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September 2023 by Denys Hubbard, Tampa Realtor
Found a homecoming dress for my daughter at Esmeralda’s. We typically go to another boutique (I have three girls), but we decided to go here as it was closer. The shop is not huge but everything is organized in a way that is easy to see and by color. Price is ranged from fair to quite expensive. The more detail on the dress, such as sequins or crystals, the higher the price tag as is expected. My daughter found a fantastic rest almost immediately and we left there very happy.
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August 2023 by Yasmine Gardiner
This place is very much clout chasers and catty. My first day trying on a formal dress went great! At first, I was treated with kindness until it was time for purchase. I didn’t know I had to pay all in full so I advise that I would rather wait 3-4 days as I just spent over $2k on Mother’s Day gifts and didn’t want to spend an additional $600 on the dress right then and there. That’s where it went downhill… When I said that, both sales associates looked and treated me as if I didn’t have the funds instead of being understanding.My 2nd day with them was when I went to pick up the dress. One of the sales associates asked me about the occasion and I told her it was for a premier for a film I worked on. I can tell she googled the film in front of me and in a sarcastic way she said “oh yeah this looks like an indie film” trying to be petty. The film was a side hustle… I am a business owner, fashion stylist, and full time in the IT/Artificial Intelligence industry.After that, this place left a bad taste in mouth. I may not be famous but I have a strong influence in the Tampa Bay. I am a member of prestigious social/country club’s in the area with friends who are very well-off business owners/entrepreneurs, and military. I will advise them to not shop here for any occasions. I will advise everyone to not go here unless they want to be judged, deal with catty individuals that makes less than my ventures combined, and mean girl spirited.Please understand the importance of kindness and to also treat everyone with respect because you never know who you’re talking to. Obviously this place needs a training on how to be welcoming.Good luck to anyone shopping here.
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July 2023 by Erika Sanchez
The owner says she Latin .I had a horrible experience with Esmeralda , I want to let people know she has prejudge and discrimination a other Latin women. my friend and a client to the boutique purchased a dress and not a cheap one. And paid for alterations. Once we went in for a fitting it was loose and not what we spoke of. She refused to not correct the dress or return the money paid to alter the dress. She is racist and I have witness of her saying she will not sell or let other families or quinceañeras (15 years old) to buy there . What a shame if a person.
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February 2023 by Jennifer C.
I had amazing service at Esmeralda's in Tampa. The staff worked really hard to listen to my daughter's prom dress preferences and pulled dresses off the rack that she hadn't even noticed based on her comments she made while she tried on dresses. They really know their stock!After the sale, through no fault of their own, there was an issue with the dress. I felt they went above and beyond in their service and working with my daughter. The matter was resolved to our satisfaction and with their constant communication and updates. I highly recommend this shop!
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January 2023 by Lauren T.
My sister and I went to this boutique on a friday and we were helped by lindsay. We had the best experience ever and Lindsay was so fun and helpful. When I tell you, she snatched me up. She gave me curves that I didn't even know I had. She gave me tips to look my best on prom as well! 10/10 recommend! Ask for Lindsay! Also, they don't really a lot of sizes larger than a 4. But other than that, it was great!
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December 2022 by Robert Eanell
Wonderful location to find jut the right type of "Party Dress." Definitely the place to find something to wear to the season's black-tie events. Hidden away in the Carriage Trade Shopping Plaza on South Dale Mabry Highway, it's easy to miss. The nice thing is they have a much larger selection than the various chain stores so you won't see yourself coming and going at your next event AND, they do alterations.
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July 2022 by nadia mikhalchuk
I came in last minute to find a dress for a special occasion and had the most sweet and amazing experience! We found me multiple choices and Esmeralda was so kind and sweet! She was truly the best and made me feel beautiful and confident! I needed an alternation done for the dress I choose and she was able to get me on next day and the dress be done by the time frame that I needed it for! She was so kind and truly passionate about her business and work! Highly recommend! From short to long. Modest to fashionable. She has all types of dresses! Thank you!!!
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May 2022 by Alexis M
I was really impressed by this place. Their dress selection and prices are phenomenal, you can tell they care about what they bring into their store. I found a beautiful dress for the occasion I needed it for - my elopement wedding! So in love and it fit like a glove! Definitely go here for prom, homecoming, or even elopement dresses.
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May 2022 by SlayaPlaya
Great customer service! Loved the atmosphere :)
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March 2022 by Jennifer Barajas
Left Esmeralda’s with the biggest smile on my face, found my perfect prom dress. The staff was very welcoming and friendly with me and cared about my satisfaction over just a sale. I recommend everyone to come have an amazing experience with a variety of beautiful dresses and different styles for everyone :)
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March 2022 by Cynthia Aguilar
The staff were so sweet, super friendly, very helpful, knowledgeable and patient. They did not rush us at all. The place was very clean and very well set up. Lots of choices to choose from. The dressing rooms are a great size for trying on big gowns. The bathroom was super clean. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for any type of dress or gown.
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March 2022 by Megan Allen
We were a walk-in but we're treated just like someone with an appointment. The young women helping us were so attentive and the compliments made my niece absolutely glow when she found her dress. Thank you so much ?
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November 2021 by Alexis A
I was really impressed by this place. Their dress selection and prices are phenomenal, you can tell they care about what they bring into their store. I found a beautiful dress for the occasion I needed it for. So in love and it fit like a glove! Definitely go here for prom, homecoming, or special occasion dresses.
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May 2021 by Kelly Cook
We had went to three other boutiques earlier in the day and had no luck for my daughter‘s prom dress. When we went to Esmeralda ‘s, we had the best experience. She knew exactly what dresses would look good on my daughter and packed a dress that my daughter would have never picked in a million years. She ended up loving the dress. Thank you so much
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May 2021 by Deborah Reynolds
Stunning gowns!We shopped all over Sarasota for my granddaughter's prom gown and found very few dresses that she liked, nothing that she loved. Esmeralda's Boutique located in Tampa had several gowns she liked and one she absolutely loved, which we purchased.Esmeralda's Boutique is a lovely place and the sales clerks were friendly, accomodating, and very helpful.
