B Darlin® has been creating beautiful dresses and outfits for young women since 1999. Our mission is to help girls and young women feel confident, stylish, and ready to take on anything in our fun, flirty dresses perfect for prom, parties, dances, and every day.
Our Story
It all started when founder Barbara Darlington saw her teenage daughter Amy struggling to find the perfect dress for her high school prom. Barbara was an accomplished seamstress and clothing designer, and she decided to create a one-of-a-kind prom dress for Amy herself.
The end result was a glittering sequin halter dress in Amy’s favorite shade of pink that fit her like a glove. Amy felt like a princess on prom night, and all of her friends wanted to know where she got her amazing dress.
That’s when Barbara realized there was an opportunity to start a business creating stylish prom, party, and special occasion dresses tailored specifically for teenage girls. She leased a small retail space and opened the first B Darlin® boutique in 1999.
Word spread quickly about the cute new shop with beautiful dresses teens loved. Soon girls were traveling from all over to visit B Darlin® and find their perfect dress for prom or homecoming.
Our collection expanded over the years to include cocktail dresses, informal dresses, dressy separates, and more. But our prom dresses remain the heart of the B Darlin® brand. We love helping girls get ready for one of the most special nights of their lives.
What Makes Us Different
B Darlin® offers several key advantages that set us apart in the world of dresses and fashion:
- Tailored for teens – Our dresses are designed specifically for teenage girls, with attention to appropriate styles, silhouettes, colors, and details. We don’t just size down womenswear.
- On trend – We stay on top of the latest prom trends so our customers are always on trend, never out of style. But we also offer timeless styles.
- Age appropriate – Our necklines, hemlines, and styles are flattering while remaining tasteful and appropriate for a teenage audience.
- Quality & comfort – We use high-quality fabrics like satin and chiffon that feel great and move beautifully. Our dresses are made for dancing and celebrating all night long!
- Custom options – Many styles can be customized with different colors, fabrics, lengths, and embellishments so girls can make it their own.
- Expert fit – Our skilled in-house seamstresses ensure each dress flatters your unique figure like it was made just for you.
- Great value – Our dresses are very competitively priced, especially considering their quality fabrics, construction, and customization options.
Our Fabulous Collections
The B Darlin® collection offers stunning choices for prom, parties, cocktails, dances, and any special occasion.
Prom Dresses
Our prom dress collection shines brighter than ever with hundreds of styles from short to long, sleek to full-skirted, classic to trendy.
Sequins, beads, and jewels add modern glam. Romantic chiffons, satins, and tulles create fairytale princess moments. Sexy open backs, high slits, and illusion details heat up the big night.
From bold brights to soft pastels, we have the hottest hues of the season. Find your dream dress in the perfect color!
Standout prom dress styles:
- Sequin fringe mini dress
- Strapless lace mermaid gown
- Floral print chiffon ballgown
- One shoulder sequin sheath
- Ruffle skirt organza A-line
Cocktail & Party Dresses
Turn heads at homecoming, dances, parties and any special event in a sensational B Darlin® cocktail or party dress.
Slip into something dazzling with sequins, shimmering metallics, and light-catching embellishments. Dance all night in a flirty skater dress or twirl in a tulle skirt.
Sultry details like open backs, side cutouts, and high slits bring the wow factor while still keeping it tasteful. Bold prints and vibrant colors make a statement.
Perfect picks for parties:
- Sequin bodycon mini
- Lace fit-and-flare dress
- Printed chiffon babydoll
- Satin spaghetti strap midi
- Twist front jersey sheath
Dressy Separates
Mix and match our trendy tops, skirts, jumpsuits and rompers for head-to-toe looks perfect for prom, parties, days, nights and everything in between!
Make it your own with all the latest styles from satin cami tops to off-the-shoulder ruffle blouses. Add some flair with a sequin skirt, gauzy chiffon midi, or high-waisted shorts.
Rompers and jumpsuits give you a whole outfit in one adorable piece. Dress them up with heels or dress them down with sneakers.
Versatile dressy separates:
- Sequin fringe crop top
- Wrap front satin blouse
- Flutter sleeve chiffon top
- High-waist sequin skirt
- Ruffle trim wide leg pants
- Floral romper
Daytime Dresses
Look pretty and polished for school, weekends, and casual days in our selection of chic, laidback dresses you can also dress up.
Sweet prints, easy silhouettes, and soft fabrics give these styles a relaxed yet put together vibe. Pair them with sandals or sneakers for sunny days.
Go-to daytime dresses:
- T-shirt jersey swing dress
- Front tie babydoll dress
- Puff sleeve skater dress
- Ruffle trim A-line dress
- Polka dot chiffon midi
- Striped shirtdress
Evening Wear
B Darlin® has gorgeous evening wear options like formal gowns, dressy jumpsuits, and sequin dresses made for galas, dances, events and black tie affairs.
Make a striking entrance in a floor-length ballgown or sleek column dress. Turn up the heat in a sleeveless sequin gown with trendy high slit.
Let your inner diva shine in a slinky jersey jumpsuit with cape. However you want to sparkle, we’ve got you dressed to impress.
Elegant evening styles:
- One shoulder chiffon ballgown
- Sequin fringe mermaid gown
- Floral print Mikado trumpet dress
- Sequin long sleeve column gown
- Wide leg sequin jumpsuit
The B Darlin® Experience
When you shop B Darlin®, you’ll enjoy a fun, easy dress shopping experience with knowledgeable stylists who will help you look and feel your best.
Our stores feature the full B Darlin® collections in all their glam glory. Browse prom, party, day and evening styles in all sizes and colors.
Try on your dream dresses in our comfortable fitting rooms until you find “the one!” Our stylists can suggest shoes, accessories and alterations to complete your look.
Not near one of our boutique locations? Shop our online store and don’t miss out on the latest arrivals and hottest styles of the season!
Can’t decide? Make an appointment for a free virtual styling session and we’ll help you virtually try on dresses to find your perfect fit.
We also offer hassle-free free shipping and free returns on all online orders. Our goal is to make finding your fabulous dress as easy as possible.
Giving Back
B Darlin® is committed to making a positive impact in our communities. We are proud partners of Dress for Success, an international nonprofit that empowers women to achieve economic independence.
Each year we donate thousands of clothing items and accessories to Dress for Success affiliate locations across the country. By contributing our products, we help women thrive in work, in life, and in style.
We also support local charities and youth organizations in the communities around our store locations. Getting involved with meaningful causes and giving back is very important to us.