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March 2024 by Laura Blumenschein
I can give only the highest praise and thanks to Lei and all their help with my wedding outfit. From the initial video call talking about breaking out of the “wedding dress” default through all the stages of design and fitting, Lei was open, gracious, and a joy to work with. They took every dream idea I had, and made sure my suit would be ready for the big day. And they were very accommodating, making a last minute home visit for a fitting to make the schedule work with all the other wedding planning events. If you are looking for an accepting space to collaborate on your dream outfit, House of Breton is the place. Trust the process, it’s definitely worth it!
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August 2023 by Sarah James
I found Lei through my now wife when we were looking for wedding attire and for someone to make me a custom suit. I was a little tentative going in because I was really nervous about getting something that would actually fit my body and actually look good. But, let me tell you, I made the absolute right decision when it came to Lei. When talking about the outfit I didn’t really have any color or design ideas but holy smokes did Lei. When I walked in they had so many color and material options and I really gravitated to this green option but I didn’t know if it was “too much”, Lei said it absolutely wasn’t so I went with it and I am SO glad. They literally found the exact pattern I wanted for my vest (once I finally had some ideas), sent me SO many options for my bow tie and shirt and wow- the total package was just absolutely amazing! Lei is such an amazing person, tailor and just overall perfect person to work with. I have been beyond lucky to have an amazing outfit that I love and feel so confident and just myself when wearing it. So- seriously, look absolutely no further and work with them. I promise you won’t have any regrets and you will feel out of this world in the outfit they make for you. Lei- from the bottom of my heart- thank you, thank you, thank you.Services: Tailoring
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December 2022 by Sami B
As a curvier girl, my wedding dress was one of my biggest anxieties pre-wedding. It's just so hard for those of us with "squishy" bodies to find a true fit, unbias service and things that represent our personality.Every moment from the first meeting with Lei to the last was done with respect and care. Not only were they able to capture my complex desire to be both a woodland nymph and to look put together the way a good Capricorn should, but they never, ever once made me feel as though my body was something to be shamed or covered up.They listened to my insecurities, my hopes, my wedding planning struggles with active care. Lei provided advice and comfort when needed.There was not a single guest that did not comment on how amazing my dress was!Services: Women's fashion design
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December 2022 by Kaitlyn Myetich
We got married in September of this year and I knew very early on in our wedding planning I wanted to have a custom suit made, as being a masculine presenting woman it’s hard to find suits that either don’t fit because they’re “men’s” fits, or they’re too feminine. Being in the Midwest, that’s easier said than done. After asking some other queer folks who they recommend, I stumbled upon The House of Breton’s social media and I knew that’s who I wanted to make my suit. Lei was extremely communicative during the entire process and made my dream suit stitch by stitch. Every aspect of my suit from the buttons to the lining was customized. Not only did it look great, but it was so comfortable and I felt so confident wearing it during the most important day of my life. Lei and their team are inclusive of every walk of life, reasonably priced, and will work with you as much as possible to create and design your vision. Lei, I am so grateful for you and I have endless love for you and everything you do! Don’t walk, RUN to The House of Breton!Service: Suit design
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May 2022 by Alyssa Crawford
I had Lei make me a traditional with a twist wedding dress. I knew going in I wanted something that unmistakably a wedding dress, but also had some purple. From there, Lei and I figured out the details together. More than anything else, Lei wants people to simultaneously look like themselves and absolutely love how they look. They therefore are focused on facilitating the client figure out what they want, and making that happen rather than dictating. After seeing a little bit of the process, my MIL decided to get a custom outfit made as well for her to wear to the wedding. She started self conscious and usure what she wanted, and Lei worked with her to create something she loved.My dress came out stunning and perfect. Several people commented how amazing it looked, and more importantly my husband and I loved it. It also somehow was very heavy, and comfortable. Since it was designed for me, the weight was distributedBeyond being an incredible dress designer, Lei is a very supportive, amusing, and overall good person.
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January 2022 by Emily P.
We redesigned my moms dress and mad it completely modern! She's not only incredible to work with her understanding of fashion is unmatched. She makes sure you are comfortable and in love every step of the way!
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December 2021 by Jess D.
Where do I begin when talking about my custom wedding outfit, amazing experience with Lei, and The house of Breton? I came to Leila looking for a custom wedding outfit that wasn't a dress, wasn't a suit and somehow matched my Taft shoes. I had no vision beyond that but Lei took on the challenge and crafted the most perfect wedding look for me. I loved being able to be a part of the creative process. I also came to Leila looking for a bridal experience that I could share with my mom. We both looked forward to the time together on fitting nights every couple months to see the progress and make adjustments. I later asked Lei to somehow incorporate my Grandmother's wedding dress. Sharing this surprise with her on wedding day was one of my favorite memories. Lei eased all my anxiety about fitting into society's view of what a bride should look like. She made the process easy and fun. I even asked for My now wife's first look to be at the last fitting so she could meet Lei too. Thank you The house of Breton for making the perfect wedding outfit that was an "arrow to my shoes!"
