I will start off by saying that it is VERY difficult for me to find a beautiful dress that fits me-…read moreas I am bigger. I went to 4 stores before going into Gowntastic, and all 4 let me down since designers only like to design the beautiful dresses for petite sizes. When I walked into Gowntastic, Marissa was immediately welcoming. She asked what size I was running and pointed to the size rack that had my size. They had a HUGE selection of sizes compared to other stores for sizes 16+. The dresses are organized by size, and each one is in a protective clear bag while up on the rack. Each dress has a little picture of the model wearing it, so you know what the dress looks like without having to pull it down. The prices of the dresses are also moderate- which was very nice. More expensive than Macys- but less expensive than Henri's. The prices are definitely rational for the dresses! When I started pulling a dress down, Marissa was immediately there to help me with it. She put all my dresses in the fitting room for me and opened them up so it would be easy to get out of the bag and get on. When I got a dress on, all I had to do was peek my head out of the dressing room and Marissa was right there to help me zip/tie the dress up. She was also very very kind about making you feel good in the dress. She even went out of her way to try and pick out gowns she thought i'd like when I was in the fitting room. It was clear she cares and values her customers. Gowntastic also has their own seamstress. Marissa seemed more than happy to help me, even when I wanted to try dresses on over and over. I'm not sure if she's the owner- but if she is she deserves the world. This was the one store that I didn't burst out crying in. It was so welcoming and inclusive. If I ever have another event where I need a dress, I WILL be coming back to gowntastic! If you're looking for a prom or homecoming dress, THIS IS THE STORE!!

This was a top tier dress shopping experience! They have a very wide range of sizes and designs and…read morethe owner was so nice and helpful! The options are reasonably priced, however several were on the more expensive end. That being said, the more expensive ones were definitely worth the price! Loved my experience!!

After a month of looking at countless different stores for a dress for my quinceanera that I'm…read morehaving this May. I stumbled across this boutique. I fell in love with the second dress that I tried on and I'm happy to say that I love this place. The staff was extremely nice to me and suggestions dresses for me and told me I looked beautiful. Thank you BE SOCIAL Dress Boutique for making the dress for my quinceanera the best it could possibly be!

Stopped in here while looking for a prom dress for my daughter. The store is small, and the…read moreselection is even smaller. Don't bother going here if you are looking for a size in the double digits. Dress quality seemed cheap compared to other dress stores. Employees were not friendly at all and we felt unwelcome. Do not recommend this place. Go to Henri's on Sancus Blvd. They will offer you a great shopping experience. (And, no, I'm not an employee of Henri's. Just a mom offering a valuable tip.)

was very much an "off-the-rack-department-store-suit" kind of guy with occasional stop in at Men's…read moreWarehouse. That is until a friend connected me with Katie Hire at Balani. Katie helped me figure out style/vibe I was trying to go for and we chose the patterns and materials to make it happen. Needless to say, I looked and subsequently felt awesome! Katie took great care to make sure it was exactly what I wanted and made any changes necessary. That level of service combined with the stellar quality made it an amazing experience! Thanks Katie and Balani!

One would not expect a custom made tux to be cheap and mine was about four times an off the shelf…read moreone. Was surprised how tight the pants legs were but I figured what do I know. Off the bat was surprised the pants were not lined in any fashion. The most disappointing thing was my jacket button fell off the first night I wore it. Who would expect that for such an expensive custom made suit. Maybe because I ordered one of the cheaper ones I guess. Oh, my salesperson was friendly and they offer you drinks so they have that going for them.

My daughter had her wedding dress altered here. The dress looks amazing. They are professional and…read morefast. The dit of this dress looks like it was made for her. I would highly recommend!

I made an appointment online and was sent a link for their Lookbook. It said, "Feel free to like…read moresome dresses that you want to try on, but please be considerate of your appointment time, we recommend 5-10 dresses." There was a spot to tell what you liked about each dress you selected. It seemed helpful, even if it took me a while to scroll through and make my selections. I arrived for my appointment and was asked what I was looking for and if I could show her a picture. I kind of expected a couple of dresses might have been pulled for me before my arrival, given my online selections and notes. She had me look through the store to see if there was anything I liked. I ended up not even trying anything on! I know I am super selective and had a unique color in mind, but what a waste of time! On a whim, I drove down the street to Wendy's Bridal, and I might have just found the dress!

Wonderful store for very, very cheap wedding dresses. Dresses are arranged by size and you go…read morethrough their extremely over-crowded racks of dresses, try them on in a cheap room, and but it! That's it. CHEAP and BEAUTIFUL. The staff were nice but over-worked with lots of girls trying on dresses. My daughter's wedding dress cost $199 (cheap enough that when she said she wanted to jump into the pool at the end of her wedding reception I said "Sure!"). She looked beautiful. NOTE: We bought a short veil for $100 and I wish we hadn't done that. She ended up using a beautiful cathedral veil i bought on ebay for $45 instead. That veil was expensive - learn from my mistake!!!!!

My 4 girls have shopped here for homecoming and prom. We are now going to be having 2 weddings and…read morewill need bridesmaid dresses as well. This is the first stop for us.

Very kind and helpful. Stands behind their service and product. I highly Recommend Romanoff's.read more

Years ago, Romanoffs was located in downtown Columbus. Now at this more recent location on Sawmill…read moreRoad it's still serves the Columbus area with a high disagree of distinction. Custom fitted men's formal wear is the main order of the day at this retailer. And they do an excellent job fitting. Items are available for purchase as well as rental. Recently a group of my colleagues and I needed specialized formal wear with tails, known as morning coats, for purchase. while online options are of course available, it is easier to get a quality custom fit in person. And this is the place that was recommended to us. I couldn't have been happier. Within the past couple of years, I also purchased a formal white dinner jacket from Romanoffs, and I have been very pleased with that selection too. Fittings are normally by appointment, and there is of course some turnaround time to prepare alterations, once fitted. It is important to think about and build this into your event schedule if you are purchasing or renting something for an event. If you do need a fitting, or would like to visit, just give them a call. This is a very helpful, friendly place. I have always been pleased with my experiences here.

