I had 4 dresses tailored here and they turned out amazing! Came back to have everything cleaned and preserved

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. My experience at Ette was so beyond horrific. My second and third appointment were booked without my knowledge, and when I called after receiving an email stating I missed an appointment, they said "oops-our system just does that sometimes." Then, when I rebooked, through my own fault, I needed to reschedule. Except it is impossible to reach anyone after you drop off your dress. Over seven days, I called seven times and emailed three asking to reschedule. No one responded to me. I only made my third appointment after begging my boss to let me skip a meeting. However, the work that was supposed to be completed between my second and third appointment was not done. My dress was entirely uneven. I am not sure why they even pretended to pin it during the second. I had also been asking since the beginning if my dress was see through. They said no. On what was supposed to be the final appointment, I found it was. They said my options were to either add a $600 slip or wear spanx. Then, I had to have two more appointments. The bustle that was pinned during the third appointment had to be redone because they said the original person who had done it, had pinned it incorrectly. I would be able to look at all of this aside if at my wedding, it was done well. The waist stay that I was promised over and over again that it would make my dress stay up was constructed horrifically. It broke within about fifteen minutes of having the dress on my body. The dress fell down as I was walking back down the aisle when we were doing our dip. I could barely dance during our reception because of my dress. My husband and I had gotten dance lessons and spent over a year practicing our first dance. We had to scrap most of our first dance because of my dress. We had to literally pause during it so he could try and yank it up during our dance. I was supposed to feel so beautiful during my wedding, and instead I was humiliated and distraught by the sheer amount of people who had seen my dress fall down. I would encourage everyone to not take their dress to this establishment. I have also attached pictures of the sewing. It was horrific. read more

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I had the absolute best experience at Ette. They were all so kind and helpful and tailored my dress perfectly. I felt so cared for and love love love how my dress turned out. Highly recommend them! read more

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I cannot recommend Ette enough! From start to finish, my experience was absolutely incredible. I worked with Caprice, who was the most attentive, kind, and uplifting person to have by my side during such a special process. She had an amazing eye for detail, answered all of my (many!) questions with patience, and kept the entire experience light, happy, and fun while still being so professional. I trusted Ette with my dream dress, and they took the best possible care of both me and the gown. Every fitting felt special, and I always left feeling confident and excited. I also got my veil from Ette, and it was absolutely perfect -- the finishing touch to my bridal look. If you're a bride looking for a place that will not only treat your dress with the utmost care but also make you feel celebrated every step of the way, Ette is it. I would recommend them a thousand times over! read more

Cannot recommend Ette enough! They handled the alterations for my wedding gown last year, which included simple hemming and a few custom fittings/bustle, and my entire experience was wonderful from beginning to end. Caprice was a true girls' girl. She gave me honest feedback and the best suggestions throughout the fitting process, all with the goal of making sure I felt beautiful and confident on my wedding day. I sincerely appreciated how thoughtful and supportive she was. Pricing is fair and comparable to other salons, but the level of care I received at Ette really stood out. I'm so grateful for their help and absolutely recommend to any bride looking for alterations! read more

Could not recommend Ette enough! They did an amazing job with my dress, gave me very honest and reasonable suggestions for what could be done, and when my dress needed small alterations after the final fitting, they were great about getting them done quickly and correctly before my wedding date! read more

I'm bummed to say that despite coming here after my own wedding for simple alterations to bridesmaid dresses, I would no longer recommend ette due to the cost alone. A $99 Azazie dress was quoted as needing alterations for roughly $400-450, which including hemming 2-3 layers and taking in the waist and bust. Ultimately, I negotiated down to $300, but I still left feeling defeated knowing I could've gotten the same quality of work down the road for a third of the price. read more

Ette was wonderful to work with! They were recommended to me through the boutique I bought my wedding dress at. They helped me with altering both my wedding day dress and my rehearsal/welcome party dress. I had multiple appointments scheduled and they were very flexible with adding more appointments and including additional alterations/iterations of alterations until I was completely happy with the final fit and result. 10/10 would recommend! read more

