Vows Bridal &amp; Formals

I loved the initial experience of picking my dress. Both Rachel and Olivia were really awesome in…read morehelping me decide on my first dress. Unfortunately there were issues with the first dress I chose and we had to pick a second dress. It was a very difficult process and it was an emotional experience. I will say that Olivia worked hard to ensure I was taken care of by the end of it all. Ultimately the second dress worked out well and I felt good on my day which was the most importantly part. I highly recommend that if you get any alterations done in house that you work with Lagaya (I do not know how to spell her name- sorry) she was fantastic- she is only there on Sundays.

My experience with Masako Bridal was smooth sailing from first try on, thru fitting/alterations to…read moredress pick up. Olivia and Rachel helped me thru the process. It took total of 5 appointments and dress pick up. Initially I liked both Jenny Yoo Martina dress ( simple, elegant style) and then Lillian West dress ( Boho floral lace style) that Rachel brought out to try on last. But for 2nd try on appointment, Jenny Yoo dress I liked was sold before I could try it on again. Their summer sale event ( all dresses discontinued from their racks on sale, so they can make room for new dress inventory) was going to occur the following week. I knew at that moment that I needed to select Lillian West dress, as my other option since there was no other dress from racks I wanted to try on from inital appointment and this appointment. The style I liked was A line, v neck with nice dress train and not too gothic, over bling out. With that summer sale, they cannot hold inventory for customers as it first come, first served when the shop opens. I selected that Lillian west dress before it sells off the racks. Rachel honored, gave me the sale price $500 with tax. With the alterations too, cost for the dress was over $1600 with total price of just under $1,000 for both dress, dress bag and alterations together. What a steal compared to show" Say yes to the dress", all the dresses at Kleinfield cost way more and other dress shops on the island. With the fittings, seeing both the dress with wedding veil I bought from Etsy seller along with the pearl drop earrings from Amazon, image of me as bride was stunning and made me feel like I'm ready to say I do. Masako held onto the dress until day before my December wedding as I was nervous if my cats destroy my dress happiness. I got many compliments from friends, family and my husband's co-workers who thought that dress was beautiful along with make up, hair style I had done. Very glad I went with Masako and genuinely recommend to future and engaged gals to come here if you are budget friendly shopper as the managers will work with your budget and provide recommendations. Please make an appointment online as they are appointment only, no walk in are allowed. Parking is at Whole Foods parking lot and walk over. But if you are picking up dress or having it cleaned/preserved, you are allowed to park in their assigned stalls, that way you do not carry that heavy thing across the street.

Jenny Yoo - it has pockets too!

Photo from wedding day

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Jenny Yoo - That scoop front!

Manaola

3.6(80 reviews)

0.7 mi•Ala Moana

The best local Aloha attire. Manaola pushes the boundaries of Hawaiian fashion while keeping a leg…read morein the traditional designs. I love the clothes here. The fit is perfect. The material is comfortable. Customer service here is absolutely amazing. Special shout out to Lele who helped us!

No greeting, kind of an awkward feeling like "oh no, a customer"…read more Beautiful store, and clothing, but their website offers a wider selection of clothing. I approached the cashier, mentioned the problem I was experiencing with their website. Was told I will receive help in a few minutes. Waited for a bit, seems they are busy despite not have other customers to service in the store? Eventually I was assisted with my on-line order for pick-up at Pearlridge. Order took a couple of days and received a receipt and delivery notification via email.

Gorgeous designs

Interior holiday decor

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Inside decor

Do's Formal

3.8(165 reviews)

1.5 mi•Downtown

Shopping in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Looking for a gown for a formal wedding, I entered Do's Formal. Located on the corner of King Street and Smith Street, I parked in a loading zone which is free after 4pm. Inside, the store is filled with many gowns and even tuxedos! The variety colors and styles is overwhelming. I saw the arrows on the ground which help customers because a person could get lost in there! Service was friendly in the beginning, but cooled off in the end when I didn't like the dress that was suggested to me. I went in the dressing room, but didn't need help with the zipper. I did pull the straps shorter for a better fit, but tailoring the dress would be too much. If you need a wedding gown, suit, or prom dress, take a look here! Some styles look like beauty pageant fashion!

