Love Kimera! The boutique has a well curated selection of elegant special occasion wear. Most items…read moremust be custom ordered but if you can purchase off the rack. My daughter needed a prom dress but with three weeks until prom, we weren't able to custom order. We found both a prom gown and a graduation dress and purchased off the rack. Yvonne, the proprietor, made the alterations and delivered the perfectly fitted dresses in under two weeks. She also made Covid masks that perfectly match the dresses. We are over the moon happy with our purchases and with the gold standard service we received. What a treasure this shop is. UPDATE: Today, the day of my daughters prom, we realized that the hook that aligns with the bustle was missing. Frantically I left a message for Yvonne and she got back to me immediately. With her calm demeanor, she told me to come right in with the dress and she would make the alteration on the spot. It took under 15 minutes and the dress is now perfect. How many stores give this level of service? And all with a smile. Can't wait to lose weight so I can shop Kimera for myself!

Isn't it cheongsam (i.e. qipao) one of the most flattering dress styles you can ever wear? I have…read morealways think so and didn't hesitate to pick this style as one of the dresses that I would be wearing on my wedding day. I looked all over and even had the chance to do it overseas in different ways; through someone who does wear them sometimes and even through my in laws. However, I rather chose someone local as I wanted to be able to try, adjust and make changes on my dress until I had the perfect one. I found Kimera design through Yelp and a trusted yelper and decided to go check it out. The store itself is beautiful. Filled up with amazing taste and originality. I was looking for a qipao but I was equally impressed by her gowns styles. These are simple but so beautifully crafted, designed and fitting to a woman body in combination with the most delicate silk fabrics in different colors that I just can't imagine you will be disappointed. Kimera's experience is extremely personal and dedicated to your needs and wishes. She's got ideas, talent, excellent suggestions and planing ahead. I love how respectful towards what you want she is, tho she will suggest improvements accordingly. After all,this is all about you girl. You should not let anybody to shape what you wish. For my dress we had 5 sessions from design and fitting until it was ready to pick up. I also wanted an special fabric after she showed me some samples. Such a beautiful glowing silk fabric with a delicate cherry blossoms pattern. I loved it and she was able to get it for me. Not only the bride can find her perfect dress but she's got plethora of styles for bridesmaids, mother of the bride, a guest or simply that dress for any other occasion in addition to weddings. My cheongsam not only is unique and a combination of ideas between the both of us, but beyond perfection. She made my dream dress become a reality for the most special day of my life. Girl, that's what we all look for and I can't recommend enough Kimera's designs. Whether you go exotic or traditional go and check it out. I can anticipate many will give it a try.

I don't even know where to begin because I don't think I have the words to truly express how…read moreincredible this place is. Prior to my Leanne Marshall appointment, I had gone wedding dress shopping twice and had already surrendered to the fact that the "this is it" moment was something I was never going to have. I left previous wedding dress appointments feeling sad and defeated. I had even sworn off strapless dresses, I loved so much in photographs, because I thought they just didn't look good on me. Not only did Nathan open the showroom early to accommodate me, since I was only there visiting New York for the weekend and booked a last minute appointment, he made me feel more beautiful than I ever could have imagined. I had literally developed an anxiety over trying on wedding dresses. However, within seconds Nathan took all that anxiety away. After taking a quick look at me, he immediately pulled the Isabella dress, and said I had to try it on. Though I had sworn off strapless dresses, his confidence and conviction made me excited to give the dress a try. It was the first dress I tried on there, and when I looked in the mirror I could barely believe my eyes. I had never felt more beautiful. I felt like a classic Hollywood actress who belonged on the red carpet. I tried on more dresses. Though each of them impressed me, none cast the same spell as Isabella. Every girl deserves to have her moment- when the entire world stops and all eyes are on her. Nathan gives you that moment. He makes you feel like the star you truly are. Of course, none of this would be possible without Leanne Marshall's vision. I have since tried on other dresses I hoped would compare to hers, but no one else makes them the way she does. She understands what is most flattering on a woman's body, and it's the subtle but very important details she pays attention to that make a world of difference. Her dresses immediately make me feel like I have lost ten pounds! That's pretty magical if you ask me. I haven't purchased my wedding dress quite yet, but after all the dresses I have tried on I can tell you this. I will not be walking down the aisle in anything but a Leanne Marshall dress. Thank you Nathan for the wedding dress appointment of my dreams, and thank you Leanne for your beautiful creations.

