Everything about this store is worth your while:
My sister and I went to Zoe & Co just this morning. I went with great trepidation after reading the reviews on Yelp. We are both very large-busted, and we are plus-sizes, too. I had visions of people snickering into their hands and being told that there were no bras in our size, or that the only bras they had were harnesses with lace. This was NOT the case on either count. I can honestly state that the women who wrote poor reviews about Zoe&Co., did not understand the bra fitting process and most likely went in with no intention of letting the very helpful staff work their bra fitting magic.
The staff:
We were greeted warmly with polite introductions to the two women who would be fitting us. Seeing all the tiny, lacy little bras and panties in the front, I questioned whether they carried the sizes we required. They assured me that their stock went well beyond what I saw. The dressing rooms were very well-lit with elegant curtains, a place to sit, and a carpet for cushioning. Kristy, my fitter, came with a bra that I considered WAY too ugly for proper company. However, she explained to me that this was a bra we were going to use to begin the fitting process. The bras would change as we progressed and found the right cup and band size. The bras did change, becoming prettier and lacier as we tweaked the fit from style to style. We had a fun time and these women had a great sense of humor!! The women who fit your bras also GET IT when it comes to bra shopping. They understand that women with large, odd or difficult breast sizes have very difficult times finding bras in places like Victoria's Secret, Lane Bryant and other department stores. We are not looking for a bra that supports like gravity just to look lacy and cute. We are looking for form AND function; Zoe & Co. HAS those bras AND the right experience to talk you through the fittings and explain why department store bras are not made to fit everyone. Kristy, my bra fitter, helped with with no less than 8 bras; I purchased one.
The prices:
I find that Zoe & Co. has excellent prices for well-made and well-fitted bras. Do not expect to pay $19.99 for your gravity-enhancing rubber band with bandanas attached - if you wanted that, you could go to Walmart or Kohls and walk around with droopy boobs all you want. If you want well-priced, well-made, well-fitted lingerie, expect to pay the market price. The bras to which we were fitted ranged in price from $50 to $90. These are not outrageous prices; these prices are on par with well-made bras on the market and you can be sure you are getting YOUR size, not an arbitrarily made size from a common store. (If you are plus-sized, you know that Lane Bryant charges $40 for 1 bra.)
A side bar: They keep a card with your fitted size on file. If you are going to Zoe &Co. to buy a gift, ask if your recipient has a card on file; it will make gift purchases easier. They update the card with each fitting.
The parking:
We parked in a lot about 35 feet away from Zoe & Co., and took a brief stop afterwards to have lunch at the restaurant across the street (see review for Amigo).
Overall:
Service: excellent - polite, humorous, ready to assist in any way they can
Product quality: High standards, great quality
Knowledge of staff: HIGHLY TRAINED bra fitters
If you are one of the 80+% of women with an ill-fitting bra, if you are a Plus-size and you have been reduced to tears in the Lane Bryant or department store dressing rooms, you need to visit this place at least once. You will leave walking taller and feeling like everything about your Zoe & Co. visit was worth your while.
Thanks again to Kristy and Andrea - it was a slice of fun!! read more
