Super satisfied with my dress purchase from au la la design! A little on the pricey side though. Great service and friendly staff at the store. I will be returning to au la la design for the next time I need a nice dress! read more

Au La La Design - Women's Clothing Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I didn't know I haven't reviewed Au La La even though I've been going to them back when they were at Downtown San Jose. It's now harder to visit since I moved 2 hours away, but when I can go, I always have a great experience finding a new dress! Every dress is so romantic, and a perfect fit for shorties like me! I love the fabrics used as they are light and airy. I do have to save up to afford a dress, but it's worth treating myself when I can. Customer service is always great as staff go above and beyond in helping me find the right dress. They are always patient when I'm trying to make a decision (which is hard when you want to buy them all). If you're looking for dresses to make you feel pretty, I highly recommend checking Au La La! read more

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I love Au la la. I picked out my rehearsal dinner dress here for my spring wedding. The staff were very helpful in helping me find the right dress. It fit perfectly right away so I never needed to work on alterations or anything. I loved wearing on the day of and it was just the right vibe for what I was looking for! read more

Au La La Design - Me trying on the dress in the store. - Women's Clothing Near Me - Santa Clara, California

It's my favorite store. Period. It's always fun to shop with Aulala Design. The owner and everyone who works there are lovely and professional. There are lots of designs and prints to choose from. Since I started shopping with them, my closet is now not just full of black and white garments. I even found my wedding dresses here. Yeah~~~ As a small business with handmade clothing, the pricing is surprisingly low. Knowing that it must be hard for them to compete with all the other big brands, this is the only place I shop for clothing for years now and I feel amazing. I LOVE AULALA DESIGN. read more

Au La La Design - Amber Mini (Evergreen) - Women's Clothing Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Coming from the San diego location, but I know this applies here as well!! I absolutely love this little boutique! The dress are on the more expensive side, but its for good reason. The dresses are handmade, Au designs them. Only a certain amount of each design is made - so every dress you see is pretty unique. My favorite prints are the floral choices, but you can't go wrong with the solid colors as well. The dresses are meant for the petite ones so l've been happily recommending it to all of my friends & family that need timeless, romantic outfits. I think the biggest reason I keep coming back, besides the beautiful dresses, is the service. Au has been very attentive every time my friends/family visit. She really takes care of her regular supporters. They care about you feeling confident in what you get - they don't let you settle! I can't wait until I am able to make my next purchase, 100% recommend! read more

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Amazing dresses and even better customer service!! I came in today on a friend's recommendation, looking for a wedding guest dress and ended up leaving with 2 dresses because they are just so so pretty. These are handmade and are easily the MOST flattering dresses I've ever worn especially because I'm a shorter girl. The midi dresses I ended up buying fit me perfectly everywhere and are just the perfect length for my height (5'2) which is rare to find usually. I'm also a bit frugal when it comes to clothes shopping so I was a bit intimidated by the prices at first, however after trying these on I think they are truly worth every single penny. Absolutely gorgeous dresses, super form-flattering, and makes me feel so confident. The customer service here is just incredible too. The lady at the front (I wish I'd gotten her name!) was so warm and kind and went above and beyond to help me pick out some things she thinks I would like based on my preferences. I'm extremely indecisive when it comes to shopping for new clothes so I spent almost 2 hours in the store trying on so many dresses. But she was incredibly kind, patient, and did not hesitate to help me out every time I asked to try a new dress on or try something in a different size. It became a bit busy in the afternoon on a Friday but she was so attentive to me and every customer that came in as well. This was my first time coming here and will definitely not be my last. I really highly recommend this shop!!! read more

Aulala is one of the best dress boutiques around, especially at Valley fair! It's hard finding dresses that fit well - and the store has so many options and all floral prints that I love. Each dress is handmade, and it shows from the quality too. All my dresses from here are well made, and it's also my favorite dresses in my closet. The owner, Au, went out of her way to make me feel a real customer-connection with her and always makes me feel welcomed whenever I shop here. She is really attentive and really cares for her customers. She is truly the best! I love every piece I have from here, I treasure each and every one of them. All her girls are so sweet too, truly an experience shopping here. If there's anything you should splurge on, it should be a nice dress you like and fits you well! All her pieces are unique, timeless, and luxurious. read more

