Liz was AMAZING. She did an incredible job of balancing me and my mom and sister's opinions with her expertise. She let us discuss but always led us to the right answer in the end. And she was truly always right. My dress needed some additions and tweaks in order to add some modesty to the bust, and the final product looked like it was just the way it was made. On my wedding day my dress fit like an absolute dream and I have gotten endless compliments. I cannot recommend Liz and Silver Moon enough! They did an absolutely stellar job. read more

They did a great job altering my wedding dress and creating a topper with lace from my mom's wedding dress. They were easy to schedule with and did an excellent job. It was more expensive than I was led to believe during the initial consultation though. read more

Silver Moon, you're still pristine and gorgeous. I would have bought a knockout pleated black Mary McFadden evening dress with a spectacular cross back if it wasn't so damn small (one of three amazing Mary McFaddens the shop has). Then there was the gunmetal gray pleated (have you noticed my obsession with pleats?) Issey Miyake ensemble. And the achingly beautiful black beaded flapper dress in excellent condition. The store is well-edited within an inch of its life. read more

Called, left a message, emailed and nothing. At least other places will email back with a response even if to say sorry we're currently not taking appointments until x date. I'd hate to have my dress in their hands and not being able to get a hold of anyone. read more

One of the coolest, yet priciest vintage stores I have been in. Despite not being able to afford much, they have great pieces from early periods and from good designers. Everything is in top shape. They have everything from wedding dresses to handbags. And, their window displays are always beautiful! read more

A beautiful store with high quality items and fantastic service! Sure, their items are pricier than other vintage stores, but the quality of them is leaps and bounds better. Without a doubt my favorite vintage clothing store in the city. read more

I adore Silver Moon for formal occasions; in fact, most of the evening wear that I've purchased in Chicago has come from Silver Moon. The selection of clothing is wonderful and I like that everything is merchandised by decade. The store itself is lovely and the fitting rooms make you feel classy as you try things on. read more

I have been into Silver Moon Vintage on three separate occasions to try on dresses, since I got engaged. The first time Liz took care of me. The last two times I was assisted by Colleen who I assume runs the shop when Liz is out. I have to say that my experience here has been top notch and I have tried on dresses a couple other places. I was never rushed on my appointment, and was allowed to really spend time in each piece I tried. Colleen did an excellent job showing me the possibility of each dress, Holding fabric in place, clipping bejeweled accents, switching out styles of veils so that I could really see all that was possible with each dress. I did find a dress there that I fell in love with, and may be purchasing in the next month or so once I go through a few more dress appointments, but I can't say enough about their customer service and their top notch quality. Many people assume that if it's old of vintage it will be cheaper than modern day pieces, and while sometimes that can be true, if it really is a piece that is in amazing shape, it's not going to be cheap. Nor should it. And I believe their prices reflect their expertise in vintage fabrics and construction methods, as well as the quality of work they are capable of. Not all seamstresses are created equal. Someone commented that they left dresses with out repairing the flaws on the racks. I believe this is because they allow people to alter them in house, and sometimes a repair is unnecessary if the someone is changing the neckline, or the hem, or the fastener anyway. I was told that the price on the tag included any necessary repairs to things like holes, seams, missing buttons etc, but that alterations to the style and fit of the gown were additional. But the prices weren't crazy by any means. Most of the dresses run under 1000.00. And most of them are in excellent enough condition, that even with the flaws, you can really see the integrity of the dress. Liz has a fantastic eye for these dresses. They are most certainly worth a visit if you want that one of a kind piece. Even once I have my wedding dress selected, this will not be the last time I will return to the shop, as they have so many wonderful cocktail dresses and jewelry to admire. read more

I had two dresses tailored here when I got married. One was my grandmother's hand-made wedding dress from 1947, and one was my mother-in-law's wedding dress from 1975. I had them altered not just in size, but modernized just a little (removed sleeves and altered the back on the one from the 40's, turned 70's bell sleeves and high collar into a sweetheart neckline and elbow-length sleeves, stuff like that). Liz did an amazing job, and her staff was always super helpful and polite. I got so many compliments on both dresses, and they fit and looked perfect! I can't recommend them highly enough. read more

