Two other friends of mine found their dresses here at a great price, so I made an appointment as…read moresoon as I could. I came right as they were putting dresses on sale, and within five dresses, I found MY dress. Our consultant pulled it out and I was overjoyed when I saw this dress. The good news was that it was ON SALE and I got it for about 30% of the original asking quote. Every girl dreams about having a wedding dress so rare that no one else has it. I did a lot of digging to find the designer and style and only find that one other bride had worn the dress online. I took note of the alterations she made to it, and did the same to my dress. I'm very happy with the results. My shopping experience at the store was good in that I found the product I wanted, but if you can, go into the store on a day where they're not too busy - I accidentally rushed my fitting, and I should have taken longer to enjoy the experience, since that would be my only wedding shopping experience.

I arrived at my appointment and had only planned on looking and perhaps trying a few dresses…read more I was certain that i would have my dream dress made, however to my amazement I found my dream dress at brides of Beecroft. They happily customised an "off the rack" gown to incorporate my numerous requests, and all for a quarter of what I had budgeted! Katherine was Very knowledgable & professional, yet still warm and friendly!! - great to know "real people" still exist in this industry! Definitely worth visiting if your looking for; Beautiful quality gowns, numerous well known designers, and very reasonable prices. Overall experience was wonderful, highly recommend brides of Beecroft!!

It's not every day that a girl is on the hunt for a wedding dress so the whole process should be a…read morespecial one, and Helen English goes the extra mile to make it so. I recently visited her gorgeous little shop in Paddington with a close friend who is a bride to be and i was really impressed with the experience. Helen herself looked after my friend, helping her try the different styles and discussing options in styles, fabrics and cuts. At one stage she happily obliged with pulling down a manican so my friend could try the dress. She was attentive, helpful and friendly. Completely relaxed with us taking photos of the dresses so we could discuss them later. We went to a number of different stores but nowhere else was the service as good. Oh and the dresses are absolutely beautiful!

My experience with finding the perfect wedding dress was an easy one! As soon as I met with Helen…read moreto discuss options it was an exciting and easy task. She understood the direction & gave me so many options to the fabric and lace which was great as we built the dress design from scratch, I absolutely loved my custom designed dress which Helen English created - I loved it more than I ever thought I would! I have since recommended to my girlfriends who are all now Helen English brides too! I only wish I could do it all over again.

I'm married, my sisters are married, nearly all my friends are married. Needless to say, I've been…read moreto heck of a lot of wedding dress shops in my day. Never before have I been to a shop that told a bride "it's better to try on a dress that's too small than one that's too big. Now my friend is not a big girl- usually about a size 8 I would guess. She tried on a beautiful dress in a US size 6 (Aus 10) and while it zipped up, it was tight and was showing every little lump and bump on the poor girl. It was impossible to visualize how it would look in her size. We asked if they had any bigger sizes and we were told that it's a new dress and it's too risky for them to order more sizes until they know if it will be available for a long time or that it will sell well. I don't know what she was blabbing on about but it sounded like a bunch of bull. Honestly... how many girls can try on a US size 6? It would be absolutely impossible for anyone even slightly bigger than an aussie size 10. Needless to say it was just what my friend was looking for but she never would buy it from there without being able to get a feel for what it would really look like in her correct size. When I went and picked up a bigger dress for her to try on in a different style the staff member tried to give us a lecture on how it's not good to try on a dress that's 2 sizes to big. It won't sit right. Of course it wont be perfect but at least you can zip the damn thing up. Now, for those of you who have never shopped for dresses, how it usually works (in EVERY single other shop I've ever been in in Australia and the US) is that they stock dresses that are a bit bigger so that more girls can actually try them on. Then they clip them in the back so you can see how it fits your shape. At abbey bridal we were told that they don't clip dresses because it ruins them. While I'm sure it isn't great for a dress, it IS standard practice AND it allows a bride to move around and really get a feel for what the dress will look like on the big day. Can't really do that if the staff is simply holding it together for you in the back. Needless to say they really rubbed us the wrong way. My friend really liked two of the dresses but told us that even if she decided on one of them she wouldn't buy it from this shop. Only reason I'm giving it more than 1 star is because they did have one of the bigger dress selections of the Dymocks building bridal shops.

I went in to my appointment wanting to try on a certain dress for my vow renewal in October. The…read morestaff were really lovely! Jess M helped me pick out a few dresses but I tried on the Divina dress by Maggie Sottero first which was the one I was interested in. I loved it even after I tried on the others. I went back the next day with a friend for a second opinion and bought the dress. It's lovely and I can't wait to wear it. The experience here was really lovely. Thank you.

