Lea at Lea Couture made a dress for me for our daughter's wedding. It is absolutely stunning. I had looked at a million dresses and nothing compares to what Lea designed/made. She really listened to what I had in mind for both style/color and came up with options. Lea is a delight to work with as she has a warm personality and her years of experience make her the best!! read more

Lea is remarkable and a beautiful and humane person. I've secured many dresses, coats, tops, and shawls from her because they are Exquisite designs and her services always awesome! read more

I am posting for me beautiful wife... I recently had Lea make a 3 piece "mother of the bride" outfit. It consists of chiffon palazzo pants, a satin cami, and an organza jacket. Together we chose a beautiful teal color and I couldn't be happier with the result. Lea has a discerning eye and is fastidious with fit and details. She has been in business a long time and is very helpful in helpful in guiding your decisions regarding color, fit and style. To have a bespoke garment is a real treat and a worthwhile investment. I have no doubt I will wear these garments for years to come. Highly recommend Lea! read more

I had shopped everywhere for a Mother of the Bride dress but they were all too matronly and sparkly. Lea made me a dress that is simply elegant and it feels so good on. I am so grateful for her creative eye and her ability to make a dress that fit who I am! read more

I happened to connect with Lea when inquiring about who could clean my daughter-in-law's wedding dress. Lea was so kind, and I learned that she designed dresses. I bought one that she happened to have in her collection and wore it to my other son's wedding in July 2019, then my partner suggested that we elope just before Christmas. I had intended to go to Lea for a wedding dress, but the dress I had just purchased from her worked beautifully. Since then, I have spoken with other friends who are completely devoted to Lea, as she has designed several dresses for her. An amazing talent and wonderful woman! read more

Lea Couture - We eloped! City Hall San Francisco in one of Lea's creations. The flow of her fabrics and design are unique! - Bridal Near Me - San Anselmo, California

I walked into Lea Couture looking for a dress for my son's wedding. I instantly made a connection with Lea as we talked about my vision for what I wanted in a dress. She took into account my style, and my body type and we very quickly came up with a beautiful design. I looked forward to my visits with her choosing fabrics and then later my fittings. She is a true artist with a wonderful eye while also being an extremely good listener as she works with you on designing your dream dress. I would highly recommend Lea to anyone looking for a special and one of a kind dress. Mine turned out so beautiful, and I had so many compliments at the wedding. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and I honestly felt a little bit sad when my time with her was over! read more

Lea made me a beautiful wedding dress. It fits perfectly and the feel of the satin fabric with swaying skirt feels lovely on my skin. The fitting process was easy and Lea was accommodating to my schedule. We read more

I searched for a mother of the bride dress for months with no luck. I was about out of time and searched for someone who made dresses for this occasion and found Lea. When I visited her I knew I had found a gem. She designed a dress perfectly for my body and natural style. It was elegant and she clearly wasn't going to settle for anything less than stunning. She even started with one design and switched to what she ultimately made because as she got to know me she had this vision and it was magical. I would highly recommend her and I plan to have her make other special occasion dresses for me! She's amazing!!!denis read more

Word of mouth brought me to Lea and her lovely shop in San Anselmo. She created the perfect mother of the groom dress for me. The colors and fabric choices were exquisite - and she suggested silk separates - a longer skirt, sleeveless shell and a silk chiffon wrap which I know I will be able to wear again in combination and as building blocks for other outfits. She also has wonderful knit casual clothes that she will fit to you exactly. I ended up with a great perfect-fitting pair of black pants, three long sleeve stylish T-shirts and a vest-coat that are great for everyday wear and will travel nicely. I highly recommend you call her and set up an appointment! read more

Lea Couture - Mother of the groom dress (separates) by Lea Couture in San Anselmo. - Bridal Near Me - San Anselmo, California

