Very cute store!! Shima was very helpful! I walked in without an appointment, and Shima was able to pull some dresses she had in the back to show me. The prices are reasonable and sometimes cheaper than other places. Amazing, given that this location is in the heart of downtown SD! Note, they have more dresses in the back, so don't be fool by the styles they have in the front. Don't be afraid to ask! read more

I got the cutest dress & hat for Opening Day of Del Mar races. This place has the cutest dresses & accessories that don't break the bank. read more

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My daughter and I came in on a Sunday afternoon. Even without an appointment, we were attended to in a timely manner. It didn't take long for us to find the dress for my daughter's prom. She tried on 4 dresses but as soon as she tried on THE dress, I knew it was the one! I was happy it wasn't overpriced and didn't take hours of trying on several dresses. Thank you for your kind service and reasonable prices! read more

My bf and I stopped by here on a whim while walking by after getting lunch. Shima greeted us right away and was super helpful and attentive. I wasn't looking for any dress in particular so she went around the store and helped me pick out some cute dresses to try on. She was super patient as I tried on multiple dresses before I found the perfect one. There are lots of cute dresses here and prices are very reasonable. If you are looking for a dress for any sort of special occasion I highly recommend stopping here!! read more

My daughter was looking for a dress for homecoming and couldn't find anything special at the mall. I did a little research and found McKenzie Rea downtown. What a beautiful store and an incredible experience! Our personal shopper was Laynee and she was so sweet and helpful. A friend of my daughters ended up coming with us, and Laynee didn't miss a beat! She pulled dresses for both of them and the girls had a blast! I was able to sit back on their comfy couches and enjoy my beverage... lol.. Both of them found adorable dresses are already talking about going back to get a prom dress. Thank you McKenzie Rea for bringing beautiful clothes to SD and a HUGE thank you to Laynee for treating us so special and giving us such a special day! read more

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GEM OF A STORE I put off shopping for a dress for my son's wedding until 2 weeks before the date due to recent shoulder surgery. Having just gotten the brace/sling off I went to McKensie Rae with fingers crossed. It turned into a wonderful experience! Laynee was so helpful- finding dresses that I could easily get into with my still tender shoulder and helping me zip them up. Second dress fit perfectly and was exactly what I was looking for!!! Very interesting selection of dresses at great prices. I am thrilled to find this gem of a store right in my neighborhood. read more

This is the cutest dress store I've ever seen! It is very clean, classy, and luxurious. There were so many gorgeous gowns to choose from and tons of accessories. My hubby enjoyed sitting on the comfy lounge space while I tried on dresses. Highly recommended. read more

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I love this store. It is so cute and clean and the selection is awesome! There are so many different kinds of dresses for different occasions, and new dresses come almost every week. I'm a little bigger because I'm a weight lifter, so finding a dress that fits me is tough. I wish they had more of a size selection; all dresses only come in small, medium, or large. But when I DO find a dress that fits me, I snatch it up! I've already bought three dresses from there. And as an added personal touch, I got a little thank you card in the mail! read more

Great service from the ladies here at McKenzie Rae. Very welcoming to walk-ins, complimentary champagne is a nice touch. Great way to spend the afternoon and find a dress that's one of a kind read more

It is very rare that I find a place where the focus is on the evening attire and ball gowns that does not include the bridal 'section' of the store. I live downtown San Diego, and I have walked by this store many times, and have been wanting to go in every time. Well, I was recently invited to a very private ball in Paris France that includes guests / sponsors such as Orlando Bloom, Robert Redford, Prince Albert of Monaco. I typically have to fly to Europe for the purchase of the classy ball gown. I have not found one place that provided me with the 'right dress for the occasion' in europe, canada or the USA. Typically the sales reps spend more time on the brides, because the commission is always bigger based on that one purchase. The unfortunate part of this business model is, that staff are motivated to sell to brides because of the value and the commissions that come along with that. For example, I felt this way about Prevue in San Diego. This boutique, not only focused on the evening and ball gowns, BUT they made you feel like the model of the show. The beautiful store includes leather sofas for the guests, automatic open and close dressing rooms, chandelier light fixtures with natural lights, dresses brought to you on racks like they used to do back in the day the we modeled prior to fashion shows, lights that allowed the true appearance of the beautiful dresses. The most important thing for me was, I did not feel PUSHED into a sale. I have my own business, and if I ever come across a business that is intrusive and pushing a sale, I leave. Regardless of the beauty of the dresses. I felt that the staff was committed to me the entire time. The dress that I eventually bought was the most superior of all dresses that I have seen from the middle east to Canada to USA. I promise to attach a picture of this gown after the ball. It is customary not to show the dress prior to the event. But I can tell you, the dress will blow you away. I want to thank the staff and the manager who took their time to spend the time with me to find my perfect dress. From my understanding the owner was a beauty queen herself. I hope that one day, she will show off her accomplishment through visual tangible artwork. When I found out that she is/was a beauty queen at one point in her life, I was even more determined to by the dress. A woman who has gone through the process of becoming a beauty queen is magnetic. A beauty queen who doesn't show that she was a beauty queen, and the hell she went through to get there MUST be shown subtly in the store. So my feedback as a long time model years ago, show the world where you came from. The name is one thing, but the visual image of you, will go a long way. Thank you again for the team, the beautiful store, and the best customer service I have ever experienced in a long time. Above and beyond expectations. Love you all! Eva Tutic read more

Amaaazing! I stumbled into this shop and had no idea what I would be walking into. Beautiful dresses and top notch personalized service with Laynee :) I'm so happy with my dress & will definitely be returning to shop at McKenzie Rae dresses! read more

as moms of a high school senior, we all want to make sure our daughter has an amazing dress finding day, after all its the feeling of "is this like wedding dress shopping" McKenzie Rae Dresses absolutely gives any mom and daughter that relaxed no stress no time limit no dress limit feel!!! Will always come here even if its a 2 hour drive from where we live its worth it! Not to mention their gaurantee your daughters dress will be an original at their prom! read more