This girly boutique has been a refreshing addition to the clothing store-starved local area, decked…read moreout boudoir style with chandeliers and dressing tables that double as jewellery stands. The brands stocked are all high street, but offer a good mix of affordable pieces from the likes of Cooper Street, Wish, Minkpink and Honey & Beau, as well as more expensive designs by Katherine. The selection of jewellery is a bit hit and miss, but they always have simple and more glamorous Peep Toe shoes in stock. Due to its location, I'm guessing it probably doesn't get a huge number of visitors during the week, so sometimes stock can seem a bit inconsistent. Nonetheless, I've often found myself unexpectedly picking up a pair of cute tailored shorts, a floaty printed summer dress or blouse for the office.

There are many vintage clothing stores around Sydney, however many of them would be more…read moreappropriately categorised as overpriced junk shops. I am blown away sometimes by how some of these shops stay in business as they are not selling good clothes and what they are selling could be picked up at any St Vin's or Salvo's shop for a fraction of the price. Reuze Vintage in Paddington does not fit into this category but is rather offering quality vintage stock. A relatively new shop, Reuze is more geared towards women and with much lacy garments and formal clothing for both men and women, it is not a shop, which particularly appeals to my sense of style, but none the less their clothes are high in quality and providing a fashion style many people will love.

I stumbled upon this place last week and fell in love. With everything. The owner has done a…read morewonderful job of collating a killer wardrobe full of clothes, jewellery, shoes, hats, bags and collectables. Girls who like vintage clothes will be in heaven - there's actually so much to go through that I had to take a time out and go back another day. While some dresses are around the $100 mark (some worth it, others only racking up the dollars because they're old), there's also a great range for $25, which is a steal considering all the love and effort that went into making clothes back in the day. Yes, you could probably spend your weekends trawling op shops to find similar items at a fraction of the price, but here all the hard work has been done for you and it's definitely worth supporting a local shop owner taking a brave leap.

Camilla and Marc is hot, simple, bold and stylish. Their designs launched in the year 2003 and have…read moregone from strength to strength. They have feature pieces to excite your wardrobe and the good old staples that will endure for seasons. The fabrics they use are sublime and will last for years, giving you the option of incorporating the items with your existing wardrobe. In 2007 they started their swimwear line which are cute, sexy and flattering. The material they use is so upscale and delicate. Please hand wash, just to keep the quality. Supreme clothes. They are definitely on a world wide trajectory.

Camilla and Marc is a must stop on a shopping trip to Paddington. This brother and sister Aussie…read moreduo have made a name for themselves in a major way on the Aussie fashion scene. The style is chic, modern and feminine. Without fail I fall in love with something here every season. Just yesterday a one shoulder ash color dress caught my eye - I stopped in to check the price. $440. Sadly I think my relationship with Camilla and Marc won't be consummated but a girl can dream!

In Europe and America, Marcs is considered «high street» - good quality but affordable clothes for…read morethe fashionable set. Not so in Australia - the prices in here are RIDICULOUS, particularly given the cheapness with which they are available overseas. Not happy, Jan! Of course, the clothes are nice - think along the lines of Country Road or Witchery, but a little more on trend; this season, Marcs is stuffed with brightly-coloured blazers and matching dresses. The clothes are also seemingly well made, with an emphasis on functional design. However, none of this takes away from how DAMN EXPENSIVE THEY ARE - $200 for a sundress? Come on, Marc; let's play fair. Despite what I consider to be highway robbery, Marcs is packed with young professionals getting their late-night shopping on when I visit one Thursday night. Youthful people with a high disposable income are most certainly the target market in here. Accordingly, those of us who aren't dressed in corporate gear are not even given a look in by the perfectly-groomed sales people. Not that I was going to buy anything, but still... acknowledgement would be nice!

A casual garden party, an office summer dress, or a cute outfit for the everyday. Marcs Sydney…read moreoffers a range of well tailored attire for many occasion. It is well priced with a blazer being $259 and a shirt $139. You can pick up t-shirts for $49 which is a bargain as they use gorgeous, sturdy materials. They have really risen the bar in the accessories department and there range of clutches this season are a must have. At $99, I want one in every colour. Marcs style is simple yet elegant. I think if you wore their entire range you would be accused of being too conservative, but a few pieces can add class to your wardrobe. They do colour blocking well and it is huge this season, and their stripes and sporadic patterns always work. They have a 50's inspired dress and for the less adventurous some conservative, ladylike dresses for the office function. Either way you can always do with some Marcs in your cupboard.

One of the most aesthetically pleasing fashion shops I've visited in Sydney. The shop is…read morebeautiful! The entire Camilla kaftan range is on show in the bright, colourful, airy shop, hanging from beams at different heights. The accessories and shoes are also sold here. The change rooms - wish I had taken a photo! The entry to each cubicle had a Moroccan theme with the curved door frames, different coloured interiors in each cubicle, complete with Arabic cushions on the floor! The waiting area is super cute, an oversized Arabic / Moroccan daybed with a bright matress and cushions. The sales staff are really helpful and friendly. One star down for the prices!