Operation PROM Reopens 'Fashion U' In New Rochelle

OPERATION PROM’S GRAND RE-OPENING

Dress shop and fashion classes re-open in new rochelle!

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Operation PROM, which has been dressing students with free prom attire for 13 years, is moving back to New Rochelle with a program that offers fashion classes for kids interested in design and sewing. After having an unexpected relocation halt classes, “Fashion U” will will open Friday at 2 Hamilton Ave.

Operation PROM has been dressing students across New York and nine other states, organizers said.

The new location will offer fashion arts classes for children and adults and will include sessions of sewing, sketching, design, merchandising, styling, jewelry making and cosmetics creation. Proceeds from the classes will benefit Operation PROM.

Founder Noel D'Allacco-Ammirati said what is also new and exciting at the new headquarters is that Operation PROM will be open for dress sales. The organization will sell formal wear and wedding dresses that are not distributed during prom season.

With about 90 percents of these dresses being brand new and under $99, D'Allacco-Ammirati said it’s a win-win for shoppers and the organization which will use all funds toward its students, as no one at Operation PROM receives a salary.

The grand re-opening will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 21; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 23.

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