“They have saved my wedding! I have brought my dress to a seamstress who assured me to be experienced in wedding gowns alterations. She works out of her house where she has only a little space for fittings, with little room for a ball gown, and room stuffed to the brim and tons of threads and fabric pieces of all colors all over the place. I still trusted her, but the alterations went very bad. She removed horsehair from the hem and separated the layer of the crinoline. The skirt lost the volume and hem was done uneven . To my horror she also shortened the dress all the way around without asking me stating this way I will not need a bustle because the bustles break anyway during dancing.
She took in on the waist and gathered the excess of the fabric in one single pleat only on one side on the back, which looked weird.
I regret I didn’t do my alterations at Sokayri from the beginning because I wanted to save money and went to a “professional “ who offered it for less. In the end I paid twice.
But money spent at Sokayri was money well invested.
They were able to miraculously (or rather skillfully) sew the train back in place, covering the seam with beautiful appliqué thus customizing it to be unique, put the horsehair back and properly connecting all the lining layers, readjusted the pleats on the skirt in a symmetrical way and taking in on the princess seams which the other seamstress said was not possible. I didn’t have to use the large breast cups anymore to fill in the dress in the bust area and looked natural.
They did a beautiful bustle on my dress and I danced my first dance and father - and - daughter dance, and wore it almost the entire night, changing into a short dress for the party because I was afraid someone would step on the dress and break the bustle because the fabric of the dress is very delicate.
I can’t thank Elena and her masterful tailor enough for making me feel welcome, calming me and doing this fabulous job just 3 weeks before the wedding!
Don’t try to save money on the most important dress you will ever wear!
Save your nerves and eliminate stress choosing the true professionals!
Plus they do such beautiful pictures of the process, I will include them in my wedding album as unforgettable memories of the moments of getting my dress ready in their beautiful salon!”
“Love this place. I go quite often. Owner and salespeople great. Did make appt to consign but like previous reviewer was let go within 30 seconds. A bit frustrating.”
“I love everyone at Helen Ainson! They have such a beautiful variety of evening gowns .holly was great as you see I not only bought one dress but I ended up with two , down to every accessory !highly recommend ,if your looking for personalized service on beautiful evening wear .i was given help from jewelry to the best shapewear for my body and dresses ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
“The best customer service and the best dresses! I got my Christmas party dress here last minute and I received so many compliments I went back again for another dress!”
“Fabulous website. I've ordered from here several times. The quality of their stockings is phenomenal. Great selection and prices. My order is always filled and shipped promptly. I'm always happy with my purchase.”
“I had such a positive experience at Lace Affaire yesterday. I am a 42H in UK sizes and it is incredibly difficult to find bras in store and even online. I unfortunately cannot remember the name of the woman who helped me but she was so kind, made me feel comfortable even when sometimes bra shopping can bring up feelings of insecurity for me. I walked away with 3 bras including a strapless! Couldn't recommend more.”
“Talk about the best service from a small hometown store. The cutest items from jewelry to children's towels, outdoor decor, and more. I was leaving for a trip and wanted to pick up a few gifts that had local Wilton logo. I walked in around 530 pm. They didn't have actual items I was looking for but the owner offered the monogramming option. This would be great however I had a flight the next morning. The owner went ABOVE AND BEYOND for me. She offered to monogram and drop off that evening! You never run across service like this nowadays. It goes To show that personal attention only comes from the local business owners!!”
“Great little hometown small business. Always a good selection of clothes for moms and daughters and a little corner for the boys/men. Accessories galore too if you need a new necklace or bag. Great sales too!”
“Great place all can be welcome for any race or gender for shopping. It’s a higher price on the side but you get nice service from the staff. This place is a local landmark, if you can not make it to the mall stop by for a nice sweater before a date night or when my family needs a quick gift”
“Claudette is a true professional who helped me zero in on a few things quickly and leave the store 1) happy with my purchases 2) feeling like I made a friend 3) looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommend you check her store out.”
“Great boutique. Very unique items that you don't see everywhere. Clothes, jewelry, accessories, shoes, bags, sunglasses. Parking behind shop. Returns are store credit only.”
“Or is the classic store for those that love the outdoors. If you like woodland strolls, trekking deep into the forest, fly fishing waist deep in streams or just taking the dog for a walk around the neighbourhood, Orvis can outfit your venture. This store is a great embodiment of that spirit and the staff is unbelievably helpful in helping you get what you need. They answer questions, give great advice, help in ordering without feeling pressured to purchase. I highly recommend them as they go above and beyond what is normal customer service these days. Well done Orvis!!”