Jackie, the owner, is very nice, friendly and personable! We were lucky to walkin last Sunday and…read morewere the only customer! Her staff pulled 3 dresses for my were daughter who was shopping for a wedding dress for a Fall wedding 2026. We had gone to 2 stores in LA where she lives and couldn't find anything in her price range, under $1,000. I had made 2 bridal appointments since she is home for the holidays! The first one we canceled because the girl who was going to assist had a cough! Even though, she would wear a mask, we didn't want to take any chances! So fortunately, we went here Do Formals! It is in Chinatown and since it was a Sunday, we could find street parking! The first 2 dresses fitted her perfectly! "Like a glove" no alterations needed except to hem! They both were beautiful that we couldn't decide which one we liked more! It was the same price too $799! My daughter decided on the second one cause it would match her lacy sneakers and it had pockets! Who doesn't like a dress with pockets! Jackie helped us find the perfect veil! The lace on the outer edges matched the lace of her dress! The veil was so reasonable too! Only $69! What a deal! Spending 90 minutes to find the PERFECT gown and veil within her budget was so Lucky! It was fate! Will be back to get it hemmed! Thanks a million Jackie for all your help and valuable recommendations!

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They're on the corner of N. KING & SMITH in China town. Left on Smith (one way) & street meter parking available til 4pm.

Casablanca Bridal & Formals

4.7(173 reviews)

1.0 mi•Mo'ili'ili

Let me start off by saying that the ladies who work here are literal ANGELS. They are patient,…read morekind, accommodating, and are truly there to help you find a dress that, in their owners words, "make you feel like a million bucks!" I visited Casablanca over a little less than a year ago now, and from my first visit to my very last, they were amazing. First off, don't be fooled by their smaller boutique, they have many dress options and were super accommodating on me wanting a long sleeve dress to cover my arm tattoos. They were totally non-judgemental and made me feel beautiful no matter what dress I tried on. I ended up going with a fitted mermaid style dress that was not what I expected- I originally wanted an a-line dress but somehow I fell in love with a totally different dress style. The dress was about 1-2 sizes too small, so we ordered the dress in one size up per the owner and 6 months later, my dress came in. Now, the only thing they didn't do was measure me at my first appointment, so unfortunately when the dress came in, it didn't fit me perfectly. It was definitely too tight on my arms and my chest area. They did say they could take out the dress and make alterations, but my mom felt that there wasn't enough room to let it out. They ended up calling the owner, who allowed me to look at a few new dresses that just came in while she checked if they could order my dress in another size up. Mind you, this was 3 months away from my wedding date, so I was really nervous that it wouldn't come in on time. I ended up trying on another dress closer to my original vision, a-line, long sleeve, and totally beautiful. Now this new dress was 2 sizes too big, but because of the original dress mishap, they said they would provide alterations for free! I was stunned by their kindness and their need to make what happened right. So now, 3 months before my wedding, I now had a new dress, and they were able to alter it to fit me perfectly. And listen, their tailor is literally amazing- so don't doubt the power of a great tailor, because the dress literally felt made for me after being way too big. To wrap it up, on my wedding day, my wedding coordinator did not know/could not zip up my dress. I'm going to skip all of the crash out moments (lol), but long story short, we called Casablanca, and they a) tried to explain it over the phone, then b) facetimed us to try and show how to get the dress to zip up, and when that didn't work, they literally drove down to my wedding venue and helped me into my dress. When I tell you these ladies are angels, I MEAN IT. I could not believe how much they were willing to do to make sure I was able to wear my incredibly beautiful dress. THANK YOU Casablanca!!! I cannot recommend them enough. You all are amazing and helped me feel "like a million bucks"!

