If you have a garment that requires alterations, you can either ask Lyudmila to do the work or…read moredonate it to Goodwill. Donating to Goodwill will save you time and money and give you a sense of satisfaction, rather than disappointment.

As a fellow Russian woman, I understand why people who are not familiar with our culture would…read moreconsider Lyudmila to be not so welcoming. But, every once in a while, it's good to stick your "customer service" standards up your bee-hind, especially if you are looking for an expert, which she certainly is. She's so good, that she is not nearly desperate enough for clients in order to be chasing them down the street with her "customer service" skills. She serves her customers, and she serves them well with her amazing craft. In other news, Lyudmila is recreating my Monique Lhuillier wedding gown into a literal glove for my body. I mean, it was a beautiful dress to begin with, but when it comes to the way it fits, Monuque has got nothing on what Lyudmila can do with a dress. The thing I love about this lady is that she knows exactly what to do. She doesn't just stand there and ask, "what do you want?" She looks at the dress and sees all the ways in which it needs to be changed, and she genuinely cares about making your garments flattering on your body. I love her, and if you are so full of yourself that you get thrown off by her unconventional customer service, then you don't deserve her time. Bye!

Great work in the North-shore area Seems to have a lot of…read morecustomers That is a good sign

I don't love shopping and wasn't excited about having to purchase a floor-length, brightly-colored…read moredress. (My wardrobe is black with a hint of navy.) But thanks to Cenzina Originals, I now have a gorgeous dress that fits like a glove. The mother-daughter duo are experts. They know their merchandise. Their tailoring and customer service are outstanding, and they can provide advice on everything from strapless bras to shoes - which for me was invaluable. Cenzina Originals is everything online shopping is not, and can never be.

I've been looking for a tailor for years and am so grateful to have found Nura. I had some clothes…read moreI had gotten on sale that were a few sizes too big. She explained that she went to advanced schooling but beyond being technically very good she is simply an artist. It's hard to describe but there is something magical how she effortlessly pins and pleats the clothes in a way that not only flatters you but is an improvement on the original design. The dry cleaning is also very good. I had a stain on a very delicate white dress and they were able to completely remove it. Parking on Lincoln is free and very easy.

Great tailoring and service was excellence. I had linen suit that needed tailoring for my trip to…read moreRome, and the alterations were perfect. It was a great experience also. I picked this tailor from all the great reviews, and I can say they're well deserved.

Aynur's Alterations came as a recommendation from where I purchased my dress. They specifically…read morenoted how great their group does with bust work and I could not agree more! I came to the shop on 3 different occasions to handle all alterations, bustle, and final pick up. They accept multiple forms of payment and only service one bride at a time for an intimate experience. Their alterations services came at a premium but their craftsmanship, hospitality, and final steaming services were unmatched. My dress fit me exactly how I had hoped for. The length was perfect, I felt very secure and covered, and my waist was well defined. Aynur was great about thoroughly explaining the three recommended bustle types she recommended. I chose the Bubble Bustle which meant my train was tied up under the dress. She thoroughly explained that my train would attract dirt lines but I loved the way it looked throughout the night! I would definitely recommend Aynur to anyone needing special occasion alterations near Arlington Heights!

We were very impressed with Aynur's incredible craftsmanship--she turned a beautiful gown into the…read moreperfect gown! Her talent, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail made the whole process stress-free, and the dress fit my daughter perfectly on her big day. Highly recommend.

I've had alterations to store-bought gowns for mother-of-the-bride, MoG and for a wedding guest…read moregown. Every one was perfect!!!

Rita's Design Studio is the in Town. I go in for threading and would recommend her for this…read moreservice. Thank you Rita

While I did not ultimately purchase my gown here, I had a wonderful experience with the team at…read moreUltimate Bride. The receptionist was lovely- she even took a photograph of my sisters and me when she realized we were trying to get a photo together yet failing miserably! I had not had an experience shopping with them due to COVID, so it meant so much to us to memorialize the day with a photo. The space serves a stunning backdrop to the beautiful gowns there. Our consultant, Brandy, was great at pulling dresses, pinning, and accessorizing gorgeously. She truly has a great aesthetic eye! I was focused on a Monique Lhullier look, but she was able to mix in other designer gowns that were just as stunning (hello Mira Zwillinger)! Though I reinforced my love for Monique dresses there, I ultimately purchased one elsewhere (that I was not shown during my appointment). I do not hesitate to recommend this boutique to other fashion loving brides- you will not be disappointed!

