Great service on a busy weekend day, and prompt email response even afterhours…read more I was pleasantly surprised when I came here for a holiday event. I had struck out at just about every high-end department store you can think of, and couldn't even find a decent to try on anywhere I had gone. Gipper Prom has a large selection, with most inventory displayed on mannequins instead of just on hangers. There's no lugging around 10lb dresses, you just write the style number and color up on a slip they give you when you first walk in, and when you're done, they bring it to your dressing room. And it IS a room, with a locking door, so no worrying about that big dress leaving you exposed as you turn around. They had several associates at the dressing room, ready to help zip, clasp or adjust when needed, and they make sure the walkway is clear for you to move about. Since most people do not go dress shopping alone, they thoughtfully have ample seating and complimentary water for the poor soul you may have dragged along with you. Seating is arranged several feet behind a wall lined with mirrors, each section accompanied by a platform and appropriate lighting. The platform is likely useful for any tailoring needed, but I just used it to make my significant other nervously rate me in each of the 10 or so dresses I tried on. The staff didn't pressure you to buy, nor did anyone look at my long list of dresses like I was wasting their time or making their life terrible for no reason. The people working were friendly, and the other customers and their guests were also all cheery. Dress shopping can be a nightmare - hot, cramped, nothing fitting the way you hope, sizing not available, etc. But not the case here - and the other women shopping seemed to feel the same as me. Customers were openly complimenting each other, and the entire atmosphere was very warm. I can't rate their ability to modify or make minor fixes to beading, etc. The dress I purchased was perfect without anything needed. Overall, I was more than impressed. If you're an adult, well - clearly we aren't going to the prom, but this is a great store for many other events including pageants, galas, black tie or formal parties, or any time you can get away with being a little "extra," or are in need of a good selection of floor-length, high-quality formalwear. I will definitely be coming back!

Given the amount of $ I paid for my daughter's dress, I expected a perfect dress that was properly…read moreinspected by the staff when they bagged it up. They even told me they were taking it in the back and checking the beading and we waited a few minutes to get it. I get home and she tries it in and I go to zip it up to see beads falling off and already missing from near the zipper. Take your business elsewhere or check the dress carefully yourself before leaving. They were very dishonest with me!

I brought in two 100+-year-old musical instrument (bowlback mandolin) cases--one chipboard, one…read moreleather--that needed repairs. I'd previously taken them to luggage repair shops that told me cases that old could not be repaired. Simon, the friendly owner of Stop 'N Out, carefully examined them and thoughtfully came up with creative approaches to making them usable again. He applied his expertise to creating beautiful, durable mends at a reasonable price. When there was a slight hiccup with one of the repairs, he promptly reworked it with an even sturdier alternative fix--and even offered me a 1 yr. warranty! Great experience. I highly recommend Stop 'N Out.

I brought in my bumbag for repair on the strap. They were friendly and restored it to looking brand…read morenew. I was able to pick up the next day. I will definitely use them for future repairs.

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!

Great selection of dresses! I found the most amazing dress I have ever worn and the alterations…read morewere impeccable. I received so many compliments on the gorgeous blue color and details of this dress.

Super friendly staff and excellent selection! I will be telling everyone about this place!!read more

Moon, has beautiful dresses for reasonable prices. She is such a sweet and kind hearted lady. She…read morewill be retiring this year, and I hate to see her leave. She helped my daughter find the perfect prom dress that made her feel beautiful. Everyone that's in need of a beautiful prom dress or evening dress, please go see her. She will be missed, and I just want to say thank you again!

Great selection!Exceptional service! Acceptable prices!This will be my go to place for an event…read moredress. Highly recommend!

