Wow. Love and Lolita has great, affordable products and the service can't be beat. Naz, the owner…read moreis amazing. I was looking for undergarments for my wedding to smooth out my bumps. Naz looked at my dress and carefully picked out a few options for me. The first one I tried on was the winner. I'm definitely not the most secure person about my body, but Naz made me feel really comfortable. I did get something to smooth my belly a bit, but didn't get a bra for my wedding dress. There was no pressure to buy though and you could tell Naz wanted to make you felt right in what you were wearing. I even picked up some some lingerie for my wedding I also ended up getting a bunch of everyday bras that fit me really well. Naz actually taught me how to properly put a bra on to make my breasts fit and look their best. She is obviously very knowledgeable. I found the best fitting plunge strapless bra too! I'm done with Victoria's Secret and sale department store bras. I can't say enough good things about how great the products and service are. The prices are also super affordable. I got a bunch of items without breaking the bank. They have a website loveandlolita.com which I will be checking out more frequently, but you can also contact them for a private appointment (which I recommend especially if you're like me and have no idea if you're wearing the right bras).

I could not be happier with my lingerie experience at love and Lolita. As a man it's really…read moreintimidating to by lingerie for you wife. Knowing the right size, the cut, and the material is difficult to understand and even harder to get correct. Love and Lolita's website was so easy to navigate that it took all the guess work out of shopping for lingerie. My wife loved her gift and I so did I... I'll definitely shop here again because of the great customer service, selection, and prices.

This pop-up in Center City is small but had a good selection of bras and underwear. It will be…read moreclosing soon so all the merchandise was 60% off. The bras were reasonably priced and even better price with the discount. The woman who helped me was amazing. She asked me some questions to see what type of bra I wore and what I liked. She brought me at least five different kinds to try on.I wasn't as happy with the bras. They didn't really have what I was looking for. I did buy a sports bra that had cups that were sewn in rather than removable. I also bought another bra that was comfortable.

After viewing the ads in my breaking news emails and YouTube, I was convinced that I do need waist…read morebike shorts to prevent thigh chafing because my half dress slips is not working. These 5 inch bike shorts is double duty for prevention of thigh chafing and hide my underpants when wearing thin or transparency skirts and dresses. These bike shorts are very comfortable and light weight. Four stars because the waist line elastic is not very strong for support and unsustainable to hold up for bodily movement. Delivery timing is very efficient and order fulfillment is accurate. Customer service did outreach to me via email for satisfaction.

This place is amazing! This is the first time I have been properly fitted! Everyone in the store…read moreis so friendly and knowledgable. I left with three perfect fitting bras!

The last time I bought new bras was before Covid. As a plus size woman, bra buying is torture…read more Nothing I would buy online ever fit properly. I bought some pretty new dresses, and I could wear none of them because I did not have bras that would work with those dresses. I was not even sure of my proper size anymore, and knew it was time to finally be fitted properly for a bra. I made an appointment online with Linda's Bra Salon. It took us one hour to get there, and it was totally worth it. My fitter, Lori, put me completely at ease. She was professional, compassionate, knowledgeable and funny. She made me feel very comfortable when she was measuring me and helping me trying on bras. She said that most women wear the wrong bra size, and I was most definitely one of them. She helped me try on a lot of bras, and found the perfect bra that would work with the new dresses. (I brought the dresses with me to the fitting so I could try them on with the bras). I ended up buying 5 bras. No hard sell. The bras are beautiful, they feel so comfortable, and I ended up wearing one of them out of the store. Prices are about what you would expect to pay for a good bra. They will even ship bras to you if you can't make it back to the store. They have an enormous selection of bras, even outside of the "mainstream" sizes. I really felt so good about this experience. I was treated with dignity, with compassion and with respect. I don't think I can ever buy an ill fitting bra online again.

This is a great store! As someone who couldn't possibly shop for bras in most big box stores or any…read moredepartment store, I basically have no choice but to shop at small boutiques like this. I was very happy shopping there and absolutely plan to return. Prices are very fair for the quality and 100% in line with (or better than) other stores of this kind. Staff was super friendly and I felt very comfortable -- not always a given when you're standing in your underwear, talking to a stranger! Expect Lace has sizes that run up to 42J in store, but can easily order larger sizes as needed. Given the number of variables with bras (style + band + cup + color), it's hard for any store to keep every single option stocked, but Expect Lace does an excellent job of making sure they have enough to make things work. And if, say, you find the right bra but in the wrong color? They can order and ship the one you want to your house -- FOR FREE! Music to my ears. In addition, once you shop there, they keep a record of what you bought. So in my case, my file shows that I bought a certain bra in a specific size, but also notes what other stuff was working for me. I love this because it means I can just contact them and say, "I want that same thing but in purple," and they can make it happen. One thing to note (and the reason I knocked them down a star): It is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to find out what time this store is open. I checked Yelp, Google, and Instagram and they all gave me a different story. I called the number and no one answered, but the voicemail said to make an appointment, which I did. (And it's not just me -- another customer came in and had the same question while I was being helped.) Apparently they've just got a lot of stuff going on right now and limited staff so sometimes the hours need to flex, but knowing for sure when they were open would've gotten me there a lot sooner and being able to drop in during known open hours would've been easier for me than scheduling an appointment. ps. Also parking is a pain but that's just Manayunk!

