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Claire's Fashions Inc is a boutique inviting you to pursue their extensive range of wedding dresses in Wilmington, DE. The team stocks gowns from some of the most lauded brands in the world of wedding couture. They are excited to welcome you to the shop and strive to ensure each of their couples has a magical shopping experience.
Claire's Fashions Inc has played a part in countless couples’ wedding tales during the shop’s 30-year history. The staff is delighted to welcome you to the boutique, to help you find the dresses you have always dreamt of. Whether you are seeking a modern look or a fairy-tale aesthetic straight from a Disney movie, they have the dress for you.
Claire's Fashions Inc has the experience and know-to how to help you find the perfect dress. Once you have chosen your gown, they can help add those final touches with their range of accessories. Their designs come in a wide range of sizes, with cuts to fit all body types.
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5.0
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Claire's received glowing reviews for their wedding dress shopping experience. Consultants like Marnita, Dominique, Kristen, and Shannon were highly praised for their professionalism, helpfulness, and ability to understand each bride's vision. The option to pre-select dresses online made appointments efficient, and the consultants provided great suggestions while ensuring brides felt comfortable and not pressured to make a purchase. Overall, reviewers loved the diverse selection of affordable dresses, the individualized attention, and the positive overall experience at Claire's.Review photos
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Erica W
5.0
10/29/2025
I had the best experience at Claire’s! It’s such a bonus that you can select gowns on their website that they will have ready for you to try on when you arrive. My appointment was during the week and we had the luxury of having the salon to ourselves! The bridal suite is so cute and welcoming.
My bridal consultant, Marnita, was so fabulous. She was team bride the whole way. She made me feel beautiful while giving me my space to form my own opinions about each dress. She was committed to finding my dress no longer how long it took! I can’t say enough good things about Marnita. Claire’s is lucky to have her.
I highly recommend Claire’s - they have so many styles to choose from, and I definitely found my dream dress!
Mallorie M
5.0
10/07/2025
I cannot recommend Claire's enough for purchasing dresses for both the bride and mother of the bride! While everyone there was very friendly and helpful, we specifically LOVED Dominique! She helped us at multiple appointments and was an absolute delight to work with. Claire's has so many beautiful dresses for all styles, shapes, and sizes that are in a very affordable range. My mom and I felt so incredibly beautiful the day of my wedding in our dresses!
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Samantha J
5.0
10/02/2025
Great experience at Claire’s! We had a private room to show off the dress options. My consultant was also able to give a lot of good suggestions and was able to answer all my questions!
Alyssa C
5.0
7/15/2025
I loved my wedding dress experience at Claire’s. Kristen is the absolute best and made my wedding dress shopping experience magical. She knew exactly what I was looking for and found me the dress of my dream. I couldn’t recommend Kristen more she is the best!
Teri K
5.0
7/07/2025
My experience at Claire's was fantastic! I was very nervous going into my bridal appointment as I am very critical of myself and truly had no idea what I was looking for as a wedding dress.
All wedding attire is located upstairs. It's a semi-private area that is shared with other future bride(s) and their guests. I brought along my four bridesmaids who were all given dry erase boards to write what they liked about each dress- which honestly was great for my confidence and added so much fun to the experience! Even though the area was being shared with another bride and her consultant, I felt like we had plenty of space and privacy.
My personal consultant, Shana, was wonderful from start to finish. She was friendly, patient, asked questions, and truly took into consideration what I liked/disliked about each dress. She was also training another wonderful lady (I’m so sorry that I don’t remember her name), who was honestly a great hype woman! She made me feel beautiful in every dress I tried on.
I tried on a total of ten dresses, but I was really conflicted between two of them for which I liked the best. Shana ended up bringing me one more dress that was a mix between the two, and it was perfect. She brought me a veil to try with the dress and I had the storybook moment where all the emotions hit me at once.