My dress turned out beautiful, but the process to get there was unnecessarily stressful, expensive, and disappointing. This place was recommended by the bridal shop where I bought my dress. I loved that shop, so I just trusted their recommendation without doing any research - big mistake. THE GOOD: The dress was perfect in the end. After several rounds of fittings and some last-minute changes (literally made on the spot at pickup), the dress did come out exactly how I wanted. I'm really happy with how it fit in the end. The shop responded quickly when I had a meltdown. After one especially rough appointment, I called in a panic. They got me in within a few hours and the manager stepped in to help, which I appreciated. THE NOT-SO-GOOD: The pricing is outrageous. I paid over $1,300 for basic alterations (some taking in/out and a hem). For reference, my friend had her whole dress redesigned at a different place for $800. I wish I'd known before everything was pinned. $50 guest fee?? Yes, you read that right. You have to pay extra to bring someone with you to your fittings (on top of already paying a premium for alterations). It's incredibly frustrating to be alone during such an important part of the wedding process, especially when... The tailor barely spoke to me. My alterations person was quiet, not collaborative, and honestly made me feel like an inconvenience when I asked questions. There was no excitement, no reassurance - just a lot of vague answers and some light gaslighting when I said things didn't fit right. Terrible lighting. It was hard to even tell how the dress was looking because the fitting room lighting was so poor. For a process that's all about visuals, this is a big issue. Manager follow-through was disappointing. Even after stepping in once, she never checked in on me again, even when she clearly saw me at later appointments. That felt cold. The vibe just wasn't it. Fittings should be fun, or at least feel special. Instead, I had anxiety before every visit because I felt like I was the only one seeing the vision for the dress. I constantly had to advocate for things that should have been obvious. Tip screen shock. At your final appointment, a tip screen pops up which defaults to 25%. On top of a $1,300+ bill, this just felt wildly tone-deaf. read more

absolutely amazing!!! Ette truly took so much care in altering my mothers vintage gown. I expected to go in 2-3 times as is standard, but ended in coming 7 times because they were so meticulous and wanted to fit the dress as well as possible. the dress looked stunning. read more

My daughter worked with Ette to make very straight forward simple changes to make my wedding dress hers. We consulted with dress makers at boutiques to try to find a good fit for the fabric and were sent to Ette (2nd choice but seemed easier). Wrong choice! The turn over of staff was appalling- never the same seamstress twice. They changed things without asking. My daughter left in tears twice. They do not allow a friend or parent to be there without charge. I flew in across country because it was going poorly- all new people again. Zero communication from appointment to appointment. The custom purse they made out of a bow from the dress broke on the wedding day...not even used once! That was about $400. The bustle was not done properly so we ended up using a pin after carfeully videoing exactly where they intended to put loops so it could be done well...they neglected to add the proper loops- awful. The owner was attentive after very much trouble when I finally called and sent many emails (somewhere around fitting 6 or 7). She was empathetic and even told me we would be compensated for the mistakes but we were not. The price at Ette is high and the quality is low. I know running a small business is tough but the bridal industry is about helping the bride feel her best- brides go in looking for expertise...there was none! Poor pinning, poor communication, poor detail work. Thank goodness the adjustments asked for were small (still took 7 or 9 appointments) and the bride was stunning on her day. This is just fair warning. Keep the owner involved from day 1 if you choose to go to Ette and even then what you are told/sold may not be what you get. read more

