ARTHUR, Ill. (WAND) — "I was once in their shoes! I understand the overwhelming part of dress shopping...," explained Claire Meyer, the 2024 Miss Moultrie-Douglas County Queen.

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Before the sash and crown, she remembers first hand what it was like trying to find the dress of her dreams. 

"We all know how hard to find and expensive they can be," she added.

This weekend, Meyer is excited to open the doors of Heritage Family Farm and welcome girls and women to shop for a perfect dress. 

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All dresses are gently worn or brand new with tags. With over 250 dresses to look through, they have sizes from 3T to Women's 20.

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"A lot of them are saying they're going to their freshman homecoming dance next year or their first prom, or even doing their first pageant!" Meyer hopes that this dress shop can be an accessible way for them to look and feel good, at a great price point. 

Moultrie-Douglas Pageant Director Makenna Green added, "There's actually not very many pageant dress stores super close, so it's nice to bring it close to the community at a discounted price."

The Mo-Do pop up shop is free to the public and will run from February 21st through 23rd. Meyer is still accepting dress consignments for $10 dollars, as well as donated dresses. 

The shop will also host many local businesses and boutiques with tables set up. 

"I've grown up in here my entire life...." Meyer said with a smile.

"I get to give back to them! It's an awesome opportunities to get good use out of a lot of dresses."

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