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I have three dresses from Au La La Design: one I got in person, one I ordered online, and one using their newer custom dress process. I've gotten some of the most beautiful dresses I own through here! Their store has good selection, friendly staff, and the dresses themselves have great quality and soft, lightweight chiffon designs! Their custom dress option involves picking a dress silhouette they offer and choosing a new solid color fabric for it. They really went above and beyond when I ordered one by going out of their way to find a white lace option to match the quality of the original design. The dresses that were shipped were always quickly delivered. And the dresses I've chosen don't wrinkle easily while still looking fancy. Really love this business!! read more

Au La La Design - Me in au la la dress - Women's Clothing Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Dresses are very pretty but for the price i thought it would be better service. It was a young adult or teen girl running the story and she was just taking selfies on her phone and didn't even bother to say hi or bye. Very disappointed because the store seemed more on the luxurious side read more

Literally the best dress store I've ever found. I'm obsessed with wearing dresses, and it's usually hard to find dresses for me (as I am 5'10 with a large chest), but the dresses here (although catering towards petite) still tend to be made with stretchy designs and straps that can be tied to fit each individual perfectly. The designs are all so unique and whimsical that they look straight from a fairytale! I usually never spend much money on clothes, but I've recently started valuing quality over quantity, and the dresses here are well worth the money. The material feels SO comfortable, and each dress is homemade. The store owner is also the sweetest and most helpful ever- she spent lots of time helping me choose a design that flattered me the best, and I saw her do the same with other customers as well. read more

Au La La Design - Valencia midi - Women's Clothing Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Love, love, love that there's a store near me that specializes in petite sizes! I come here pretty much every time I'm at the mall just to admire their beautiful dresses, and I finally had a reason to get one. read more

Au La La Design - Valerie Maxi Love Letter dress - Women's Clothing Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Coming from the UTC San Diego location, I love coming in to Au La La and trying on all the dresses. Au has a great eye for design and style. Once she sees a dress on you, she will pick out a dress/style that'll flatter you and make you feel beautiful. Definitely fell in love with all the pieces she's had me try on As someone on the shorter side, it's hard to find maxi dresses that aren't too long, it's great that I can go in to the boutique and get a dress that I wont have to alter. Sizes can be limited in the more popular dresses as this boutique does small batch restocks and new item drops, so you may need to wait a bit, but the quality and craftsmanship of each dress is well worth it. Will be returning, especially when Au drops new designs and colors. read more

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One of my favorite stores at vf! They have the most darling and feminine dresses with stunning jewelry. This was my second time here and Delina was so sweet and patient when I couldn't decide on which rings to get. I ended up getting 2 rings and a pair of earrings and I'm so happy with my purchases!! I would definitely recommend this store to anyone who loves stylish feminine wear and wonderful service. read more

Au La La Design - Women's Clothing Near Me - Santa Clara, California

My new favorite dress store! I went into the UTC location with my mom to buy some wedding guest dresses for us and my sister. Au was so nice and enthusiastic about helping us choose dresses and encouraged us to try on many options. My mom and I had so much fun! I also was able to bring my sister's measurements in and get a dress for her too, which fit perfectly when she tried it on later. Au was so helpful and friendly! We will for sure be back in the future. read more

Au La La Design - Women's Clothing Near Me - Santa Clara, California

One of my favorite local boutiques, I always get many compliments from people of all ages whenever I wear pieces from this store. Pros: The dresses are hand made and definitely made to last. Nothing like fast fashion pieces, these are very timeless and can be worn over and over. They don't vanity size. I'm a solid size 4 in this store (maybe a size 6 if I want something with more space), and I've been in many American stores. They have clothing for all occasions. Just last month they were selling ao dais for Chinese New Year, and they have many romantic spring-like floral patterns, velvet dresses, and solid colored dresses! I love that they have maxi dresses with petite proportions and height in mind. It's always so difficult finding longer dresses that don't cause me to trip! The owner is very sweet and you can tell she loves her business! Cons: None. read more