I never once felt pressured to purchase anything and I didn't feel rushed at all during my appointment. Turns out, the dress I selected was part of a trunk sale where I got 10% off and a gift box too!
Overall, it was an amazing experience that I will always remember. Thank you Shana and Claire's Fashions ❤️
Franchesca M
5.0
6/26/2025
Marnita, Marnita, Marnita.... IS THE BEST OUT THERE!!!!! I went dress shopping 10 times and she made sure that my appointment at Claire's fashion was my last appointment. I ended up saying yes to a dress I tried on at Kleinfield but they were not worth my time. Marnita saw me for me and knew what I needed/ would be me and saw my vision.
Alegra S
5.0
6/19/2025
This shop was my 3rd attempt at finding my bridal dress. After hearing many good reviews, I gave it a chance. 10/10 experience. Wide variety of dresses, fair prices, AND customer service! LOVED online portal where I could pre select the dresses I wanted to try on as well as they were hung and ready for me to try on as soon as I got there. No other place has been as efficient thus far. PLUS- found my dream dress & received a gift box for purchasing!
Madison M
5.0
6/15/2025
I loved my experience here and absolutely recommend setting up an appointment! I SAID YES TO MY DRESS!
Moni O
5.0
6/07/2025
This was my last bridal shop and I glad I came I was looking for either Essence of Australia or Allure Bridal dresses. I truly enjoyed my experience at Claire's .Debbie was very attentive. I came there with some ideas of what looked nice on me, and ended up getting my dream dress in its ideal color.
Jaclyn K
5.0
5/07/2025
Dominique was absolutely amazing! I would have given 10 stars if allowed. She pulled the most amazing selection and took the time to guide me through finding my dream dress when I didn’t even have an idea of what I wanted when I walked in. Her support and kindness made my entire experience beautiful from start to finish. Highly recommend working with her and Claire's Fashions!
Emily E
5.0
4/21/2025
Kristen was amazing to work with! She knew what styles would work well and worked with me to find my dream dress! I am so glad to have worked with her! We will definitely be going back for a mother of the bride dress with Kristen!
Ashleigh B
5.0
3/27/2025
My experience at Claire’s was absolutely amazing! Dominique was wonderful from the day I picked out my dress to the day I came back for my fitting. I had such a great experience!
Isabell M
5.0
3/26/2025
I absolutely recommend coming here if you have any interest in allure bridal gowns especially the Disney Fairytale dresses. Not only do they have the most recent designs but they have like a few releases and they are so worth trying on. Claire’s itself is just and beautifully setup and well oiled machine. I cannot recommend highly enough to go visit, especially Shannon, she’s witty, very efficient and super sweet. She will hype you up and give you recommendations for things to add or take away. The separation between the prom and wedding dresses is nice although that space is upstairs. It’s nice to get away from that hustle and bustle and have a more intimate experience. I so look forward to my dress coming in and having special day that the end of the year.
Emma M
5.0
1/22/2025
Had a wonderful experience here! The bridal suite was peaceful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend Claire’s to anyone needing a gown.
Angela C
5.0
1/13/2025
I had the most delightful experience shopping at Claire's for my wedding gown, and my consultant Katie was absolutely wonderful! She was attentive and super-helpful, and listened to exactly what I wanted in a dress; she was able to help me find the dress of my dreams! The staff and atmosphere at Claire's is exactly what a bridal boutique should be, and I highly recommend it to any local brides.
Chloé L
5.0
1/10/2025
I had a lovely experience with Claire's Fashions as well as my wonderful bridal assistant, Kristen! She was incredibly sweet, professional, and helpful! I really appreciated the attentiveness of the staff, the readiness to answer my questions, and to even go a step further to assist me during a busy holiday season of office closures. This shop had a wonderful selection of gowns, selections that were unique and also the classics. Price ranges for their gowns are also incredibly priced and reasonably sourced. Thank you so much, Claire's Fashions team!
