Inspired by Justeen is cute new shop in Edgewater. I drove by it a few weeks back and it caught my…read moreeye that the advertising stated it was size inclusive. My sister had been talking about doing some shopping whilst she's visiting, and I remembered passing a shop somewhere along Broadway, so we drove until we found it. And I'm glad we did. Justeen was really cool. Fun to chat with and I'm excited for her in this new venture! We learned that she started selling clothing online, but ended up getting a physical storefront about a year ago, I believe. She still does a lot of her business online, so it's certainly an option (join her Facebook group or check her site), but I encourage you to stop by sometime if you're near. The store is very clean and well organized. My sister and I both bought a pair of gloves and I also got an ear warmer. I bought my mom a sweater as well. Justeen Carrie's sizes up to 3x. She also has some non-clothing merchandise. Parking is very easy. It's on the street but it's not difficult to find. Happy to support a small business owner who's also seems to be a great human.

Nazia did such a great job with the dresses I brought in! I was nervous to go because I haven't…read morebeen to tailors much, but she was fantastic! I had two dresses that didn't fit me well and wasn't sure exactly what needed to happen. I called and made an appointment. On my appointment day, I tried on the dresses and Nazia and I discussed where I didn't like the look and what she could do to help. She was very attentive and helpful with her suggestions and questions. She really understood what I didn't like and then was able to recommend a solution. She has a great eye to know what looks "off" with a garment. I appreciated not feeling rushed, and I also really appreciated that she told me the prices up front for everything she was going to do, so I agreed before she started to all the alterations and what they cost. I went on a couple week trip and when I got back, Nazia texted to let me know the items were ready. When I picked them up, I tried them on again, and she asked if everything fit the way I wanted. If I was unhappy with how anything fit after wearing it, she let me know I can always come back! I really appreciated getting to try on the finished items, and that Nazia wanted to make sure I was happy before I left. If you are looking for an atelier who is professional and can help customize a piece of clothing for you, come here! I really trust Nazia with alterations after my great experience!

I have a few family events coming up that need more formal clothing than I usually wear. Haven't…read morebought a suit for about 10 years and was afraid I'd need to buy a new one. At my wife's suggestion I brought three of mine to Zan Atelier to see if they could work. The owner, Nazia, primarily does wedding dress alterations, which is much more complicated than altering my suits, but Nazia was "on it." She has a great eye and immediately recognized the the shoulders were too big, and could be shortened to fit my body better. Altough not inexpensive, she refitted all suits for far less than purchasing one new one. I'm so happy that I've already brought her my old summer linen blazer, and new slacks to alter. I trust her much more than the tailors at department stores. She's a great find.

I have been a customer at Naaz Studio since the day it opened, and every visit has been a wonderful…read moreexperience. Over the years, I have purchased many outfits from the store and have also had several pieces customized. The outfits I received was absolutely stunning -- the craftsmanship, fabric, and detailing were beautiful and even better than I expected. What truly stood out was the Huriya's dedication to making sure I loved my outfit. She went above and beyond to help with every detail and made the whole process feel so personal and special. You can really tell how much she cares about her customers and her work. Highly recommend if you're looking for something unique, elegant, and a wonderful shopping experience!

I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon Naaz studio and to meet Huriya and her mom! I walked into her…read morestore, a little overwhelmed on Devon and down to the wire, looking last minute for a trendy outfit for a Hindu mendhi. Huriya was so accommodating and so wonderful to work with. She found a beautiful outfit for me. I received so many compliments on my outfit at the mendhi and I felt beautiful in it! I'm so glad I stopped in and got to work with her. I highly recommend visiting Naaz studio!!

New store that just opened on Tuesday. Walked in after getting some bagels with my wife, and the…read moreowner Susan was very nice. We ended up ordering a dress for an upcoming wedding. Definitely check it out.

Came in today to find an engagement dress and the owner Susan was so helpful. The most important…read morething when dress shopping to me is being comfortable and Susan helped do just that. Her inventory is all new and she has a variety of designers and sizes. Will definitely be back for a wedding I have next month.

Sarah Varca is a true visionary. There is nothing like seeing your dream wedding dress materialize…read morein front of your eyes and be able to participate in the whole process from start to finish. She listened to all of my ideas and elevated (and edited!) them to create the most stunning wedding dresses that I could have ever envisioned. Her craft and creativity are unparalleled, and her background in high-end couture wedding gowns is evident in the work she creates. It cannot be easy to work with brides who have competing ideas and insane emotions, but somehow Sarah does it with grace, authenticity, and warmth. THANK YOU SARAH!