I've always loved this store and the dresses here are so cute. Also I love supporting a business knowing that someone was able to make their designs come to life while even opening up their own boutique. In the past, I've bought a dress here for my bday and love it so much that I still have it till this day. So I decided to go visit this store, hoping to find a dress for my BFF wedding. I came here on a weekday and it was empty. When I walked in, the person who was working was on their phone and didn't say anything to me. I decided to not mind it and still shopped around. Then each time I pulled a dress off the rack to look at, the person in front would stare at me. I started to feel uncomfortable so I just left. I don't mind supporting the owner still, but will buy my dresses online rather then going in store from now on. read more

Love this shop and their designs. The owners are so sweet and really make you feel connected to their work. I'm petite and it's hard to find clothes that fit me properly, so it has been really exciting to find clothes that fit so perfectly and also be able to support a business/creatives I believe in! Highly recommend read more

Au La La Design - Obsessed with this dress - Women's Clothing Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I came in one day and bought a beautiful dress that fit perfectly! I told my family member about the dress and they wanted one for themselves. While in the dressing room for fitting, they asked for a different size to try when they were instructed to get out in order for a customer who came in after could use the dressing room and that they'd had to wait. We left instead of trying on a different size, as inconveniencing one customer for another seemed bias! I've worked in retail and have always seen fitting rooms as a first come- first served basis with limitations to how many items you can bring in, but making a customer get redressed, leave the fitting room, and expect them to wait for another person (who came into store after us), and then use the fitting room again was bizarre. I loved my dress, it fits beautiful and is made wonderfully but this interaction made me uncomfortable. I couldn't help but feel like we were being treated unfavorably compared to the other customers! read more

I bought about 7 pieces total so far (and more in the future!) because it's getting hard to find flattering petite clothes, and this place is the only place I've found that consistently has quality size 2 dresses. I'm usually a size 0 in other stores. Customer service is great. Every time I went and was holding a lot of dresses to try on, the staff always helped put them in the dressing room. I have usually come into the store dressed in a big flannel, men's shirt, jeans, and hiking shoes, lol. So they don't stereotype customers according to what they are wearing at the time. read more

Aulala is seriously one of the best dress boutiques around. I have like 5 pieces from here. Each dress is handmade and comes in limited quantities! They fit perfectly on shorter and smaller people, and Au even does alterations to help the dress fit better. She always goes out of her way to give you suggestions to try on and make you feel beautiful The dresses normally range from $80-$110, theyre totally worth it! The materials are all super high quality, and they're so soft. They also bring new styler every season, so it's nice to come in once a month to see all the new stuff they have !! 10/10 would recommend visiting soon. read more

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I love LOVE this place! I've never been too much of a dress person and I'm little more on the frugal side when it comes to buying clothes for myself (normally I shop at goodwill or Ross), but this place is somewhere that I feel that it's completely worth it to splurge on. I've bought at least 5 dresses here so far. It's like these dresses are made for my body type and it's great to not feel disappointed because something doesn't fit right. Customer service was great! Everytime I've been there I've always be welcomed. There was even once that one of the sales associates recognized me lol. They're always so kind and are willing to help me out. I will definitely continue to shop here for as long as they have cute dresses! read more

This is my friend's new boutique and I'm so happy to finally get to try on all of the clothes she design. She started out with an online store and I used to hate that I couldn't fit into most of her clothes. (I have curvy features) But she has been working really hard with her tailor lately to have more sizing for different types of bodies. She takes every feedbacks and suggestions very seriously and she is never pushy in making a sale. She's all about service & making sure you walk out happy. She wouldn't sell you an outfit that doesn't fit or doesn't look good on you. She's very patient , sweet, attentive, and friendly. Over the past year, I bought about 20 of her dresses. I'm posting some of my favorite ones on here. She will have more inventory coming in a couple of months. I can't wait Yes, this is my friend's shop but my review is honest. Of course, her clothes aren't made for everyone but it's my style and I love them. The only downside is I can't fit in all of them. FYI, I'm short, petite, but very curvy with a belly. She said I have a unique body type. Lol read more

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Amazing staff. Amazing designer. Great styles that all my friends and family love! Excited for future designs! read more

I was grabbing lunch with a few coworkers at San Pedro and walked by this nice boutique selling women's clothes. Was very surprised to see that a retail store was located along the street. Owner was a delight and she advised she designed all the clothing which was a plus considering I like to support small local businesses. read more

i love this place with my heart! I often to go this store to buy rings that are my size. I was a bit shy at first because I didn't know anything about rings but the ladies that were working made me feel welcomed when finding my size especially since it's so hard to find such a small ring size read more

