Perfectly Tailored for Your Body and Style
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Ette provides couture wedding gown alterations, bespoke custom services, as well as accessories—all perfectly tailored to fit your body and style. Our knowledgeable and highly skilled fitters and tailors in a modern, vibrant, easy environment make the alterations process simple and enjoyable. We listen to how you dream of looking on this special day, and execute your vision. Every bride is unique and deserves to be treated to a personal tailoring experience—luxurious but never fussy.
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Started in 2013 as a service of Mignonette Bridal, Ette Tailor is excited to continue offering even more quality services to the newly engaged women of Chicago. Modern, easy to communicate with, young, stylish—like your most trusted girlfriends giving you advice and easing your wedding gown experience!
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Ette received high praise for their exceptional wedding dress alteration services from several happy customers. Reviewers mentioned feeling confident and beautiful in their dresses, with adjustments made to perfection. The staff members, including Liliana, Jamila, Cindy, Kyndal, and the owner Kpoene', were commended for their professionalism, kindness, and creative solutions to make dream dresses a reality. Customers appreciated the transparent pricing, multiple fittings, and attention to detail, making Ette a highly recommended choice for wedding dress alterations.Review photos
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Sarah C
5.0
12/24/2024
Highly recommend! They revamped my moms wedding dress from the 80s and it turned out very beautiful!
Emma K
4.0
11/17/2024
I loved partnering with Liliana at Ette. I appreciated how my every concern felt heard and I felt beautiful in my dress. However, I spent quite a bit on tailoring and still had to fix my straps/cups very often throughout the night of my wedding. Not ideal, but the dress looked gorgeous.
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Alexa M
5.0
11/09/2024
Where do I even begin?! I HIGHLY recommend using Ette for your wedding dress alterations. I specifically worked with Liliana, who was so warm and kind throughout our time working together. After my first fitting, I went home and realized I should've been more vocal about aspects of the dress I felt needed to be adjusted – namely, feeling like it wasn't hitting at my waist and was tighter in the hips than I expected! Liliana was completely understanding, happily accommodating an additional appointment to talk through our options. She kindly heard my concerns, recommending creative solutions like using heat to slightly stretch the dress and offering advice on how I could better move around in the fitted gown. At my second fitting, I was amazed at how her small, recommended adjustments made me feel MUCH more confident in the dress. By the time my third fitting rolled out, the dress fit like a glove. I felt SO gorgeous on my wedding day, never preoccupied about the fit and comfort of my dress, which is exactly what I had hoped for. I received so many compliments, too. THANK YOU Liliana and the Ette crew for making my wedding day all the more magical.
Danielle B
5.0
3/10/2024
The dress. For me it was one of the most stressful parts of wedding planning. I could not find a dress I loved, but finally bought one (store sample) in October 2023 ( wedding was Feb 2024 so way late) that I loved the beading on but hated the thin straps at the top. My wedding planner said, take it to Ette, tell them what you really want and they will tell you if it can be done or not. I showed up for my first appointment mid panic attack crying because I was just so scared I was going to have to settle for something less than my dream dress, but they immediately calmed me down when I got there, and got right to work figuring out how to make this dress top into a halter. Not only did they completely understand what I wanted but they were excited by the challenge! They are truly incredibly incredibly talented ,and turned the dress I liked into my absolute dream dress. Jamila, thanks for being my fairy godmother and making all of my dress dreams come to life. You are a true artist and an absolute master at what you do. Thank you to the full Ette team for all your support/taking all my dress stress away and ensuing every single dress and veil detail was perfect. Thanks you all I had my dream dress.
Kaitlyn A
5.0
12/20/2023
Ette's services were recommended by my bridal stylist, and the experience was everything I could have asked for and more. My dress needed major hemming, shortening of straps, a multi-point bustle, and I also had a la carte sleeves that I wanted permanently attached to the dress (I didn't want them to be removable). Ette's 3 appointment method worked great for me. In my first appointment, Cindy really took the time to get to know me, my dress, and my hopes for it by the end of the process. She really hyped me up, and did a great job of explaining what the journey would look like from point A-Z.
My second fitting was an absolute DREAM. Kyndal is the sweetest human on earth and it was so awesome to work with her at the midway point. By the second fitting, the straps had been shortened and the bodice fixed up, so it was really cool to see partial progress while knowing the best was yet to come. I left feeling beautiful and super confident that my dress was in great hands.
The amazing owner Kpoene' actually helped me at my final fitting, and it was the best. The dress was absolutely perfect, beyond the vision I had in my head. It was so fun to get to do a big reveal with my mom there, and I seriously felt like the Ette team was the greatest hype squad. I actually loved working with multiple people along the way because it made me feel like the whole team was tapped into the details. I can't thank the team enough for all of their hard work, and I highly recommend them for your bridal alterations!!!
Photo Credit: Photography by Lauryn
Kerry C
5.0
12/06/2023
Magicians! I had ordered split sizing for my wedding dress and the bottom half was a bit tighter than planned. Ette literally saved the day! They were so kind and accommodating and worked to make my wedding dress fit me perfectly. They are so creative in their alteration solutions! I was blown away at every step! Highly recommend!
