Beautiful You feature: Stress-free senior formals
Published 9:15am 3 July 2025
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The Wardrobe at North Lakes is Moreton Bay’s only one-stop-shop for all things formal, taking the stress out of school formals and other special occasions.
Owner Kayla Nancarrow says she opened the business at 71 Flinders Pde, North Lakes, to ensure “absolutely everyone has the opportunity to look and feel amazing, without the hefty price tag”.
“Formals should be a celebration of graduating, not a competition of who has the most expensive dress or the most ‘insta-famous’ makeup artist.
“The Wardrobe is an all-inclusive and safe environment. It’s a place to feel pampered, special and glamorous for your big day.
“With so many schools in the Moreton Bay area, there are a huge number of families trying to navigate the crazy world of senior formal.
“At The Wardrobe, mums and daughters can walk into their fitting with nothing planned and leave with everything booked and organised.”
The Wardrobe has a big selection of well-priced gowns with nothing over $800, including purchase, hire and custom-made options. New arrivals are now in-store ahead of peak formal season.
“Once our formal girls have picked their perfect dress, we can help match accessories from our range. We can organise alterations, if gowns need any final touches,” Kayla explains.
The Wardrobe’s services don’t end with the gown. An inhouse hair and makeup artist from Carmens Makeup Artistry offers all-inclusive packages from the ‘Beauty Mezzanine’.
Spray tanning, nails and photography options are also available.
“We are with you through the whole process - from deciding what colour suits your skin tone to helping you buckle up those heels as you leave the boutique after you've been glammed up for formal,” Kayla says.
“Our boutique hosts a fully functioning beauty bar, full length mirrors, director's chair and amazing aesthetics for all of your pre-event pics.
“We take care of your entire look all in the one place, not only that we offer our studio as an enjoyable, convenient and charming place to get ready.”
Book in for a free formal fitting with your own personal stylist.
To find out more, visit thewardrobe.online or phone 0434 919 040.
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