Francesca C
5.0
1/01/2025
Dominique was truly so helpful and the sweetest consultant! All the dresses she picked out for me to try on were breath taking. She made great suggestions picked up on what my style was super quick. 10/10 experience!! Would recommend any bride looking for their perfect dress to go here!
Stephanie M
5.0
12/23/2024
I had a wonderful experience at Claire's Fashions. My consultant was Riley, and she was awesome! She was super nice, friendly, and not pushy at all to purchase. We never felt rushed during the appointment and the whole group had a great time! Dress came on time and was absolutely perfect for my recent wedding. Thank you!
Katrina E
5.0
12/21/2024
My experience at Claire’s Fashions was excellent! I drove 2.5 hours to try on a dress there that I loved but couldn’t find anywhere closer, but it was so worth it! It was a wonderful experience working with Riley, as she was incredibly professional, kind, helpful, and personable throughout the whole process, both in person and over email! It is clear the consultants here care about their customers, and since they don’t make commissions off the purchases it felt like a genuine experience about what I wanted in my wedding dress. Riley was wonderful in suggesting additional dresses to try on to compare to the one I wanted (all within my budget and not pressuring me to try on anything I didn’t like or more expensive than my budget). I walked out that day confident in the dress I chose, and was able to order it that day at the store. The store itself is adorable, and the bridal suite creates a calm, personal experience for trying on dresses. I 100% recommend purchasing your dress from this boutique!
Ashley T
5.0
12/06/2024
Claire’s has a variety of wedding dresses. The best part is that you have an online portal where you can filter the bridal gowns to whatever style or price range you are looking for and add the dresses you love to your look book. When I went for my appointment my consultant Debbie had all of my favorites pulled. Debbie made me feel so comfortable and really listened to what I wanted during my appointment. If you are looking for a great experience, go to Claire’s!
Alexis T
5.0
11/30/2024
Kristen was my consultant. She was super professional and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to search for dresses that I liked. She helped me find the perfect dress!
Kirsten H
5.0
11/16/2024
Claire’s Fashions was the first and only place I looked for a wedding dress. Marnita was AMAZING. I had screenshotted some dresses ahead of time and she recognized them even without the dress names (which I did not capture) and pulled a bunch of dresses in the styles I was interested in. Then as I tried on dresses she really listened to feedback on what aspects I liked/disliked about each dress. In the end I found the perfect dress with all the elements of each dress that I loved. She was also very easy to get along with and really vibed with our group. It was an awesome experience, and Claire’s Fashions has so many dresses that I felt confident I would find the one. And I did! I’m so excited to wear my dress and owe so much to Marnita for helping me find it!
Marissa S
5.0
11/10/2024
I had a great experience purchasing my wedding dress from Claire's Fashions! I enjoyed being able to browse the in-stock dresses online and making a "liked" list prior to my visit so my stylist could pull dresses for me right away. I went on two separate occasions, the first visit I worked with Marnita who took all of my requests, likes and dislikes into considerations when pulling dresses for me to try on. She was the one who picked THE dress for me to try on! The second time I went, I worked with Nicole who was also very kind and considerate of my requests when I went back to try on the dress I thought I was going to buy as well as all of the other dresses I wanted to try on just one more time. Nicole was also great with helping me try on veils and find matching straps for me to purchase to have added to my dress.
I purchased my dress in July and it came in at the end of January, and Claire's was great about fitting me in at a time that worked with everyone's schedules for an appointment to pick it up.
Claire's offered a discounted rate for dress preservation at the time of purchasing my dress, which I added on. The process was simple, and I dropped off my dress the week after my wedding in July, and it was preserved and returned to me by the beginning of September.
My mom and I also went to look at Mother of the Bride dresses, which they offer a discount on if you purchase your wedding dress from them. While we didn't end of purchasing her dress from Claire's, we again had a great experience with Nicole!
