My appointment with Sarah was great! She was flexible with my schedule and location, and she picked…read morea plethora of great clothes and shoes for me to try. I usually hate trying on clothes, but she made it really comfortable and had an amazing eye for clothes that fit my style and my body well.

Sarah was absolutely wonderful to work with! I love fashion, but I felt that my wardrobe need a…read moreboost. And, in walked Sarah. After reviewing what I already owned and listening to what I was hoping to accomplish, we were ready to shop - my favorite part! We got some amazing pieces that were exactly what I was looking for to jazz up my style. She even introduced me pieces that I may not have had the courage to try on, but I'm SO glad I did. Working with Sarah felt like I was shopping with a girlfriend, we had such a fun day and I can't wait to use her services again!

Great custom made dresses and Laura works with every budget! Highly recommended! I wanted a short,…read morebackless dress for my destination wedding along with a skirt and sash and Laura implemented my design.Thanks again!

I have nothing but great things to say about Laura!…read more I went to her 3 months before my wedding. We had well over a year to plan our wedding, so this was significantly late in the game to be starting on my dress, but my other plan had fallen through. I was stressing out and about to settle on a $4,000 dress I didn't even love, when a friend convinced me to call Laura. (She had just had her first fitting for her own dress and was very happy.) I called Laura the very next day, went in, and by the time I left I had written a deposit check and was feeling completely relieved. I showed her photos of a Vera Wang dress I loved. She completely got what I was wanting and had so much enthusiasm about it that I knew she was the right person to make it. Long story short, I LOVED my dress, the process was very easy, and she also ended up completely re-doing 4 vintage lace dresses for my bridesmaids, which we also loved. She's very reasonable (if you're aware that a custom wedding dress isn't going to be crazy cheap--I've read some bad reviews from people who clearly didn't get this). Our wedding was featured on a national blog and I've had complete strangers emailing me to tell me how much they liked my dress. I wish I could wear it again! Thanks Laura!

The short, dry review: I have watched two very special men in my life LOVE the end result of…read morereasonably priced, custom clothing. That's it. The long, dramatic review: I just wanted to cry tears of joy. My dad called to tell me that he is absolutely THRILLED with his new, custom trousers and shirt, and that I could not have given him a better Father's Day present. Why did this touch me so? My dad is a man who lovingly and gracefully raised three girls with all of the body issues that accompany that endeavor. He has been having body issues of his own for the last 3 years. Complaining of a stomach ache, he ended up having emergency appendix removal, appendix exploded on the table, 9" of intestines removed and a month in the hospital. He has not really been the same since. His body dramatically changed shape and none of his clothes fit right after that month. Dad was always a dapper dresser, with the kind of attention to the details that made my mom smile and say he would have made a great hair dresser. I do not think I have ever EVER seen my dad in a t-shirt or in jeans. He is snappy, and he likes to look snappy. He did not believe that the clothes would fit any better than what he could get from a men's store. Holly comes to your home, does about 100 measurements, talks with you while you choose specific fabrics from her many samples that you can touch and feel. You also choose specific design details for your shirt, trousers, or jacket. She arrives at your home later with the goods. I have a friend who looks like a model and is on the "call" list for By George For Men and Stag. He loves to look sharp and that can be very spendy. He now has several custom shirts, trousers, and even a jacket from J. Hilburn that make him look like a million bucks without breaking the bank. Once they have your measurements in the system, friends and family have a very easy job buying you the perfectly fitted shirt or trousers... and my dad even admitted that it is not anything at all like the clothing at a men's store, made for the masses. He went from, "nothing will ever fit quite right" to, "can you call Holly and order another shirt?"

Wow! Looking GOOD, Man!…read more I can not get over how great these shirts look on my colleagues. J Hilburn offers high-quality clothing at a great price. Holly's personal service ensures a great fit and a wonderful shopping experience. She even meets you at your home or office for the initial fitting. Armed with examples, a planning book, and loads of swatches, you can select exactly the shirt you want. With so many combinations, you are still ensured a unique look. Holly is amazing to work with. She'll make sure that the entire shopping experience is a breeze. I can't wait to see these shirts on the men in one of my weddings. No more "marshmallow puff" when they remove the jacket at the reception! And, unlike the claim for some hideous bridesmaids dresses, they really can wear it again! ;)

I had such a great time in my seeing class with Vanessa. I can't believe how much I learned even…read morethough I've been sewing since I was a girl. What a great refresher and inspiration, plus I walked away with an adorable bag! Highly recommend for new and advanced students!

My daughter has been taking sewing lessons with Ronkita for over a year, and we are really happy…read morewith the results. She is really enjoying her lessons and making great progress. Thanks to her lessons with Ronkita, she was able to enter several outfits into a local fashion show. Since we have been under quarantine, Ronkita has successfully continued these sewing lessons virtually, which is impressive!

Went to pick up my wedding dress and noticed the orange stain larger than a quarter that she put on…read moremy dress between fittings 1 and 2 was still there ... She lied to my face by saying she tried to clean it but said it wouldn't come out and then had the nerve to say it didnt matter because no one would notice...yeah! A giant orange stain on my butt!! It took my mother 2 minutes of scrubbing to get out the stain, so it's clear she didn't even try!! Was never told until pickup how much just a hem would be to alter- 300 bucks!? Also told me at my final fitting that I had gained weight about 20 times and would NOT stop saying it despite my fiance and dad sitting in the next room (note I've lost 12 lbs between 1st and final fittings) ... Who tells any bride 4 days before their wedding that they've gained weight!? SO RUDE. Such a mess... avoid!!!!

