Kris tailored several of my slacks to the precise measurements we discussed during the fitting. He…read morewas pleasant to work with and I plan to avail myself of his services again very soon.

Christian altered my dress within 10 minutes, and back home I went. I'll be back soon.read more

I was struggling finding somewhere local to do my bridal alterations and I stumbled upon an…read moreadvertisement for this place at a local diner, of all places! I looked them up and they had great reviews, so I decided to go for it. I made an appointment and tried on my dress. We decided that I needed the dress brought in a bit at the waist but the rest of the dress was perfect. When I came back a week before my wedding for a final fitting, the dress fit perfectly and looked stunning. It made a huge difference! It was much more flattering. There was lace overlay, but you couldn't even tell the dress had ever been altered. The whole process was super easy, fast, and well-priced. We also decided to get my partner's suit rental through Sew More Couture. It was a great deal- you get measured and order the suit, Sew More Couture will do the alterations as needed for free, and then you drop off a day or two after your wedding. My partner's pocket square came in in the wrong color, but they managed to get one delivered the day before the wedding in the correct color for us. The jacket alterations they did also looked fantastic on him. Overall, we were really happy with Sew More Couture and would definitely recommended for weddings, or any other alterations needed! We will be back, I am sure!

The owner gave me a quote on a wedding dress for alterations then canceled my appointment one week…read morebefore my wedding. They have a terrible business practice and I would not recommend them for any service

If I could give less than one star, I would…read more... I am not a bride, but a bridesmaid of a nearing wedding. Were I the bride, I would have performed some preliminary research on this business before sending my bridesmaids (and their hard earned money) to this hell-hole of a shop. Formally known as "Carmen's Bridal" (which also has horrible reviews) - this shop reeks of yellowing lace and inferior service. I was immediately turned off upon stepping foot in this "couture" bridal boutique, simply because it was an eyesore (and smelled like dirty diapers). The small shop is filled to the brim with old wedding gowns stuffed in plastic bags and prom dresses in all shades of hideousness.Unless I'm forgetting what the word "couture" means, this small dive was the opposite of class, sophistication, high-quality fashion, or precise sewing. I could go into details about the whole fiasco, but all events can be categorized as follows: Failure to respond to phone calls or written requests for assistance or support: Prior to picking up my dress on the agreed upon date, I called on four separate occasions, requesting that someone from the store please call me to confirm that my dress was ready for pick up. I never received a call back from the store owner/manager informing me of the status of my dress or what time I would be able to pick it up. I later learned through a fellow bridesmaid (who physically had to show up to the store due to her phone calls being avoided as well) that I did not receive a phone call from V&C was because the alterations of my dress (as well as hers) had not been completed. Late delivery of products and services: When I inquired why the alterations were taking so long they said, "The person who does alterations for us had a family emergency, the alterations should be completed next week"... I followed up with them next week to schedule a time for pick up and I was then told "Sorry for the delay, but your dress is still not ready. The person who does our alterations was sick. Your dress should be ready for pick up next week." Alterations that should have taken no more than 2 weeks, took a full month to complete. In other instances with different bridesmaids of the same wedding party, V&C failed to provide itemized billing as requested charging, failed to substantiate charges, delayed shipping of dresses to out-of-state residents by 6 weeks (and overcharged them for shipping), and in one case the alterations of the bridesmaid dress resulted in additional damage of the dress, which then had to be fixed by another seamstress. On the day I picked up my dress, the owner of the store was no where to be found, though she previously told me that she would be there to settle payment/reimbursement issues. Instead, her elderly mother, who speaks limited English, met me at the counter and gave me my dress... (good move on part of the owner. She must have known that I had a few choice words to share with her.) I paid for my dress and left the store without being a huge headache to the store owner's mother. (I'm not heartless... hopefully it's not her fault her daughter is a swindling, lying, cheat.) The alterations were awful... the hemline was gathered/bunched, frayed, and coming apart in different places. Once at the wedding venue, I found a pair of scissors and took a moment to cut away all of the loose strings dragging on the floor and getting caught in my sandals. I guess for an $80 alteration, I expected a cleaner hemline. Oh well.... In conclusion, if you are looking for an adventure, poor service, untrustworthy billing practices, shotty alterations, and a standard 1990s-styled Quinceañera dress, or perhaps dream of walking down the aisle in a dress reminiscent of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"... this might be the place for you. If not, save yourself the money, time, and frustration of dealing with this business and find ANYPLACE else to find your formal wear. DressBarn is probably better than this place on all fronts. For additional reviews, feel free to visit the listed websites: http://www.yelp.com/biz/carmens-bridal-fashions-hyattsville http://www.bbb.org/greater-maryland/business-reviews/bridal-shops/vnc-bridal-in-laurel-md-90172787?language=2

