Welcome to Hello Mode, your destination for fashion, formal wear, and unforgettable style in Galesburg, Illinois. Formerly known as Ducky’s Dress Side, our boutique has been a trusted name in dresses, and special occasion fashion for decades. With our rebrand to Hello Mode, we’ve expanded beyond formal wear to offer a curated selection of boutique clothing, gifts, jewelry, and accessories—making us your one-stop style shop for every occasion.

Our Story

What began as a family-owned shop specializing in prom dresses, homecoming dresses, pageant gowns, and tuxedo rentals has grown into a full lifestyle boutique. While we’re still the local leader in formal wear for proms, weddings, and black-tie events, we’ve added bridal apparel, mother-of-the-bride dresses, boutique fashion, Kendra Scott, and everyday style pieces to better serve our customers year-round.

The name Hello Mode reflects our passion for helping every customer feel confident, current, and stylish—whether you’re walking into a wedding, heading to a gala, or just looking for the perfect outfit and accessories.

What We Offer

At Hello Mode, you’ll find:

Prom & Homecoming Dresses – Trend-forward styles, inclusive sizing, and top designers.

Wedding Wear – Tuxedo and suit rentals, bridal apparel, and mother-of-the-bride looks.

Pageant & Evening Gowns – Elegant, standout styles for the spotlight.

Boutique Clothing – Everyday fashion that transitions from work to weekend.

Jewelry & Accessories – Featuring favorites like Kendra Scott and hand-picked pieces.

Gifts & Lifestyle Finds – Unique items for celebrating, gifting, and treating yourself.

Why Shop Local with Us?

As a locally owned business in downtown Galesburg, we pride ourselves on personal styling, a welcoming atmosphere, and pieces you won’t find in big-box stores. Our team is here to guide you through fittings, help coordinate bridal parties, and ensure you look your absolute best for life’s biggest moments.

Visit Hello Mode

Stop by our boutique in Galesburg to shop in person, or explore our expanding online store to shop dresses, clothing, and accessories from anywhere. At Hello Mode, we believe fashion should be fun, expressive, and accessible—and we’re excited to help you find your perfect look.

Hello Mode – All the style, all the celebration, right here in Galesburg.

Hello To Our History

Every great outfit tells a story—and so does our journey. What started as Ducky’s Formal Wear adding a few prom dresses in their menswear store, to the bold, colorful evolution into Hello Mode, we’ve grown alongside the people who shop with heart and dress with confidence. Scroll through our timeline to see the moments that shaped who we are (and what we wear) today.

Ducky's Opens in Galesburg

2006

Galesburg store bought by current owner Diane Van De Sande.

Van De Sande started working at the Galesburg store, now at 244 E. Main St., in 1987 and “fell in love” with the business. In 2000 she entered into a partnership with then-owner Steve Anthony, whose father George started the business in 1946, and took over the Galesburg store in 2006.

Adds Formal Dresses

2009

Adds Prom & Homecoming to Menswear Store

In 2009 Ducky's first added prom and ventured into homecoming that next year not knowing how big it would grow in the coming years.

Expansion

2019

Expansion To Larger Storefront

Ducky's took over the large corner unit on Main and Kellogg to better serve the growing customers for the menswear and dresses.

Further Expansion

2023

Menswear Expands To Additional Space

The menswear side expands into the neighboring unit as wedding and formal event rentals flourish.

Dress Side Rebrand to Hello Mode

2025

Say Hi To Hello Mode, Ducky's Dress side Gets A New Name & Look

With different hours, entrances & staff the rebrand was a necessary change for the growing of the dress side. With Mode meaning "fashion" in Dutch, it's a Hello to everything we've loved through the years. The store has also added boutique wear, mother's and bridal wear to the prom and homecoming they already carry.