Gabby G
5.0
11/08/2024
I had Julie as my consultant and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I went in thinking I knew what I wanted but Julie was the one who picked out the dress of my dreams. I recommend her to anyone who goes to Claire’s!!
Kallee C
5.0
11/05/2024
I had a fabulous experience at Claire’s! Once you make your appointment, you gain access to their catalog so you can see what dresses they have to offer (and prices too!). This made my appointment a breeze as my consultant was able to have the dresses all ready to try on. My consultant Jackie was awesome, picked out some extra dresses to try, and helped visualize the overall styling of my bridal look.
Cassidy N
5.0
10/30/2024
I had my eyes on a dress that was here at Claire's but was going to be discontinued soon. Claire's communicated ahead of time to me that because of this I may want to move my appointment earlier to before the discontinuation date. I actually ended up getting that dress after trying on like 20+ others so I'm so grateful!
Marnita was my consultant and she was wonderful. She provided me with both my favorited options of dresses but was also able to suggest others as I found more of my preferred style during the shopping process. She was so kind and kept my family and I laughing (in a good way) a lot of the afternoon. Highly recommend
Krista J
5.0
10/29/2024
I had a fantastic experience at Claire’s Fashion. My stylist, Shannon, was incredibly patient and helpful in the entire process. She was prepared with the items I had on my wish list along with other suggestions and because of that I was able to find the perfect dress for my wedding day!
Stephanie F
5.0
10/16/2024
I had a great experience at Claire’s for my bridal appointment. Prior to this visit, I had been out wedding dress shopping 5 times beforehand and was feeling discouraged. Kristen was my consultant and she was very straightforward and helpful in narrowing down specific dresses that matched my style. She was not pushy at all, but her demeanor was calm and empathetic. I am rather petite, so trying on dresses 8 sizes too big made it hard to visualize. Not with Kristen, her clipping skills are top notch and she even goes above and beyond with showing you other fabric colors, etc. I ultimately purchased my dream dress that matched my style, personality and most important touch my budget! Upset I didn’t go to Claire’s sooner honestly.
Melina L
5.0
10/10/2024
I had a great experience at Claires! They accommodated my group last minute and handled it very professionally. Kristen was amazing to work with! She was honest, genuine and very helpful! I felt at ease with Kristens advice and redirection when needed. Kristen paid attention to my insecurities ( we all have them) and put my mind at ease if i pointed something out I didn't like. I especially loved how Kristen pulled every dress from my look book and did not pressure me to stray outside of my comfort zone or price range! it was an overall great experience!
Maura B
5.0
9/25/2024
Kristin was truly fantastic! Very professional and really knows how to pick out a dress, thank you so much!
Samantha S
5.0
9/12/2024
My consultant was Kristen this past weekend and she was AMAZING. This was my first time trying on dresses and she provided all of the reassurance I needed and was my own person hype woman until I found my dream dress and said "Yes to the Dress". She already had all of the gowns I chose on the portal in the room prior to my appointment. I would 100% recommend this store and this consultant!!!
Jackie M
5.0
9/11/2024
I had a fantastic time with the staff at Claire’s. They were professional and listened to exactly what I asked for. Riley helped me - she came up with gorgeous options that were all within the parameters that I set. She was super easy to talk to and even easier to work with. She explained everything thoroughly & let me know what she needed from me during each meeting. We were given ample time to decide and try on all the options. She offered great advice about add ons (sleeves, veils etc). The bridal dressing rooms are also wonderful. They’re comfortable, private, spacious and nicely decorated/kept. I have been to Claire’s before with 2 of my other friends and I can absolutely see why they recommended I use them for my dress. I highly recommend anyone looking for a bridal gown or any other type of formal attire try Claire’s!