Shaw is amazing!! I was referred to her store and told that I had to make an appointment with her…read more I'm so glad that I decided to listen because I finally have bras that fit. They have a really great selection and for things not in stock they said they would contact me when it got in. Scheduling an appointment is so worth it because you get your appointment fee deducted from your total purchase. It's clear that Shaw is really good and what she does and I would definitely refer anyone and everyone to her!

Amazing talent. Great for women under garment, Percise measures are made in her delivery. Ladies…read moreYou Should Know That She addresses Your Needs in Comfort. Goooooooo!

This is my second sewing retreat with Maddie and it just keeps getting better. Not only do you…read morelearn new skills, Maddie creates an atmosphere to foster relationships with other sewing besties once you leave. There's so much knowledge and fun held within those three days and not to mention the feeling of accomplishment when you create something new. It's also a great opportunity to see first hand all the great pieces you may have been coveting online. I can't wait to the next retreat!

I bought a pair of pants from a thrift store that were just a little too long for me, so I brought…read morethem to Dia Boutique to get it hemmed. It was as easy as walking in and telling the owner what I wanted, and she took a look at the pants and gave an incredibly affordable price of $15. She asked if I wanted to try them on, I assume to take measurements herself; I had already done so haphazardly at home myself, but maybe I should have taken her up on it. Nevertheless, my pants were ready the very next day and she did a great job! The stitching is practically invisible and even better than it looked originally. Would definitely come back for any tailoring needs and perhaps to buy a qipao dress if I'm looking for one.

I wanted a traditional qi pao for my wedding. My mother had brought me to a couple stores in…read moreflushing to find the perfect one. Now, let me say this. I don't have a typical Chinese woman's body. I was raised in America and I somehow was blessed/cursed with being very top heavy and don't fit it normal Chinese sizes. The first store I went to with my mom in flushing NY had a very rude woman who continued to tell me that I'm such an American and am too big and nothing In her store would fit me and that I would need something custom made for over $400 dollars. The second store, also in flushing told me very similar except she was much better and searched her stock. She was able to find a qi pao that fit me. However, she also recommended given my figure, to custom make something as well. Finally my cousin and his now wife got married late last year and recommended I visit Dia Boutique in Philly. Now it's a bit of a drive for us but we heard great recommendations and figured we make a day trip out of it. I can not say enough nice things about the owners of this store. Dia boutique is a small store who somehow knew their customers needs. They didn't tell me that I was fat or that I was so American. They actually complimented me and told me how excellent my Cantonese was and how she wants to help me find the perfect dress. They had several dresses I fit into in multiple different color variations. When they didn't have my size for a red one, the owner went out of their way to find me my traditional red one that I wanted and was successful at it! While searching for it, I also found a beautiful white one I fell in love with. We also found my fiancé a nice top as well. We left the store, so happy, and having only spent $210 for 3 items when flushing would have cost me over $400 for just 1. I can not say enough great things about Dia boutique and the lovely owners who made me laugh, made me feel comfortable and helped me find my dream qi pao for my wedding. Super impressed!

I cannot recommend Irina Sigal highly enough for wedding dress alterations! My dress has a lot of…read morefabric and incredibly intricate details, but Irina handled it flawlessly. She did an absolutely amazing job, and I am so excited to wear it on my special day. Not only is her craftsmanship stunning, but she also completed the alterations in a very timely manner. Milana, an associate at Irina Sigal, also provided information for cleaning my dress after the wedding which was extremely helpful! While bridal alterations can be a high cost, every single penny was worth it for the peace of mind and the perfect fit. If you want your dress in the best possible hands, go to Irina!

Irina did a fine job on my wedding dress alterations, although the hem wasn't fully stitched and my…read moreheel kept getting caught in it all night. The staff who work here are extremely nice, but I found Irina to be very abrasive and made what should be a kind of fun / exciting thing stressful and unpleasant. I felt very rushed during the initial appointment, and then was not spoken to kindly during my second appointment. I was also told the second fitting was my last one even though I was still ~2 months out from my wedding - I commented that I thought people typically did a fitting closer to their wedding and was told that's not the case. Again, the alterations weren't bad, just not a very pleasant customer service experience.

Came here to go dress shopping with a close friend and this was a wonderful experience. We read the…read morearticle in Philadelphia magazine, and as we're both born and raised here, supporting a local business for a wedding dress was important to us. We have been three times at this point and she's selected a stunning dress from a local designer! The owner is very warm, understanding, and takes the time to let you try on any and everything. Appointments are for one bride at a time so you have the place to yourself and feel very catered to. Prices are definitely worth the experience and are not too expensive. Looking forward to returning with other friends for their special days

This shop was amazing. The owner who helped us pulled everything my future daughter inlaw wanted…read more We went to another fancy shop but I will tell you this shop is amazing the vibe and care she took was perfect!!!! Highly recommend for a beautiful experience. There was not a dress that wasn't amazing