Courtney is amazing! My dress has a lot of detail with beads and intricate patterns. I am so glad to have found Courtney because everything came out perfectly! She listened to what I wanted, consulted me on what alterations make the most sense based on my body type. She even took into consideration the shoes, jewelry, and even our first dance moves to ensure I can move around with ease all night. I felt I could trust her immediately with my dress. She did not try to upsell me, instead offered alternative options but was direct on pros/cons and allowed me to choose. She is masterful in her craft, professional, honest, and I can tell a perfectionist - exactly the type of person I needed for the job. I highly recommend Courtney and know she will care for you and your dress with love. Thank you, Courtney!! read more

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Courtney's work is pure magic. Her ability to alter a dress to better fit and flatter a body is absolutely incredible. Not only is she remarkably skilled, she is also kind, generous, funny and clear about what is possible and what isn't. She will give it to you straight, but in a respectful and loving way. She is a master at giving her professional opinion in a way that is helpful, but not at all pushy, and managing the personalities in the room in order to center your voice and opinion. I went in to see Courtney for the first time in March 2020, just a few days before the world shut down and we all went into lockdown. My dress didn't need much -- a hemming and replacing of the buttons and button loops in the back of my dress. Courtney was great at communicating with me as my wedding was postponed from June 2020 to June 2021. When I went in to see her a year later, our world had changed and so had I. When I tried on my dress, I no longer felt comfortable or confident in my dress and so I embarked on a journey to find a new dress, literally THREE WEEKS before my wedding. Courtney was so kind and encouraging as I found a dress that fit me properly and made me happy while wearing it. She managed to accommodate my new dress fitting and alterations in TWO WEEKS and didn't even charge me a rush pricing. Because of her, I was able to wear a wedding dress that made me feel confident and beautiful. Then after my wedding, she fixed a snag in the neckline of my dress, ON THE HOUSE. I am so utterly thankful to have been able to work with Courtney. I honestly don't know what I would have done if I didn't have such an incredible seamstress on my side for my wedding. She is an incredible small business owner who knows what she is doing and is in demand because of it. Her labor is worth every damn cent and I wholeheartedly recommend her and her team. If you go to Courtney, you will walk away with a dress that feels custom-made and fits you so perfectly that it will feel like magic. But it's not. It's Courtney's skills. Thank you so much for everything. read more

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Courtney really was the best! I found Prim and Perverse through the recommendation of Lovely Bride. I read a few of her reviews and decided she was the one. She is super professional, fun to be around and just great to work with (especially when my wedding was constantly changing due the pandemic). I didn't have to tell her a single thing - she just knew how the dress should fit. I also purchased a cute veil from her that I LOVED. I was never THAT into the dress prior (or any dress for that matter), but on my wedding day I was so happy with how the dress looked and fit. The only slight con is the location of the studio -- it's a super cool building in Kensington but not super convenient to Center City. I have no point of reference for price, but alterations ran me about $600 for a crepe dress (pics attached). Still HIGHLY recommend! read more

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Courtney and the talented team at Prim & Perverse altered my wedding dress to perfection for my big day. Courtney excels at giving honest and realistic feedback. Also very grateful for her advice on how to transport the dress safely across the country. Thanks for being a wedding dress alteration wizard and emotional support person, Courtney! read more

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I can not say enough about these talented folks. They did an amazing job on my wedding dress and were so helpful with design decisions. Thank you so much P & P! read more

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Courtney was the perfect seamstress for my wedding dress, and I could not have been happier with the results. She has an eye for detail, and even called me back to do an additional fitting when she decided she might want to adjust the train and bustle based on a pattern she identified (with my input/feedback). My dress was heavily beaded which was not an issue for Courtney, and fit perfectly on my wedding day. Other seamstresses were rude and turned me away and Courtney reassured me we would be okay with timing and was very generous with adding me onto her already busy client roster. If you want a dependable, detail-oriented and talented tailor for your wedding alterations then pick Courtney! read more