I had a fantastic experience working with Leanne Marshall Bridal. A small number of her bridal…read moregowns can be found at Lovely Bride. However, to see them all (and trust me, you WANT to see them all), set up an appointment (required) to visit her NYC showroom. Each flowing, ethereal gown is more beautiful than the last. And the prices are absolutely fair! I initially worked with Angela, who was friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic from the get go. I loved so many of the dresses that it was hard to decide which one to purchase. She was flexible in allowing me to come back in for a second appointment to try on my favorites once more before choosing THE ONE. The showroom is small so you will be the only client there, which makes the experience relaxed and personal. At no point did I feel pressured to buy. After making the final decision, Angela was professional in helping me understand the contract and taking my measurements. My emails were always answered quickly and all communication was easy and pleasant. Shockingly, the dress was finished a week earlier than expected and took only 4 months total! I picked it up today and it is just the most beautiful piece of work. Whitney was very helpful and attentive in completing the sale. I feel beyond lucky to have found Leanne Marshall and to own one of her creations. Pictures to come at a later date :) Brides, do yourself a favor and visit Leanne Marshall Bridal! These gowns are just breathtaking and superior to many others I tried on all over NYC.

After going to ten bridal stores I found my Mother of the Bride dress at Vesa. When I walked into…read morethe store I met Elsa who assisted me. I told her the color of the dress that I was looking for and she started pulling out gowns for me to try on and as she handed me one more gown she said "try this one on it just came in". As it turned out that gown became mine. I asked to have black crystal buttons sewn down the back. Elsa went shopping and texted me two different buttons asking which one I preferred. Her seamstress was amazing and the alterations were perfect. The store has a loft feeling, large windows that let in a lot of light and four racks of gowns that I had not seen anywhere else. Elsa also allowed me to take pictures of the gown, where other shop owners forbid it . That alone made me feel confident that she knows her business so well and puts her customers first . I had not experienced that level of comfort and caring in any of the other stores that I went to. Now you might ask how did I find out about Vesa? A coworker told me a friend of hers got her gown there. Brides and Mom's go to Vesa and check out their amazing selection and enjoy the wonderful customer service.

The staff at Vesa was WONDERFUL! They were kind and accommodating. I am a large woman, and the…read moreseamstresses took their time to build support into the dress and to be sure it looked perfect! They listened to my requests and made great suggestions. I highly recommend this business for your formal wear needs!

I purchased my dress from the Amsale website but interacted with an Amsale employee located at the…read moreNYC branch. I originally bought a dress from Revolve, tried it on, and it just wasn't right. I needed the dress for an event coming up very soon so I kept scouring the internet hoping to find something better. I ended up finding the most beautiful copper dress on Amsale's website with overnight shipping to just barely get to me in time. The employee at the NYC branch made sure the dress was processed quickly and was very helpful. I received the dress the day before the event and it is a truly stunning dress for a great price and fit like a glove. I purchased the correct size based on the fit check tool which was spot on. It doesn't just give you what will fit - it tells you based on if you want a snug or looser fit based on your own body measurments. Great experience overall!

Thank you for the gorgeous dress that my daughter wore to her recent wedding. Thank you for the…read moregreat staff that was beyond helpful. Most importantly, thank you for making her feel like a princess throughout the entire process.

Thank God for social media because I never would have known to come here. This boutique is a hidden…read moregem!! I've gone to the major bridal stores in NYC and all of them didn't compare. The selection of gowns are wide and sizes for every figure. Prices are very good, nothing over 5k, and service was great. Sydney helped me find the ONE!! I loved how thorough she was with throughout the process, selling style was non pressure, and I could tell she really cares about each bride. Thank you NYC Bride!!

