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Frequently Asked Questions

Please email us at info@dress-barn.co.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question

Prom Dresses - Off the peg or brand new samples ordered in for you

Bridal & Bridesmaid Dresses - ex sample dresses as off the peg or brand new samples ordered in for you, including lots of ready stock for short turn around weddings times

Flower Girl Dresses

Look books for wider colour choices to order

Accessories 

2 changing rooms

Bespoke fitting service, in house for bridal & prom alterations

Sleeve adding service

Steaming service

Beautiful barn in rural location 

Relaxing sofas and cold drinks / bubbles

Open daily for appointments & Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat for drop-ins 10am-12pm

Flexible appointment times, 7 days per week

Free on-site parking


Our store is located at Suite 1, Sheers Barton Barns, Lawhitton, Launceston, PL15 9NJ 

North of Callington and  South of Launceston. Where the DVLA test centre is. From the A338 turn towards Milton Abbot / Tavistock and we are first right


Our barn store is open Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat from 10am to 12pm for drop ins to browse and all other times by appointment, including evenings and Sundays 


Yes, for all our order-in gowns, we offer bridal hemming, straps and sizing alterations in our barn store as well as bustling all our dress (where you can hook your tail up!) We also offer strap and sleeve customisations. We can also help If your dress needs any structural changes (eg changing a zip back to a corset back or cutting down a train) We also offer an in- house hem and strap alteration service for prom dresses


Wear whatever makes you comfortable. Ideally the sort of underwear that you would typically wear under a posh frock, so maybe bring a strapless bra too if you usually opt to wear them, depending on type of dress. Also it is really handy to bring a pair of shoes that are the heel height you usually wear so we can get your dress length right


You are very welcome to come alone for some peaceful browsing or make an event of it and bring family / friends with you, there is plenty of room. Your guests can enjoy comfy sofa's and cold drinks to relax whilst they help you choose your perfect dress


Yes, we have plenty of free on-site parking


Yes, we keep a record of all dresses sold to each customer from each school to ensure you are uniquely beautiful


If you are unsure about an off the peg  dress we will hold it back for a few hours if you want to pop to one of our favourite coffee shops to think about it. To hold a dress overnight or for longer times, we will ask for a £25-50 deposit, depending on the value of the dress, for a maximum of 7 days, which can be put back towards the cost of the dress if you purchase, or forfeited if you decide not to


Please do not worry about short turnaround times! If you have a short turn around time, we have plenty of 'order in' gowns that have 'ready stock' in lots of sizes. We have specifically chosen designers that hold stock that is ready to send to us within days or weeks, rather than months. Alternatively we do have some ex sample gowns that can be taken away on the day


We accept card or cash. We do not accept American Express, our apologies


We cater for sizes 4-34. Your budget for prom is £175-395 and for bridal £1000 to £1695. At times we will run a sale and then your budget for prom is £150 and bridal is £200-£700. All will be take home on the day prices. Please enquire for sale dates. Alternatively depending on availability, sale dresses under £700 may be viewed in a regular appointment, please enquire to see our £700 or under dresses 


We are stockists of Serene by Madi Lane, Stella York, Sincerity by Justin Alexander, Romantica of Devon,  Pure Bridal, Enchanting by Mon Cheri, House of Nicholas and British Bridal for wedding gowns and stockists of Angel Forever for prom gowns 


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