I brought my mom's custom wedding dress to Ette for a "vintage revamp" so I could wear it on my wedding day in Ireland. I live in downtown Chicago and do not have a car, so Ette was one of the only nearby options. In hindsight, it would have been much better and more cost effective to go somewhere further away. There weren't many cosmetic changes needed, but Ette still made the process frustrating & time consuming. Ette charges extremely high prices, for bad service. There is no communication in between appointments and no way to know what changes were made to your dress. At one appt. I noticed the way they pinned the dress was not how I asked. The tailor did not offer any solutions, just looked at me and said "you're right, that looks bad now". Almost every alteration had to be redone bc they either forgot what I asked for, or messed it up. Ette does not hire professional tailors. It's an amateur business with high turnover, low skill, and poor business practices. At my last appointment I had 4 tailors working on my dress that I HAD NEVER SEEN BEFORE AT ANY OF MY 6 PRIOR APPOINTMENTS, none of them introduced themselves to me, and the appointment took 5+ hours to correct all their errors. This was my 7th fitting and they were still making alterations I requested during my 1st appointment. Other Experiences at Ette: - At my 2nd to last appt, I noticed they altered part of my dress without my permission. I left the appointment early and in tears. The owner of Ette who was helping me said "I don't know how this happened". - Ette "highly discourages" guests to come to fittings, and threatened to charge me $50 per guest when I asked to bring my mom (who flew in from Seattle) for support, note taking, and photos. I wish I was joking. My aunt brought champagne to celebrate, and they refused to let her open it. - We had to add 3 dress fittings to my schedule, including a re-do of the 1st appt because so many details were missed (7 total appts). - My dress was so wrinkled the 2nd appt. it had to be rescheduled. It looked like it had been bunched up in a corner on the floor. The new tailor I was assigned clearly never looked at my dress or any notes about it beforehand. Complete waste of my time. The tailor was incompetent, inexperienced, and clearly overwhelmed. - I had to ask for my dress to be cleaned and steamed, and they agreed for an additional charge (around $200+). Cleaning was not offered as an option to me at the start. - No photos were ever shared with me except for the ones my friends took, who technically weren't allowed to be at the appointment per Ette's company policy. - Biggest complaint is the customer service. During appointments, and over email, I was being talked down to by the tailors and gaslit any time I had a question or pointed out something I wanted changed (many changes I requested were due to their errors). Once I voiced my complaints in person and via email, the owner was apologetic and took my concerns seriously. Unfortunately, that does not fix the terrible alterations or un-waste my time. I dreaded each appointment at Ette and felt like I was being judged every time I asked for something changed on my dress that they didn't originally have planned. I was scared to bring a friend to my fittings because they say you can't. I had 9 different tailors help with my dress over 7 fittings, & there was zero consistency. The changes could have been made in 1-2 appointments if I went to a professional. On my wedding day, the $400 custom purse Ette made for me broke, and a bustle loop was missing from my dress, forcing us to use a safety pin. These errors reflected the lack of professionalism I experienced throughout. This review will not come as a surprise to Ette given the many apologies I received throughout the process for their blatant incompetence and lack of professionalism. It would be embarrassing for Ette to respond to this review with anything other than further regret. I will never get this experience back, but I hope this review can save other brides. read more

We had a wonderful evening upstairs, the food was fantastic and our server was great. It was our first night in Bucktown, traveling from out of state and it could not have been better. read more

A complete failure - stay away! This place is overpriced for VERY low quality work. On my final fitting I discovered that they took in way too much of my dress and it was too tight. When I flagged my concerns, they told me "wedding dresses aren't meant to be comfortable." And sadly one of my biggest requests with the dress wasn't addressed at all, despite them working on the dress for 3 months. This all happened 2 weeks before my wedding - so I ended up taking my dress elsewhere. I couldn't trust a place that royally messed up my dress over 3 months. Working with Ette was the biggest regret of my wedding season. Do yourself a favor and avoid them....your wallet and dress will thank you. read more

Ette's team was amazing to work with for my October 2024 wedding. I purchased my dress at Jenny Yoo and they recommended Ette as a tailor for my dress. I had lost some weight and I was really concerned my dress wouldn't lay the same after getting it taken in a size or two. Liliana did such an amazing job at making me feel comfortable and you can tell she really loves her job and has amazing attention to detail. Ette was realistic with me the entire time through the process on what needed to be done to my dress and what would make it look the best. While the alterations were expensive, it was the best money I spent to make sure my dress fit me like a glove! read more

Warning!!! Stay away. I was referred to Ette by my bridal salon and didn't do proper research before my first appointment so I went in with high expectations. At my first appointment, Ette quoted me over $1,500 for alterations. They also told me that my dress needed farrrrr more work than it actually did which I found out after receiving a second opinion. The second seamstress, that I am now working with, quoted me at $700. Save your time and your money. read more

The incredibly talented team at Ette the Wedding Tailor truly made my wedding dress the pièce de résistance of my wedding! I had my grandmother's/mother's vintage Priscilla of Boston wedding gown revamped by Kpoene' and her team. The entire experience was truly spectacular, and the end result is a work of art. The 60 year old dress needed quite a bit of love-- stains, fit issues, and a very stuffy lining. Ette made me feel like anything was possible. They are professionals to the highest extent- I felt so comfortable handing over my family's heirloom gown into their care. The people (mainly Moriah and Kpoene') at Ette meticulously and creatively worked on my dress during each of my fittings. The craftsmanship of their work is unparalleled. I cannot rave about them enough. Thank you Ette!!!! read more

I had such a seamless, straight-forward experience working with Ette for my wedding dress alterations! Goli, my fitter, was super professional and easy to work with. I wasn't sure what to expect when it came to gown alterations, and both Goli and Autumn were there to answer all of my questions. Email communication was always a breeze. During the appointment, I felt safe and the team always took all necessary safety precautions (Covid-19 times). During my second appointment and my first fitting after alterations, we noticed some weirdness with the ribbon on the back of my dress. Goli was able to chat with the seamstress and fix the ribbon during the appointment, saving me from having to make a third appointment. Very helpful and appreciated. Thanks again, Ette! read more

