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Modern Dress is a full-service boutique based in Boone, Iowa. Housing styles from many top designers, Modern Dress offers the latest gown designs for every season, as well as designer tuxedos. The boutique also has more than 200 different bridesmaids dresses, designed with various styles and colors.

Services Offered
Modern Dress offers services for the entire bridal entourage. The stylists help clients choose the right gown to emphasize their beauty and assets. In addition to the array of designer gown options, the boutique also provides custom accessories that make the wedding outfit complete. For the groom, Modern Dress has a selection of designer tuxedos. It provides the following wedding attire services:

  • Alterations
  • Reservations
  • Trunk shows
  • Cleaning
  • Sample sales
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What are your price ranges for full-priced wedding gowns?

Under $500
$500 - $999
$1,000 - $2,499

What are your price ranges for full-priced suits and tuxedos?

Under $200

What are your price ranges for suit and tuxedo rentals?

Under $100
$100 - $199

How do you price dress alterations?

By Piece

Who do you provide services for?

Bride
Bridesmaids
Father of the Bride
Father of the Groom
Flower Girls
Groom
Groomsmen
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Ring Bearers

Which of the following services do you provide?

Alterations
Cleaning
Preservation
Sample Sales
Trunk Shows

Which of the following items do you offer?

Bridal Belts
Garters
Hair Accessories
Jewelry
Plus Size Gowns
Sample Gowns
Shoes
Undergarments
Veils

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months
6-8 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Monthly
Seasonally
Weekly

What is your return policy?

Final Sales

Reviews of Modern Dress

Anna
Anna Sent on 06/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful dress store!

Love my dress! It was very high quality. They had a lot of dresses to try on and the people that work there are so kind and helpful!
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Amy Sent on 01/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Worth the drive!!

HIGHLY recommend! Brides you will love love love this bridal boutique. I live in the Des Moines area and went to 3 popular places both here and in Ames before finding Modern Dress. I am so happy I made the drive up there! One of my favorite things about them is they have unique designers. Many of the boutiques I went to all had the same people... some dress variety within that designer... but all very much the same, whereas Modern Dress has much more of a variety. I love that they carry an Iowa designer, and although that's not who I went with, those dresses were STUNNING as well. The shopping experience was wonderful and I felt completely safe with the COVID precautions they were taking. The dress I ended up falling in love with is made by a designer that no other bridal store carries in the entire state. I loved knowing it would be unlikely that I'd see any friends with the same dress, and I loved it so much! If you are not in Boone... Modern Dress is SO worth the drive!
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Kasey Sent on 10/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding dress shopping!!

Modern Dress was perfect! They had so many unique dresses and were very patient! Ashley looked over pictures of dresses I loved and worked tirelessly to find ones that were similar! She also recommended accessories and different options to personalize the dress! I couldn’t be happier and am so excited to pick up my dress in December!! Highly recommend visiting their store!!
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Maria Sent on 10/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal!

Modern Dress in Boone, IA is a MUST! They were phenomenal to work with. I never felt pressured one bit! I loved that they were so attentive to me, but also gave me time when needed to discuss thoughts with family members. PLUS their shop is so cute and just a neat atmosphere! I will definitely be taking my bridesmaids here! Nothing but good things to say!
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Hannah Sent on 10/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Go to modern dress

Literally SO amazing. I went to two places before going to Modern Dress and found nothing so I was a little hopeless when I walked in. BUT Haley was so reassuring that I would find my dress, and I did. The experience was so individualized and fun. My whole party loved it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 10/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So glad we went!

We decided to go to Modern Dress last minute after not having luck elsewhere when a friend recommended it. I’m SO glad she did! The staff was so helpful and they weren’t overbearing/pushy. I had such a pleasant experience and found a gown that I absolutely love. I can say enough good things about them.
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Modern Dress

Modern Dress was the best decision I’ve made thus far in my planning process! They made my experience so comfortable and meaningful. I was able to find my perfect dress there and have a blast at the same time. I’ve recommended Modern Dress to all my bride friends and one of them just said YES to her perfect dress. This place is the best!
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Kamarin Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Modern dress rocks

AMAZING. A HIDDEN GEM. The staff is was so awesome and just made me feel like royalty. They let as many people as you want come in and enjoy that day with you and give you mimosas and all!! They have SO many dresses with all sorts of styles. I sent the staff a picture off Pinterest of what I was looking for and they had like 5 dresses waiting for me when I got there. Then I went and picked out a few more. It was so fun. My dress is perfect and beautiful. AND.... pricing was 100% the best ever. Very reasonable. I went to some other shops and was not impressed with the staff or the dresses. LOVE MODERN DRESS!
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Addie Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Modern Dress; My Saving Grace

Ladies, GO TO MODERN DRESS! If you are nervous like I was about having a good experience this place and the ladies who work there will make you feel so good about yourself! They are so great and I don't think I would have had the same 'Say Yes to the Dress' experience anywhere else. They have everything to anyone! I am so excited to get my bridesmaids in there to try on their gowns!
Abby
Abby Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I said "yes" at Modern Dress

A fabulous bridal boutique! The environment is intimate and relaxing. They have amazing brands and a large inventory of unique and beautiful dresses. I cried, my mom cried, and the Modern Dress associate cried too! It was the best day.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Baqara Baqara Mansion Weddings

Talk about selection! Make the trip to see these ladies and the huge selection! They have it all! what great customer service too! Highly recommend Modern Dress!

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