Miss Priss in Lexington: A Kentucky Girl’s Prom Obsession

I’ve lived in Lexington my whole life. And let me tell you something that every local girl who’s ever done a pageant, walked a prom runway, or just wanted to look like a total knockout for homecoming already knows — you don’t shop for dresses anywhere but Miss Priss.

It’s not hype. It’s not tradition for tradition’s sake. It’s the fact that when you walk through those doors off Nicholasville Road, you’re not just getting a gown — you’re getting the full experience. And yeah, I know that sounds dramatic, but let me explain.

I first went to Miss Priss when I was 15. I’d qualified for my very first pageant and I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I walked in wide-eyed and nervous. I left with the most insane pink sequined dress that made me feel like I belonged on stage with a sash across my chest. Two years later? I came back for prom. Same energy, same excitement, same feeling like the dress I walked out with was made just for me.

You Don’t Browse at Miss Priss — You Get Styled

They don’t let you just wander aimlessly. A stylist actually sits you down, asks about your event, your school (shoutout to Lafayette High), your vibe, and what colors you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t had the nerve. They pull dresses that push you a little — in a good way. And once you start trying them on, they somehow always know when to say “let’s keep looking” and when to say “that’s the one.”

And the dressing rooms? Let’s just say it’s not a cramped little corner with a curtain. You’ve got space. You’ve got light. You’ve got mirrors that actually make you want to take selfies. And yes, they absolutely encourage it.

The Local Girl Advantage

If you’re from Lexington or anywhere nearby — I’m talking Georgetown, Richmond, even up from Somerset — Miss Priss is where you go. And they know that. That’s why they register dresses by school. So if you’re at Lafayette, Henry Clay, Tates Creek, or anywhere in between, you can rest easy knowing nobody’s showing up in your look.

I even ran into a girl from Dunbar while I was there last time. She was FaceTiming her mom while trying on a royal blue gown and the whole place just turned into a cheering section. That’s the energy you get at Miss Priss. Everyone’s hyping each other up, celebrating, laughing — it’s like prom season becomes a community event right there in the store.

Let’s Be Real — It’s Worth the Hype

I know there are other places in Kentucky that sell dresses. I’m not knocking them. But Miss Priss? It’s in a different league. The place is huge — 16,000 square feet — and yet somehow still feels intimate. Their consultants are legit fashion therapists. They carry all the top designers, but what matters more is that they know how to match the dress to the girl.

My last visit? I walked out in a deep green satin gown with a one-shoulder neckline and a slit that was just daring enough. It fit like a dream, and it felt like me. Not like some Pinterest trend, not like a cookie-cutter catalog model — me.

So yeah, if you’re a Kentucky girl looking for the prom dress, pageant gown, or even just a reason to feel unstoppable, Miss Priss is it. And if you know, you know.