I have to start off with Rowena, who is amazing at what she does! I came in with an idea, a vision,…read morea budget range, sample images, and although I didn't get exactly what I had envisioned, I came out with an equally beautiful dress within my budget. Made an appt for the next available Saturday which was 3 weeks away. My wedding is 10 months away, so I knew I had to give enough time for shipping. If all goes well, the dress will be arriving 4 months to the wedding, to which we have ample time for dress fitting. There are 2 main waiting areas at Casablanca, downstairs and upstairs. We waited downstairs until the previous party was completed with their appt, to which we then moved upstairs. I showed Rowena pictures, she pulled a 3 options out. I already knew I didn't like the way some of them looked, she then pulled out 3 more. Then I tried them on. By that point, I already narrowed it down to that 2nd set of 3, Rowena had picked out. Came back the next day with my mom and sister for final approvals. Paid for and ordered a dress that Sunday. The process for trying on dresses was seamless and painless, thanks to Rowena. She truly is amazing at her job and makes you feel so comfortable. As for parking, there are a few stalls in their garage, or you can pull up on the grass up front if your car can go off-roading a little bit. There's also street parking nearby, but definitely carpool if you got several people coming by with you.

Pronovias Gown 2022

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Zara

2.5(170 reviews)

0.6 mi•Ala Moana

I love Zara , I mostly shop online for my daughter she wears a 4t but for some reason it runs big,…read morebut all good! The service here is awesome too. I ordered something online but because I picked it up too late , she refunded me and gave me the same price for it cause it was on sale! Winning!!!

Rude manager big guy w pony tail absolutely horrible and scary don't apppriciate local loyal…read morecustomers very dismissive and unprofessional Asked for help and he was rude very random bad vibe Won't come back Sunday 2.15 pm may 17 Also customer service is bad they are lazy and don't like to help

Upstairs-children section

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Thicker black reusable bag this year!

Men's Wearhouse

3.1(268 reviews)

0.8 mi•Kaka'ako

I had an awesome experience at the Men's Wearhouse in Honolulu…read more I've never been to a suit store before and it was pretty new to me but a younger gentleman named Ronnie instantly greeted me with a smile and asked if I needed help with anything. Ronnie helped me out and his service was superb from start to finish. He was quick, professional, and really knew what he was doing. I was in and out way faster than I expected, and he made the whole process super easy. Definitely recommend coming here and asking for Ronnie!

They accidentally sent one of my friend's groomsmen's suits to another state, causing the everyone…read moreimmense stress just a day before the wedding. On top of that they couldn't find the suit they had ordered for the father of the bride. He ended up getting double charged when they fixed that problem, and all together it really soured the days leading up to my friends' wedding day. The store associates did not seem especially friendly and no one said a word to us when we walked in on multiple occasions, nor were they very helpful or obliging. Very cold, if I'm being honest. The groom stopped by after friends and family began returning their suits and the employee that helped them refused to let the groom their suits for important rings (not the wedding rings, don't worry!) that were in one of the pockets with the reasoning of "it's already been boxed up". I know we aren't the center of the universe, but being understanding of others' situations seems like a basic customer service skill. Especially because it was very clear how visibly shaken up he was about the missing rings. It also wasn't a very busy day so I can only chalk it up to laziness and a lack of care. I will definitely think twice about coming here when friends or family need suits...

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Bloomingdale's

3.3(168 reviews)

0.7 mi•Ala Moana

Review is when we went to this store on 02/13/2026 around 5pm…read more We were in the baby section looking for a car seat for our baby. It showed online that it was in stock in store. I asked a lady ( dressed in all hot pink ) who was near the baby aisle for help and explained that this (nuna revv carseat) was the one we wanted, but there wasn't a display model on the floor and we were ready to just purchase it. She then proceeded to walk over to the baby aisle, and we followed her. Instead of checking the system, she kept looking around the floor for the car seat. We explained multiple times that there was no display model and that the website showed that it's in stock in store. This went on for a good 5mins. She asked, "Is it like this car seat?" and I replied, "Yes, it's the same brand but a different model." For some reason, she continued trying to find it on the floor. At that moment, I felt awkward like I looked at my partner and he just knew. She then said, "Yeah, whatever car seat you see here is what we have." She didn't even bother checking in the back or looking it up on her phone to confirm whether it was actually in stock -- which was frustrating. If it's not on the floor, wouldn't it be stored in the back? At the very least, she could have checked instead of dismissing us. We ended up leaving and going to Nordstrom instead. The associate there went above and beyond to locate the exact car seat we were looking for because in the system it says they have it. He said he went to 3 different storage just to find it. He even apologized because he said it wasn't his department but wow he was just awesome. Anyways just go Nordstom. Better customer service and they always approach to see if you need anything. Not once anyone approached us at Bloomingdale, it was super awkward but whatever.