I am well overdue in writing a review for Lea's work on my dream wedding dress. I really enjoyed working with Lea. She respects the creative process and my vision. I new I wanted a short dress that was classic and not costumy as many of the short dresses I saw online or in store and, overall, short wedding dress options are limited. I found Lea on Yelp. I knew I wanted to work with her as soon as we meet. She wanted to know about the location of the wedding and other details to provide her with a better idea of my vision. The most challenging part if the process was finding the perfect lace. She worked with me to search for the right one. I finally found it at the late Britex in SF. She had most of the dress assembled in a few weeks, not months like most dress retailers. And I got to do fittings along the way, which led to some wonderful and collaborative tweaks to the final dress. In the end, my dress was more than I hoped for and I am so happy to have had the opportunity to work with Lea to create this very special piece. Lastly, her prices are unmatched. Great deal for such amazing personal attention and craftsmanship. read more

I unfortunately never was able to work with Lea to get a dress. I called 3 times over a week and half as well as sent a message from her website. I never received a call back. Hope this means she is busy and safe but I still find it unprofessional. Regardless of how good you are and busy just call and say thank you but I am booked right now; assuming that is the case for the no call back for follow up. Very disappointing as she came so high recomended from a dear friend of mine. I wish Lea luck. read more

The owner (Lea) of this small locally owned business is amazingly talented. She has a real talent for working with your figure and flattering every imperfection. I have several pieces that were made specifically for me and they are wonderful additions to my wardrobe. Lea's clothing is high quality and timeless. They are the most beautiful things I own. She is also able to work within a variety of price ranges. Every time I enter this store I feel special!!!! I can't wait until I have my own wedding, I will be having her make my gown as well as my bridesmaids. read more

I could not have asked for a better experience. Lea created the most beautiful dress I have ever owned. I feel like a princess and I am very excited to show it off on my special day. read more

I had my wedding gown made by Lea after weeks of searching for the perfect dress. I had found the one I wanted at a higher-than-perfect price, and was despairing over not being able to find anything more affordable. I went to Lea's at the recommendation of another bridal shop to see if she could create a similar dress within my price range. She could, so she gave me an estimate and we worked from there. The price came to be a little higher than was I was hoping to pay, but still much cheaper than the dress I had set my sights on! My experience with Lea and her assistant Linda was hassle-free and quick, unlike what I imagine you get with most bridal boutiques. From the day I paid the deposit to the day I picked up the dress, it was about 8 weeks, and it probably would have been faster if I hadn't gone out of town for a month over Christmas! There was no messy contract to pore over, no snooty boutique-personnel attitudes, and no hidden charges (just remember to discuss fitting fees ahead of time and that the dress/labor is subject to tax). One other thing to remember is that all people have quirks, and while Lea may have seemed forgetful at first, once she understood what I wanted and we established a contract, she was totally on her game. When I took Lea pictures of the dress I liked, she took on the project with a confidence that can only come from 30+ years of design experience. She understood how the dress would fit my body type and that the lace needed to be sewn in exactly the right place. She and Linda work well together and make a great team; Linda's understanding of dress construction and her attention to detail were marvelous! It was so special to be able to see my dress being made, just for me, instead of ordering a dress made who-knows-where, waiting for weeks without seeing it, and then having to get alterations. And one more special little perk is that they saved the lace scraps for me! I am planning to use some on my bouquet or on a hair comb Overall, it was definitely worth the trip to Lea's shop, where I had a personalized, professional experience, and ended up with an exquisite wedding dress! read more

Lea did an AMAZING job on my dress - helping me figure out and then designed the dress of my dreams which was completely incredible, better than I could have imagined!!! read more

Lea worked with me to design my wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses. Lea & Linda are the people to call if you are looking to have a one of a kind custom wedding dress made. I couldn't have been more pleased with the finishing touches of my wedding gown and my bridesmaids dresses. For the bridesmaids dresses, I wanted them all to be in different shades of purple so I went with an ombré look and I'm glad I decided to do that. Also, I didn't want them to look too similar and not all women look good in the same color. I'm Glad Lea and I decided to go with the ombré look for the bridesmaid dresses. They all looked stunningly beautiful! As for my wedding dress, I didn't want to just go to a boutique in San Francisco and buy a pre-made gown. I wanted to have some creative control with the overall look of my wedding gown. Lea and Linda really listened to what I wanted and made my feel special when it came to designing my wedding dress. I want Lea to design all my custom dresses for special events moving forward. I highly recommend Lea Couture if you are looking for a wedding dress, Mother of the Bride, Bridesmaid dresses or even an outfit for a special event, she is truly caring and very talented. read more

