My boyfriend and I visited a family-owned shop in Kent a few times to purchase traditional outfits for a wedding in India. Our first visit was on March 9, 2024, where we were warmly welcomed by Sahil - the son. Despite the busy Ramadan and Eid season, we found a wide variety of traditional wear. As a plus-sized individual, my options were somewhat limited, but I was still presented with numerous sarees and kurtas to choose from. After three hours of deciding, we ordered three men's kurtas and a saree, totaling nearly $500, benefiting from a 15% discount for buying four pieces. We took home one kurta immediately since it required no alterations, and we were told the rest would be ready by April 7th. Our subsequent visits, however, were disappointing. On March 16, I returned with a friend and my boyfriend, who needed his green kurta pants hemmed - took less than 30 min. While waiting, I mentioned my excitement about seeing my blouse but received no response from the staff. My friend bought three sarees for $552, but the overall service was lacking. Petticoat is $45 stitched and $10 unstitched. On April 7th, I called to confirm our order's readiness and was told by the owner that it was best to come on Monday April 8th, although he assured me the order was ready. Due to our tight schedule, I insisted on picking it up on Sunday. We ended the call and I asked my boyfriend to call back for confirmation of the pick up. The owner then informed my boyfriend over the phone that the shop did not have the kurtas and firmly suggested he might have taken them home, which was not possible as we had left them for alterations. We sent pictures of the kurtas to the owner for verification. I am pictured in these with a blue saree draped across my body. But it was the only picture that showed my boyfriend's blue kurta selection. When I arrived at the shop, I was met with worried faces and was informed that the two kurtas were missing. They offered a replacement blue kurta, which would take a week to alter, but we didn't have the time. The gray kurta was also missing. Despite the shop's no-refund policy, Sahil refunded us for the missing kurtas. I was then handed a blue saree perfectly wrapped with my name on it. They tried to convince me that I had chosen blue, showing CCTV footage of Sahil following me around the store carrying blue and written notes, confirmation of the picture my boyfriend had sent the shop owner of both of us in blue, but I was certain about the green saree. After showing text messages to Sahil confirming my order, he reluctantly refunded the saree as well. This experience soured what initially seemed like a pleasant journey. I was particularly disappointed as shopping for plus-sized traditional wear is challenging, and I had hoped for a seamless experience. Kent Selection offers great pieces for various occasions, but our order was not prioritized during their busy season. This situation was a significant letdown, especially given the anticipation and importance of our purchases for the wedding. read more

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The owner here is a nasty guy. He was outright rude to me ( Indian) and my fiance ( American). Wouldnt even let us try an outfit, it was a $400+ sherwani. He said he doesnt want the clothes to smell by others trying it. Ironically, the whole store had a bad smell, they were eating food inside the store when we arrived. And the clothes selection was blah. Old dusty stuff that was fashionable 25 years ago in India. No way this establishment has these many legitimate good reviews. Has to be fake. Dont waste your time and energy driving to this place. read more

Wonderful store with a wide variety of Indian attire. Owners were very helpful in assisting me, my sister and husband in trying on attire for a wedding we will be attending in India. read more

Went here for some Diwali shopping & the customer service was so bad. They were very rude & short -- they immediately asked whether we were there to look or shop. How is one to shop if we don't look first? They never want to open saris and show them. They are really pushy as well. They got upset with me because I did not want to purchase a chain set (all the necklaces were missing rhinestones). I understand Diwali is probably busy season & may cause some burn out amongst the staff but they should always greet their customers and provide at least decent customer service at a minimum. In this economy they should appreciate that people are choosing to give them business because there is always the option to shop online with the click of a finger from our comfortable couches at home. read more

Felt like they were kind, attentive, and helped me to get what I needed for Diwali. Less expensive than other places on the east side. read more

Kent Selection - Bridal Near Me - Kent, Washington

Wow! If you need anything from India, by way of clothing and accessories, you can find it here. The store workers were quiet, but helpful when asked. They never rushed us and helped us find everything we needed. Clothing for all ages, from the tiniest to the tallest were available in a variety of colors, fabrics and formality. A bit out of the way for us, but it was worth the stop. read more

If I could give no stars, I would give no stars they literally don't want show you anything and then they tell you when you're positive to buy come and will show you how is somebody's supposed to buy anything in the store if you don't want to show them...absolutely horrible rude do not want to offer any services they lost out because I was there to buy and I would've spent alot of money.. I needed nine outfits. Just buy online at the websites in India atleast they want to sell there clothes. read more

My wife and I were invited to a traditional wedding and recieved our attire suggestions at the last minute. Kent selection "saved the day" for us. It was a one stop shop for three outfits for each of us. The selection was vast, quality and detail superb, the tailoring's were on the mark as well. I wholeheartedly recommend them for any of your clothing needs. We are now dressed to impress. - Mike and Kelley read more

Rude! Not very customer service oriented! Just ridiculous attitude! They just stare rather than offering assistance! read more

Very helpful service to alter my lehenga (even though I had bought it somewhere else.) The price was half of the estimate I received from an alterations place in Seattle. Gave me a great deal on matching bangles as well. Also accommodating for my quick 2 week timeline and said they'll fix anything same day if it doesn't fit when I come to pick it up. read more