My mom was dreading the dress shopping experience and was, honestly, really negative about the…read morewhole situation. She does not wear dresses and it can be hard for her to find clothes in store. My mom went in like a bear, but the staff at The Queen's Lace worked so hard to turn her attitude around!! They worked with her to find options in her size and encouraged her to try on pieces she normally wouldn't. When she came out of the dressing room wearing her first dress, she was smiling and she looked so pretty! While she tried a lot more, she ended up buying that first dress and later told me she felt like a princess. It was so relieving to hear! We also loved that all the dresses at The Queen's Lace are off the rack, so she could try on and take home that day, simplifying the process. They also carry sizes from a 0-30, which is so rare to find. Knowing they would have dresses in my mom's size that she could try on and not have to be "clipped" into or held whole trying on made for such an amazing and comfortable experience. If only this same experience was offered to bridesmaids and brides of all sizes!! So happy we chose to make an appointment here and, while pricey, I would not hesitate to recommend The Queen's Lace for all moms and grandmas!

Maybe it's my own ignorance thinking a $500 budget for a MOG dress was plenty, but when I arrived…read moreand informed them of my budget, and I was made to feel small. My sales associate informed me that all of their dresses were on average $1,000 or higher. Disclaimer: when I made the apt online I noted my budget was $500, no one ever reached out and informed me this was not appropriate for this store. I was given an incredibly small portion of the "discount" and damaged rack of dresses to try. When I finally found pale blue-green dress that could work (It was $200 and heavily pilled and frayed in the seems). I took a photo and sent it to some friends and my husband. They all said it looked white with blue floral application. I'm the MOG, I can't wear anything remotely white (or photographs white) to this or any wedding. When I told them the feedback and that I couldn't get this dress, they started to pressure me pretty hard. I had my Mom and Aunt with me, they were pressuring to, because they knew that was the last dress that was in budget and could work. I finally had to very firmly say "I can't". I was pretty upset I was being encouraged/pressured to settle on a damaged dress that "could work" (not the feeling I was going for), because it was the last one in my budget. After that, I just got dressed and just left. I left feeling upset, small, and overall embarrassed. Went to David's Bridal right after, had amazing service, tried on so many dresses, and picked one that was half of my $500 budget! Helpful Hint: if someone makes an appt at your store, notates their budget, and if it's not realistic, please notify them. Also, there are no prices online to even gauge what caliber of price and product you have in the store. Even your "Tips" section doesn't elude to $500 being a small budget being it's considered a bridal boutique. "Bridal salons and boutique stores can range from $300-$2,000"-directly from your website. --maybe put a statement the average cost of dresses in your shop (that's not on the damages discount rack).

I went wedding dress shopping there last week, and upon walking in I saw the perfect dress on a…read moremannequin. I tried on some other dresses, and I even went somewhere else to try on dresses, but I couldn't get that one dress out of my head. So, my mom and I went back to the store and put down a deposit. It's about as stress-free as it gets! I loved the selection of designers and sizes they had available so you could really narrow down what would work best for you. They are super friendly, and I cannot wait to work with them after the dress arrives and throughout alterations and all the rest. The prices were also right in the range I was expecting. Overall, it was a nice, relaxing experience.

My experience with Emmy's only goes up to actually purchasing my dress, but so far I'm very…read moreimpressed with the selection and the customer service. The dress arrived before they had estimated it, and we're on schedule for alterations and everything else. My dress was EXACTLY what I had in mind going into Emmy's, and it was even below what I had expected to pay. So far, I highly recommend checking out Emmy's.

I went to Svetlana at Young's Bridal and Alteration for alterations to my wedding dress last…read moreOctober. She did an absolutely fantastic job and I would recommend their services to anyone! They were very quick to get me scheduled for an appointment after I had been told by multiple other dress shops that they were fully booked through October. It was such a relief to get an appointment with them so fast. I had my first fitting in August and it was very clear from the start that Svetlana knew exactly what she was doing and was going to take great care with my dress. I picked up my dress four weeks later and the alterations were perfect! It was such a relief to have the dress ready to go a month before the actual wedding. It was also very reasonably priced to have all the alterations done. I'm not sure how many future alterations I will need done, but I know I will be going to Young' Bridal!

I took my MOB dress to Young's about a month before my daughter's wedding. I bought it online…read morebecause I loved the fabric and color. The top was quite a bit too big, but it was out of stock in the next size down, and I knew I'd never find anything I liked as much. She basically rebuilt the entire neckline for a very reasonable price and in plenty of time, and it fits beautifully. I'm so happy with it and with the prompt, friendly service.

I absolutely can not sign enough praises for the staff at Kotsovos! They recently worked an…read morealterations miracle on a gown for military ball. The staff was extremely polite and catered to my needs. They provided appropriate feedback and inserted their expertise/professional judgement in a very appropriate manor that exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend them for formal occasion wear, and specialty alterations.

I previously lived in OH and have stored my Blackgama coat at Kotsovos for years. In recent years,…read moreI have had to request my storage invoice repeatedly. 2026 has been no different except that after calling repeatedly, texting and emailing (Feb - present) and still have not received my annual invoice. During one occasion, it seemed like the location of my coat was in question. Does anyone out there have a fur coat stored at Kotsovos? If so, have you had any problems with communications, invoicing and/or picking up your coat or at least verifying it is there?