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Courtney was absolutely wonderful to work with for my wedding dress fittings! She is extraordinarily talented, precise, patient and thoughtful. She also made me feel so comfortable during my fittings and was easy to talk with. The final result of the dress was so perfect and I felt like a goddess on my wedding day! Additionally, she created the MOST beautiful veil that flowed gorgeously with my dress. It was my favorite accessory (that I ever wore?). She was also able to alter a wrist cuff for me last minute that came out perfectly as well. Her office was located in her home, which not only is stunning but easy to access and there is always parking. I highly recommend Prim and Perverse for your bridal design and alteration needs! read more

Courtney is a queen. She is THE queen. Of all of the stress of wedding planning, working with Courtney was a bright spot - FUN, hilarious, transparent, delightful, natural. I have never felt so confident in my own skin, so beautiful, so comfortable, and radiant. I HATED my dress until Courtney revived it. She brought it to life, she brought me to life. read more

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Real talk: my dress was wayyyy too big when it first arrived. I couldn't have walked down the aisle in it if my life had depended on it. I'm pretty sure Courtney had to take apart more seams on this dress than she left alone, but oh did she work a miracle (four fittings later!)! My dress is a crepe Theia sheath with an illusion back, and she made it fit perfectly! Courtney is so down to earth and easy to talk to and honestly, I miss our once-monthly fittings. I'm so happy for her new studio space and can't wait to see her business continue to grow - I am so happy I reached out to Courtney (at the referral of both BHLDN and Lovely Bride Philly, who graciously helped me find an alterer even though I bought my dress in another state!). Definitely one of my vendor team VIPs. Strongly recommend reaching out to her before anyone else to take care of your alterations. I cannot say enough good things about her. I felt so confident on my wedding day and got a million complements on my dress. I'll say it -- I feel bad for you if you're using anyone else for your wedding dress alterations! Final note: My bustle looked amazing and didn't break even though the crepe fabric was super heavy. You owe it to yourself to invest in a good alterer who can make your bustle look artistic and not like an afterthought, and who makes it strong enough to last through a night of dancing. Advice: reach out to Courtney early! If you're like me and clueless, you might not know that September through October is super busy for weddings. If your date is somewhere around there, start on alterations sooner rather than later. (My date was March so it didn't impact me, but wanted to share the feedback just in case it helps another bride!) read more

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Courtney worked absolute magic on my dress! She was recommended by my stylist at BHLDN and I'm so glad. Courtney (and her whole team) worked so efficiently and are very talented, I felt like a princess the whole night at my wedding! She is also so down-to-earth, honest and kind while maintaining absolute professionalism. I would highly recommend! read more

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I wish I could give 273837383773 stars. If I could I would. I've only had one fitting but I'm soooo impressed with Courtney and team's expertise, communication, fairness, and KINDNESS. My dress is a special project.... Needs a ton of work and Courtney didn't balk at all. I feel so secure to have her working on this for me and I can't wait to see how my gown turns out. read more

A friend of mine recommended Courtney since she had both her wedding dress altered with her, and also a bridesmaids dress from hell that Courtney managed to salvage. My dress was a pretty simple crepe with no real detailing, so I was worried about how the few alterations I needed (adding cups, bustle, and adjusting the hem) might affect the look. Courtney did an absolutely great job and the dress was absolutely perfect! read more

Prim and Perverse was recommended for me by my stylist at BHLDN. I am so happy that I found Courtney because she did an amazing work on my wedding gown! Courtney was able to transform my gown into exactly what I had envisioned. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for alterations or customizations on your wedding gowns! read more

Courtney did the alterations on my wedding dress and she did an amazing job! My wedding was in Mexico this past May, I live with my now husband and didn't want him to see my dress! I dropped my dress of to Courtney and she held it for me until I was ready to do my first fitting which was about 6 months from the time I dropped it off to her. Which was great and a huge help because I had no where to store it!! I picked up my dress the day before I left for Mexico it was pressed and ready to go! It wasn't even a working day for Courtney and, when I pulled up to her home she brought it my car. Talk about service! Courtney is awesome if you need alterations done go to her she's very detail oriented, reasonably priced, soooo patient and super nice. You won't be disappointed! I'm so glad I found her!!! Thanks Courtney for the perfect fit :) Gina read more