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October 2021 by Megan Frisina
There is not enough time in the day to express my gratitude to Leila. From day one, they were welcoming, collaborative, and knowledgeable. We worked together to create something that was so true to me. And Leila brought it to life. One thing I didn’t realize throughout the process is how seemingly tiny changes can make such a huge difference, whether it’s making a sleeve a half inch longer or pulling a seam in a centimeter. Throughout all of the minute changes Leila never made me feel like I was asking too much. No change was unimportant, and they were affirming throughout the entire process, truly caring as much as I did about getting it perfect. Getting a custom piece was the best decision I made, aside from the decision to marry the love of my life in it! Seriously, the suit was a close second
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August 2021 by Randee Newsom
Couldn’t recommend Curvy Custom Bride more! She saved my dress. I had originally taken my dress to a different seamstress due to a recommendation from the store and I totally regretted it. Curvy Custom Bride saved the day! She helped fix my dress basically as soon as I called her and explained what happened. I had to have it done ASAP because it was 5 days until my wedding! Scary, right? The other seamstress had my dress for 10 months while Curvy Custom Bride met with me and fixed my dress in only 30 minutes. How does that happen! She is an absolute miracle worker and my big day wouldn’t have been the same without her. Seriously, she’s the best seamstress in town!
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August 2021 by Amy Bannor
I was married on 7/3 and I wore a dress that Leila created from scratch. The entire experience was so awesome…. From sketches to fabric swatches to fittings to edits…. it was an awesome part of my entire engagement process. I am not a “must have custom” person….. probably the farthest from it, but I realized that I wanted someone else to do the leg work on “finding” a dress for me. It was affordable (the thing fit without added expensive undergarments and I had NO alteration costs) and I just got to stand and enjoy the experience. I would recommend that anyone getting married at minimum consider the option of custom made AND top of my list is Leila at CCB!
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July 2021 by Stacey Caskey
I can't write enough about how lovely our experience was with CCB. Leila took my 1992 wedding dress and made it into my daughter's dream gown. She even took on the challenge of designing and creating my MOB dress! I was sad when our months together came to an end! She is truly an artist and a beautiful person, and I would recommend CCB for anyone looking for a custom fit and personal experience throughout the wedding planning process.
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July 2021 by Erica D.
Appears to be a great place for inclusive gowns. I've been married 35 years but if we decide to renew our vows we will see what you can do for us.
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June 2021 by Gracie Be
Redesigning my mother's wedding dress with Leila was an absolute dream! Not only is she super knowledgeable about sewing and bridal design, Leila makes sure you feel heard at every step along the way and comfortable with how the dress fits on your body no matter what your size or shape. It was also such a comfort knowing my wedding dress was in capable, caring hands. Leila treated my mother's dress with such care, saving all the fabric so we could use it for other aspects of the wedding (like for my groom's lovely custom bowtie that she also made). If you are a bride looking for something that fits you inside and out, Curvy Custom Bride is where you should go. Thank you, Leila!
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April 2021 by Brittani Long
Leila is the genius who owns Curvy Custom Bride in Broad Ripple. And girl , let me tell you,she is Amazing! Please, if you are a bride treat your self to the empowering experience of making your own dress. Forget those lame bridal stores with overly fluffy dresses on racks that could careless about catering to the needs of bigger women. Leila understands the need of the plus size bride. She’s knowledgeable and kind and patient ( and FUNNY ?Dress fittings are a blast!) I got to choose every single detail about my dress and the end result was beautiful, comfortable, perfectly tailored piece of art work I will cherish for ever. Thank you Leila for listening and making my dream come true. 10/10 I recommend her to Any and everyone!
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April 2021 by Leslie White
Stop what you are doing right now and treat yourself and your body to a custom made piece from Leila. I thought I knew the shapes that worked for me until I met the owner of Curvy Custom Bride. Not only does she show interest in you as a person but also your needs. She made a blazer for me and for the life of me I cannot understand how it is not only flattering to my shape but incredibly comfortable and professional without looking stuffy. It has become my favorite item to wear in my entire closet. I am obsessed with the artistry that comes out of one person and she really makes you feel welcomed and a friend. I cannot sing Leila's praises enough.