Lea listens to her clients and has some kind of 6th sense when it comes to body types and knowing what will look amazing on them. I recently got two, off the rack, coats and a shirt there and look amazing and sexy- something I thought I had outgrown. I can hardly wait to see what she will do for me when I go back to have something made personally for me. I highly recommend her and her charming shop in San Anselmo. read more

This store says that they have eco friendly wedding dresses and will custom design a gown for you. I made an appointment. I came to the store at the appointment time and got the impression the owner forgot about our appointment. She barely paid attention to us and we walked out after a quick chat with her and trying on one dress. I can't buy a wedding dress from someone who doesn't have time for me. read more

I was very pleased with my wedding gown and the attention I got from Lea and the staff.

Oh my goodness, where do I even begin to express how much I enjoyed having Lea and Linda create my wedding dress. In fact I wish I was able to give Lea Couture more than 5 stars. I was fortunate enough to meet Lea right as I was starting to plan my wedding, and I couldn't have met her at a more perfect time. I always knew I wanted a wedding dress that was one of a kind and unique, but I also didn't want to have to go store to store and dig through racks and racks of wedding dresses to possibly find that special one. On the other hand I never thought it would be possible to have my dream dress custom made for me, nor would I be able to afford it, until I met Lea. When I first met with Lea to discuss my wedding dress vision, she was very honest and upfront about what kind of costs I would be looking at. I was able to go home and really think about it with no pressure and decide what was most important to me when creating my dress. When I came back with my decision to go forward with Lea Couture, I was welcomed with open arms, and I knew then that I was in the best hands. What I thought was so great about Lea is that she really wanted to have my personality running through every inch of my dress. As a designer and an artist Lea is passionate about her designs, and I loved that she wanted to create a piece for me that I would shine in. At every fitting with Lea and Linda (and there were several which is a great sign) I felt so supported, and through each stage of making my dress, I could tell that they had listened to all my needs. At my final fitting I couldn't even tell you how blown away I was with my dress. I knew I loved the design from the beginning stages, but when I saw it completed and I slipped it on, it was a feeling I can barely describe into words. I truly felt like I was the luckiest gal around, and I can't tell you how excited I am to walk down the aisle and see the look on my fiances face when he sees me in it for the first time. To have a dress created just for you is seriously a dream that can come true, and I am so grateful that Lea Couture was able to make my dream come true. Thank you Lea and Linda for everything!! I read more

Lea is the best! My daughter got her dress made with just a general vision of what she wanted. Lea helped her piece together the vision into something more stunning than we could have imagined. She's incredibly creative, attentive to detail, and a joy to work with! read more

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Lea Ditson and her trusty aid, Linda, created a beautiful "Mother-of-the-Bride" dress for me for our daughter's 9/19 wedding. It was absolutely the perfect dress for me, fit perfectly and saved me HOURS of time. GREAT designer, quality work, and the ease she provides to make it happen is so worth every penny! Thank you Lea Ditson, Lea Couture! read more

Mom-of-the-groom. Needed to get a floor-length red dress. (That was the instruction from the kids:) What to do, for this woman who would way rather spend the day in jeans and a t-shirt? Lea solved this problem wonderfully. She and staff helped me from start to finish. I felt pampered and loved, instead of traumatized. So nice! Great help with accessories, too. The dress is beautiful. I will come back to Lea any time I need ultra-wonderful clothes. read more

I went in for a wedding dress alteration consultation woth Lea and Linda and it was by far the best experience I have had! They are friendly, knowledgeable, kind and honest. They do great work at reasonable prices and offer quality craftsmanship. I can highly recommend this shop. THANK YOU LEA! read more

I was so excited to find Lea Couture was still in San Anselmo, just a new address! Lea has been involved with so many major events in our family's life. Whether designing the perfect prom dress or making an amazing dress for my niece's wedding, Lea and her staff are wonderful. We have always felt involved and included in every step of the process from design to fittings. And I love the admiring compliments when wearing Lea's one of a kind dresses. Denise read more

