The Black Dress Co.

The Black Dress Co. specializes in getting you compliments 🙂 A couture and ready-to-wear clothing and accessory store for all women who enjoy wearing everyday looks with a little flare and a taste of excitement. Bold prints, rich colors and bling are sure to get you noticed at work, home, church or a social function. If anyone wants to shop for clothing in Detroit, and/or cannot find a certain style elsewhere then The Black Dress Co. Is the destination. No gimmicks or frilly distractions….just good ole folks who work hard at making women look good.

Established in 2008.
Founder, Sandra L. Allen, began sewing for herself and daughter ‘Missy’ in the 1970’s. She established her home based sewing business while building her brand with her Coworkers in the 80’s/90’s and soon the word spread to other women throughout the Metro Detroit area that someone could sew classic tailored workwear that looked manufactured. After setting up startup businesses in the past, Missy encouraged her Mother, Sandra to consider a private boutique in Midtown Detroit in 2006, 3 years before Sandra would retire from her job. Missy decided to give her Mom a great retirement gift and began marketing the business years before the doors opened in 2008. Old school marketing, along with dedicated customers allowed the business to sustain during the recession from 2008-2010.