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The Dress Boutique at Merle Norman of Burlington
1348 Java Ln #105, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
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The Dress Boutique at Merle Norman of Burlington
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Da
Review №1

STOP The Presses! LOOK NO FURTHER! This is by far the BEST Boutique to purchase your formal wear. Reasonable pricing too! Beautiful gowns, awesome jewelry & shoes to compliment your look! However, what is PARAMOUNT is the staffs southern hospitality and professionalism to assist in selecting what is perfect & makes you feel great for YOU! Now get this, after all that, are you aware of the song Ring My Bell, Ring My Bell! Well, after you are a SATISFIED client, we all engaged in ringing the bell because we are about to be the Bell of the Ball, the Wedding Hall, the PROM or wherever your style is taking you, you will walk in and all the men, women & children will pause! This was a SUPERB shopping experience and I Shall Return. Visit to get this energy, because that is what they offer an ENERGETIC shopping awesome time! Thank you for your benevolence and diligence in working with me! You all are AWEmazing! Did I mention, I traveled from the DMV to purchase here!!!!

Le
Review №2

Wanda is amazing, everyone really is, we love everything at the boutique and always come back when we need new dresses for any occasion

Je
Review №3

Oh my how I LOVE unexpected blessings!!! My daughter had an amazing experience. Her sister has a brain injury and decided 48 hours ago to go to prom. Her older sister volunteered to take her. She walked into the shop and Wanda listened to her every need. Within one hour she had the perfect dress ready to roll for TONIGHT! Every person my daughter encountered was so kind and helpful! Spread the word and help promote these KIND people. We will definitely be returning!!!!

Do
Review №4

I have been looking for a Mother of the Brides Dress for a few weeks. No luck what so ever until today when My daughter and I entered the Dress Boutique at Merle Norman,Burlington, NC in Alamance Crossing. Where we were greeted with open arms even though we entered the boutique thirty minutes before they were due to close. Anna assisted me in and out of multiple dresses until I decided on the right one for me. Anna and her co-worker were extremely helpful. I sincerely appreciated their help with everything, even down to purchasing my shoes and jewelry for our daughters wedding in September. Thank you both so very much for the care you provided me…..

Li
Review №5

As mother of the groom looking for a dress I was very stressed. I was behind on getting a dress, I had just moved and I didnt know where to begin. I had been to many stores looking for a dress with no luck or much help. I knew about the Dress Boutique from my daughters prom days but didnt know they carried mother dresses. I called and made an appointment and decided to go ahead and drive 30 minutes to see the dresses the day before the appointment. While I was there I was told I could be helped if I didnt mind waiting. I didnt mind waiting to try on dresses, the day before my actual appointment, and needed the help. Wanda, the owner, helped me. She didnt just help me, she CARED for me. I had already watched her help numerous girls with their moms pick out prom dresses and knew I could trust her judgement. Her knowledge and 40+ years of experience of dresses was just what I needed but her thoughtfulness went way beyond just getting a dress. By the time I narrowed down my choice to one dress I felt confident I was buying the best dress for me to wear for my sons wedding. It was such a pleasant experience! Im so glad I said YES to The Dress Boutique and there I was helped to say YES to the dress! Thank you, Wanda!

Ke
Review №6

Great experience!! Lovely and nice people. Gave me an awesome deal. Will definitely be back!!

Ch
Review №7

Wanda was great. The whole experience was amazing. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for prom dresses. They were busy but still made time for everyone. They have a wide variety of dresses. It was such a special moment ringing the bell and saying “yes to the dress.” Thank you so much Mrs. Wanda!

Le
Review №8

Are you the mom of a high school girl who needs the perfect dress for that upcoming Prom? Proceed immediately to the Dress Boutique at Merle Norman in Burlington.“Burlington?”, you say. “Really?”YES! We were so pleasantly surprised. Thank goodness my dear friend here in Greensboro recommended this boutique. Take the short drive and even caffeinate at the nearby Starbucks on your way in to shop for this blessed occasion.First and foremost, there are a ton of dresses in all sizes, colors, materials, cuts and degrees of sparkle and shine. They are thoughtfully organized by price range.Second, the store assigns a shopping assistant to the buyer to help select, unzip, fit, fluff and even accessorize each dress. I’m betting I’m not the only mom of a high school girl who was equal parts excitement and dread regarding this sacred outing. I actually got to sit back and enjoy watching my daughter try on formalwear while I sipped on a cold beverage and chatted with other moms from around the state. Praise!Third - and pay attention to this - they record which dress is going to which school dance - so you get the courtesy of a heads up before choosing a dress that someone else has already purchased for that same dance. What high school girl wants to waltz in like a copycat at the big event?Finally, this store celebrates with cheering, clapping and ringing bells for your daughter (literally) when she finally decides and officially “says yes to the dress”!

