Schedule Your Private Consultation And Fitting
Book your private consultation with Plus Size Fashion industry expert and owner Julie Marchesella. In business over 32 years, Julie knows how to style plus size women sizes 16 and up and make them look and feel beautiful for their special event.
Appointments are strongly suggested during the following hours. Please call: 516-377-1357.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Us
Queen of Hearts is a formal wear store catering exclusively to Plus Sizes 16-32 and beyond with custom made gowns. We carry a variety of options from major manufacturers and our own designers, most of which are in stock to try on and purchase. We work with an expert seamstress who provides our alterations. Sleeves and shrugs can be added to most styles that we offer. Whether you are the mother of the bride or groom, the bar/bat mitzvah mother/grandmother or the guest of honor, we have an endless selection to suit your needs. Gowns, cocktail dresses, dressy pantsuits, evening suits, and all coordinating accessories, we are your one stop shop for all of your plus sized needs. 32 years in business in Merrick, NY and recognized by Long Island Bride & Groom.
Our selection is endless and in our “custom couture collection”- the sky is the limit!! Queen Of Hearts sells; “off the rack” , ordered in by size and color, and custom couture styles to measure in choices of laces, fabrics, crystals, and beading.
Who We Are….
Click below to hear our radio advertisement as heard on 98.3 KJOY and learn some valuable information about our business!
Dear Julie, our 50th Anniversary came together perfectly. I was so fortunate to find you and Q of H. I felt so beautiful like a queen really. You helped my dreams come true. You will always have a great recommendation from me. Thanks so much.
5/5 50th Anniversary
I didn’t think I would find something in my price range and my size. You were so gracious over the phone. You listened to my delema, limited budget and still found something beautiful in my price range. I’ll be back for future events and tell everyone about your store.
5/5 Guest of the wedding
Hi Julie, thank you so much for all your kindness when selecting the gown for my sons wedding. At a time when I felt my heaviest, you selected a style that was perfect! I loved wearing it. I’ll be back for others.
5/5 Felt fabulous
After months of shopping for just the right gown, i heard about Queen of Hearts. Julie made me so comfortable and easy to talk to. She understood my issues and had lots to choose from. Alterations were great too and affordable.
5/5 No stress here
Dear Julie and Carman, thank you so much!! My mom was dreading shopping fir a gown for my wedding. I searched the Internet to try to find stores, I sought the help of other brides and your shop came up several times.I finally convinced her to visit you. Wow! She called me from the store so happy to have so many in her size to try on. With your suggestions, she picked one our that day. She was delighted. She looked radiant on my special day! Your sensitive touch, selection and support of her body style made all the difference. Great alterations too. Happy bride and mom!
5/5 A happy daughter
Left gown shopping for the last minute. Thought I would loose weight!! Haha!! Julie had just the right thing, in my size, color and on the rack. So glad I googled and read the reviews. Such a pleasure to shop in your store.
5/5 Lucky to have found you in time!
Loved my gown! You suggested just the right style for my shape. It fit great too!
5/5 So happy!
Went to every department store, no luck, nothing fit. Heard about your store and you made it so easy with a wonderful selection and advice. Alterations were great too.
5/5 Stressed out looking
Can’t thank you enough! Gown was great. Your suggestions and sense of style were right on. The shoes were comfortable, I danced all night. Felt like a million bucks!
5/5 Felt like a Queen
Julie, such a pleasure to find your boutique. Need a dressy pantsuit for my mom. She isn’t an “old” thinking grandma and you had just the right thing.
5/5 Plus size, not old grandma
Purchased my gown two years ago and after several covid postponements, I finally wore it. Looked lovely so I was told by everyone!
5/5 Finally got to west my gown
Felt beautiful, got many compliments. I’ll be back next year for my daughter’s wedding!!
5/5 I felt great!
Dear Julie, our 50th Anniversary came together perfectly. I was so fortunate to find you and Q of H. I felt so beautiful like a queen really. You helped my dreams come true. You will always have a great recommendation from me. Thanks so much.
5/5 50th Anniversary
I didn’t think I would find something in my price range and my size. You were so gracious over the phone. You listened to my delema, limited budget and still found something beautiful in my price range. I’ll be back for future events and tell everyone about your store.
5/5 Guest of the wedding
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