They're just way too expensive! I stopped by here today to get a Lengha for a wedding & the man tried to charge me $650 because he said it was handmade I bought one very similar to it at the Indian Selection store next door for $165. What a joke. Save your self the time & money & shop elsewhere. read more

Lots of mixed reviews here. After reading them all, I can understand where some of the negative reviews come from. This isn't a place where English is commonly spoken, and while I was there, on a fairly busy Saturday, my wife and I were the only white couple in the store. That said, we didn't feel unwelcome at any point, moreso just that English isn't the primary language of the owners. Nothing wrong with that - we're there to shop for Indian clothes, not English clothes! What I believe is the husband/wife co-owner duo were helpful. While my wife knew ahead of time what she wanted (I've always worn suits to my Indian friends' weddings, but she has worn Indian garments before), I knew very little. The husband listened to what I needed, and while I was a bit picky, they worked with me and figured everything out in the end! I didn't feel rushed, or disrespected, or anything like that I see in other comments. Just be patient if they're busy, and understanding that this isn't like shopping in a mall department store. Heck, I was even offered tea for my wait - seems like a better experience to me than lots of other shopping experiences I've had! read more

Most fabulous store and customer service!!! Feel like I entered another world! Gorgeous fabrics, and was able to find exactly what I needed!!! Thank you Sammy and all!!! Also was so impressed with the reasonable and superb alterations. read more

best people ever they super cool , very helpful especially the man who run the store . please some visit him i got many outfits from this place :) read more

They are dishonest, will overcharge and will not do what you ask them to and then lie about it. Not recommended for someone new to this store. They may be good towards their existing customers but they ripped me off. I went to get my banarasi silk saree blouse stitched earlier this year and they charged $75 for that, added the cheapest lining with cheapest piping on neck they could get, considering it was silk saree I'd expect them to use better materials if charging that much. I know fabrics and stuff very well just made a huge mistake to rely on them to do their job. Moreover they kept half of the border from the blouse and only added border to sleeves and told me it was not enough to add to back so instead they added to sleeves. I had made it very clear that add the border to the back of the blouse and if there's more then add it to sleeves. Mind that, I myself know how to sew so I knew what was possible. I just didn't have enough time to make it myself or find other stores. They take payment in advance of stitching, so there wasn't anything I could do. So much for begane desh ch Punjabi hi Punjabi de kamm aunda. read more

First time visiting. Very friendly staff . The store had this ability of making me feel like I had stepped into a store right in India. Sights, sounds and smells were wonderful. A strong incense was burning, Indian music was playing and my eyes were bombarded with beautiful clothing in a rainbow of colors. I was looking for a Sarii and they seemed to be reasonably priced. The bench you sat on was very small but the padding was comfortable. The woman who helped me allowed me to inspect the garments and didn't make me feel rushed. She also brought me a petty coat that was my size. I have no idea how she sized me up so fast but the amazingness of it didn't set in until I tried on my new clothes at home. This shop also sells clothing for men. You can find garlands, jewelry, shoes, incense and Hindi inspired statues. Pretty cool shop that took me out of my element, yet made me feel welcome. Unfortunately there is no return policy with or with out a receipt- so make sure you know what you are getting before you leave. read more

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Firstly, the selection is amazing, and if they don't have it they can make it! I bought my suit and they tailored it within minutes of purchasing. For the price, what you get is very high-quality. Secondly, the staff properly wears their masks as they're supposed to. The staff is very friendly and willing to help you find exactly what you like. read more

The father and son were so helpful in finding an outfit for a wedding. Expert opinions on fit and style. Learned a lot about Indian styled clothing. I even found a really cool dress for future parties. Great price too! read more

Super rude service ! Sounded like a bitch. Designs were super old. They're in the wrong business I guess

Very dishonest. Will try to milk every last dime. Overcharged my white friends for the same items and even stole $2. $2!

On the phone they said walk-ins welcome, but when we got there they said they are too busy helping other customers. They flat out refused to give me an estimated wait time. Their communicationw as terrible, and it made me feel like they didn't care about me as a paying customer at all. read more

Scammers, dishonest owners and unfriendly. who rip customers off $ with his own made up price for good quality fabric gown/ clothes with no price tag, his own tax and every customer need to negotiate for whatever they buy and I found out after I bought a non brand gown cause couldn't find an Indian outfit to wear during covid in 3 days after I paid for a dress that was told $130.00 and owner can do alterations include with it. When paying on my own I didn't know the deal was $130.00 said for me to my older sister so I paid while she wasn't near and owner charged me $159.65 for a non brand gown that had good quality fabric and when I didn't question the price of $130.00 to $159.65 I found out about deal after leaving store but what's shocking is I paid $200.00 cash and didn't get my cash back. Than I stood there waiting and he said "your done that the right amount" . I asked to get receipt he seems he didn't want give but did anyhow. I later heard that if I give him good reviews he give discount or $10 back so I did a good review in store got nothing and today 7/6/21 after getting my alternator gown in hand I am posting the truth on Yelp. Be extremely careful if u step foot in this store or better yet go get Indian outfit in Canada in Toronto where it's a lot of Indian store are with very good selection of store and outfit better otherwise any Indian store better than here. Never will I ever return here again. Only needed a gown to my family wedding who is marrying an Indian man that's why I had to get an outfit here. read more