Great selection of classy, handmade clothing of dark to pastel colors that are especially suitable for those with a petite frame. I've bought two dresses from here and love the way they fit! Dress below is a size 2 read more

Au La La Design - Women's Clothing Near Me - Santa Clara, California

5/5 for clothes and accessories 0/5 for customer service Visited this boutique for the first time last night with my mom to look for a dress for a wedding this weekend. The decor and the clothes are super cute! There isn't much selection but you can tell that the items are of good quality. They also had items other than dresses such as hair accessories and jewelry. Unfortunately the customer service that I experienced in the store, or lack thereof, was completely unprofessional. There were several people in the store and the only sales associate that was there did nothing to acknowledge any one person in the store. No one was greeted, no one was asked if they needed help, and even though I made eye contact with the sales associate she just looked away. I'm not sure if it had to do with the way that I was dressed (old sweater, plain sweats) which caused the lack of interaction but I was extremely disappointed because it's usually smaller boutiques like this one where I would expect the customer service to be 10 times better than that of a department store. I felt so unwelcomed. I honestly fell in love with the hairpins that this boutique had but the fact that we were not even being acknowledged by the sales associate was such a deterrent. I'll definitely come back another time because again I can tell that the clothes and accessories are of great quality and I do believe that the items are beautiful and pertaining to my tastes, but hopefully it'll be during a time when I'm actually made to feel like my presence is welcome. read more

I'm in love with this boutique. They have the most beautiful and timeless dresses. So many designs. So simple yet so elegant. I actually own a few dresses from Aulala and I love them all! read more

Love this boutique!! So many lovely and thoughtful dress designs (most have pockets!) with a variety of colors and patterns, shopping here is always a fun experience! I never feel rushed by the staff when browsing or trying on multiple dresses, and the styles are so cute and flattering! The owner has also been especially helpful with specific questions about each piece. The dresses I have are some of my favorites, can't wait for more designs!! read more

Best selection of very feminine, flirty, swirly, body flattering dresses in the area. Great for special events. If you are taller than 5'7"or wear larger than a size 8 or 10, then the selection becomes limited, but still worth checking out. If you are under 5'7" and are in the 0-4 range, then everything will fit you! Unique designs and delightful tailoring features that are not always apparent until one try's on the dress. Best of all this is slow fashion. Check this store out!! read more

I love pop ups! It's been awhile since I've been out and about, let alone go shopping for clothes. Everything was super cute at a fair price. People.. Just a reminder, support your locals, it's hard out there. Definitely check it out if you're in the area. Buy your sister or your lady something nice, you know what or else get yourself something. read more

This is a very cute and aesthetically pleasing store. However, I didn't feel like I was welcomed here. The one person that was working saw me and walked right past me towards the register desk without even acknowledging my presence. I like to shop and look around in peace but making your customers feel welcomed when they walk into your store makes our shopping experience a lot better and more likely to purchase something. It almost felt like they assumed I wasn't going to buy anything so there was no need to acknowledge me, which is really rude. I couldn't find a dress I liked because they were all tight and slim fitting so I opted for one of their jewelry item. So many cute selections by the way! I ended up getting a pair of earrings but sadly after just one day of wearing them, it turned my ears and the earrings green resulting in the backings to rust. It was $30ish I believe which isn't a complete waste of money but was still another disappointment to the entire experience here. read more

My girlfriend and I stumble across this new boutique as we were on our visit to the farmer market. Thank you to the owner/person working behind the counter for being so patient and helpful. Took my girlfriend almost an hour just to pick out the right dress and I was glad she did. We would definitely be back when she has more new dresses. Go support your local small business especially during the pandemic read more

Wow, what a wonderful boutique in San Jose. The dresses were very high quality and each design seemingly unique with beautiful lines and modern vibrant colors. The prices were also very reasonable. But, most of all, five stars for the excellent service. We felt like a VIP customer inside- as the owner was so attentive, kind and friendly. Bought a few dresses for my sister and i'm sure she will be back for more. On top of it all, we felt good supporting the community and local small businesses. read more