Review for David's Bridal - Dress Shopping with My Daughter…read more We recently visited David's Bridal to help my daughter search for her wedding dress. We worked with Haley, who was very friendly, kind, and attentive. She made sure we had what we needed and was proactive in bringing out dresses for my daughter to try on. While Haley was pleasant to work with, we did feel the experience could have benefited from more consultative guidance. As this was our first time shopping for a wedding dress, we would have appreciated more expert input--such as suggestions tailored to my daughter's style preferences or advice to help narrow down the choices. Although we didn't find "the one" during our visit, it wasn't a bad experience. The staff was courteous, and the store had a decent selection. With a bit more personalized guidance, it could have been even better.

I don't know where to start, MEME who was an incredible lady who helped me get a beautiful dress,…read morecape, veil, shoes, jewelry, and perfume for my special day all in one 2 hour session. They have hundreds of dresses all prettier than the next. Guess how my I paid ?? $ 513.00 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sale 10% off and 30% off and she made me feel special and relaxed. So don"t shop anywhere else and if you do they won't be able to beat the prices, for such beautiful items. Kathy

THANK YOU, Sandy, for all the care and attention you took in making sure my gown was absolutely…read moreperfect for my son's wedding! There were so many gorgeous options, but you and your staff led me to the right one. I loved my dress and received so many compliments. I also want to thank Kim and Inga. As you know, I tried on many gowns, and all of you were so patient and honest with what you thought would look best. I can't thank you enough. The dress was a hit and I felt beautiful in it! PS: The detachable shawl collar was a bonus! I kept it on for the ceremony and removed it for the reception. Loved it!

Absolutely the worst customer service I've ever experienced! Drove 40 minutes in anticipation of…read morefinding a unique dress for an upcoming wedding. Received the Julia Roberts/Pretty Woman treatment from an older woman I believe to be the owner. Extremely condescending in tone, made disparaging comments regarding my physical appearance, stated my fabric preferences were inappropriate, then flat out told me that they can't help me. All of this in a matter of less than five minutes. I turned to leave and she stated that I was being rude! Note that I was not inappropriately dressed or impolite and am myself elderly. I was completely gobsmacked - why does anyone shop at this store?!?!?!?!?

Hey! this used to be Indochino! Remember that. This is the second location in the state and the…read morefirst one here. They have leisure wear, casual wear and formal wear. Also, they have women's apparel. I tried on one of the items. The staff and service are rhonederful.

They were very accommodating, I had a cane and they made special arrangements for it.read more

Very disappointed with our experience at Kathryn's Bridal in McHenry. The women working there were…read morenot professional, and their attire was completely inappropriate for a bridal shop. The store is also very small, with a limited selection of dresses. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not feel welcoming or professional, and I would not recommend this bridal shop based on our experience.

Olga and the team at Omaima were absolutely amazing. Not only did I find my dream dress, the staff…read morewere so warm and comforting. All of them gave me a huge hug with answering every single question I had. I even met Omaima myself. I couldn't reccomend this salon more to anyone. I am so pleased and excited to shop there again in the future. They truly have every single type of dress and selection you can think of!

One event we have at our high school is a Prom Fashion Show. The gown vendor we had been working…read morewith moved out to Schaumburg and I was left to find another vendor willing to work with us. For weeks I called several stores, left messages and none of them would call me back. I really thought I had to cancel the show this year until Omaima came to my rescue! She not only returned my call but she also agreed to work with us to help make this show a success. We had set up a date and time for the girls to pick out a dress to wear for the show. By the time they arrived there was already an assortment of beautiful gowns ready for them to try on. Omaima and her assistant were so patient and kind. They made sure each girl chose a dress that not only made them feel confident and beautiful, but also flattering to their unique shape and height. The girls had a good time trying on dress after gorgeous dress, standing on the platform in front of the large mirrors, and admiring themselves and each other. As an added bonus Omaima even wrote descriptions of each dress for us to read during the show! The store is small but charming. The decor is warm and welcoming. I can imagine how a bride would feel being in this type of environment surrounded by their loved ones and saying "Yes to the dress." It just has that type of vibe. If you're looking for a dress for that special occasion, do not hesitate to come to Omaima Couture. You'll be glad you did!