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My boyfriend and I came in recently looking for new Diwali outfits... it was not a fun experience. After I clearly explained what I liked and did not like, the main lady was very aloof and acted as if I should just purchase whatever she pushed at me. She did not give me options, and just grabbed random suits from my size bracket without much of a regard for what I was looking for. On top of this, she would only communicate in Hindi with my boyfriend, which felt very demeaning. Yes, my boyfriend is Indian and I am not, but I am the customer! It took forever to find something that would even remotely work, and it would have gone a lot faster if there had been direct communication with me. Most of the suits were overpriced and not of very good quality. Yes, this is the only shop in the area, but I would caution others before shopping there. Maybe it's a cultural thing, but I didn't walk away from the experience feeling good. read more

They are very professional and helpful. Are able to do alternation quickly and they have alot of selection to choose from. Definitely recommend! read more

We came here for a family wedding and we got great service and amazing clothes! The atmosphere was welcoming and the place was very organized and clean. Definitely coming here again :) read more

I brought in my unstitched bridal lehenga from India and they were able to stitch it all together beautifully. The shop owners are very nice and easy to work with. They also were on time in the timeline they promised to have it completed by. read more

I was already in the process of purchasing my lengha and the seller felt it was necessary to say, I was one of his "regular customers" who always tries to get him to lower his prices and never buys anything. I literally had never been to that store in my life until that day. It was a very rude and unprofessional comment especially when his business relies on customers purchasing his products. Safe to to say I will not be returning to this store. read more

We had a wonderful experience at this store and my dad and I found great quality Indian outfits for my cousin's wedding in California. Naresh and Mamtesh were very helpful and spent a lot of time finding different outfit selections of us to try. We were very pleased with the outcome! Thank you again! read more

I've been here many different times to buy outfits for weddings. It's a bit pricey but it's negotiable. It's owned by a husband and wife duo and they're both very helpful. Anytime, we have an event, I tell them what it is, what I need and What my budget is. This is my go to spot! read more

This place was a godsend. The ladies were so helpful when I came in with half of my sari set and helped me find shoes and I top and a hem cover. The prices seemed very reasonable as I've never bought traditional Indian clothing before. I wish I had more opportunities to shop here! read more

In December, I had a couple of saris with unstitched blouses for which I desperately needed a blouse within the next week for a wedding. The folks working got me fitted with a couple of readymade blouse options, helped me snag a couple of petticoats, and hemmed both saris. I think I was in and out in about 20 minutes and much relieved when I left--super helpful! I can't speak much to the other services/products offered but what I observed looked like a pretty nice selection--would definitely go back for similar needs in the future! read more

Buyer beware !!!! I have spent a lot of money here, however one of the jewelry kits I purchased for my wife was broken out of the box. She never used it. I took it back and asked for a simple exchange and was denied. I understand not getting my money back but no exchange is unacceptable. I will not shop here again. read more

I have never felt the need to take time out of my day to leave a review for any business but the way I was treated here has compelled me to do so. I would rate this place 0 out of 5 if I could. They have horrible customer service and are very overpriced. They are greedy people who only care about money. The guy that works there is very disrespectful to women and they are not nice or let alone welcoming at all. On top of that the quality of work is poor. Definitely won't be coming back to this place. HIGHLY RECOMMMEND YOU DONT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY HERE. read more

best place in seattle wa i live in madison wi but i love this place and helping minded friendly i can give 100 star

Hate to say it, spent money to get a suit made for my wife, the tailor measured her for a semi stitched suit we already had. He measured her, but all we ended up was a straight, no shape, piece of cloth covering!!! read more

I would have liked to give 0 stars if that was an option. The people that work at this store have no idea how to treat customers with respect. All they care about is how much money they can get from you because they are genuinely greedy. I went in like I always do with my mom and tried to buy something for a lot of weddings we have to go to. Instead of showing us what they had, the guy asked us what our price point is. He doesn't want to show us anything that is $100 or more because he thinks we can't afford that price. Now people tell me one thing, if this doesn't remind you of some sort of caste system I don't know what else will. As an American Indian customer I deserve to be respected and given the appropriate customer service, that is what will make me happy and keep me coming back. But when someone asks me for a price point instead of showing me what they have so I can decide what I want to pay as a customer that's not good customer service. Then if I'm telling my own mother that I don't like a certain piece of clothing they have, they have to butt in and say that I'm a difficult customer. Seriously people how would feel? These people are rude and greedy and only care about money not pleasing people at all. Go to India Selection because they have wayyyy better customer service and will actually talk to you like you are human and not a dog or in some sort of caste system. I've been in customer service for so long now to know that is not how you treat anyone that walks in your store. If you are American please don't go here because they will rob you for all you have. read more