Nestled away in a little strip mall not far from Chinook lies Jessica (Belle Rykiss) Bridal. My…read morefriend who was searching for her wedding dress landed here after being told what she envisioned didn't exist and she should just get a white bridesmaid's dress. The dress that ended up catching her eye was part of the Mori Lee Blue line, which Ethos carries as well. After making an appointment at Ethos to try on that particular dress which ended in disaster, she found that Jessica Bridal also carried the line and style she was looking for. She made her appointment and as one of her faithful bridesmaids we followed her into the wedding den. As we took off our shoes, the bride-to-be was greeted by her consultant, who was lovely. She never pressured the bride on the purchase and us as bridesmaids were not being ushered into fittings rooms to try on dresses as well. We got to take our time which was so important, I hate being rushed! The shop can accommodate max 5 different appointments at once, with their 5 fitting rooms. When we were there, a girl was searching for her grad dress and another bride came in as we were nearing the end of our time there. I love how this doesn't feel like a bridal factory, where people are being churned out of rooms faster then you can say "organza". The trip back for the bride's fitting was also great as one of the other bridesmaids ended up being 40 minutes late. They let us hang about and have her parade around in her wedding dress throughout the store. The alterations they did were great and the best part was the dress she got was cheaper here than at Ethos! If you are in the wedding or grad dress market, stop by Jessica Bridal, chances are they have something you will love that won't break your budget with a staff that are genuinely nice! Review #12 of Yelp's 30 Day Challenge 2012

I went to Jessica Bridal with my mom and without an appointment on a Tuesday morning. I hadn't…read moretried any dresses on yet and had only a vague idea of what I wanted. To make things worse I had exactly two months until my wedding! I chose to visit Jessica Bridal first based on the reviews here on Yelp and I;m sure glad I did! We were greeted right away by Alaina who said we were fine to shop without an appointment. She informed me that because my date was so soon I would not be able to order anything in and would have to stick to dresses that were already in store in my size. I already knew this would be necessary. Alaina was very knowledgable about the extent to which certain dresses could be altered to fit me if they were a bit too big or small on the rack. She asked me what styles I had in mind and since I didn't really know what I wanted she offered to pull a few styles to get me started. She also told my mom and I to go ahead and pull any dresses we wanted to try, which was nice. Alaina really made the experience great! She was there to zip/lace/button up every dress and made lots of helpful suggestions about alterations and flattering styles, but wasn't pushy or gushy at all. She was very patient and made me feel like I had all the time in the world to try on dresses. And not once did she suggest a dress that was over my budget. I ended up finding "the" dress with her help, even though it was not at all what I imagined myself in! But I love it! I highly recommend booking an appointment with Alaina!

While I didn't end up purchasing anything there, I thought they had a pretty impressive selection…read moreto choose from- both for the beutral girlies and more colorful gals. I especially appreciated that when I asked if they had any cotton skirts, staff was able to immediately identify what matched my criteria. They were well versed in what was on the floor and able to pull a larger size from the back of an item I wanted to try. All well organized and tidy. Lots of super feminine looks, which is what I'm after. Absolutely worth a stop by for something not at every store. Prices were totally reasonable too. And not everything was polyester, which is so often the case these days.

Great spot for wedding accessories! It was in need of…read moresomething for my hair and a jacket or some other cover up for going to and from our venue. I didn't know exactly what I had in mind so instead of ordering online going to a store with a good selection seemed like the right call - super glad I came here! I got a very cute fake leather jacket for over my dress and they have a ton of hair pin/clip options - and were very patient while I looked through them all :) In fact, the staff were the perfect level of attentiveness (i.e., left my mum and I to browse and chat until we had questions, and then were very helpful and made sure we were happy with our final choices). The only downside to the store is that it's super small, and therefore can feel a bit cramped when there are more than a couple of shoppers in it. So I'd recommend trying to go on a weekday morning if you can!

Now, I'm no fashion expert over here, but I do know when something is over priced... and Crabapple…read moreClothing is far too expensive for any sane person to purchase. I browsed around in here for about 15 minutes before I finally realized everything was out of my budget. I couldn't find one piece of clothing for under $100. Okay, that's a lie. I think there was a hat for around $50. But still. I didn't even find the clothes in this store to be that nice. Everything seemed a little outdated or at least not very modern. To each their own, I suppose. It's been a while since I've been stalked and eye-balled by salespeople when I'm perusing a store, but sure enough, it happened here. One of the ladies followed not two feet behind me the entire time, watching what I was doing, but never offering a hand. I mean, I may not look like I'm 30 years old, but I certainly don't look like a teenager ready to shoplift whatever I can fit into my purse. I was extremely insulted and definitely uncomfortable while shopping here. One cool thing about this place is that they do in-house tailoring to all their clothes. You can't bring something from a different store and have it altered, but they'll change any article of clothes you buy from their store. That sets them apart from most other clothing stores. If you're going to have a look in here, make sure you check out their secret lower level. Okay, it's not really a secret since anyone can go in here, but it's somewhat hidden behind racks of clothes. There's actually a whole separate section to this place that seems like it could be a totally different store. And yes, the aforementioned salesperson followed me down there too. So, to sum up: too expensive, not my style, un-trusting and not very discreet salespeople. Not my forte.

