Prom is meant to be a special milestone, but for many students, the cost puts it out of reach. With prom tickets ranging from $20 to $250, the price of a dress or suit often exceeding $100 to $500, and additional costs for shoes, accessories, hair, makeup, and dinner adding up quickly, many families simply can’t afford it. Too many students miss out on this memorable experience—not because they don’t want to go, but because the cost is too high. That’s where the Prom Dress Exchange | Dress Up Suit Up steps in, providing free formalwear, shoes, and accessories so that financial barriers don’t stand in the way of attending this special night. While we don’t cover the cost of tickets, we help make sure that every student can walk into prom feeling confident and celebrated, no matter their budget.

Dress Up Suit Up is an extension of the Prom Dress Exchange, expanding our mission beyond formal events to include professional attire for job interviews, internships, and career opportunities. Housed at Groce United Methodist Church, the Dress Up Suit Up Studio offers year-round, appointment-based access to suits, blazers, dress shirts, and accessories—ensuring that individuals can present themselves with confidence in any professional setting. Whether preparing for a job interview, career fair, or scholarship event, we believe that the right outfit can open doors and create opportunities. By providing free access to professional clothing, we aim to empower individuals to step into their futures with confidence and dignity.