Morgan P
5.0
9/11/2024
I had a great experience at Claire’s! I worked with Dominique, and I couldn’t have asked for better service. I was super nervous to go in and try on dresses, and Dominique made me feel so comfortable. I went in for my first session by myself to help ease the pressure and she was so helpful with trying on dresses and even brought out veils/ props to help me better visualize my wedding look. She was so patient with me as I went through and tried on every single style of dress until I found THE ONE. Claire’s also had a website that featured a wide range of dresses that catered to each price point. Picking out dresses through the portal helped me navigate the process with ease. I’m so happy with my dress and I can’t wait to wear it on my wedding, THANK YOU DOMINIQUE 🫶
Megan O
5.0
8/21/2024
I had an amazing experience at Claire’s! It was easy to make an appointment online and I was able to “favorite” dresses to try on in my suggested price range. My consultant, Dominique, also picked some other dresses based on what I had favorited for me to try on and they were ready to go at the time of appointment. The facility is clean and organized and all employees encountered were pleasant.
I would especially recommend Dom as a consultant! She was phenomenal, picking up on subtle cues like body language to gauge how I liked a dress. She went to pick out more dresses for me to try in the moment based on the styles I was liking. I highly recommend Claire’s and Dominique as a consultant for bridal gowns!!!
Macy C
5.0
8/07/2024
I had a great experience at Claire’s and said yes to the dress! Riley was so nice and helpful, she had a bunch of dresses that I had favorited in their portal ready for me to try on when I got there. All of the dresses were beautiful and so reasonably priced! Will 100% be recommending Claire’s to future Brides!
Ally S
5.0
7/27/2024
Shana was awesome and very helpful. She was like a personal fairy godmother that worked her magic to help me find my dream dress!
Jackie H
5.0
7/26/2024
I went alone last Saturday afternoon. I did have a specific gown in mind that the store loaned for me to try on. When I arrived at my appointment Marnita was ready for me with the gown! She was very comforting and understood all my needs. She made the process so much less stressful. She weighed my options and listened to what I was explaining and feeling. Would highly recommend this shop and Marnita! 💗
Cassidy C
5.0
6/19/2024
I had Riley when I came in to find my wedding gown. I had envisioned myself in so many different dresses, but didn't know exactly I wanted. Riley was SO perfect, she made me feel confident and she was the one to pick a dress I didn't even think to try on. Which ended up being the one! Riley was so kind and caring, and it shows how much she enjoys her job. She knew exactly what to say and it made the experience so much better. I am in LOVE with my dress and cant rave about Riley more!!! I am so happy with my experience here. My friend recommended this place and I will be recommending this to many more people!!
Anna P
5.0
6/12/2024
I had the best experience finding my wedding dress at Claire's! Riley was incredible and made me feel so comfortable. I tried on one dress which I loved but felt a little too over-the-top for me. Riley listened to what I specifically liked and disliked about the dress, and then picked a new dress that had everything I was describing. It is truly the perfect dress for me!
Rebecca S
5.0
6/12/2024
Going into my wedding dress appointment I was beyond nervous. Expecting the experience to be as stressful, if not more, than the rest of the wedding planning process. Immediately, as I walked in I was excited! Dominique was hands down one of the biggest reasons why. She took all my thoughts into consideration, helped narrow my style down, and was more than happy to help me try on as many dresses as I needed to. She reassured me to not rush or make a decision if I wasn’t 100% sure, which avoided any pushiness. One of the best parts was she explained things about dresses I didn’t even know. She helped add small details to the dresses to cater to my style. Providing me with information along the way of what to do if I moved in that direction. Once I made my second appointment, I was thrilled to work with her again. We found my dress and she was just as thrilled as I was. My overall experience at Claire’s was hands down such a fun, stress free, and exciting time. I highly would recommend asking for Dominique’s help during your shopping experience. Her poise, enthusiasm, and overall professionalism absolutely made our appointments.
Thank you again Dominique!
