Glitterati in Danvers Made Me Feel Like Prom Royalty
If you’ve ever eavesdropped on a table of junior girls at a North Shore Dunkin’ in the spring, odds are you’ve heard of Glitterati. That’s exactly where I first heard about it — over an iced caramel swirl and a heated debate about who had the best prom look from last year. Someone said, “You’re not doing prom right unless you go to Glitterati.”
I go to Peabody Veterans Memorial High, and prom planning kicked off right after winter break. By February, I was deep into online window shopping, saving dresses I’d never actually try on. So I took the advice and convinced my mom to book an appointment. The moment we pulled into the parking lot in Danvers, I could already tell this wasn’t going to be like any other store.
Big Store, Big Energy
Glitterati is massive. And sparkly. From the outside, it’s sleek and modern, but inside? It’s like walking into a high-fashion dreamland. Rows and rows of dresses arranged by color and style. Fitting rooms big enough to do a full 360 twirl. Lighting that actually flatters your skin tone. I wasn’t even nervous — just excited.
A stylist greeted me by name (which was a nice surprise), asked what school I go to, and immediately made me feel at ease. She wanted to know what I was thinking vibe-wise, what colors I liked, how formal our venue was, and even checked if our school had any dress code rules. (Spoiler: no full cutouts allowed. Thanks, admin.)
I Thought I Knew What I Wanted
I told her I loved light colors — maybe pink, maybe sky blue — and I wanted something fitted with a little sparkle. She smiled and said, “Let’s grab a few of those… and maybe one or two that push the edges.” That’s how I ended up trying on an emerald green gown I almost said no to. It was structured, slightly off-the-shoulder, and had a shimmer that caught the light just right.
As soon as I stepped in front of the mirror, I froze. My friends (yes, I dragged two with me) gasped. My mom got teary-eyed. I wasn’t expecting that moment, but it happened. I looked like the version of myself I’d been trying to imagine for months — just more confident and completely me.
The Glitterati Vibe
What really struck me about Glitterati was how helpful — and honest — the staff were. They didn’t just say “You look great” to everything. They told me when something wasn’t laying right or when a different neckline might be more flattering. My stylist actually clipped a couple of dresses to show how they’d look after tailoring, which helped me visualize everything better.
And I wasn’t the only one having a moment. I saw girls from Danvers High, Beverly, and Swampscott all trying on dresses. Some brought full entourages, some came solo, but everyone got attention. The whole place felt like a giant prep party for prom season. There was music playing, girls laughing, and at least three moms crying happy tears. It was magic.
Dress Registry, Accessories, and One-Stop Shopping
One of the coolest things Glitterati does is track dresses by school. When I picked mine, they added it to a registry so no one else from Peabody Veterans could get the same style. It sounds like a small thing, but it made a huge difference. I didn’t want to worry about a twin moment on the dance floor.
We also knocked out everything else while we were there. They had a wall of heels in neutral and metallic shades, shelves of clutches, and even jewelry that didn’t look like costume pieces. I got everything I needed in one trip — and because I bought my dress there, I got 10% off my accessories. Bonus: they threw in a garment bag for free.
Final Thoughts from a Junior Who Gets It Now
Look, I didn’t think prom shopping could feel this easy — or this fun. But Glitterati made it all click. I didn’t just find a dress. I found the dress. And I found that “mirror moment” I thought only existed in TV shows.
If you’re anywhere near Danvers and you’re serious about prom, go to Glitterati. Bring your people. Bring an open mind. Try on something unexpected. Because you never know — your dream dress might be green instead of pink.