I enjoyed going to Lupee for my wedding dress alteration. I think some brides get confused with her…read morework ethic though; she will not do a job for you until closer to your wedding date (in terms of her having less liability for a bride loosing or gaining weight). She worked with me on what I planned on doing my wedding day, so that the dress could work around me. Also, she was genuinely interested in my future husband, how things were going, what my family was feeling... the whole deal. It was nice to talk with such a veteran of the field. However, with this experience I also got to hear her frustrations about other clients. I felt that I was put in awkward situation listening them. That's not to say that the quality of her alterations is lacking. She did a great job and I love my dress. It was a little pricey, but I still believe it was worth it. So here are my recommendations on working with Lupee: 1. Be respectful. The woman knows what she's doing, and you are also in her home. 2. Do not expect to get your dress fitted until 2 months or less before the wedding. 3. When in doubt, ask! She gives honest opinions. 4. And don't bring your family to the fittings. You are wearing the dress, not them. Besides, Lupee becomes a second Mom anyway. :)

Wong did a wonderful job. We were working through the pandemic, and so we had to change our Wedding…read moredate. She was able to get everything done in a month, maybe 3 weeks. She turned my zipper into a corset, which was great, because I didn't have to worry about my size so much! The detail on the corset was beautiful. She also did a bustle. Wong is very professional and very kind. I would recommend her to do your wedding dress!

I want to start this out by saying - I did read the reviews listed below... and while I understand…read moresome of whats said - I do want to say that different cultures speak differently to each other and in my experience growing up in Houston, many Vietnamese women can come across as loud or strong spoken. If you aren't familiar with Asian culture, just understand its different and please don't take it personal. As long as you are clear and direct about your wants and needs - Wong will listen and do it right. You cannot be a bride who shows up and stands quietly when something doesn't feel right. They will never know unless you say something. EVERY little detail I asked for along the way Wong and I have talked about and she made the process simple and clear for me. Especially in a time of pandemic when we are already very vulnerable - she made me feel good about my experience all around. Hi ladies! I wanted to share my experience with an incredible tailor/seamstress/alterations. I had the perfect dress ordered. Covered head to toe in beads. When it arrived it was going to require about $2000 plus in alterations (even though it was a custom dress). I just sat down and cried. Here we are going through a pandemic, my fiance has a heart attack and it leads to a triple heart bypass, my wedding will more than likely be delayed and my $4000 plus dress does not fit. I didn't have the kind of money to basically have my dress altered to actually fit me and started to believe I would just need to give up and find some cheapie dress that actually fit. And then I was connect with Wong Long. She cut me some discounts knowing what I was going through. My beaded head to toe dress needed to have most of the beads taken off, be taken in at least 4 inches on each side and in the shoulders (which are also all beads) and be hemmed to fit my 5 foot tall self. I just got home from my first fitting after she did the alterations on the sides of the dress. SHE IS AMAZING. Shes done all this work for a beyond fair price and has made the entire experience a one on one thing rather than me feeling like a number coming in and getting adjusted. She wears a mask, took my temperature and she has a whole back showroom with wall to wall mirrors so you can see every angle of your dress and if something should be changed or moved. If you need alterations..... PLEASE go to her. Shes a one woman team who has more years experience than I have been alive (and Im 39). I couldnt be happier with her help and I promise you will NOT be disappointed. PLEASE tell her I sent you. Im forever grateful to her. (she only deals in cash and checks so no extra charges incur). After my wedding I will share a picture of before and after of my dress.

My Closet Cravings had a HUGE impact on my life and is a permanent line item in my budget. I was in…read morea total Banana Republic rut and needed a big change to find myself again after years of overworking and neglecting my appearance. Sydney was a dream to work with and helped me: -Purge clothes that were bad choices for my figure -Understand what looks good on me regarding fit, style -CREATED new outfits out of stuff I already had and would never have thought to wear together -Learn about new places to shop for both stretching your budget and for splurging -Save a ton of money by shopping with me and helping me buy the right things vs. things that would just later hang unworn in my closet Sydney is extremely talented and so gentle and kind to work with (critical attributes for someone who is watching you try on clothes!) I've recommended her to tons of friends and colleagues and not one has been anything other than ECSTATIC about their experience. As they say, two thumbs way up!

If you like to dress well, and your paying attention, there are still limits to your ability to…read morepick things out that represent you well. This is why you need an expert - to daringly try things out that you normally would not pull off the rack and try on. In my case, I can go for days buying suits, dress shirts, jeans, stuff I have been wearing for years but what about that other look? What about that cardigan? If you look like a fool, you want to know before you make the purchase. :-) However, if you look great, you have level'ed up and can't wait to wear it out. I highly recommend this service. It is like getting hit over the head with a "I-look-frickin-awesome-stick" You can spend the money with this service and look good, or you can go it alone and look average at best.

I could not recommend Olga more! I lost a good amount of…read moreweight after I bought my dress but so I had concerns about maintaining the integrity of it. She did an amazing job fitting the dress to my body and making it comfortable and secure so I could dance all night long I also wanted to add some sleeves for the ceremony and she was so consultative and helpful through that!

Olga did an amazing job with my gown. Kept a tight schedule and has very fair pricing. She met and…read moreexceeded all my expectations. Would gladly work with her again!