Kleinfelds

A lot of the brides on here have used them, and I think I've heard mostly great experiences. I'm pretty sure hayleyandsteve and nina both bought their dresses there.

I made an appointment with them, but had to cancel because something came up. Fortunately I called far enough in advance so they did not charge me for the cancellation.

In the end because I am so busy at work and have limited time available to travel to the city for appointments, fittings, etc. it was just easier for me to do things locally.

Kleinfeld was great for me. I didn't find the salespeople pushy at all, my dress came in on time, and my alterations were done beautifully.
I think they give a price range of dresses and take a credit card # when you make an appt. just so they make sure they get people who are serious about shopping for a dress and not just to see what Kleinfeld is like.

HTH!

I bought my dress there and loved it!! I had also tried a few other salons before going there. So I had narrowed down my search and knew more or less that I was looking for a specifac designer . Not sure if that makes a difference. But I loved the experience from start to finish. I ended up buying an Ann Barge dress and went to her trunk show at Kleinfelds. While trying on a bunch of her dresses Anne Barge came over and introduced herself. She took all my measurements--and customized the fit of my dress. My alterations were done by Josephine and I loved her as well!! She was a great seamstress and I requested her based on a lot of LIW brides recommended her.

I think anywhere you go you'll find people have both good & bad reviews. I think with Kleinfelds you have an appointment that's only and hour and a half and that might limit some people when they are shopping where as smaller salons will give you all day. Give them a try you only shopfor a dress once -- at least go for the experience