“Wonderful experience at Albe Furs. My sheered beaver coat is absolutely gorgeous. Working with Felix and Leon was such a pleasure. Definitely worth a visit when shopping for furs.”
“I went to Bella bridesmaids in Westport with my two sisters. They were so helpful! We explained what we were looking for and the girl that helped us picked out amazing dresses. She also let us try on all of them! We also were running late for our appointment and called to ask if we could change our time and they did. Definitely recommend Bella bridesmaids!”
“Every time I go to Jean's Closet, I come away with unique and handmade gifts (made in USA) and the karma of the shop is always warm, kind. I wish everyone would know about and buy from this special place. Beautiful yarns and So many hand made gifts to choose from for any budget. I look forward to seeing what's new every time I visit. Hope to see you there!”
“I came up from Long Island to check out the Arula store after constantly buying Arula clothes online for months and it was such an incredible experience! The manager, Elizabeth, is the absolute sweetest and was so great at hyping me up as I tried on different outfits and brought me a TON of options I had not even thought of for myself. It was such a wonderful shopping experience and as a plus size girl, those experiences can sometimes be few and far between. Thank you Elizabeth for such an amazing time and for really making me feel beautiful!! I highly recommend this brand and this store in particular to any other plus size girlies around”
“Honestly, one of the most pleasant shopping experiences in a B&M location in a long time. Everyone is patient and helpful and there is no sales pressure what so ever. Was asked several times If I would like coffee or water. Check out was personable. Will be back.”
“I recommend the Khols store, it has everything you need. I love it. Actually, I have been a customer of the store for 9 years. I am excited to talk about the store because since my daughter was born and I have always dressed her from the store, now she is turning 9 and loves khols. ??”
“great store. many good deals unlike other stores that charge $60 for a t-shirt. staff is also very friendly. very welcoming and comfortable environment to shop in”
8:30AM - 12PM
1958 Post Rd, Darien
Womens Clothing
“I absolutely LOVE Pure Barre Darien, CT! Everyone from the owner to the staff are welcoming and kind. The workout is challenging, but even as a beginner, you don't feel out of place or unwelcome. It's a low impact, high result workout that leaves you feeling strong and empowered. I also love that they offer early morning classes to fit with my crazy schedule. Highly recommended Cece!”
“Fun, friendly atmosphere . I stopped in Sat. afternoon with my mother-n-law and found such cute things. The sales people were amazing to work with. Helpful but not pushy. ❤️❤️”
“The best men's clothing retailers in New Canaan, Ct.Their fashion statement in color and design trends are second to none.Lest I forget, their quality in product coupled with Marc's quality in knowledge and sales skills are impeccable.Simply put - they more than satisfy my unique requirements”
“What a wonderful store in Southport. The staff was very helpful! I purchased an item as a gift, and it was wrapped really nicely in a box with a ribbon. I don't even remember sharing that the item was going to be a gift!The quality of the clothes is top-notch. Highly recommend! (And the polos are a must-buy!)”
“Lily puts a smile on anyone's face on any day or any time or the year! It's such a joyful store you are bound to find some treasure even if it's only a day timer, a cell phone case or another Lily themed knick knack. I'm blessed the clothes fit me to a T so have no issue not leaving bare handed. I didn't know I needed skin tight hot pink and white checkered pants until I saw them at Splash of Pink. To me, Lily Pulitzer remains one of the clothing pioneers to get unique items versus the monotone styles (which I have no issue with) so prevalent today.”
“My mom passed away and I needed a black blouse & pants for the funeral. Amanda at the New Canaan store was just wonderful. She knew my situation and she was so attentive and made sure I was taken care of and she also showed a lot of compassion and sympathy. I can’t thank her enough.”
“New Canaan you got a winner! Let's make it clear, I'm not a fan of leaving reviews but I making it my duty to share this experience. The general manager Victoria's above and beyond involvement along with her 2 Polo savvy knowledgeable sales associates Corey and Krista will give you a helluva shopping excursion. You have to experience it for your self, ask for them by name. ?% you will not be disappointed. My wife and I are still talking about it, how about that. P.S. super dog friendly.Keep up the superb work guys, don't change anything. See you soon.”
“Great place to shop for jeans. They are pros and can help you find the perfect fit and the most flattering for your figure. I always find something I love whenever I pop in.”