I will say, the dresses at this store are absolutely gorgeous. You can't deny that. But, last year in March of 2021, I went in looking for a dress for my birthday. At the time I was probably a size 8-10. This shouldn't matter but it's important to mention for the story. I walk in and am greeted by the woman at the front, and start to look around, and im so excited because I'm seeing so many dress options, but i noticed that the sizing only went up to a 6. I was a little bummed but no big deal. UNTIL, unprompted the woman from the front (who I assume is the owner) comes up to me and says "oh just so you know, we are planning to have bigger sizes soon! so there may not be much for you here yet" and immediately any sort of self esteem I had that day had vanished. Coming up to an 18 year old girl and telling her in a nice way that "your size isn't welcome here! but maybe some day, keep dreaming!" is incredibly gross and not a good way to make someone want to come back to do business with you. And there were two other younger, thinner girls who she didn't say the same thing to by the way. And sadly, it doesn't end there. So even though I felt pretty bad about that interaction, I almost wanted to prove her wrong for some reason. As if fitting into brandy melville sized clothing makes anyone better than anyone else. So I grab two dresses that I really liked, and had to go up to the woman to ask for the fitting room, which I was dreading. But I went up and she started to open a room for me. Before I can even close the blinds to the dressing room, she decides to let me know that "if you want the bigger size to that green dress, just let me know" and leaves me with that. Once again, another unprompted comment on my body and size that I didn't ask for. I feel so defeated when the green dress didn't lay correctly and the other dress I loved didn't fit bc of the strange zipper placement. When i stuck my head out of the room to ask for the bigger option for the green dress, the woman was talking to her male coworker, and it 100% seemed like she was talking shit about me to said coworker. I could tell from the way she glanced over at me when she finally acknowledged that I was asking for help. I left feeling so defeated and bad about myself, when all I wanted to do was find a dress for my birthday. I shouldn't have to leave a store feeling like the thin owner is talking shit about me behind me back. Do better please. Don't assume what size I am. Don't tell me unprompted about how you'll have my size some day. Do better. read more

thi place has terrible custemo service my friends and I were in a dressing room and one of the employees walks up toy he dressing room opens the curtain all the way while me and my friends were changing to tell us to hurry up Im definitely not coming back here read more

I discovered Aulala Design when I was scrolling through my Instagram shopping webpage while trying to find inspiration for the perfect in-home Valentines look/outfit. This fashion brand is family-owned and they have a small boutique located in downtown San Jose, CA. They have dresses for all occasions and each dress is handmade with love/care. Also, each dress design is limited in quantities, so this shows that they truly want to provide high quality clothing for their clients. What really attracted me to Aulala Design was the way they seek to give back to their community and to ensure that their staff are treated fairly. As a fan of Aulala design, I truly love how when I try on these dresses that not only makes me look beautiful, but makes me feel beautiful from within. I would notice how the vibrant colors from the dresses just makes me smile in front of the mirror while twirling around in them. The dresses/clothing is pricey, but it's totally worth every buck. From just a touch of the fabric you can tell that they are made with super high quality, comfy, and will have lovegevity if fabric care instructions are followed. For anyone that is looking for a dress, I suggest you go take a look at Aulala Design because you are not going to regret it. I want to say thank you to the lovely lady Ms.Au, she really knows how to make her clients feel appreciated and very welcomed into her world of fashion. She is very sweet and is willing to make alterations if clients need it, so that your purchased dress can fit you better. Ms.Au goes above and beyond just to help her clients. She takes every feedback with grace and just loves to see her clients happy. I am excited to see what Aulala Design with be featuring in the near future and I would recommend everyone to come visit (: Love, J read more

Super cute pieces that are comfy and very versatile! I have 1 dress from this shop that is so easy for me to wear casually with flats or dress it up for a night on the town with strappy heals. Pieces are true to size and have a flattering fit. I follow the owner on social media and she has a great sense of fashion, which is reflected in the pieces she designs. read more

All the clothes are super super cute. I'm obsessed with the variety of colors and styles that they have. Love the fabrics and how soft they are. I can't wait to stop by again to grab some dresses for the fall. Customer service is always exceptional. Au is super sweet and accommodating. read more