ALEXANDRIA, VA – For Lucero’s 14-year-old daughter, the promise of a pretty quinceañera dress for her upcoming celebration came true Sunday morning inside a warehouse on Farrington Avenue.

For Alexis’ 17-year-old daughter, a glittery soft-pink gown seemed the perfect choice for her late-autumn homecoming, while a black sequined gown stood out as her selection for next spring’s prom.

For Megan and Carla, both searching for ball gowns for the upcoming formal Marine Corps Ball celebrating the Corps’ 250th anniversary, excitement grew as they discovered a dazzling red gown and a vibrant blue one, each with flattering lines and elegant full skirts.

Nearby, Reza Mohammadi, a well-dressed tailor from BARG Garments in Old Town, stood ready to offer his alteration services—free of charge—just li

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