This flat out is my favorite place to go when I feel I deserve something special for myself. All the items are in terrific shape for there age. If the clothing style isnt for you, they have some really awesome accessories and hats/headwear. I absolutely recommend this store to anyone looking for high style quality clothing...Also, I should mention they have menswear as well. read more

Silver Moon recently sold my custom made in the USA wedding dress at full asking price. They do have clientele who appreciate quality craftsmanship and fabrics. read more

I worked with three different employees at Silver Moon-all were outstanding! I had a really bad alterations experience with a different shop that pretty much ruined the bottom hem of my wedding dress. The women at Silver Moon saved the day! They were helpful, tried their best to keep me calm and got great work done with limited time. My dress ended up being even better than what I hoped for! I highly recommend! read more

I was very happy with me wedding dress alterations here! The shop I got my dress at didn't do them and when I called Migonette, they didn't have room in their schedule. They recommended Silver Moon and I'm very happy they did. The dress looks great and I can't wait to wear it in a couple weeks! read more

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Liz at Silver Moon. She did a gorgeous custom alteration on my great-grandmother's (tiny, handmade, very delicate) 102-year-old lace wedding dress, which I could barely get over my shoulders when I first brought it into the shop. Liz turned it into beautiful separates, so I could wear the whole look my ceremony and switch out the lace skirt for a big poofy tulle number for dancing at the reception. She also worked with me to create a super fun romper out of my mother's funky 70s linen wedding dress to wear at our rehearsal dinner. From my very first visit, Liz put me right at ease with her expertise and attentiveness. She took the time and interest to show me the different types of stitching and crochet my great-grandmother used to make the gown--details even my grandmother didn't know (but was delighted to learn). Liz listened carefully to what I wanted, worked with me to find creative solutions (she even moved the loops of my bra so the straps would stay hidden), and never made me feel silly for asking for questions or making requests (including taking in a white swimsuit to complete my wedding weekend outfits!). Most of all, she handled my great-grandmother's and mother's wedding dresses with absolute respect and care. She truly seemed to share in my delight as the dresses came together. And it was totally affordable, to boot. This process has been the best part of my wedding planning experience, thanks to Liz. Thank you Silver Moon!!! read more

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This store is amazing. Went this afternoon, purchased a great fur cape at an incredible price. Their inventory is to die for if you love vintage, and I'm talking about the real deal - turn of the century, 20s and 30s pieces, but there's clothing from the 50s and 60s here as well. Their wedding dresses are as beautiful as the other reviewers have said, gorgeous headpieces, and just an all around fabulous selection. I'm telling you, if you love vintage, you must visit this store. Don't expect thrift store prices, but I think the clothes are reasonably priced for their age and condition. read more

I had my wedding dress altered here with an extremely tight timeframe. I brought them the dress at the end of April, and I was set to leave the country at the beginning of June. They were able to turn it around in just three weeks and were very flexible in scheduling appointments. The dress looked absolutely wonderful, and I found them to be both professional and courteous. Highly recommend! read more

Silver Moon was one of the places BHLDN had recommended for alterations. I decided to contact them about 6 months prior to my wedding and was able to schedule a consultation appointment right away, where they pinned my dress and provided a reasonable quote for the alterations. I had a total of 3 fittings, with the 2nd fitting scheduled 3 weeks before the big day in case additional adjustments were needed. Mainly because I was losing more weight than expected plus a couple of minor adjustments, I ended up needing the 3rd and final fitting a week after (so glad Silver Moon had anticipated this possibility). During each fitting, I felt I was in good hands. The space is also beautiful and spacious, allowing me to see my dress in its full glory and observe the changes that were being made to my dress. In the end, they adjusted the straps, took in the sides, shortened the hem, and the dress was a perfect fit. As a thoughtful touch, they also saved the tags and extra fabric from the dress for me. I'm very happy with how my dress turned out. It looked absolutely amazing on the big day. read more