Ch
Review №9

Grace was very patient and helped a lot. She was awesome to work with!The store had a large selection of dresses and price ranges. All staff was very helpful! I would definitely recommend.

la
Review №10

Anna was super helpful and patient!! I love my dresses!

Da
Review №11

Wanda was amazing. Very helpful and nice!

Ka
Review №12

Wanda is wonderful. She is very helpful and gave us a lot of choices. I came in with nothing in mind, just to look at the dresses. But Wanda was so accommodating and helped me to leave with a dress feeling confident! I definitely recommend The Dress Boutique at Merle Norman Burlington for prom season!

Ha
Review №13

This is one of the best prom dress places I’ve been too! Wanda is so sweet, she is really comforting and reassuring. My favorite part was getting to say yes to my dress and ringing the bell, I’ll definitely be back next year for my next prom!

Lo
Review №14

Wanda, the owner, is awesome! She spent hours helping my mother and I find a Mother of the Bride dress for my wedding. The entire staff is friendly, personable and clearly takes pride in what they do. High recommend The Dress Boutique at Merle Norman!

Ja
Review №15

Had an amazing experience at The Dress Boutique! I found the most perfect senior prom dress. It was more than what I was looking for! Also, the customer service was amazing and I would recommend everyone to come here!

DA
Review №16

The absolute best dress shopping experience! Wanda, Brooks, and Anna made choosing a prom dress thoughtless. They made suggestions, are very knowledgeable, and super fun! We will not shop anywhere else when it comes to our dress needs!

Gr
Review №17

Amazing experience! Anna helped me and was SO GREAT! But, everyone was. Definitely recommend!

El
Review №18

Anna was incredible with helping find my Senior Prom dress. She really helped me take the stress away. It’s sad, I’ve been getting my prom dress here for every prom. I love it!

Ki
Review №19

My daughter found her dress here after looking in Greensboro and Winston Salem. The staff is very helpful and friendly. They have dresses for all sizes! Wonderful experience!!! Thanks, Ila and Wanda!

Ha
Review №20

Anna is the absolute best!! I recommend this place to everyone. Everyone is sweet and cares about you and what you want!

no
Review №21

Anna was the sweetest she could have been. So very helpful and sweet. She made the experience even more enjoyable.

Ar
Review №22

The best customer service especially by Anna and the owners Wanda and Brooks. We said YES to the dress as a result. A must visit boutique for your prom and wedding needs.

Ta
Review №23

Anna and Wanda are the BEST!!! Come see them, you will be so happy that you did business with them. Their service is customized to you personally.

Mo
Review №24

What an amazing experience!!! Our first and only formal shopping! Thank you Wanda & Brooks for your professionalism, your amazing selection, and helping us find the perfect dress!!!

Da
Review №25

Great selection and a well trained staff that really knows which dresses look best on each person.

Ta
Review №26

AMAZING customer service and such nice employees and owners!! They have such a large selection of dresses and I would recommend to anyone!

Di
Review №27

Walked in and found my dress in less than 15 minutes! Definitely would recommend coming!

Da
Review №28

Wanda was wonderful to work with! I found the most beautiful prom dress.

Zo
Review №29

Wanda was very sweet and helpful! Got my perfect dress!

em
Review №30

Grace and Mckenzie were both a great help. Awesome experience!!

sk
Review №31

You all should come vist this amazing dress boutique for your next prom .

Cl
Review №32

My dad like the drinks. great hospitality! amazing service!

Al
Review №33

They were amazing! Great variety and great customer service!

Ke
Review №34

I found the most amazing dress and they have the best help and happiest place to be

Je
Review №35

Wanda was amazing! She helped me find the perfect dress for my prom at a great price!!

Ch
Review №36

Super sweet and extremely helpful employees, amazing dresses, the store has everything you need as far as dresses, jewelry, shoes and makeup. My favorite part was getting to ring the bell and say yes to my dress!!!!

El
Review №37

Everyone was super nice and helpful! Great service! 10/10 recommended!!

Sa
Review №38

Wanda was very nice and helpful, they take very good care with the dresses and were extremely understanding. Some prices were negotiable so that was also a plus.

Le
Review №39

So helpful and considerate about everything!! reasonable prices and great hospitality!

Ki
Review №40

Best service! Love it here

Na
Review №41

Great people and made me feel so special!

Sa
Review №42

Best place!! Great service, I loved Grace!!

Cl
Review №43

Love the dress and service! Wanda and Brooks were amazing!!!

