Designer loft had several cancellations the day i came in and i was the last appointment. the woman was cold and rushed because she wanted to go home and she made no secret of it. they put me in a... More

Designer loft had several cancellations the day i came in and i was the last appointment. the woman was cold and rushed because she wanted to go home and she made no secret of it. they put me in a dirty fitting room that was prepared for another customer, carted me off to the " cheap" closet where they keep their $2,000- $4,000 dresses. thats a buttload of money to spend to feel like shit. i was humiliated when the woman looked me in the eye and said "i dont think you see anything you like here, i can tell by the way you are looking at the dresses" the lace dresses looked like grandma's tacky tablecloth. there is no variety and the taste level for the price is awful. and the the place looked like a messy thrift store, was claustrophobic, with dresses crushed in closets and cluttered on racks. The people couldnt tell me anything about the materials the dresses were made in and at points they lied to me and BS'ed me. It was infuriating. I was treated like garbage and i will never ever go back. i never write reviews but this place was such a turn off i had to speak my mind. if you check the google reviews, and the NYmag reviews, they are much more accurate than these. Dont just take my word for it. i swear the below reviews must be fake. i couldnt imagine a worse experience. Pros: none Cons: overpriced, tacky dresses, horrible salespeople
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I searched EVERYWHERE for my bridal gown, and just couldn't find gowns that were unique or different from the "cookie cutter" wedding dress that I'd seen over and over. Thank God for Designer Loft!... More

I searched EVERYWHERE for my bridal gown, and just couldn't find gowns that were unique or different from the "cookie cutter" wedding dress that I'd seen over and over. Thank God for Designer Loft! They have a wonderful selection of dresses that are outside the box. I loved several of them, and found my dream dress - such a relief after months of searching. AND they had so many dresses to show me in my price range. Other boutiques had a much more pressured sales approach, but my consultant at Designer Loft wasn't pushy at all, allowed me to take pictues in my favorite dresses, and understood that I needed time to think about such a big decision. I am so happy with my choice and can't wait to see my dress!!! Pros: Relaxed atmosphere, eclectic selection Cons: crowded on weekend
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I would recommend designer loft to any bride searching for her perfect wedding gown. They have a large variety of dresses and at a wide price range. I LOVED MY DRESS! I fealt like a princess in it... More

I would recommend designer loft to any bride searching for her perfect wedding gown. They have a large variety of dresses and at a wide price range. I LOVED MY DRESS! I fealt like a princess in it on my wedding day. I had 5 visits all together from finding my dress to 4 fittings. I always had so much attention given to me during each visit. Eileen was great, she took my measurements perfectly. The only alterations I needed were the hem, train and bustle. My seamstress did a wonderful job too with the alterations. I also found my head piece and veil there. Which I also LOVED! Every appointment at designer loft was so great. This experience made one of the best parts of my wedding journey really wonderful and memorable. Thank you Designer loft and staff!!!
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I wanted my dress to be unique and original. That is exactly what I found at Designer Loft. Not only is it a design that I have never seen before, but they called in the designer to work with me.... More

I wanted my dress to be unique and original. That is exactly what I found at Designer Loft. Not only is it a design that I have never seen before, but they called in the designer to work with me. She is customizing the gown to incorporate my grandmother"s broach. The staff is really involved in creating my dream dress. The dress is progressing and I am so greatful for the attention to detail. This has been the least stressful part of the wedding planing process. Pros: most original selection Cons: parking two blocks away
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At the bridal shops I visited prior to Designer Loft, I could not find one dress that I liked. At Designer Loft, my problem was not finding a dress that I liked but deciding which one from among the... More

At the bridal shops I visited prior to Designer Loft, I could not find one dress that I liked. At Designer Loft, my problem was not finding a dress that I liked but deciding which one from among the many gorgeous gowns I found. Their selection is unique and beautiful. Allison worked with me and was so helpful and enthousiastic. She accessorized me brilliantly. They have really fun veils and headpeices. The whole experience was really fun and stress free. Can't wait to come back with my family for final decisions! Pros: Unique, Beautiful Gowns
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Found an amazing sample gown when my original dress fell through. Three months to my wedding date, many stores would not even schedule an appointment for me. The staff at Designer Loft was extremely... More

