing you normally only see on a red carpet. Our collection runs roughly $1,500 to $2,800, which makes it a natural fit for black-tie galas, embassy events, pageant evening wear and mothers of the bride who want something genuinely special. Shop Chic & Holland
Sherri Hill
A perennial favorite for prom and pageant, Sherri Hill is the label our younger clients ask for by name. Expect bold color, generous embellishment and silhouettes built for a stage. Shop Sherri Hill
Jovani
Jovani spans prom, evening and mother-of-the-bride, so it is often the first rack we walk a client to when she is not sure what she wants yet. The range of silhouettes and sleeve options is one of the widest we carry. Shop Jovani
Portia & Scarlett
Portia & Scarlett brings a London sensibility to prom and pageant dressing: sharp tailoring, sculpted bodices and plenty of sparkle. It is also one of our strongest lines for bridesmaids who want something less traditional. Shop Portia & Scarlett
Mac Duggal
Mac Duggal is our go-to for glamour that works across generations. The same designer our prom clients love also dresses their mothers for the wedding, with beaded gowns, column silhouettes and beautifully structured cocktail dresses. Shop Mac Duggal
Ellie Wilde
Ellie Wilde is youthful, playful and unapologetically sparkly, with fitted skirts, cut-outs and high slits that have made it a prom best-seller for us season after season. Shop Ellie Wilde
Terani Couture
Terani Couture specializes in draped, sculptural evening gowns and is one of the first lines we show for galas and mother-of-the-bride appointments. Shop Terani Couture
Tarik Ediz
Tarik Ediz offers architectural evening wear with asymmetric necklines, sculpted shoulders and sophisticated color. Ideal for the client who wants drama without heavy beading. Shop Tarik Ediz
Nicole Bakti
Nicole Bakti is body-conscious, modern and a little daring, with illusion panels and precise draping. A favorite for engagement parties, galas and pageant evening wear. Shop Nicole Bakti
Chiara Boni La Petite Robe
Chiara Boni works almost entirely in a signature Italian jersey that shapes and smooths without a single zipper. These are the dresses our clients travel in, pack for events and reach for again and again. Shop Chiara Boni
MNM Couture
MNM Couture brings statement evening gowns with sculptural volume and bold embellishment, a strong option for a wedding guest or gala look that needs to stand out. Shop MNM Couture
Montage by Mon Cheri and Ivonne D
These two lines anchor our mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom selection. Both are built around elegant, beautifully covered silhouettes with jackets, capes and sleeves. Shop Montage | Shop Ivonne D
Jessica Angel
Jessica Angel is our bridesmaid and party-dress workhorse: stretch knits, clean lines and a deep color range that makes dressing a whole bridal party straightforward. Shop Jessica Angel
Also in Store
Beyond our featured designers you will also find Allure Bridals, Ashley Lauren, Jean Fares and House of Wu quinceañera gowns on the floor.
Not sure where to start? Book an appointment and one of our stylists will pull from across the collection for you, or browse all of our designers online.