I had the pleasure to purchase a garmet from lea and was 100% satisfied with the results. she is a warm and knowledgeable professional with talents that are so artistic. she takes the time to question what preferences you have regarding color, cut and price point. I would not hesitate to highly recommend this store and her services to anyone. mary ann mccabe, burlingame, ca read more

I can't seem to find the words to express just how wonderful Lea is. Her designs, to say the very least, are absolutely stunning, and hands down the most flattering to women. Lea is the most kind-hearted, caring, and hands down the most brilliant designer. She truly listens, and somehow always understands what it is your going after (even with indecisive people like me)- she's a genius and really knows everything about designing. She just knows what you want, and what will look good on your body- and specifically your body. Let me tell you, she is always right. Every experience and appointment with her has been charming and an absolute pleasure. She keeps in great contact, and I trusted her completely from the second I walked into Lea Couture. I had walked in after a very disappointing search for a wedding dress in various salons, and instantly my luck turned around. Lea helped me in every way to design the perfect dress. You will with out a doubt walk away with the perfect dress, whether it be a wedding gown, or a casual sundress. (ALL of her pieces are fantastic- I can't wait to go back for casual pieces). Lea- I can't thank you enough for your guidance through everything. I know my review is glowing- but it's all true, and Lea only deserves kind reviews. I couldn't have been happier working with her, and highly recommend her to any and everyone. read more

I visited Lea today, I had gone last week and she had to cancel a few hours prior and I didn't check my messages and went anyway, first I was disappointed but her assistance was very pleasant, took measurements and assured me they would be able to make the dress I was requesting ( I had emailed over a photo I had on the dress I wanted). I rescheduled with Lea, she was very clear, creative and kind. Honest too.... I think the negative reviews below might be a first impression but they are a tiny business, and sometimes creative minds aren't the best with administrative/customer service... I am confident she knows what's she doing and has an excellent eye. I'll report back when my dress is completed. I felt almost immediately connected to her. Soft spoken and detailed oriented. read more

I experienced an extremely disrespectful, rude, and snobbish staff at Lea's. After making an appointment, I was told by an assistant that there was no room for me to try on dresses. And after brief questioning, I was given the cold shoulder yet again. It seemed to me if you are one of her favored customers, then you are treated well. If not, you're not welcome. read more

When I called Lea I made it clear I was not ready to buy and had a relatively low budget. Lea was wonderful, she was willing to meet me on a Sunday and lend her expertise on what styles would best flatter my shape. If we weren't trying to save for a 20% down on a house in Marin, I would definitely be having my dress made by Lea. Who wouldn't want a custom wedding gown made by a local designer who clearly cares? read more

One of the great pleasures is introducing a friend to the special experience of being outfitted by Lea! From the time that I had my mother-of-the-bride dress designed by Lea, to season after season of having exactly the right clothes for any occasion, I have been thrilled to shop at Lea Couture. Lea's clothes are custom fitted but end up costing no more (in some cases much less) than off the rack outfits that you see everywhere. And dealing with Lea, a lovely woman of as much heart as she has style, is a total delight! read more

Lea and Linda are quite a team! I interviewed FOUR seamstresses until I found the ones who even dared to undertake the dress I wanted for my wedding -- and it exceeded every possible expectation I had! It was even more beautiful than I imagined it could be, and it fit like an absolute glove. The care and attention to detail that they gave to both me and my wife (whose wedding clothes they also made -- and which were also glamorous!) -- and to our stunning clothes -- were deeply appreciated. I cannot recommend them highly enough. These ladies know what they're doing. Trust them! read more

I recently went to Lea to have a dress made for my daughter's wedding. I am extremely petite and just couldn't find the right look or feel for me. Lea, and her amazing seamstress saved the day. Lea spent a lot of time with me creating the initial design, and then it became a fun and iterative process. Lea is an artist, and Linda is an amazing seamstress. They have been working together for over 30 years and are truly a dynamic duo. Thanks to both of you for making this such a wonderful experience. I would recommend Lea to anyone who wants to feel special and confident. read more