If I would have read the reviews about this place before I walked in, I may not have gone but I am…read moreglad I did. About 6 weeks before my wedding, I had 2nd, 3rd and 4th thoughts about the dress I'd purchased. I went in wondering if I could find something I liked a bit more since I didn't want to settle on my wedding day. I was shown a few things and found something I liked. It was in my price range and arrived about 2 weeks later. I got it altered there also and it was completed a week or so later and my dress had the wrinkles pressed out too. All in all, I was a satisfied bride and sorry to hear about the bad experiences other folks had. The store itself isn't a luxurious experience but with a month and a half to go, I had to endure the faux floral arrangements and do what I needed to do. Hope this helps someone out.

Quality alterations on complicated changes. I needed a neckline completely remade and the work was…read moretop notch. You get what you pay for and can trust the job will be done properly.

Just left for a fitting for my daughters prom dress. The ladies could not be nicer and really seem…read moreto care about my daughter's happiness. We haven't decided where to buy her dress yet but we will be back for any special occasion we may have.

The very best alteration skills in Columbia and Ellicott City combined! Over 40 yrs experiences.read more

Outstanding service, very reasonable prices, and pleasant, courteous service. Easily my favorite…read morelocal merchant. A wonderful family operation.

Alterations and dry clean…read more Fast efficient and priced pretty good for what you're having done. May not be the healthiest methods for expensive or delicate items but it's quick and they are pretty thorough. Would use them again

Shirt came back today with stains on Collar that weren't there before. Looks like dry soap…read more Although dirty service was quick. Perhaps too fast

My husband is officiating a wedding and needed new suit. We walked into the store and immediately…read moremet Paul, who was superb from start to finish! He was so friendly, made my husband feel comfortable, asked questions to understand the exact occasion and needs, and he didn't stop until my husband's outfit looked perfect! Paul also came over to talk to me multiple times and made sure I wasn't bored while waiting. Not only did we leave feeling like we made a new friend, we also left with a top notch suit!

We came here to get my dad suited up for my sister's wedding. From the moment we walked in, the…read moreservice was excellent. We worked with John (also my dad's name haha) who was extremely helpful and stylish! He found exactly what we were looking for and handled all the tailoring needs. Highly recommend!

I had a nice wool coat cleaned here and they did a very good job. I'm happy to see that you have…read moremending services and altering services. I did get to meet the cute dog of the store. It definitely lives up to its reputation and the owner was very nice too. Parking varies according to time of day but can get crowded.

I love this place! Have had multiple perfectly done dry cleans, at a fair price, and the best part…read moreis that you get to pet Rocky their dog. What's not to love?

My white clothes repeatedly come back dingy, they have an off white tint as if they were washed in…read moredirty brown water

I don't know why this place has such bad reviews. I really like how efficient everything is. I…read moresimply put in my number and check in at the kiosk and they bring my clothes right out to me, and I like how fast my items are ready. Maybe I'll just be more careful if I ever need something altered because I feel like that's where the negative reviews come from.

Drove to this awesome location looking for a jogging stroller and found so much more. Betsy was so…read morewelcoming and helped answer all of my questions. The store was so ORGANIZED and I was able to walk through without any hassle. We didn't end up with the stroller that day but I was able to found cloths and toys for my little one that she will be able to grow into. They have a wide variety of books and even have a section of handmade cloths for the American Doll sets. It was just adorable. I can't wait to go back !

First off the people that work there are very nice and helpful. The store is very small. They carry…read morenice brands, however the prices are high. I frequently shop at Savvy (in Severna park) or return to oz in Annapolis and those prices are much cheaper. For example, Janie and jack dresses are $8.00 at savvy/ return to oz at McAdoddle they are about $20.00-$25.00. The Hanna Anderson prices are the same as you would find online new (during sale).. Again, they have nice stuff and nice brands but they are no bargain and you will pay a good amount for them. The drive to Annapolis/SP is worth it if you are looking for good prices.