While shopping online for prom dresses for my daughter, I searched on Yelp for some local dress shops. I came across McKenzie Rae which was peppered with fabulous reviews. Convinced that this might be the best way to find the dress, I booked an appointment. The shop is huge, beautifully decorated with lots of natural light. The stylist was very helpful and attentive. She assisted my daughter with each and every dress. Even giving her shoes and jewelry to try on to complete the look. We never felt pressured or rushed. The whole experience was very positive. There were so many dresses to choose from and I am delighted that the one she chose makes her feel exquisite. I love the whole concept of having personalized attention. We will definitely be back!! read more

Such an amazing staff, so helpful! Shima helped me during my appointment, she was amazing to work with, I definitely recommend her. Very personal service and a wide variety of options and prices to choose from. I went to find one dress for a charity event and I ended up with 3 dresses because the prices were great and the quality was so good on these dresses. What a surprise and great addition to downtown!! This is where you need to go for your event needs' read more

Best experience ever! Adrie was so sweet and helpful, we walked out with a beautiful prom dress & the perfect shoes. We'll be back next year! read more

We discovered this store through a friend and I am so grateful! My daughter and I had already spent several trips to the mall in search of a prom dress. We made the 30 minute drive downtown as a last option. The storefront is adorable and we found close street parking. We were immediately helped by our personal shopper, Irene, who checked to see if any dresses were already purchased for prom from the same high school. We managed to find the perfect dress for my daughter in less than 30 minutes. It is a quality dress at an affordable price. The experience was so pleasant and easy! We will be back for hoco next year and highly recommend this store for any formal dress shopping. read more

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A special shot out to Laynee and Diana!!! I needed a dress (for my wife) in a BIG HURRY, and although I tripped over my tongue a couple of times explaining the situation, they came through like pros and got me exactly what I needed. Thank you again ladies for your help and patience! read more

Cute store! Had to find a nice evening dress and everyone was very helpful and sweet and even polite to my guy friends who we dragged along. lol. read more

Must say I LOVED shopping there today. I myself am in the service industry and know what good customer services is. I've been looking afor a clothing boutique and I think I have finally found a match!! The girl who helped me picked out outfits for me and was so helpful. I have never been to a place where they take there time to help. I loved everything I tried on and it was so hard to choose. Most small boutiques can be snobby but not this place, and the prices are very affordable. So happy I found them!!!! Will be back soon.If you're looking for beautiful and QUALITY clothes at a great price this is the place to go ! The staff is so helpful, helped me find the perfect dress and even brought me stuff from the back! They are wonderful! I'm coming back for sure. Thanks guys! :) read more

This store was very chic and had many beautiful dresses.They have a great selection of long dresses which is what I was looking for. I didn't make an appointment which wasn't a problem but if you do they will pull a variety of other dresses that are not on display that are specific for your event. Laynee was incredibly helpful and made my experience GREAT! She pulled several dresses for me that were exactly what I asked for. My favorite part of shopping here is, that they will not sell the dress you buy to anyone who might be attending the same event as you are. So, the worry of maybe showing up in the same dress as someone else isn't possible. Love that!! read more

I was walking down the street and came across this amazing darling dress shop that just opened. They have such a great variety of dresses and prices that start $69.00 and up. Private stylist to help. Shima was very helpful. Check them out read more

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Wow! What an amazing selection of dresses. I had a hard time leaving this store! Above and beyond customer service, reasonable prices and I absolutely love the dress I purchased. If you need a dress for any occasion you can definitely find it here! read more

I'm so happy I finally found a dress! Ive been searching for weeks! Prices are so reasonable and beyond that the customer service is gold. Thank you so much girls for your help! read more

Very cute and reasonable dresses! Love this store it will be my new go to. Ask for Shima or Diamond!

My wife and I were in town and happened into this store. Amazing customer service and gorgeous dresses. And while I sat and watched the wife, I was served chilled champagne. Very cool experience and We will recommend to all of our S.D. Friends. read more

Laynee helped me find a perfect homecoming dress, as well as one for prom. She made our experience wonderful and I would definitely return!

Was recommended to come here for special evening dresses and was totally wowed! Excellent customer service and selections! I will be recommending to all my friends and family! Perfect place to go for a girls day!!! The staff is amazing! So polite and helpful! read more

Martha & Alexa were wonderful. They helped me choose the perfect dress for a last minute wedding. They're both so sweet and accommodating, helping me find other sizes or styles I might be interested in. They even helped me accessorize my outfit. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Loved this dress shop . Awesome Help. Highly recommended . Shima knew exactly what to pull for me - loved it !

This is such a beautiful dress shop! My daughter walked in and fell in love with a yellow ballgown instantly! Laynee was such a sweetheart and walked up to us right as we walked in and told us to let her know if she wanted to try anything on. My daughter told her the dress she wanted to try on and Laynee set her up with a fitting room and waited attentively outside. She helped zip and helped figure out where alterations could be made and was overall helpful and always had a smile on her face! She even brought me the catalogue with the dress my daughter had just tried on and made a comment saying she thinks my daughter looks even better in it and just overall such a sweetheart willing to help and willing to bring other dresses to try on as well. My daughter originally came in looking for a specific dress and had just come in to try on a different dress for size and even after finding the first dress, Laynee was happy to bring the other dress to try on for size without us even having to ask about it twice! This was overall just such an amazing experience! I would recommend this shop to everyone looking for a dress for any special occasion!! And if Laynee is working, even better!!! read more