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Norah ..

Dao is amazing! She completely transformed an oversized dress into the custom wedding gown of my dreams, along with matching gloves and an overskirt. Her attention to detail is unreal--she worked on every single bead to make sure everything was perfect. Dao was so easy to work with, even while I was splitting my time between Boston and New York, and she made scheduling fittings stress-free. You can tell she truly loves what she does, and it shows in her work. My wedding guests couldn't stop talking about how stunning the dress was. If you're looking for someone to bring your vision to life, Dao is the one. Highly recommend!

She also trimmed my veil, which was enormous
Jenny C.

Dao is a miracle worker. I read so many positive reviews that I felt assured she would be trustworthy with my dress. I have a short engagement and wasn't able to purchase my dress until three months before the wedding - off the rack, of course. There were tailors who weren't accepting customers until after February, when my wedding is. So I drove from Providence to Waltham, and Dao knew exactly what I needed. She hemmed my dress (it was SO long), she took it in *several* sizes, she added cups, she fixed my shoulder bling and allowed the back strap to be removable, she added a bustle, she trimmed and fixed my veil. It now fits like it was custom made for me and I love it so much- I CAN'T WAIT to walk down the aisle. My fiancé may pass out. I'm not sure what Boston pricing is - I will say it was expensive, but I would much rather pay a higher price and know I'm going to get a dress I love then save money and risk it being done poorly ("ruined" as reviews at many other places have said). 10/10 recommend. PS Dao is so sweet and kind and her team is fantastic. She is a joy to work with!

I found Dao through Yelp reviews, and I'm so glad I did--I couldn't be happier with my wedding dress alterations! She has an incredible vision and knew exactly how to make my dress fit perfectly while enhancing its beauty. Working with her was an absolute pleasure; she is kind, genuine, and truly passionate about her craft. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and it's clear she genuinely cares about achieving the best outcome for her clients and was very patient as my mom and I tried different version of the bustle to figure out what would work best. From start to finish, she made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. I'm beyond grateful for her talent and dedication--Dao is amazing!

Originally several sizes too big and slouchy, Dao transformed it into a comfortable, perfect fit. Disregard the chaos behind me!
R R.

When you see multiple brides write glowing reviews for someone who altered their wedding dress, you know you've found a place you can trust. I went here this past October to get my dress (non wedding) tailored and because of my poor planning, I was on a time crunch. I apologized profusely and Dao said I had nothing to worry about and she could make it happen. Oh, fellow yelp-ers, did she ever. I was so nervous because I had no backup dress and she made me feel so at ease as she talked through what alterations she would make, explaining while holding different areas of the dress. When I came back to pick it up, it fit flawlessly and I had the perfect dress for a wedding in Florida. I cannot adequately express my gratitude, satisfaction, and overall happiness I found with this place.

The place I bought my wedding dress listed Dao as one of their recommended tailors, and I'm so glad I went with her! I didn't know anything, so she explained everything she thought we should do during my first fitting and how much it would cost. At my second fitting it didn't fit how I was hoping, but with only a little feedback she turned it around for my third/final one a PERFECT fit. It came out very beautiful, and it was so comfortable the whole time at my wedding, I didn't adjust/fuss with it even once! She also went above and beyond to help me when I found out I was allergic to the fabric 2 weeks before my wedding. She found a solution on her own and got it ready a week early for me so I could test it out! She is so nice and talented, I'd recommend working with her to anyone!

The dress fit me like a glove!
Melissa M.

I went to Dao for wedding dress alterations, and she was such a pleasure to work with. She has such an amazing eye for alterations, noticing things I would've never thought twice about. By the end of it, the dress looked like it was made for me - it was beautiful and fit me like a glove. Throughout the process, Dao was extremely communicative and very responsive to feedback, even taking the dress back for some alterations after I took it home at my last fitting and noticed I wanted something slightly different in the neckline. She gladly took it back and was able to return it to me within a weekend! I couldn't recommend her more.

Buttons are NOT even in a line.

I would NOT recommend. They have discrimination and would charge people differently without a standard price. I was charged $130 for only a leather jacket and it was apparently not good... Although they did it again, it was still far from average. You can see the picture I posted. On the right arm, the thread is not in the right place. On the left arm, the thread is connected from top to bottom and it is such a mess. For the other suit, I was charged $40 to adjust the sleeves. You can see, the buttons are not even on the same line. Till now, I still couldn't believe I paid such a large amount of money and get this crap...

