If ever there was a place where the art of bespoke tailoring meets the charm of a good yarn, it is…read moreConnecticut Custom Clothing. Upon entering this fine establishment, one is greeted not just by splendid fabrics and fine thread, but by a warmth akin to the embrace of an old friend. The owner, skilled as a riverboat captain navigating the Mississippi, craft garments that fit like a glove and flatter like a good joke at a dinner party. Connecticut Custom Clothing is a veritable treasure trove of tailored delight, where one leaves not just dressed to the nines but with a heart a little lighter and a smile a little wider.

When I was in need of professional help in suits, shirts and ties as I climed the corporate ladder,…read moreI consulted with Bob Degemmis (3rd generation clothier) at CT Custom Clothing. In addition to boosting my busineess career, my wife of 30 yrs said she was impressed with my (Bob's choices) appearance when we 1st met. Bob's wife and kids are also fantastic.

My husband and I went in on Thursday to have his jacket and my dress for a wedding we are both in…read morealtered. It says they're open until 7 so it was perfect for me to go after work. We get there about 5 and was told the owner (?) sent the seamstress home early because "she's 81 and needs sleep" so okay... fine. We go back on Saturday when he said she would be there, which she was. My husband puts the jacket on and I put on the dress. The seamstress looks at my husband's jacket and refuses to work on it because it was a bit big and she said there was nothing she could do. The owner (?) who was there then proceeded to make my husband try on jackets that were too small and when my husband said they were too small and did not fit properly, the owner said "well I know. I just wanted you to see what this looked like "... but why?? The seamstress moves onto me and looks me up and down then asks what I want. I needed some padding taken out of the chest, a shorter hem as it was about 6inches too long even with my heels on, and a little more cut on the slit of the dress. Nothing crazy. She literally refused every. single. thing. She told me that I should not have bought the dress offline (like I had a choice, that's where the bride picked for us to get our dresses), refused to take the padding out of the dress, despite the padding not being in the correct place and making me look like I had 4 boobs, said that the dress is "supposed to be flowy and is so beautiful at the bottom so I shouldn't get it hemmed" (even though it was obviously ridiculously too long and I would trip trying to walk in it), and just flat out told me no to having more of a slit cut. She told me I should have ordered a bigger dress and then the pads would fit, but the dress itself fits me perfectly and I dont need anything taken in at all, but insisted I needed bigger. Then said "you buy a bigger dress then come in here and I'll help you" YEA RIGHT like I would ever ever ever ever give them my time and money. I don't know how they are still open. I would never recommend anyone to go here for anything.

Did a great job altering a suit I already had, and sold me a shirt and tie that looks perfect with…read moreit, all for a reasonable price. I will be back for more.

Personalized service and fashionable men's wear . This is the place to go for suits and tuxesread more

This spot has been my source to loom my absolute best for any occasion. From business meetings, to…read morefunerals, to my own wedding they will get you right. If only my bride was as perfect as my suit, I'd still be married. Their tailors and level of service are second to none. I highly recommend and do not shop anywhere for formal wear. I have been a loyal customer for over eleven years!

Unwelcoming and unhelpful. The selection is the inept…read moreconclusion of a boomer trying to act out being ," the kids these days"

Just the best. Jody and Ronny are amazing people and the quality of their merchandise speaks for…read moreitself. This place is a Hartford staple and Connecticut classic.

The brand new Gap Factory has opened and replaced the previous Gap store located at Avon…read moreMarketplace. I am not a loyal Gap shopper, but I might occasionally stop by. Spring and Summer have simultaneously arrived at Gap Factory. With breezy cotton fabric tops and bottoms, in delicate, soft yellows and other pastels. You'll find items for men and women, while in the store next door you'll find items for baby and kids. Despite this being a Gap Factory store I found most items a bit higher priced. I did find a very pretty dress for only $12. The cashier was friendly. I would stop by again when in the area.

Personalized service. Went in with my son to find something for his junior prom and they were…read morepatient and thorough. The fitting a couple weeks later was equally painless and professional. He got a tux he really liked and looked great in, and the cost was fair. We'll be back next year for senior prom!

I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with this store. I recently needed a new…read moresuit for my wedding, and the folks at Formals by Antonio helped ensure I was looking my best for my big day. The entire team was incredibly helpful (especially Margaret!) and their styling advice was critical in designing the exact right suit for me. I was very impressed with the quality of the final product and I am excited to wear it to formal events for many years to come.

The women who run this shop are very pleasant and helpful. Pretty dresses here, I don't recall…read morepricing as I didn't find my dress here but this was a really nice shop to try to find that right dress, they will make you feel right at home.

This is the tale of my search for the perfect wedding dress…read more I have been literally everywhere. A sleazy chain store, and few others, but I didnt find the one on one personal attention that Stylez for the Aisle has. The owner, Nina, is hillarious! Not only did she help me find the perfect dress, she is extremely honest and really funny! We had each other laughing the entire time I was there. It was a really nice break from the stuffy reception that I've had elsewhere. Nina has great taste, and she was able to hone in on my perfect dress in less than 10 dresses. I know that sounds like alot, but I am super indecisive. My fault! Seriously, the first dress she helped me pick out was the one that I am wearing for my wedding. Of course, I wanted to try on everything in her store!! I couldn't pick just one, because she had so many gorgeous dresses. I think the best part of my experience (besides the fact that she should do stand-up!) is the fact that she has dresses at her shop that I didnt see in every other place I had been to. 20 stars!!!

I've brought a few suits to James for tailoring and has done a phenomenal job on each of them…read more Would recommend him to anybody. He has also does women's dresses also. Really, he's the only small business tailor that I've found for a long time. The first suit I brought was around $100, after that, I didn't care to ask because I knew he'd do a great job.