Great customer service and incredible tailoring. I bought my dress off the rack at Aisle Chic in Lincoln Park and needed a major downsizing. Ette made it happen and my friends all raved about my dress! That said... I did need to speak up when we noticed asymmetry in the back and a tacking issue between layers. I also disliked the bustling at at my third and last fitting, so the tailor kindly rearranged the buttons which made a huge difference! Thank you! read more

Ariana was a pleasure to work with. She was happy and upbeat and willing to help she made great recommendations on my dress and told me honestly it didn't need a whole lot done. Shortened some straps, pulled it in a bit and then a bustle. (The bustle did break while dancing - but i was so warm that i was holding my dress up the whole night anyways) Lovely bride recommended coming here for their dresses and I'm glad i did! One thing i would say is i was caught off guard a bit when the machine i used to pay asked me to tip. I felt awkward and tipped and when i asked others if i was supposed to tip a tailor i was told no- that's what you pay for when you go in is for them to fix your dress - so that part felt a little weird but i had great service so maybe people do tip? All in all a great experience read more

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We got married 7/28 and I have been waiting SO LONG for my pictures so I could post this review with photos! My experience with the ladies at Ette was nothing short of amazing. I honestly feel like words can't describe how wonderful I felt in my dress, the look on my face all night shows even more than I could express! I fell in love with my dress when I tried it on at BHLDN, and fell even more in love with it after it was tailored to fit me perfectly. I had the pleasure of working with Ariana throughout the entire process, and she was better than I could have ever imagined. I wasn't exactly sure what I needed done, except for taking out the armpit area a bit. But once the dress was on Ariana knew exactly what to do. From setting up appointments to adding on last minute veil ideas (fixing my mom's veil), they made everything super easy for me I'm so thankful for that. I have been yelling Ette and Ariana's name from the roof tops since having my dress fitted here and will continue to do so forever! Also, the space is super cute!! read more

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Liliana from Ette did such an amazing job with the alterations for my wedding dress! I felt so beautiful and confident on my wedding day thanks to her skills and the whole team at Ette. I can't recommend Ette enough for anyone looking to get wedding dress alterations in the Chicago area - everyone is so friendly and so sweet, it felt like going and hanging out with friends every time I came in for a fitting. Everything was so reasonably priced and they even helped me find my perfect veil to go with my dress! Thank you so much to everyone at Ette for making my wedding day so special. read more

I had a great experience with the Ette team! There is so much pressure on brides to find the perfect wedding dress, with the best fit and the team at Ette made me feel so comfortable and beautiful in my dress. Yes alterations can range in price but that's something I expected and wouldn't say that Ette was outrageous in what they charged. read more

This is a very professional, very skilled group of people. They made this dress fit like a glove. They were easy to communicate and I found the price to be very reasonable! Plus they took a video on how to put up the bustle and my sister-in-law was praising how clever that was. Most importantly, I came during COVID and they were very good about being safe. You walk in, and immediately have to take a temperature and hand sanitize. Everyone is wearing a mask and they are very strict on limiting people in the facilities. I felt very safe during my fittings. read more

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I had the pleasure of working with Ariana on my wedding dress alterations. She was so kind and talented! I felt that I was in good hands from the start. She made great suggestions and was honest about what she thought would and wouldn't work. I found a lace applique, that I wanted to add to the back and she placed it perfectly. It looked like it was part of the original dress. She also made modifications, so the dress would fit me like a glove. I think a good tailor is expected to be able to do this. You just hear so many horror stories. Alterations can make or ruin a dress. I am so happy I decided to go with Ette for my gown!!! read more

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The girls at Ette did such a fantastic job on my dress. I had a see-through bodice and they were able to help save me the headache of finding the right bra to go underneath by sewing in cups. My dress fit like a glove and I can't rave enough about the tailoring experience I had. If you have a tricky alterations request/ question, these girls are the way to go. They work magic. And as an added bonus, they saved the scraps they cut from my dress, so I could use them later/ pass them down to future generations. Just one example of how detail-oriented they are. read more

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I couldn't be happier with my choice to get my dress altered here ! They have been so kind throughout each fitting and I feel like they genuinely have my best interests at heart. Will post a pic of the final product in 40 day - but wanted to give them a kudos ahead of time because I'm so pleased so far ! read more