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My old tux was just not fitting right anymore and I have an event coming up I need a tux for, so I…read morewent in to see John. He checked out my tux and how it fit me and suggested keeping the jacket and getting new pants and a shirt, which I did (and was cheaper than a whole new tux). John had me try on multiple sizes of pants and shirt to get the best fit, and told me about the different options. The new pants and shirt fit way better than the old ones and the price was reasonable. My tux looks so much better now!John is a friendly guy and the service was excellent. I would definitely go back here if I have further tux needs!

I just got married this past weekend in Waltham. During the wedding planning process, I researched…read morevarious online suit rental places such as Menguin and the Black Tux at Nordstrom. I was unimpressed by the service I received by them and the way they calculated measurements (Those services don't actually take measurements and you have input the information yourself). I also had bad experiences with Men's Warehouse in the past with other weddings that I have attended as a groomsmen. I realized that there was a local option in Waltham for me to check out. The staff at Formalwear Ltd were very friendly and knowledgeable. I visited the store multiple times as I collaborated with them and my fiance to select the perfect tux combination for my wedding. I picked up my tux a couple of days before the wedding and the size for some of the parts of it were off, but it was no problem at all as they overnighted the correct sizes. Everything fit perfectly for my wedding. If you need to rent a suit or tux for a local event, I highly recommend them!

Anna Nieman Couture - Victoria: dress with golden embroidery

Anna Nieman Couture

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l LOVE my dress from Anna Nieman' s collection . By chance , I saw the dress in the window and knew…read moreit was for me . Never have a spent so much on a dress and never have a been more pleased The alterations I requested were done perfectly ; Anna was kind , attentive and so talented . It's going to its second wedding soon. The first outdoor on a mountain in Spring, now in in a venue in Winter ; it's brilliant for both!

~CAUTIONARY TALE`~ AVOID ~STAY AWAY~WARNING~…read more My experience is so unfortunate and I feel compelled to warn any and all Mothers of Brides and Grooms to NOT do business here. During such an exciting and fun family time no one needs to experience this: I made an appointment to look at Mother of the Groom dresses on 2/16/24 for 3:00pm and I was greeted and I saw a beautiful dress in the storefront and tried it on. It seemed it would be a great possibility and excitedly I decided to buy it. Although it would need significant alterations. Anna, the owner enthusiastically made an appointment for me to return to the store a month later to be seen by the tailor. I provided Anna with my credit card and I signed an invoice. I left the store at 4:00pm. The dress is in the possession of the store and I have never taken possession, nor has a single pin or alteration been made. I contacted my family members in the bridal party and showed them an online photo of the dress and they said it would not work because the color and style were going to be a problem. The dress was rejected. I called Anna at 9:00 am Saturday and left a voicemail and followed up with an email at 11:00 am letting Anna know that I did not want the dress and to please credit my card account. This is 17 hours after I left the store NOTE: her store is not open Sat Sun or Monday~ However, I thought I should immediately let the store know I would not be taking this dress. I followed up on Tuesday with a call and Anna returned my call with an email saying there would be NO credit back to my card but she would offer me a store credit, or I could have another dress made for me. I was shocked as there was NEVER mention of a NO return, NO credit card return policy. There was no conversation and no signage, no mention on a website or any indication of such a policy. Anna said it was on my receipt. In an email, she also stated that it is the responsibility of the consumer to ask about the store policy and salespeople do not need to mention it! This was outrageous. I signed a carbon set of receipts: when I signed there was NO indication of anything other than the dress and a shawl to be purchased which was all handwritten. The receipt I received in my hand was a folded bottom copy from a set of carbons. I did not think anything of it, until I was prompted to look and it is a receipt with a *hand stamped* No Return No Credit card credit stamped on it just above my signature. Anna said it is on the original receipt, but that is also hand stamped! Each of these receipts was stamped after the fact of signing. NOTE: When I signed there was NO indication of her policy ~ If it was there when I signed I am sure that would have prompted a question and some answers with regard to a policy and I would not have agreed to give her my credit card. Since this time, I have disputed the charge with my bank and Anna has provided false and misleading information, such as saying its a custom dress, etc.(which it is not) and has called me at least three times saying she will give me my money because she has reconsidered "but she cant do it right now, she has some things going on but she will in a few weeks". She most recently sent me an email trying to offer me half of what I am owed and the other half in a store credit!! I now must file in court to get my money and I have advised Anna Neiman Coutures that I will file in District Court. **This is a significant amount of money.** So, Anna Neiman has my money and the dress! I have filed in a court to get resolution. THIS IS A CONSUMER NIGHTMARE and Anna Neiman Couture is a terrible business. ~Stay away at all costs!!~

