Prom dress shopping can be an exciting activity for young women. For some teens, it's simply a matter of visiting a few stores in hopes of experiencing that magical moment of slipping on the dress....
Prom dress shopping can be an exciting activity for young women. For some teens, it’s simply a matter of visiting a few stores in hopes of experiencing that magical moment of slipping ondress. Yet boutique owner Summer Lucille knows dress shopping poses challenges for plus-size teenagers. Her own life experiences pushed her to open, a shop in Charlotte, North Carolina, that caters to curvy women and sells sizes up to 6X.
“I went to my prom looking like a church lady in a suit dress with a jacket because it was the only thing that fit,”.” “It was a very sad period in my life. But I’m thankful for those experiences now.” Now, Lucille spreads her message of love and empowerment on social media for others who may need a confidence boost. Her viral videos inspired high-school senior Elyse Monroe, 18, to drive six hours to the shop in hopes of finding her dream dress.
In an interview with People, Lucille said Monroe was “nervous and shy” and had a firm budget of $400. But the shop owner calmed her anxiety.about how wanted to take care of Monroe and her family after they drove from so far away. Lucille posted a TikTok video of Monroe blossoming with happiness and confidence as she tries on different dresses. A sparkling purple gown caught the senior’s eye, and Lucille knew that the dress was meant for her. But priced at $700, it was well above Monroe’s budget.
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