Iryna is a gem! I thought I knew exactly what I wanted, but turns out my taste is very different…read morewhen I start trying dresses on for real. She quickly picked up on which elements I liked best and was able to recommend dresses that combined some of my wants. At times, she felt like a mind reader, pulling out dresses I never thought to consider but ended up loving. She worked within my budget and answered questions about alteration costs, etc. I haven't bought the dress yet as I have lots of time, but this was a great fitting experience and I think I found my dream dress!

Unparalleled shopping experience. Exceptional designer clothing and personalized service. Custom…read morealterations on time and impeccable. Thanks for going above and beyond !!

I bought my gown for my daughter's wedding here and it was stunning. I have also shopped for fun…read moreeveryday clothes with the help of Andrea. I love this boutique because they get to know you and pick out clothes that fit your personality and body type but also encourage you to try a few new styles. This is why I go to a small boutique!! I haven't been back since COVID but just seeing the website I started thinking about all the wonderful times I have spend shopping at Eleanor Schain and plan to return sometime soon!! Vicki Browne

What? My experiences here have been very positive. I bought a First Communion dress here for my…read moreolder daughter (who HATED anything scratchy or frilly), and the owner was patient and helpful in finding a dress we could all live with. Four years later, I brought it back to be altered for my younger daughter and have a headpiece made. She also altered a flower-girl dress for us somewhere in there. In general, a nice place to go for custom-made or custom-tailored special-occasion outfits. It's not exactly a place to pop in on a whim, but if you've got something specific in mind it's worth a look.

Melissa did a great job on bridesmaid gown. Prices are set and reasonable…read more And so Nice. She helped out with a broken zipper after the fact.

I can't say enough about our experience today when my daughter went to look for her wedding dress…read more Victoria was waiting and ready to go. She was sincerely interested in what my daughter was looking for and brought forward some beautiful options. We didn't feel rushed and the experience was amazing! I highly recommend for a very personalized experience. After visiting other shops, the prices were reasonable with no hidden costs.

I went to Grace Loves Lace to go shopping for a wedding dress. It was a designer I had never heard…read moreof before, but when browsing through their website to book an appointment, I fell in love with their dresses. They ask you to pick 5 designs you'd like to try on while booking so the person who is in charge of your appointment can have them ready when you arrive. Picking just 5 was a challenge! When my mom, 2 of my bridesmaids, and I arrived we were greeted by a young lady named Hannah. I was shocked to see we were the only people in the entire store! Hannah explained it's generally only one bride at a time. The entire place is decorated beautifully and we were immediately offered drinks (champagne, water, tea, etc.). As we sat down with Hannah she asked questions to get to know me better and get an understanding of what I was looking for. I explained that this was my very first time shopping for a wedding dress and so Hannah broke everything down and explained what our time together would look like. She set me up in a beautiful fitting area and let me begin trying dresses on. 2/5 fit me so well and my bridesmaids, mom and I all fell in love with them. Hannah let me try on the 2 we loved most again and we found some veils that would match them both. Hannah did not rush us at all and she really let me take my time trying on the dresses and veils until I made my decision to purchase one of the five gowns I tried on. I had no intention of buying a dress the very first time I went shopping but the gowns are so beautiful and such nice quality, I couldn't help it! They are so flattering and shockingly comfortable. Also, because Hannah was truly so wonderful to work with (kind, funny, relatable, oh so friendly!!) it felt good to buy a dress from her and the Grace loves Lace team and support their business. I ended up feeling bad that my future MIL missed out on our shopping experience and so Hannah once again went above and beyond and booked us an appointment for the following day just so my MIL could join us and see not JUST the wedding dress I bought, but the TWO dresses I loved, because Hannah really wanted to make sure I was happy with my purchase. I plan on taking my bridesmaids back there and having them try on some of their bridesmaids dress options because those are equally as beautiful and elegant as the wedding dresses are. Plus, they're designs that could be worn again and again, not just as a bridesmaids dress! All in all, Grace Loves Lace, and specifically Hannah, made my Wedding dress shopping experience beautiful and unforgettable!