I love this store. Dirdre, at the Ventura store, offers great customer service…read more I FINALLY found a bra that fits my wide ribcage and allows me to finally be comfortable wearing a bra. Purmission Lingerie has a wide variety to choose from.

The are department stores and then there is Purrmission... my girlfriend goes here all the time and…read morealways comes back with something amazing... why? It's all about the fitting. The wonderful lady in the store fits her perfectly and know what she is doing. You don't get this level of service in a department store or Victoria's Secret. We go there weekly and I am Always happy with how good my girlfriend comes away looking. Amazing underwear. I am a happy boy! Real service and great prices !!!

The staff was very patient and brought me over a dozen bras to try, but I just did not find the…read moreright one. I bought one out of desperation and guilt that I thought I could make work but ended up returning. Their bras are pretty, and moderately priced for what you are getting, but they don't seem to have much variety when it comes to fitting different types of busts. They use just the standard 2 measurements method and don't really ask any questions about the arrangement of the tissue. The store is attractive though, and if you know your proper size and have a good idea of your shape and what types of bras will work, you might find something great for you.

Excellent, knowledgeable service. I do not like to shop…read morearound, sifting. Was able to describe my needs, was measured, and received an item that met my needs perfectly. An expert & gracious staff.

Service is amazing!! I have been coming here for my mother's garments after her cancer treatment…read more 10 years ago and they are always so kind and helpful.

I came in about 15 minutes before closing one Saturday just to investigate. Many people complain…read morethis shop sees people by appointment; I don't think this is a fair or reasonable thing to complain about. Let's say you wandered into a doctor's office, they don't take walk-ins either, but they will give you information if that's what you need. So. . . I came in to see how expensive mastectomy bras are and the owner asked me if I would be paying out of pocket or through my insurance company. Gosh, I did not know insurance companies pay for that kind of stuff because in the 8 years since my diagnosis no one from my health care team ever expressed an interest in helping me obtain post mastectomy gear. Based on her suggestion I did ask, and although neither of my doctors (male) had any idea what I was talking about, there was a breast care coordinator who worked for the insurance company, who contacted me and one week later I had an appointment at Althea's to get what I needed. To be properly fitted takes 45 minutes to an hour - and this is why you need an appointment. I recommend talking to your insurance company first, before making an appointment, since if they say "no" you're no worse off than before, and if they say "yes" you could save yourself hundreds of dollars. For this information alone I would have rated this place a 5. She had more information for me than anyone in any of my health care teams in the last 8 years had. (I had a different team when I lived in Kern county, plus a different insurance coverage at another time.) No one from any of these three teams ever mentioned specialty bras or prosthetic breast forms. However, I also felt the care I received during my appointment was worthy of a good rating. There was no rush and I got to try on different styles, colors, my needs were considered. It was all very thorough. If you or anyone you know is dealing with breast cancer, this is a great place to find a bra.

My mom says she likes the bras and I want to try on one when I'm 18. I'm too embarrassed to right…read morenow because she will kill me

Who else waits 2 hours before a wedding to look for the appropriate under garments? Anyone?…read more Welp ... I spent some hours going store to store looking for a strapless bra. Couldn't find it anywhere. Man! I was stressed! I mean ... I wasn't going to look fierce with straps showing. I mean come on! I think the young lady that assisted me saw my frazzled face and kindly helped me. 50 plus bucks later, I am ready to dance the night away! Now I usually don't spend this much on a bra but hey it's VS . I also waited last minute so I kind learned my lesson. Anyways, great customer service. I was measured and I know know my true bra size. It's a win overall!