Shania H
5.0
6/12/2024
I went into my appointment having no clue what kind of dress I wanted. The associate who helped me, Christina, was absolutely amazing. I gave her a few details and she was able to find my dream dress! I recommend everyone to go to Claire’s for an amazing experience and to find their dream dress!
Maggie M
5.0
6/07/2024
Marnita made my dress shopping experience stress free and so much fun! I could not be happier with Claire's.
Amanda B
5.0
5/29/2024
Dominique was extremely helpful and gave me all the information I needed, including how to get the custom neckline I wanted with the dress I fell in love with. I was extremely stressed going into the Wedding Dress shopping process but the selection at Claire's and the help from Dominique made it almost too easy!
Caroline E
5.0
5/21/2024
Claire’s had everything I was looking for and made my experience easy as a plus-size bride. My consultant truly listened to what I wanted and pulled many sample gowns, in my size range, that fit that vision. She also made sure to pull a few others to ensure this look was what I wanted. Their gowns I found to be more affordable than some other stores, while still keeping a “boutique”/ local feel.
I did not feel rushed by the staff and had time to make my decision. I would recommend Claire’s to any bride, even those like myself from southern PA!
Alyse G
5.0
5/17/2024
This place was exactly what I needed. They were patient and they listed to all my likes and dislikes. They understood what I was looking for and even picked things that I normally wouldn’t go for and surprise, it’s one of the dresses I picked! They knew I had a time crunch and worked out every possibility and solution! Thank you to Marnita especially! You found my dream dress!
Kayla T
5.0
5/13/2024
Truly the best possible experience finding my dream dress! A huge thank you is owed to Dominique who was so supportive and encouraging throughout the entire process. Overall, such an incredible experience from start to finish. I highly recommend Claire's for finding your dream wedding dress!
Lindsay C
5.0
5/10/2024
They came highly recommended from family. Three other family members went here to get their wedding dress & had the same experience I had. They were very professional and reasonably priced. I loved my dress, but had a salesperson from another store (a suit shop) make fun of the sleeves on my dress. When I went back to pick up my dress and try it on to ensure it fit the employees at Claire’s Fashions Inc. apologized to me for that other shop (no affiliation to that suit shop and not even in the same state), yet they took it upon themselves to apologize. That speaks volume. They made me feel confident and beautiful in my dress. I am so thankful for Claire’s employees and establishment. I highly recommend them. They take their time in helping you and ensuring you have the best experience as well as ensuring you get the dress of your dreams.
Amy C
5.0
4/30/2024
Walking into the bridal salon, I instantly felt welcomed and excited. Katie made me feel special from the start like she was my own fairy godmother for wedding dresses. She knows everything about bridal fashion! She picked out dresses that fit my style perfectly and made me feel amazing. What’s even better is how she listened to me. She asked about my likes and dislikes helping me find exactly what I wanted plus, she gave great advice on accessories and alterations. She made the experience a memorable celebration every time I tried on dress. Thanks to Katie, I found my dream dress. She made the journey stress-free and filled with happiness. If you need a bridal dress consultant, I highly recommend Katie!
Alexis M
5.0
4/30/2024
I had the best experience finding my wedding dress at Claire’s! Katie was my consultant and she was absolutely wonderful and knew me better then i knew myself by the end of my appointment! I would absolutely recommend checking Claire’s out if your dress shopping. ❤️
Yeriel P
5.0
4/23/2024
My experience at Claire’s was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. Everyone was so welcoming and accommodating. Upon arrival I was introduced to Nicole, who was an absolute delight to work with. She was attentive, courteous, and just overall kind. I showed her two photos and she immediately went to work pulling dresses she thought I would love. I tried on 3 dresses and by the 3rd one, I said “Yes to the dress!” That just speaks to how well she listened to what I was looking for!
Claire’s also has a wonderful inventory in general. After having a not so pleasant experience at Grace Loves Lace, this was a breath of fresh air. I will be recommending Claire’s to everyone! (Also everything is tax free!)
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