Courtney did an absolutely FANTASTIC job with my dress alterations. I was very particular about how the dress fit/it's length and she delivered! The dress is absolutely perfect. She is punctual, diligent, thoughtful and careful. She is flexible and was able to meet a few times to allow for an absolute perfect fit, and look. Her prices are extremely reasonable for the going rates in Philadelphia. Her office is in a beautiful old Victorian home. You can drive to it, and there is ALWAYS a parking spot outside. Her suite where she has a fitting room and her work space is beautiful. She is warm, friendly and professional and puts her clients at ease. HIGHLY recommended! read more

I was excited to work with Courtney after seeing such great reviews. Unfortunately, I did not have a great experience myself. I paid about $700 in alterations and put my dress on for my wedding day to notice that Courtney's markings were still visible and that my dress length was still way too long. I went to the studio for two separate fittings and assumed when I picked up my dress that it would be perfect as a result, so I didn't try it on again before the wedding so I wouldn't destroy how it was pressed. My dress has a lot of beading and was hemmed at the waist but left entirely too long. I spent my wedding day extremely uncomfortable with the dress dragging all over the floor (the dress doesn't have a train) and with the beading crunching under every step I took. I had to carry the dress off the floor to walk down the aisle, for my first dance, and father / daughter dance and was uncomfortable and bummed that my pictures had to have me holding the dress up. I hope others don't have this experience and I highly suggest you triple check the alterations before your wedding day to ensure no issues. read more

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WOW. There are not enough wonderful words to describe how great Courtney is and how much I loved my experience with her. My dress fit perfectly and she made a custom bow that made the dress come to life! Feeling like Cinderella is an understatement. Courtney also kept me calm during the most stressful moment ever: when the zipper broke during my last fitting and I got stuck in my dress. She calmly reminded me that this was just a faulty zipper, she cut me out, sewed in a new zipper and it was better than new. Not to mention she did all of this in an hour and dropped everything! She was such a pleasure to get to know and I would recommend her to anyone! read more

Philadelphia brides--do not bother looking elsewhere. Courtney is simply the best in every way. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I was left with two weeks before my out-of-town wedding and two wedding gowns and a custom veil that needed fixing. Courtney worked on a tight timeline and yet delivered with every bit of finesse, detail, quality that you expect with a wedding gown seamstress. Additionally, she is down to earth, kind, and a genuinely humble and good person. She was a joy to work with during fittings, taking the time to allow me to be picky about details, and she was so understanding of my situation. Ultimately my dresses fit like a dream, thanks to Courtney! read more

Courtney is incredible in every way - her professionalism, her work, and her kind and genuine character. She was one of the vendors that I will always remember not only because of her incredible and detailed work on my lace dress and my complex bustle that turned out so elegant, but also because of the way she made me feel - empowered and beautiful. She was a joy to work with at our fittings, and was also creative in the way to adjust the dress using extra pieces of lace. She also made several adjustments as requested when I asked for the length to be slightly shorter given our dancing. Would highly recommend!!! Thank you Courtney!! read more

Had my wedding dress altered here - Courtney was awesome. Very chill and easy to work with, everything was low key and the work she did was amazing. She made my dress look exactly the way I wanted it to. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone in need of alterations!!! read more

Excellent seamstress for wedding alterations. Courtney is very personable and crazy talented. I had a simple dress with a long train and she constructed a beautiful hybrid French/American bustle for me. She works quickly and can give you a sense of several options to consider. I felt confident that my dress was in good hands. read more

Courtney's command of dress creation and alteration is extraordinary. She knows exactly how to make a figure look it's absolute best and takes time to truly understand and purely interpret her client's esthetic. To boot, she is a gem of a human and lovely to work with. Philadelphia is lucky to have such a keen and competent designer and seamstress. read more

Courtney was amazing to work with! She really took the time to listen to my requests and I felt that she understood the style/look I was trying to achieve. She made a couple of great suggestions about better fabric choices that definitely helped and she kept the whole project within my budget. I would definitely use her for more alterations! read more

