Amazing people. I went here to get my son fitted for his wedding suit after seeing my friend son…read moresuit on prom. They did an excellent job. Neat, clean cut and detailed. They were very helpful, they have a lot of material to choose from as far as fabric, designs, styles. Very professional and offered a lot of advice for my son special day.

Update: the finished design looks amazing and it's done to…read morelast. Was ready in 2 days and they were so great to call and let me know. Very good experience!

Very VERY personalized. I could tell the staff wanted me to feel completely comfortable with my…read moreselections. I appreciated that, though they made suggestions, they were responsive to my preferences.

Outstanding fashions and styles available at an excellent value! Highly recommend a stop bye and…read morebrowse for truly no pressure shopping with service!

Thank you Alesia! I…read morebought my beautiful wedding dress here. It is custom handmade in the US by Alesia, not made in China like so many other dresses I tried on, and you can tell - the material & detail are just amazing! It was only halfway on and I immediately knew it was the dress for me. It just felt different than all the others. To be able to buy the most important dress of my life from a beautiful girl, who made it herself - right down the street, has made it a very special, personal experience for me. She is also designing my mother's dress for the wedding. Both at super reasonable prices. I highly recommend giving Alesia & seagull studios a visit for your special dress.

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!!!

Stacey was an absolute gem! My wife and I wandered into Blu Violet Boutique during spring break --…read moreand it instantly became one of those "we're-just-browsing-oh-wait-let's-buy-everything" kind of stops. Despite how busy it was, Stacey personally welcomed every guest with that kind of hospitality that makes you wonder if she's lowkey your long-lost aunt. She made the whole space feel inviting and cozy, even as she was styling, ringing up, and somehow still smiling through it all. She's the MVP of multitasking and mood-setting. Let's talk clothes -- my wife was in boutique heaven. The selection hit that magical zone of trendy and timeless, like "that dress will slay now and five years from now." She found pieces for brunch, casual Fridays, and -- no joke -- we even considered coordinating outfits for future date nights. If matching sets are the new love language, this place understood the assignment. Now for me -- the supportive husband on standby. I came fully prepared to be ignored and under-caffeinated. Instead, I got cozy seating, cold bottled water, and good vibes. I felt seen. Honestly, the only thing missing was a small men's rack so I could join in on the fashion fun. I would've gladly snagged a matching neutral-toned shacket and made it a full Instagram moment. Final verdict: Blu Violet is a vibe. It's the kind of place where your wife walks out with a glow, you feel unexpectedly refreshed, and suddenly you're googling "how to style couple outfits without looking like a prom photo." 10/10 would return -- with hopes of menswear, or at the very least a whiskey, while waiting.

I'm the excited new owner and happy to provide quality apparel, accessories and jewelry. Most…read moreimportantly, friendly service.

I ordered a dress for my son's wedding 3 1/2 months before the wedding; 3 1/2 days before the event…read moreI still did not have a dress that fit me properly. The date the dress was promised by salesgirl Dawn came and went without hearing from the shop. I called and was told the dress would be here the next week. I had to call again the next week and the dress still wasn't in. I expressed concern that it was getting very close to the wedding and was told not to worry. The dress finally came in the next week in the wrong color and the wrong size. The staff talked to the manufacturer and told me the right dress would be in the next week. I was given a FedEx tracking number and when I used it got a message that there was no such number. Called the store and oops, sorry, they meant DHL. Dress finally came in in the right color but two sizes too big. Alterations were begun, 10 days before the wedding. I went for a fitting and found a bill attached to the dress for more than $300 in alteration charges. The shop owner, Ellen Stirling, told me she would give me 20% off of alterations because of all the aggravation I had been caused. I told her that was not acceptable because if the dress had come in in the right size I would not need all that work. She refused to take off the charges saying even if it was the right size it would need "tweaking." Went back for second round of alterations and hem and the dress finally looked good. Went back again to pick it up after the hem was done, tried it on and the bodice, which had been fine the fitting before, was puckered. The seamstress made three more attempts to fix it and still couldn't get it right. I finally had no choice but to take it as it was as the wedding was in 3 1/2 days. Dawn blew incredible smoke at me telling me it looked perfect, awesome, etc. as if I wouldn't notice the flaws if she kept throwing around insincere compliments. This dress was very expensive and I certainly expected better service than what I got. No one kept track of the original order, the staff did not realize the wrong color had come in, the owner never apologized and did not come to my final fitting to see how it turned out even while knowing how upset I was. I would never shop there again.

The Lake Forest Shop, "The Shop", has new ownership, and Lauren and Tracy are amazing. The dress…read morefitters and alteration ladies are top notch! Everything is professional and welcoming. My daughter and I have such fun finding ALL the needs we are looking for our upcoming events. They can cater to anything from casual to as elegant as you could want or need! They will customize, and can serve all ages from mature teens to any age beyond. This place is the new, newest, HOMERUN on the North Shore! Easy to find in the Market Square in Lake Forest.

The staff was friendly and helpful in helping me pick out some clothes for gifts.read more

From the owner: TSE redefines use of cashmere & rarefied materials producing modern cashmere sweaters, cardigans,…read moreand loungewear with quality and simple luxury.

That manager, Vickie, is tops. She knows about every item…read moreTalbots carries and works quickly to find it at other stores if her shop has sold it out. She also has a great fashion eye and easily finds what would look good on you. I have never delt with anyone better at any store.

It's clear that the staff at Talbot's in Lake Forest needs to be better trained in providing…read morequality customer service. No one should ever be made to feel unwelcome or uncomfortable while shopping, especially by the very people who are supposed to be helping them find what they need. The condescending looks and attitudes of the staff made me feel like I wasn't welcome in the store and I left feeling frustrated and disappointed. It's a shame that a store that is known for quality products and customer service would treat their customers in such a way. If Talbot's in Lake Forest wants to keep their customers coming back, they need to take a hard look at the way they train their staff. Every customer should be treated with respect and dignity and heck even a welcome smile. Until they make significant improvements in their customer service, I cannot recommend shopping at this location and will drive to another location simply to avoid the negative feeling here.