Classic Tuxedo & Custom Clothing

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DO NOT GO TO CLASSIC TUXEDO. I paid over $200/each to rent tuxedos for my 2 sons for a family…read morewedding. When my younger son went to put on his pants an hour before the wedding, they were 10 inches too short. We looked at the tag- they had crossed out the correct size (the size he was fitted in person for a month ago), and changed it to a length 10 inches shorter. The pants came up to his knees. I ended up at Nordstroms 10 minutes before the wedding buying him new black pants. When I returned the tuxedos, I explained what happened, and the sales clerk was very nice and apologetic. He told me he would talk to his manager and they would call me back. After not getting a call back for 48 hours I called again. The manager said it was my fault for not trying them on, that I had signed a waiver, and therefore she would only refund me $30 (I paid over $200 each- $413 total for rental tuxedos for 2 kids). The $30 didn't even cover the cost of the pants I had to buy him in an emergency. I acknowledge that I signed the waiver and should have had my son try them on, but my 10 year old couldn't miss school to go to a second fitting. I assumed if the length was off, it would be by an inch or two, which was a risk I was willing to take. I didn't expect that Classic Tuxedo would consciously change the size by 10 inches. I am extremely disappointed, and want to warn people to avoid this place at all cost. I don't want anybody else to have the experience we did.

I discovered at the eleventh hour that I would need a tux for a black tie wedding reception. Daiana…read morewas a lifesaver! She not only was able to provide me with a great tux the day of, but also was incredibly caring and thoughtful during the fitting. This business will be my go-to for all future formal attire needs!

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I cannot say enough wonderful things about L'elite and especially Isabel!…read more I had unfortunately purchased a different wedding dress elsewhere, but deep down I didn't feel like it was the one. With my wedding only 9 months away, I knew I needed to make a decision quickly. I decided to return to L'elite, where I had visited months earlier to get a sense of what styles I liked, and I am so grateful that I did. Isabel immediately put together a selection of gowns that were absolutely stunning. I couldn't believe it--I found and said yes to the dress of my dreams! The moment I put it on, I never wanted to take it off. Throughout the entire process, Isabel was incredible. She was patient, kind, attentive, and made me feel like I was the only bride in the salon. She truly listened to what I wanted and helped make the experience so special and memorable and didn't make me feel rushed. I have been to five other bridal boutiques and the main thing I found was sales associates pushing for you to walk out with a dress. I never felt that way with Isabel. Thank you, Isabel, for making my dream dress a reality and for your unwavering patience and kindness throughout the journey. I am beyond grateful and would highly recommend L'elite to any bride looking for an exceptional experience.

Shamim was so amazing to work with! She was extremely kind and very helpful throughout the entire…read moreprocess. She even came in on her day off to help me pick my dress! I'm very grateful for her and my entire experience at L'elite.

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My partner and I were shopping for blazers for him, and in the course of our search, we met Richie,…read morea.k.a. "the suit whisperer"! This man knows his stuff! He took one look at my partner, and knew *exactly* what size trousers and blazer he took. Richie has a fantastic eye for color (he saw great combinations that I didn't see, and I'm an artist! Lol) he is absolutely an asset to this organization. (we went in there, looking for one blazer, and we walked out with three blazers, two turtleneck sweaters, and a pair of trousers. He's a major revenue generator! I hope he's being recognized as such.) If you need help there, ask for him! He's really really good

Worst experience ever with the cashier this afternoon. We've been customers of this store for years…read moreand have never been treated as carelessly as we were today. Don't get me wrong, the salesman was very helpful pulling sizes and giving great advice. The tailor was also knowledgeable and did a good and was friendly. Things however went quickly south when we got to the cashier to pay. To say that the young woman at the register was rude as an understatement. There was not only a lack of basic retail service skills, but the young woman's attitude was borderline hostile. Basic questions about the breakdown of the charges and any discounts we might be able to take advantage of were met with rolled eyes, huffing, and puffing...at one point she literally walked away and starting ringing up another customer! I've worked retail and know it's a tough job, but this is NOT who you behave with customers, especially when we were nothing but courteous. K&G, do better with vetting, hiring, and training your staff! This was absolutely ridiculous. I'm angry that I had to interact with this person and your company should be ashamed to employ someone like that.

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