Ab
Review №44

The experience overall was good. Dresses were very pricey but the service was good and the employees were helpful. However, as soon as I walked in and I was looking at dresses I saw two people run past me giggling and bumped into me. At first I thought they were just people buying dresses there but it turns out that they were employees. This certainly did not give a very good or professional first impression. Of course, this does not apply to all of the employees there. But the employees seemed to be a bit young and did not act very professional.

Ka
Review №45

They were super helpful and helped me find the perfect dress!!!

Gr
Review №46

Excellent service, had a great experience! :)

Mi
Review №47

This store is THE best place to get your prom dress! The owners and staff are top of the line and treats everyone with respect. From the time you walk into the door and served cold beverages to the helpful staff, and have the most beautiful dresses, no where even compares to this gem of a boutique!

Ha
Review №48

Great experience with super nice and helpful people! it was crowded and we were in and out of there very quickly. even though there were 30 other customers, they still made it feel personal like i was a priority. mya was my consultant and she was so sweet and amazing and so very helpful!

Re
Review №49

We came in for my sister’s senior prom dress and had the BEST experience! She’s indecisive, so she took her time, but our consultant, Hannah, was so patient and helped my sister throughout our entire visit. They had a beautiful selection of dresses and the prices were good for such beautiful dresses!

Ki
Review №50

Anna was the sweetest, I absolutely loved her ❤️

Do
Review №51

My first time to visit this location, and it was great! Best Merle Norman I have been to in North Carolina! They had even closed 10 minutes prior, but still opened their doors to serve me! They had exactly what I needed in stock, the owners extremely helpful and made me feel at home so far away from Indiana! I will be sure to make a point to make this my go to Merle Norman location! Thank you all!

Ke
Review №52

They were very helpful and Anna was great!

Ma
Review №53

Found this store through a Google search. Spent this afternoon there with my daughter and had a great time. So many beautiful dresses to pick from and the staff was attentive and helpful even while the boutique was very busy. My daughter found her dress and got to ring the bell! We traveled an hour from Wake Forest, NC and look forward to going back for her senior prom. 😊💃

Ha
Review №54

I had such a wonderful shopping experience here! Their customer service was great and they helped me every step of the way-from the dress to the shoes and accessories to match. Margaret was patient, sweet, and had a lot of great tips. I also got some amazing deals! Highly recommend them if you’re looking for a great place to shop for unique clothing and personal shopping experience!

Kr
Review №55

Came out with a gorgeous prom dress! Wasnt planning to really buy a dress that same day but I can truly say I found the dress! Love the Say yes to the (prom) dress celebration they do once you have decided & love how they make sure no one in your school has your dress! Super nice staff & I really felt welcomed the moment I stepped in!! Highly recommend !!!

Ka
Review №56

It was amazing! They absolutely look after your best interest and make buying any dress a spectacular experience!! The owner is also absolutely amazing! Best place to buy any dress.

Su
Review №57

Not worth the drive... they do not have any of the prom dresses posted on their website. Store is cramped and unorganized... you have to go to 6 or 7 different racks to see all the dress in the size you are looking for. Selection was disappointing. Other stores have much better selection.

Ju
Review №58

My niece was treated incredibly rude and disrespectful today while her and her friend were shopping today. The young girl that was suppose to assist her ignored her for the most part and head woman, body shamed a beautiful young woman! Just know we will find her the perfect prom dress elsewhere and we will be sure to tell anyoneand everyone not to shop here!

Do
Review №59

It was worth the drive from Raleigh!

Ca
Review №60

We had the best experience today buying the mother of the bride and grandmother of the bride dress!I Highly recommend this boutique to anyone wanting to feel extra special in a beautiful gown!

Al
Review №61

They are amazing!! Nicest people and Anna did an amazing job helping me find a dress! I will definitely be going back and sending my friends!

Ci
Review №62

The staff was very friendly. However, it is very time consuming because only employees can zip and unzip prom dresses. The arrangement of dresses are everywhere. I feel girls could get serviced faster if the dresses were organized and hung by same style, color and size instead of by price. The current set up requires you look through every rack in your size that is there. They had several employees there but it seemed the lady that serviced my daughter was doing most of the work! I hope they recognize her work ethic.

Go
Review №63

5 stars off the bat they are super friendly great service and the best part for guys ...they serve beer for us while we wait for our wife’s to try on their dresses 👗...They are really helpful too I’m coming back and recommending anyone who’s looking for any type of dresses to come here

Ch
Review №64

Even though they were extremely busy, they took their time to help us pick out the perfect prom dress for my daughter. Valerie was the best to work with!!!!

Ap
Review №65

Great and friendly staff. Lots of great dresses to choose from. Dont buy a formal dress before stopping here.

Sy
Review №66

Great service and loving people!!

