formal dresses hanging from rack, organized by color

After 5 Boutique

Open to Service Members & Military Families

Formal Wear to Share

The ASYMCA After 5 Boutique lends formal gowns to service members and their families at no charge. This lending closet offers a selection of dresses in all lengths, colors, and styles, as well as accessories, shoes, and clutches to complete your look.

Please note: We are renovating Ft. Wainwright’s After 5 Boutique space. As of May 2024, After 5 Boutique visits are by appointment-only at Fort Wainwright. Walk-ins are welcome at JBER.

Program Details

Service members and military families stationed in Alaska are eligible to borrow formal wear and accessories from the After 5 Boutique at no cost.

We offer a variety of dress styles including date night, formal, and everything in between. Dress sizes range from children’s to a women’s 24W. Private changing areas are available at each location.

There is no cost to check out formal wear. You will need to complete a checkout form. Formal wear may be kept for up to two weeks.

Formal wear may be kept for up to two weeks. Clothing must be cleaned per the instructions on the outfit before being returned. Many outfits will require professional cleaning at the borrower’s expense.

Locations & Hours

JBER–Elmendorf After 5 Boutique

Location
DH Cuddy Welcome Center
10449 Luke Ave. | JBER

Contact
907-552-9622
welcome.center@akasymca.org

Operating Hours:

  • Mondays–Fridays from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Fort Wainwright After 5 Boutique

We are remodeling our After 5 Boutique space! During this time, the After 5 Boutique will temporarily operate out of the ASYMCA Welcome Center. Appointments are required.

Location
1047 Nysteen Rd. #4 | Fort Wainwright

Contact
907-353-5962
fairbanks@akasymca.org

Operating Hours:

  • Appointments required. Call to schedule your appointment!

Eielson After 5 Boutique

Location
Baker Field House
3301 Broadway Ave. | Eielson Air Force Base

Contact
907-377-1962
fairbanks@akasymca.org

Operating Hours:

  • Mondays–Fridays from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.