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Not impressed. The top of my dress was a bit too revealing, and the Ette team agreed they could line it. Got the dress today, and the lining doesn't match the rest of the dress at all!!! I was told the color was closest they could get. Ette should have called me before proceeding if they couldn't find a match, so we could consider other options. And I had specifically asked about matching the color because they had showed me the color they ultimately used at my prior appointment, but had assured me they would order something closer in color because it wasn't right! Ette will charge me another $500 to remove the terrible lining! Ugh! It is four weeks until my wedding, and I have no idea what I'm going to wear because this looks awful. I showed my bridesmaids, and everyone thinks I should take this to another tailor to fix. Also, I was obviously very unhappy with my dress and no one really cared. They just charged me, and sent me home. read more

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I loved my experience with Ette! They were professional, courteous and extremely talented. They were also very flexible, I had to postpone from my original wedding date and they easily accommodated me by allowing me to push my fittings out for months. When I picked up my dress and tried it on at home I had a few questions on the fit, Ette had me come in to have their seamstress and team help me put it on to make sure I was comfortable in it and it looked perfect for my wedding day. I also felt comfortable with all of the Covid protocols they had in place. I would highly recommend using them for wedding dress alterations! read more

I'm so glad I brought my wedding gown to Ette for alterations! From my first consultation appointment, Goli made me feel so comfortable and was great about answering my questions and explaining the alterations process. Due to Covid, I attended all of my fittings solo (I was very glad that Ette was taking appropriate precautions, requiring masks, etc.) and Goli always offered to take pictures for me, asked about wedding plans, and went out of her way to make each appointment still feel fun and exciting. The whole team at Ette was very organized, responsive, professional, and transparent about pricing. When my dress needed some last-minute alterations, Kpoene was wonderful about working with me to come up with a plan and reassuring me that my dress would fit perfectly. The best part: it did!!! My dress fit like a glove and was perfect for my wedding day, thanks to the wonderful team at Ette! read more

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DO NOT GO HERE. A friend's wedding dress got damaged while in your care and your seamstress refuses to take any responsibility. Save your money and go somewhere that isn't going to destroy a precious piece of clothing. Telling everyone we know who lives in the city to not ever go here for ANYTHING. read more

I had the amazing opportunity to work with Ariana. She was so wonderful to work with. The moment I can for my first alteration, she welcomed me with a warm smile and a cheery presence. She was very professional and talented. I had some issues with my flutter sleeves of my dress and she creatively found a way for me to lift my arms for our first dance without the sleeves strapping me down. I was able to be free flowing and beautiful. Not to mention I had a sheath dress, which they altered flawlessly. Every piece of me was fitted snuggly and graceful. I felt like a bohemian princess and I can't thank Ette enough. I would recommend them to everyone. read more

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Ette was able to size down my dress and looked amazing!! Fit like a glove and they had 3 fittings with me until it was perfect and I was happy with it read more

Ette - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ette did an amazing job with alterations of my wedding gown! I purchased a sample gown so it needed a little bit of extra work and after my three fittings it fit me like a glove. It was definitely pricey but they did wonderful work and it's a really nice shop in a convenient location. My advice for anyone looking for wedding dress alterations - contact them early (several places I reached out to were not accepting new clients because they were already booked up!), and make sure you speak up about anything that you don't like or want changed. There was one seam in my dress that just wasn't sitting right at my final fitting and I had to call it out and insist that it get fixed. The team at Ette fixed it immediately but it's on you to communicate what you need from them! read more

Ette - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had a mostly good experience with Ette tailor. The staff was very friendly and they made accommodations for my busy schedule. I had a few alterations done to my wedding dress since it was too big. Overall, I loved the length of my dress and the increased mermaid silhouette, however, my waist and torso didn't work out quite as planned. When I booked my first fitting in the spring, they said July should be enough time for my September wedding. Sadly, it wasn't. My dress was too tight at my waist at the second fitting and had to be let out - easy fix they said. However, since I had ribbon at the waist and they cut it and did not save the leftovers, it did not fully fit around my waist anymore upon pickup. Also, I had gapping at the top of the back of my dress and a tiny spot on my hip seam hadn't been fully sewn shut (I didn't notice until a day before my wedding and they fixed this after my wedding in just a few mins). My waist and hips fit perfectly at pickup. My bustle was also perfect. I think with an additional fitting and some more suggestions it would've been a better experience. I would still recommend them and return to them for alterations, just make sure you ask for about 3-4 months before your wedding for alterations! (my dress versus model pic). read more