Ma
Review №67

Went here thinking we were gonna get a beautiful dress for my junior prom. As we walked in, the man that was helping people create an account made fun of what I was wearing (ripped jeans and a shirt). He said did you get into a motorcycle accident? and began to laugh. I shook it off and began shopping. The dresses were HORRIBLY over priced, over $300 for a plane red dress? I dont think so. I walked around and decided the only dresses that I was interested in were on display. We went to the front to give the man the dressing room buzzer back and he asked why we were leaving, I told him the only thing i was interested in was on display. He wouldnt let us leave so he made me show him which dress and he took it to the front until it was my turn for a dressing room. We asked how long it would be until a room was opened and he said an hour to 2 hours. We waited around and I decided it wasnt worth waiting that long to try on one dress. We went to the front one last time and told him we were not interested anymore and proceeded to walk out. As I walked out, we seen him shake his head and make a sarcastic sound bashing us for leaving. Horrible experience.

Br
Review №68

Came from out of town. Val did a great job! Found my perfect dress. Great customer service!!

ol
Review №69

Extremely helpful! I was able to find the perfect dress within an hour. Highly recommend!!

Ke
Review №70

Best experience!!! I just purchased my wedding dress and I couldn’t be more happy. Thank you for all you’ve done.

ki
Review №71

Loved this place. I’m telling everyone and the selection was great. This was the 5th place we visited and my daughter said yes to her senior prom dress. I’m glad the staff helps with the dresses. We went to another dress store where the dresses were not in bags. They were dirty and if I’m buying a new dress I do not want one that wasn’t taken care of before it was purchased.

Ma
Review №72

Great staff! Very helpful and nice. Great selection of prom dresses!

ka
Review №73

Everyone is awesome and so helpful!!!

Ja
Review №74

Great experience!!!

Ma
Review №75

The service and help is amazing!!

Ka
Review №76

I found my dress the first time ever and said yes, they have beautiful dresses!!

Be
Review №77

Alysha was awesome. After two days of looking for a prom dress with my teenager we came to the Dress Boutique. The pricing, customer service, and environment were fantastic. We start here first next year!! 😁

Gw
Review №78

My daughter found her dress and it fit perfect. Ms. Wanda and her staff was great.

Le
Review №79

Found the perfect dress!! And great service!

Ka
Review №80

The workers are beyond patient! The workers helped me with everything and I found the perfect dress!!

Sa
Review №81

Today was my first visit to Merel Norman looking for a formal dress for my daughter.Upon entering the store we were asked to sign a list of rules and policies. The store had a great selection of dresses, but I found it to expensive for what we were looking for.

Sa
Review №82

I found my dress super quick! very nice people!!

Ab
Review №83

Love this place!!

An
Review №84

Wanda is a miracle worker! Love her energy and all the love she puts into finding beautiful dresses for teenage girls!!

Br
Review №85

Excellent service Wanda especially helpful! Beautiful dresses one stop shop!

Aa
Review №86

I loved the service and atmosphere!

Ha
Review №87

Karen and Layla helped out so much finding my dress 1st trip here!!

ja
Review №88

Grace helped me find my perfect dress!!

Ka
Review №89

Love this place!!!! So helpful! Everyone is so lovely and sweet !! BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!

Ri
Review №90

Beautiful dress and everyone was extremely nice and helpful!

Al
Review №91

I love this store so much they were amazing and they were so helpful❤️!!!

Ki
Review №92

They were very rude when my friend and I went to look for dresses. It should be fun to try on prom dresses with your bff but it was terrible!!! They would refer to her as “that girl” and they knew her name. We were told by multiple people to sign in and read the rules when we were told as soon as we walked in but they never said anything to anyone else in the store. We were told where all the expensive dresses are but were directed to the cheapest dresses in the store. It was a terrible expierence and we walked out instead of trying anything on..

Ka
Review №93

Great experience!!! We found the dress!

Ry
Review №94

Anna was amazing!!!

Ab
Review №95

Good service and nice people 😃

St
Review №96

Wonderful service from Ila Seamans!!

Ka
Review №97

Brion was wonderful and very sweet!

ri
Review №98

Everybody was sooo nice!!

Is
Review №99

A great experience with Alysha!!!

Vi
Review №100

Valorie was very helpful!!

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  • Address:1348 Java Ln #105, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
  • Site:http://thedress.boutique/
  • Phone:+1 336-584-8824
Categories
  • Dress store
  • Clothing store
  • Cosmetics store
  • Fashion accessories store
  • Formal wear store
  • Shoe store
Working hours
  • Monday:1–5PM
  • Tuesday:1–5PM
  • Wednesday:1–5PM
  • Thursday:1–5PM
  • Friday:1–5PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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