Working with Sarah and spending time at her studio is an experience I will never forget and one I…read morewill always treasure! I am FOREVER grateful that I discovered Varca Bridal! Before coming across Varca Bridal I was honestly dreading shopping for my wedding gown! Every bridal collection I had seen just didn't speak to me and as someone who has struggled with body issues and self confidence, the thought of trying on wedding gowns made me incredibly anxious. But little did I know, God had been guiding me in the right direction. Shortly after we hired Danielle, our incredible wedding photographer (you can find her at daniellesimoneco.com), and Danielle shot Varca Bridal's most recent collection! Once these dresses popped up on my Instagram feed I knew I had found my wedding dress!! If it wasn't for Danielle I wouldn't have discovered Varca Bridal! I made an appointment at Honey Bridal in Chicago and tried on all of the Varca gowns they had in stock. The Kimberly gown was the first dress I tried on and I was instantly in LOVE! I got in touch with Sarah as I was interested in the possibility of adding a removable tulle skirt to my dress. Once I met Sarah, all of my worries and anxiety went away. Sarah is an incredibly talented person with a heart of gold. She perfectly captured my vision and honestly made me feel the best I've felt about myself in a long time. The Kimberly gown was perfectly made-to-measure, my custom skirt added just the right amount of drama I wanted for my walk down the aisle, and my custom made veil was pure magic! It was an amazing process to see where my money was going and the business I was supporting. This aspect was so important to me. Although my wedding day was just one day, the experience of working with Varca Bridal is one I will always remember and hold dear to my heart! #VarcaBabe

THIS SHOP IS A COMPLETE NIGHTMARE! The owners/employees are incredibly rude, disgusting, and…read morepathetic. The lady who was showing us the clothes was either the owner or pretending to be. She bragged about her 25 years of business experience but had the worst customer service attitude imaginable. We went to this store with my family to shop for clothes. The arrogant woman working there showed us three dresses and started making judgmental comments. Her first comment was, "We can't open every dress to try. You can put it against your body to see if you like it." Then, she started pushing my daughters to buy the dress she was forcing on them. When my daughter said she wasn't sure about it, she made a second comment, "Then why did you try it on if you weren't sure about it?" I was done with her stupid attitude and just wanted to avoid any more ridiculous comments. So, I asked her to give me the prices for the dresses so we could decide if we were interested. She quoted some ridiculous prices (4-8 times higher than what we could find at Devon Stores). I told her that we would check out a few other places to make sure my family didn't feel pressured to buy these clothes. The lunatic woman flipped and started making even more judgmental comments. She said, "I had the feeling that you couldn't buy these expensive dresses from the beginning." She then said, "Why would you make me take out the dresses from the hangers if you couldn't buy them?" And finally, she said, "Buy something that's in your budget. Why look for expensive clothes?" I can't imagine that she had the guts to speak to her customers like that! She should be ashamed of herself and deserves to lose her job or business. Nobody deserves that kind of treatment. During our visit, she mentioned that they used to have three store locations, but two of them shut down. I'm sure they lost their two stores because of their messed-up attitude towards their customers. They're unbelievably pushy, arrogant, and judgmental lunatics. I will make sure I will report them to every social media platform and BBB.

So happy with my purchase. The fabric is high-quality, not see-through, and the embroidery looks…read moreeven better in person. The sizing was accurate and the dress fit beautifully without needing alterations.

Little Gems is a treasure of a children's consignment shop that's tucked away down a neighborhood…read morestreet in Evanston. My friend introduced this place to me and I'm thrilled I got to find many cute treasures! They have selection of new and pre-loved children's clothing, toys and books. My favorite section is the handmade section. I found the most beautiful handmade dress that we will treasure forever! The prices are amazing and the selection is top tier. She has quality items and everything is curated and adorable! The owner Katie was super kind and fun and I really am grateful to be the first to review this Little Gem! Thanks again for the gorgeous pieces!

This is an adorable spot! It's homey and the clothes are very well curated. I love that they host…read morethe Mom Brain writer's series. A great community-builder!

My frist appointment with Caroline DeVillo went extremely well and I was very excited to work with…read moreher. My dress was gorgeous and the sample size fit me to a tee. She even offered to sell me the sample for 30% off the list price. After the first appointment, my experience with her went down hill, though. I had commissioned her to make an embellishment for the the dress and assumed that she would be able to do my alterations. Around Christmas time she informed me that she was closing her boutique and would not be able to do my alterations. After that point I think she completely stopped caring about her customers. I had already paid for my dress, so all I had to do was pick it up. When I got to her store, she had not made the embellishment. In fact she completely forgot everything we previously discussed. I had to pick from the left over stock she still had available. She could have given me a discount for her lack of attention, but I had to pay full price for a used item. Then she didn't even give me a real garment bag for my dress. I paid thousands of dollars for a dress to have it thrown in an over length garbage bag? When I got home, I realized that a portion of the dress was missing. I had a ballgown and there should have been a large petticoat under neath it to add volume. I contacted her and she said that she forgot it. When I tried to email her back about when I could get it, her email address stopped working. I tried to call the store several times and she would not return my calls. Luckily, I knew she was having a store closing sale. I went then to pick up my missing item. She didn't even have the one orginal to the dress. She went into a closet and rummaged through it until she found something in my size and said it should work. Then, she balled it up right in front of me and stuffed it into a garbage bag. She saw that I had a horrified look on my face and then explained that it would not wrinkle. I paid couture prices and went to this boutique partially on the strength of her yelp reviews. I thought when I bought my dress I would get a high level of service, and I didn't.

Not your typical bridal store. Caroline Devillo provides outstanding service and quality selection…read morein a boutique style setting. All of Caroline's dresses and accessories are classic. I tried a few other stores before discovering Caroline Devillo. I walked in and knew this was the place; I found my dress that day. A refreshing find in the city...this is a hidden gem.