Updating this review after speaking to Lea, who called to make sure that my experience wasn't frustrating. So let me clarify to the contrary - I absolutely loved my dress, was very impressed with Lea and her staff's skills, and will absolutely go there again for my next special occasion. It just took a bit of time (and learning about custom design on my part) for us to get on the same wavelength. By all means check her out for yourself. read more

A dear friend of mine had Lea make her wedding dress and her bridesmaids/maid of honors. My friend looked like something out of a fairy tale. It was the most beautiful dress I'd ever seen. Knowing my friend for 25 years, I know she has a wonderful free spirit and Lea was able to capture that in the dress she designed for her. The wedding party dresses were fit to each ladies figure perfectly. They were absolutely lovely! I would recommend Leas to anyone who wants the perfect dress. Lea is easy to talk too and really listens to what you want. If an occasion arises where I just want a beautiful one of a kind dress, I will definitely go to Leas. read more

My younger daughter was married this summer. Planning a wedding is a stressful undertaking, but thanks to Lea and Linda finding my mother of the bride clothes was stress free. Lea creates figure flattering designs that are also very comfortable. She has a wonderful eye for color so that my dress photographed beautifully next to the bridesmaids' dresses. Linda provided a perfect fit. Lea also made me a lovely rehearsal dinner outfit. I knew just how successful my dress was when, as I walked down the aisle, I heard one of our younger guests say "Mrs W really nailed the dress". I recommend Lea Designs without reservation. read more

though i was thrilled to be getting married, i was not thrilled at the prospect of trying to find a dress, given 1) being a lifelong tomboy who rarely if ever wore dresses, and 2) having body image issues that made me worry i'd never find anything i liked in my size. just before i got engaged my mom saw a friend for whom Lea made a mother-of-the-groom wedding outfit, and my mom raved about it. she suggested i contact Lea to discuss making me a dress, so i did, and within minutes of that first meeting i knew she would make me a fantastic dress. Lea and her colleague Linda were both completely fantastic to work with. Lea asked me all kinds of questions about what i liked and didn't like about dresses, as well as about my body. i never felt a speck of judgment at my plus size or flabby arms or anything like that... just enthusiasm and a commitment to making me feel comfortable in my own skin (as well as in my dress!) and beautiful on my wedding day. over the course of about 7 months i met with Lea maybe six or seven times, and the final product was spectacular. the dress itself was very simple but lovely, and it fit me perfectly. and in addition to the dress, she made me a super cool "jacket" out of very whimsical lace. it was light and airy and it covered my arms (which i definitely didn't want to accentuate!), and tons of people commented on how beautiful i looked... most of all my husband! when i started the process, i had no idea how i could wear a dress, be the center of attention all day, and feel truly comfortable in my own skin. when i told Lea this the first time we met, she promised me i'd look and feel like me when all was said and done, even though i'd be in a dress rather than jeans and sneakers. she was totally right... i loved my outfit, and i felt comfortable and pretty all night. i even took the jacket off after a while because it was getting kind of warm... and i never in a million years thought i'd be comfortable with bare arms! Lea helped me describe what i wanted, even though i didn't know what i wanted, and then she executed an outfit that was exactly what i wanted. i am forever grateful to her and Linda for the care they took with me and the creation of my wedding outfit. she also made my mom's outfit, which was stunning as well. we were both entirely thrilled with our finished products, and i now envy my mom because she will likely be able to wear her outfit again, whereas i probably won't. :) all in all, Lea is a gifted designer, and i recommend her very highly. read more

I just want to give a shout out to all of you Travelers. I was recently in Europe for 5 weeks. I hate taking too many clothes with me and decided to visit Lea to have her make a travel wardrobe for me. Her bamboo fabric clothing is ideal for travel. She helped me coordinate all of the pieces and it all worked beautifully. The minimal wrinkles in the fabric disappeared when hung out of given a little steam in the bathroom. I was able to pack in a carry on size bag . The clothing was all reasonably priced especially when everything was custom fit. Thanks to Lea I felt like a well dressed traveler. read more