I had such a disappointing and disheartening experience at Ultimate Bride. I drove over 4.5 hours…read morefrom Michigan for this appointment, after clearly explaining my style preferences over the phone in advance. I was fully prepared to go over budget if it meant finding a dress I loved--but that didn't seem to matter. After trying on only three dresses, the stylist abruptly told me she had no other options in the style I liked. I found this not only unhelpful but incredibly dismissive and off-putting. I've been to several other bridal boutiques, and every one of them took the time to listen, understand my vision, and work with me to find dresses that aligned with my taste. This was the first place that made me feel shut down. Bridal dress shopping should feel special. Instead, I left feeling frustrated, disappointed, and like my time and effort were completely wasted. I would not recommend this place to any bride looking for a thoughtful or supportive experience.

I have been struggling to find my dream dress with just 5 months away from my wedding, and I'm just…read moreso blessed to find Alesia C's boutique. She offers custom made wedding dresses and provides very professional advice from a fashion designer's point of view. She is willing to listen to your preferences and will work with your budget. You can customize your own colors, fabrics, and lace types, and she will take notes and make sketches accordingly. The dress price also includes free alterations and can be made 2-3 months. This is everything I need. Alesia just takes away all the hassels with dress hunting and alterations! Will update with more photos when I receive my dress, but I'm very excited now!!!

Alesia is a woman who can help you finding the perfect wedding dress! Due to the specific body…read moreshape I have, I could not find a wedding dress without major alterations. Alesia makes wedding dresses, so if you need a wedding dress with certain measures, she is the right place for you. She made me look my best for "my" day. By the way, she is very kind and dear. She can make your experience of a searching wedding dress pleasant!

Adelina is the absolute best! Excellence resides in her - she could do no less! I initially met…read moreAdelina a few years back when she repaired swim trunks and a hoodie for my nephew, Matt. You could not even tell the items were repaired - they looked brand new! More recently, Matt needed a suit adjusted - the suit jacket was tight in the shoulder area and across the back so he asked for it to be let out. To our surprise, Adelina shared and demonstrated that the shoulders hung too low and the suit jacked actually needed to be taken in to correct the problem. We were both skeptical because taking in the suit to make it feel looser seemed counter-intuitive to us. Sure enough, upon our return the suit jacket fit perfectly and was very comfortable-the desired goal was met! She knew exactly what needed to be done! She also took in the sleeves on the jacket, raised the jacket hem and took in the pant legs - all of which gave him a much improved fit and look - he's a GQ kind of man now! My nephew who is on the quiet side even expressed how talented and impressed he was with her expertise, knowledge and craftsmanship! She is passionate about her work and it shows! I highly recommend Adelina for all your tailoring needs! Char C. PS. My nephew lives in St. Louis and she accommodated us by opening her shop for us over the Christmas holiday and then opening her shop early one Saturday for the final fitting! She goes above and beyond to meet her clients needs!

DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU JUST WANT AN ALTERATION!…read more As soon as I tried on my prom dress, she instantly went ahead and mentioned a few changes that could be made to my dress. Although I only wanted the bottom of my dress to be altered, I still agreed with the changes that could be made to the dress. However I did not agree after when she mentioned the total would be $500 dollars. I had to tell her no on the other changes since I only wanted the bottom to be fixed. She had no problem getting rid of the pins and to only focus on the bottom. But then that's when the service shifted. A few weeks later, I came back to pick up my prom dress and I tried it on. As soon as I put the dress on, she immediately said "I told you" as she points to the top of my dress, suggesting that it should be fixed from the top. I felt completely comfortable with my dress, but as she was making those kinds of comments, it felt like she wanted me to hate my dress. I still said no to the adjustments even though she kept wanting to convince me to. She charged me 130 in the beginning but ended up charging 150 on small changes WHEN I DIDNT ASK FOR IT.