I think YOU made a legally binding commitment to purchase the dress. If she ONLY refused to refund the deposit, you are getting off easy.
If the "No Refund" policy is clearly posted, they do not owe a refund but should give you a store credit for another purchase.
Read the T&Cs of your deposit.
what is that store policy regarding refunds ? they should have some signs posted if they have a no refund policy............if there are no signs, and you want to go to the hassle of small claims court, then you can file a case