Found an amazing sample gown when my original dress fell through. Three months to my wedding date, many stores would not even schedule an appointment for me. The staff at Designer Loft was extremely helpful, patient and creative- completely understood my vision for the day. They were able to complete the gown in record time and were very patient with my hectic work schedule. Fabulous experience. Highly recomend this boutique. Pros: very creative, unique selection, worked with my needs Cons: only two fitting rooms
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Found a dress that I liked there for $2000. Since I liked the dress so much, I was almost tempted to pay for it immediately, but my better instincts told me to hold off and do some price... More

Found a dress that I liked there for $2000. Since I liked the dress so much, I was almost tempted to pay for it immediately, but my better instincts told me to hold off and do some price comparison. I called RK Bridal and they had the same dress for $1050. Like the posted below me, buyer beware. By all means, go and try on the dresses and get familiar with what they have and what suits you, but please price compare before taking out that debit/credit card/ checkbook. They are very overpriced and they will make you a sales pitch and put pressure on you to pay for the dress now. Pros: Small, personalized service Cons: Limited Selection, overpriced, overpriced
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I found a dress online and went to Designer Loft because they were one of the three places in the city that carried this dress. The woman assigned to help me didn't seem to know what she was doing.... More

I found a dress online and went to Designer Loft because they were one of the three places in the city that carried this dress. The woman assigned to help me didn't seem to know what she was doing. In addition to having the make and model number of my dress, I also brought pictures of other styles that I liked and told her my price range. She then told me to start looking through the racks myself! And if this place tries to overcharge because of their "service" (more on that later) then they should be ashamed of themselves. This girl was timid and clueless - she didn't seem to have any fashion sense or even any interpersonal skills so I was annoyed and uncomfortable the entire time. She brought me three or four dresses, most of which were out of the price range I quoted her. I left having only accomplished trying on the dress I came to try on, and they quoted me a price of $1500 plus $350 for alterations. Since I was willing to pay around $2,000 and because I loved the dress, I would have paid that $1500 + $350...but then I decided to call around to the other places in the city that had the dress. My first call was to RK Bridal and they told me they had the exact dress that I wanted for $630 dollars. That is a full $870 less than what Designer Loft was trying to charge me. I went to RK Bridal over the weekend, and they were professional, gracious, knowledgeable, and amazing. I was happy to pay them my money, knowing they operate with integrity and honesty. I know this wedding game is all about inflated prices - but COME ON!!! That is just ridiculous and insulting and dare I say, criminal inflation. Pros: NO PROS, NONE AT ALL Cons: TOTAL CROOKS
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I loved this shop from the moment I entered. The dress choices were dazzling. I found four I completely loved until my best friend pointed out that one was completely my personality. The staff was... More

I loved this shop from the moment I entered. The dress choices were dazzling. I found four I completely loved until my best friend pointed out that one was completely my personality. The staff was really friendly and unpretentious. They were so helpful both while selecting my gown and also during the entire fittings process. My seamstress added a cap sleeve which just made me feel more comfortable and secure as well as several additional bustles for my entrance down a winding staircase. I loved the experience from start to finish. Highly recommend the place. Pros: Great selection, Knowlegeable staff and very friendly Cons: Crazy busy after work, no parking
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They gave the veil I had special ordered and already paid for away to another customer the day before I was scheduled to pick everything up and leave for my wedding! And their reaction was, "I wish... More

They gave the veil I had special ordered and already paid for away to another customer the day before I was scheduled to pick everything up and leave for my wedding! And their reaction was, "I wish you had come in yesterday to pick it up, this wouldn't have happened." Are you kidding me?!?!! So unprofessional. They are in the biz' and should know how stressful that last week is for a bride and shouldn't let ridiculous mistakes like this happen! Terrible service. Cons: Incredibly disorganized!!
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