I purchased my dress from BHLDN and brought it here for alterations. I was supposed to pick up my dress three weeks before my wedding and when I got there the alterations were nowhere near done. The top part of the dress was way too big and they told me they would fix it and I could come the next week. I came back again two weeks before my wedding and the dress looked terrible. The top was bunching and just looked awful. They told me they would fix it and I should come back again the next weekend, one week before my wedding. I came back and my dress was finally perfect, or so I thought. They also added the bustle for my dress. It looked beautiful and so simple to bustle the day of the wedding. However, on the day of my wedding, 5 of the bustle buttons ripped off the dress within an hour because they were added so lazily. This ripped my dress in so many places and left my long train out for the remainder of the night since the bustle buttons ripped off. Overall very disappointed, especially considering the alterations were extremely expensive. read more

Silver Moon redesigned (drastically and perfectly) my mom's 1981 not-so-well-preserved wedding dress for my recent wedding. I had a lot of fun making decisions along with Liz and her team, and at each fitting, I was excited to see the dress transform into something that preserved vintage elements but also made the dress "mine." I got so many compliments, and I was so happy to see the finished product in person and later in pictures! I was extremely impressed by how structurally sound the dress was, especially since it was very delicate. There was a lot of lace to deal with, and all the edges/hems looked perfect. The dress held up perfectly through lots of moving and dancing, and it fit me so well. First time in my life I ever had something tailored and felt like it really was made FOR ME. I am very grateful and would recommend Silver Moon to anyone! I had found them by googling vintage dress redesign/tailoring, and I had seen great reviews. Only place I ended up contacting - heard back right away, brought my dress in, and felt from the first appointment onward that I had nothing to worry about (which was nice, because there was so much else to plan and worry about for my wedding!). I hope I won't need another wedding dress any time soon, but I would definitely come back here if I was looking for a vintage dress or had a vintage dress that needed tailoring/re-design. The price is right, the service is exceptional, and the shop is just a really neat, wonderful place. Couldn't be more sincere in my 5-star rating!! Thanks, ladies, for making my mom's old dress into something I fell in love with! read more

Had a fantastic time shopping for wedding dresses here. Colleen took lots of time with me, discussing the various options of each potential piece and the changes we could make to make it fit my vision. After I tried on all of the things I pulled she brought a few more over that she thought might work. One of them was definitely a finalist in my book, she helped me really visualize what the potential was, even though many alterations and changes would have to be made. She added veils and headpieces to fit the era of each dress I tried on, and was honest about what looks were particularly good or not so good on me with my shape and skin tone. I followed up with a phone call and got equally great service over the phone when I had several specific questions. Ultimately I found a dress elsewhere that didn't require much alteration so I went with that, but this place is a dream for anyone who wants to spend some time imagining their perfect vintage gown. read more

I had such an incredible experience shopping for my wedding dress at Silver Moon. First, they were very accommodating in setting an appointment time that fit my schedule. Then, the woman who helped me during my bridal session was extremely patient and helpful -- not only gauging my style as I selected dresses to try on and suggesting other fantastic dresses in turn, but also helping me understand precisely how different dresses could be tailored to my figure and to my taste. Once I found THE dress, the perfect earrings, headdress with veil, and (feather!) bouquet weren't far behind. I never thought I'd buy a dress at my first stop, but I bought almost everything right there on the spot! The kindness and helpfulness of the Silver Moon staff was cast in especially sharp relief when I then visited another well-known vintage bridal store in search of a bag and shrug to go with my wedding outfit. There, the staff seemed more interested in joking around with each other (incidentally, making fun of a customer who has just left) than in helping me (I was standing right in front of them, clearly waiting with a question), and when they did help me it was with an unmistakable snootiness in their tone. Out of principle, I left that store empty-handed. So, if you want great selection in vintage bridal, helpful and professional staff, and to be treated right, go to Silver Moon! read more