I had spotted some shoes in the window at Crabapple that caught my attention. This place is…read moredeceivingly large! I automatically felt that the kind of clothing carried here was not my style or age group. I browsed the jewellery displays for some earrings, there is a lot of displays around the store, most earrings went for $140. I found some "Hollywood" accessories, like invisible tape, tag tamers and commando liners. All of these went for $20 or so, which is over priced for sure. I looked at the shoes I was interested in initially, but looking at them in person and the price, I wasn't so interested anymore. I browsed around a bit more. I found a great leather belt, for $130, eep. I did find some clothing pieces that were very beautiful, so I will admit that they carry things for women of different ages. This place is expensive, but they have a huge stock of clothing and accessories, all top of the line. It is somewhere to check out if you have money to burn, very quickly.

Thank you Oksana's!…read more I was looking for a grad dress with my mom and aunt who had flown down to be a part of this. Grad dress shopping had been pretty stressful for me, I'm already an indescivie person so I knew this was going to be hard. The first place I went to was okay, but it felt crowded and I didn't feel special. The employees were fine, but I didn't feel like anyone was focusing on me. I felt very rushed and overwhelmed. Second store was a little better, it was quiet and not crowded. The woman working there was nice. But I couldn't find anything I was in love with. There was one dress I liked and I was close to getting it just because I was stressed, but my family convinced me to try one more store the next day. Enter, Oksana's. Big store, with so many options. Didn't feel cramped at all. And the employees were the BEST. Every time they came out they complimented me, and told me what they thought, offering to let me try it with the lights or help take photos, It felt like they genuinely cared about me and my choice. They answered all of my and my family's questions about alterations and accessory's. I found my forever dress and had so much fun taking photos and videos in their photo area. I recommended it to my friend and she found her dress there as well. Love you Oksana's

I love me some RW. I…read morebought some pants at this store a few years ago and I wish I had bought two as I loved them so much and have never seen a similar style since then. I almost wept last year when I had to throw them away. RW is my go-to for daily office attire. I can almost always find something when I walk in. The constant turn-over of mechandise also means that I rarely have to pay full price. Being a taller guy though I find their shirts a little hit and miss for me. Sometimes a shirt will fit perfectly, but then the one right beside it on the rack will be too short in the body or arms. The staff at this store are always helpful and ready to get a fitting room going for you when they see you with an armload of clothes. Nov. 30-day challenge 13/30

I went here and I was standing right by a group of workers, they're just chatting. Not helping…read moreanyone out.

I have to agree with the ladies here that have already posted on this store... this place is a…read moregreat find and can save you a ton of cash. The owners are so friendly, welcoming and will be very enthusiastic about your potential clothing choices as you try on. They are pleased to give you their honest opinion, should you ask. I have bought 3 pair of Miss Me jeans as well as 1 pair of LA Idol jeans. Great dress-up denim (Vegas anyone?), similar to True Religion but not as pricey. I have also bought 3 Bench shirts here. They just have the best up to date brands, no knock offs and I would be happy to drive across town to return! Street parking. Highly recommend!

This is a little corner store on Edmonton Trail that caters to the belly dancer, expect scarves and…read moresaris, jewellery and shoes. This is a fun place to come in if you like things silky and flowey and that jingle in the night. The veils and saris range from 40 dollars and up and although it isn't a modern decor, the owner is sweet and it is a must visit for the serious or not so serious belly dancer. Very cultural, very exotic, and very ethnic.

Wow, I really like this store, and essentially the most attractive thing about this store is one of…read morethe staff members, I believe he is from Winnipeg and his name is Charley. He is funny, stylish and has amazing fashion sense. If you need anything in the store and it is lacking it, he is very quick to take down your specs and contact you when they do. Fantastic service! Leo's all around is crazy sick, great window displays, and interior design, good area of designer jeans plus we are talking fashion by Betsey Johnson, Free People, Acne, Young Fabulous and Broke, just to name a few. This is a store with solid lines of both men's and women's fashion, but be on the lookout for Leo's accessories; Bling and Da Bomb. Great necklaces in silver with a simple initial hanging in lower case letters, wonderful belts and kick ass bags and purses. They are moving into Aussie fashion, it's the swagger sensation for the new season, and I find that their pieces although pricey are quite unique. Check this Leo out folks; his bark is as big as his bite.

First off let me say that Ren R.'s review has some erroneous facts within it. "Leo Boutique is one…read moreof the few boutiques left in Calgary after the recession". This statement is simply not true, as more boutique style stores have opened in Calgary over the last two years or so than ever before in recent memory. Shops like Brooklyn, Henry, Bloke Clothing among others, as far as I know the only boutique style store that has closed because of the recession is Smyth and Kang. More to the point, Leo Boutique is great, has many brands and styles not often found in Canada such as Acne, but also featuring more common up and coming brands such as Nudie and Cheap Mondays and other great Swedish brands. Great service, the decor is also very simple but equally elegant. This is one of 17th ave's best

Great boutique clothing! I love finding a store with great clothes that are different from the…read morenormal mall wear but won't totally break the bank. I found 2 funky tunics and the staff was very helpful. All in all a great shopping experience. I also found the staff very helpful in giving you the REAL story about whether something looked good or not.