Share the blessing

What we collect & how to donate

That dress in your closet deserves one more dance. Your gently-loved formal wear becomes a young woman's favorite memory — and every donation is received with grateful, praying hands.

Formal evening gowns hanging on a boutique rack

What we lovingly accept

We welcome clean, gently-used items in wearable condition. If you would be proud to see someone wear it, we would be honored to receive it.

Formal evening gowns hanging on a boutique rack

Modest dresses

Prom dresses, ball gowns, and formal dresses of every size — with modest necklines and coverage in mind.

  • Prom, formal, and pageant dresses
  • All sizes — especially plus sizes, which are always in demand
  • Clean and free of stains, tears, or missing zippers
  • Modest necklines and coverage
  • On hangers if possible
Elegant dress shoes ready for a formal evening

Shoes

Heels, flats, and dress shoes to complete the look from head to toe.

  • Heels, wedges, and dress flats
  • Clean pairs only — both shoes, matching sizes
  • Soles and heels in good condition
  • A range of sizes is a blessing
A delicate pearl necklace and gold jewelry arranged with soft flowers

Jewelry & accessories

The finishing touches that make an outfit shine — necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and clutches.

  • Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings
  • Clutches and small evening bags
  • Wraps, shawls, and boleros
  • Costume and fine jewelry both welcome

A quick condition guide

Every donated item is cleaned, steamed, and prayed over by our volunteers before it reaches the boutique. Here's how to know if your item is ready for its next home.

Wonderful to give

  • Gently-worn with plenty of dances left in it
  • Free of stains, rips, or strong odors
  • Zippers, buttons, and straps all working
  • Current enough that a girl would love to wear it

Better left at home

  • Heavily worn, stained, or torn items
  • Prom shoes with broken heels or missing parts
  • Anything needing major repair

Not quite sure? Reach out anyway — we would rather check it out than miss a blessing.

"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, for God loves a cheerful giver."

2 Corinthians 9:7

How to donate

  1. Gather your items

    Look through your closet for dresses, shoes, and accessories in clean, wearable condition — and invite friends and family to do the same.

  2. Reach out to us

    Call or email Tammie Steadham to coordinate a drop-off or pick-up. We will happily arrange whatever is easiest for you.

  3. We take it from there

    Our volunteers clean, sort, and prepare every item — then it finds its way to a young woman on her big night.

We would love to coordinate your donation. Give us a call or send an email and we will arrange the details.

Tammie Steadham

(334) 799-0857tammiesteadham@yahoo.com

Deatsville, Alabama

The night it was worn, and the night it will be worn again. Donate today and be part of both.

Dressed in Grace

A community dress ministry in Deatsville, Alabama — blessing young women with dresses, shoes, and jewelry for their biggest moments.

Get in touch

Deatsville, Alabama

(334) 799-0857

“Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14

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