Fortunate to attend Sisley's Mega Hair Rituel Event at Bloomingdales! Thanks Monica, Paige, and…read morestaff for a lovely event! Darren (unsure of spelling), from the Pacific Northwest (Tacoma) shared a musical rendition of Sisley's well formulated and award winning, hair and skin care products! Treated to a flower box of Sisley samples, and a sweet treat during the presentation, followed by mini makeovers and a Photo / Animation Booth. Don't leave without a three featured hair item purchase (or facsimile option), which rewards you with a full sized hair spray ($120 value) and tote bag! Mahalo for the invite!!!

Bloomingdale's x Tommy Bahama. Musical performance by Liam Moleta.

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Bijou Bridal & Special Occasion

4.5(183 reviews)

1.0 mi•Downtown

My daughter, Taylor wanted the first dress she tried on. It was the beautiful "princess" type…read moregown that she first saw as soon as she stepped into your store. The veil with the crystals lining the border was so pretty! The process was effortless. Thank you for helping to make her wedding day a special one!

I got married in Oahu on 04.02.2026. The day before the wedding I had a major dress emergency where…read moreI needed a new wedding dress asap. I called everywhere no one was available or was open. I then called Bijou bridal and spoke to Leslien and she made time to make an appointment for me and see what she can do. I showed up with my mom and my Fiancee and dad were waiting outside praying I find a dress. 20 min and the second dress I tried on I found my dress. I felt beautiful as ever and just beyond grateful for the amazing service and kindness that was shown to me. We all could not believe we found such a beautiful dress that was perfect for a beach elopement. She went ahead and did a few alterations and had it ready for me next morning. I just want to say thank you so much Leslien and Bijou bridal for making me feel beautiful and saving my wedding day!!

Store display

After I said yes to the dress.

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Nordstrom Rack

4.0(209 reviews)

0.8 mi•Ala Moana

I love the Nordstrom Rack, especially in Elk Grove, ca location. Love the idea I can buy better…read morequality at lower prices. I don't shop much in Honolulu, living up the West coast, go through often but for other purposes. This day I had to hang out while husband had a procedure done. Decided it was time to visit the Rack here. Although I did purchased two items that I was happy with at a decent rate I like the large store at EG location. It offers more women's inventory to choose from so it's still my favorite when visiting the Mainland. The staff member was friendly and provided great service. Parking was close to the Honolulu location and elevator came close to store front.

The team that works there always goes above and beyond... the customer service was surprising…read moreconsidering I paid less than $50 for a $400 dollar paid of sunglasses . She helped me try them on and gave honest opinion as if I was paying full retail. There's always some unique finds like the eco friendly designer jeans I got on clearance rack for $9. So beautiful. Also a great selection of shoes. It's a goto place for jeans for curvy girls.

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Lidia Hawaii

5.0(5 reviews)

1.8 mi•Waikiki

I planned a pandemic elopement within a few weeks and wanted a ready-made rental wedding gown that…read morewouldn't need alterations. This store is perfect for shorter brides like me since their dresses are already hemmed. Toko and the rest of the staff were incredibly accommodating and responded quickly to emails. Thank you so much for the lovely dress and for making the experience so stress free! I would recommend to friends and family looking for a rental; they also have non-wedding dresses and menswear too.

I didn't want to spend too much money for a wedding dress that I would only wear once and also…read morewanted to support local. I decided to rent and decided to go with Lidia. The workers are very kind and accommodating. The dress was a reasonable price, pretty, in great condition and with accessories. I'm so glad I went with Lidia. I am petite and they cater mostly for Japanese people, so I'm not sure if they have larger sizes. Call or email them because their hours are limited. For the month of July, they were only open on Thursdays but they did respond to phone calls and emails. Location is in the Watamull building.