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These women. They are truly amazing. I bought my dress on tradesy and it definitely needed a bit of love. It was too big, I had purchased straps to put on it and it was a bit flat. Instead of drastically upselling me, they suggested I get a crinoline. They tailored the dress perfectly and I never felt in danger of it not looking good or of it falling off. Ariana was a joy and I LOVED working with her. read more

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I brought my beautiful strapless lace Cynthia Rowley David's Bridal dress to Ariana. Prior to our first meeting, Ariana responded quickly with an estimate of cost and a timeline of how long it would take. Her prices are very comparable but she is very professional. Her studio is small but adorable. She has a small team that works magic on so many dresses at one time so definitely contact her sooner rather than later. Ariana was genuinely so kind and easy to work with. I showed her a picture of the straps I wanted to add to my dress from a photo I found on Pinterest. Within minutes, she had a mock up of the straps with ribbon and it looked exactly like the picture. The dress was altered perfectly for my 5ft self. The bustle was beautiful and helped me when I started dancing up a storm. I would recommend any Bride to Ariana and the team at Ette. Thank you! read more

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Ariana did an impeccable job altering my wedding dress, I couldn't have been happier. I didn't fuss with my dress at all on my wedding day and it was so comfortable. Ariana was so patient and knew just what needed to be done when I mentioned even the tiniest of adjustments. She also created a beautiful bustle. I appreciated her thoughtfulness and attention to detail when she went above and beyond her job duties - I bought my dress from a sample shop and it had a small black grease mark on the bottom of the skirt. It was a bummer but it wasn't really visible so it didn't bother me very much. Lo and behold, when I came back for my third appointment she told me she did a little googling and was able to get it out! Talk about good service. I recommend Ette and Ariana to all brides! read more

Ette - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

SAVE YOUR MONEY! This place is a total rip off. Terrible service, very restrictive contract, they will over charge and under deliver! I went here based on recommendations from my bridal shop and seeing good reviews on yelp + google. When I received my wedding dress, I went in for a consultation to get a quote for the alterations. They assured me the alterations I needed were very standard, nothing out of the ordinary. I was very concerned about the fit of the bodice, and they recommended I use boob tape.. rather than actually fitting the bodice to me.. I thought that was odd, but I've never had a wedding dress tailored before. I also mentioned I wanted the dress to hug my hips, and they said they might not be able to do that or I wouldn't be able to sit.. So with minimal alterations to the bust, and also not guaranteeing the dress would fit in the hips like I wanted, they told me it would cost $650! Then when I went in for my first fitting, I said again that I wanted the dress to follow my hips, and they said that would cost extra, and increased the quote to $850!! I was getting skittish feeling like this is really expensive for alterations for a dress that only cost $2000 originally.. Then they sent me their contract. I read through it and it had all kinds of crazy stipulations like they are not responsible for altering your dress if you gain or lose significant weight.. without defining what is "significant weight." 5 lbs? 10 lbs? Who knows. They also reserved the right to charge by the hour for answering emails!! They have no promise of customer satisfaction and only outlined all the ways they could charge you EVEN MORE. Absolutely insane. I took my dress and left and found another tailor, who is charging me HALF what they quoted me. AND she is fitting the bodice to me (no boob tape needed!) and making my booty look amazing (and I'll still be able to sit down of course!). Shout out to Mary Catomy, my new tailor. I told her everything they told me and she said wow they do not know what they're doing!! RUN don't walk away from this place!! read more

I came to Ette at the recommendation of my planner and I am so thrilled I did. My fittings began pre-covid. At my first fitting, the team went through all of the details of my alterations as well as a very thorough breakout of cost and level of work. This was so important so I knew what was going to happen with such an important piece. We decided that due to some customizations, that I'd need 4 fittings. When I came back for my second fitting, the dress fit nearly perfectly already. The biggest adjustment was the arm hole as I had to reduce the amount of fabric in the shoulder straps for my shorter statue. By the final 2 fittings we were well into Covid but there was nearly nothing we needed to edit, just super minor seams only the seamstress could see. The Ette team is taking their precautions so seriously and I felt so safe in their space. I completely trusted them with my dress and the alterations. On the day of the wedding, my dress fit perfectly. I even had a matching mask from remaining fabric from my dress. I would send any bride to Ette! read more

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