If you're looking for wedding dress alterations, look no further than Prim and Perverse! I came to Courtney with something of a mess of a wedding dress; it was in the wrong size, and the bodice did not look right at all. Courtney was able to solve the issues with my dress and took the time to discuss all options with me. She was easy to communicate with throughout the process and was extremely personable as well. For my final fitting, I was so impressed with my dress that I did not want to take it off. Not only was it well-fitted, she managed to turn it into a work of art as well. The day of my wedding, I felt not only beautiful but comfortable as well which was super important. Additionally, the pricing she offers is very reasonable-she should definitely charge more for the quality of services that she provides! Working with Courtney was one of the highlights of my wedding planning experience, and I cannot recommend her enough. read more

Courtney (and her team) are so talented, welcoming, timely, and wonderful to work with. She creates a supportive environment for all her clients; she truly cares about them and making sure they feel no less than perfect on their wedding day. I can't recommend her enough - no matter how big or small your alterations are! read more

Courtney did an amazing job altering my wedding dress for my wedding on 10/27. I got the bishop gown from BHLDN and was not sure where to get it altered, however they gave me Prim and Perverse's contact info and going with her was one of the best choices for my wedding. The dress needed a hem, the straps shortened, the bust area brought in a little, and a bustle. Courtney fixed all of these perfectly, and the bustle she created was absolutely stunning. I actually preferred the dress bustled after seeing how beautiful it looked. Courtney was easy to reach and communicate with, she took her time explaining everything she was going to do for us and made the entire process easy. Courtney also had a very reasonable price for her work. I would definitely recommend her to any bride that needs alterations in the Philadelphia area. read more

Courtney altered my wedding dress this past summer, accommodating a total rush order (I got my dress at the last minute) with grace, patience, and flexibility. I could not be happier with the work she did. There was quite a bit of embroidery along the bodice, which also needed to be significantly altered due to my beautiful A-cups not quite being up to the job of filling it out. She correctly predicted the need to keep my very low-cut profile from becoming a sideboob show, and did it perfectly. The French pickup she added to the train was flawless. Maybe most importantly, working with Courtney was just a true pleasure. She is a calm, reasonable, straightforward person, who can delicately bring a nervous bride back down to earth and will even guide an overly opinionated mother to the waiting room while her daughter is fitted. To top all of that off: her services are really affordable & just as reasonable as she is, unlike the $700+ estimate I received from the bridal salon where I purchased my dress. I only wish that she did regular alterations so I could come to her more! read more

Courtney is a genius and so much fun to work with. It was a great adventure taking my dress down six sizes. She made me a perfect custom veil. And on top of it all, she was really patient and put up with all of my angst. read more

I highly recommend Courtney!! She did my dress alterations for my wedding and I felt comfortable with her from the get go! I trusted her with my dress and alterations! She did my bustle (which was the easiest I've ever seen/ 3 hooks and ribbons), she took it in at the top and during the second fitting took the lining out a little to account for the excessive squats I was doing!! Her personality, professionalism, and efficiency were amazing!! I couldn't be happier with my choice!!! read more

Courtney did such an amazing job altering my wedding dress. My dress turned out to be pretty complicated to alter - it was too big in some spots, too small in others, and with tons of boning, multiple layers, and detailing - and she made it look absolutely perfect. I felt beautiful and comfortable all day at my wedding. Courtney was also wonderful to work with - fun, supportive, knowledgeable, and completely transparent about what work needed to be done and the rates (which were extremely reasonable). read more

Courtney has beautiful accessories. I stopped by her place with my sister who was looking for a belt, and the selection was great. She patiently showed us each option and had great opinions. I would highly recommend her for wedding accessories and she does a lot of alteration work as well. read more

Courtney is a dream to work with and as talented as they get! I had some major alterations that I wanted to make to my wedding dress and she was so accommodating; the finished product was better than I could've imagine. She could get away with charging 2x what her rates are for her years of skill and care that she put into my wedding dress - she made me feel so comfortable and beautiful. The best! read more

Courtney was great! She fixed some stitching in my leather jacket. It's hard to find people willing to work with leather, so I would highly recommend her for your leather repairs! read more