Meredith J
5.0
11/01/2023
They did a great job making my dress fit perfectly! They take great care of you and your dress. They are upfront about the cost of alterations.
Monica P
1.0
9/15/2023
Ette was recommended by a relative as well as by the sales representative who sold me my dress. Unfortunately, my experience did not meet my expectations in terms of professional, high quality performance when it came to handling my wedding attire.
The first issue came to light when, a month after my first fitting and a few days before my second, I received an email from Ette stating that they found a snag in my dress that likely happened at the factory. I'm fairly meticulous about these things and never noticed a snag myself, nor do I see one in any of the photos I took of the dress before taking it to Ette, but I wasn't 100% positive. Ette was helpful about reaching out to the designer to order more fabric and re-paneled the dress with the new fabric at no extra cost. I appreciated this greatly regardless of where the snag originated from, but my subsequent experiences make me question this experience now.
My second issue: the dress was uncomfortably tight during the second fitting and needed to be let out a half inch at the side. Unfortunately, the dress now has snagging all along the line where the dress was originally taken in. Their advice for fixing this issue was to take it in again, which would have made the dress too tight again. Not really a solution, in my opinion.
Further, I did not notice until my wedding day that the bustle points they put in caused the fabric to bunch up in various places on the train. (Ette does not allow you to bring a guest to fittings until your pick up day, and it is hard to see the details on your own.) The bunching on the train was noticeably visible when walking down the aisle.
To make things worse, I opted for a hidden bustle, which looked great from the outside, but, when bustled, left large swings of fabric on the inside which meant I was constantly tripping on loose fabric and needed to lift my dress to move around. I am told that this was a poorly constructed bustle.
I am extremely surprised that these basic wedding dress alterations were so poorly done when working with an "expert" tailor.
What finally made me the saddest was that I took my veil in for my final fitting to try the ensemble on in its entirety. Ette reps offered to steam my veil, which I accepted. I incorrectly assumed that they specialize in bridal and understand how to handle bridal accessories and fabrics. When I later took out the veil, I realized that there are now frayed ends all around the edge of the veil, causing it to snag, and the rough edges now stick onto the veil so that it no longer flows freely.
After listening to my complaints, Ette did offer to fix the snagging and trim off the edge of my veil, but I did not trust them to touch my items again and declined. All in all, they did deliver a dress that fits me well, but the level of damage and mishandling left me incredibly disappointed in their level of "expertise," especially at the prices they charge.
I should also note that the pricing is not transparent. When, after my first fitting, I asked for an itemized bill with pricing for each requested alteration, they initially refused. The price breakdown they finally sent me did not equal the final total, so it is unclear how much they charge for service fees, etc.
Jackie S
5.0
8/18/2023
I loved working with Ette to get the absolute perfect fit for my wedding dresses. I had them tailor my ceremony dress and my reception dress and they did an amazing job on both. I had purchased my Suzanne Neville ceremony dress from a boutique in Austin and brought it to Ette to tailor. I was obsessed with my dress before but once they were done with it it fit so beautifully and I felt amazing in it! The staff is also just a pleasure to work with and the shop made me feel very comfortable. Highly recommend going to Ette if you're looking for a wedding tailor!
Stefanie B
5.0
7/06/2023
I had a great experience with Ette. At my first appointment, we tried a couple of different things, pinning and unpinning to see what felt best. They ended up taking in a tiny bit around the neckline of my very structured bodice, which was tricky around the boning and it turned out great. They also took in the straps and added grips so they wouldn’t slip down, hemmed the skirt and put in an American bustle. I wasn’t able to have anyone come with me to the final appointment to learn how to do the bustle, and the seamstresses took tons of pictures and a video so that my sisters (who live out of town) could learn how to bustle the dress. All of the staff members I worked with were super kind and made me very comfortable. The charges were transparent, and my invoices all reflected what I was quoted at my appointments. Ette did a wonderful job and I was able to wear my beautiful dress with absolute confidence due to the small but perfectly executed alterations they did.
Photo Credit: Maura Black Photography
Lisa T
5.0
6/27/2023
Ette was so easy to work with and they truly want to make your dress perfect. They scheduled extra fittings when needed and made my dress exactly what I needed.
Krista T
5.0
3/29/2023
The incredibly talented team at Ette the Wedding Tailor truly made my wedding dress the pièce de résistance of my wedding! I had my grandmother's/mother's vintage Priscilla of Boston wedding gown revamped by Kpoene' and her team. The entire experience was truly spectacular, and the end result is a work of art. The 60 year old dress needed quite a bit of love-- stains, fit issues, and a very stuffy lining. Ette made me feel like anything was possible. They are professionals to the highest extent- I felt so comfortable handing over my family's heirloom gown into their care. The people (mainly Moriah and Kpoene') at Ette meticulously and creatively worked on my dress during each of my fittings. The craftsmanship of their work is unparalleled. I cannot rave about them enough. Thank you Ette!!!!
Kate M
5.0
3/28/2023
The alterations made to my wedding dress were great! Over the course of the 3 appointments, they took the time to make sure I felt comfortable and beautiful.
Jeannie W
5.0
9/05/2022
I had three appointments with Ette for my wedding dress tailoring - an initial fitting, first try on, and final try-on/take home. I worked with a couple different people for my fittings and each one was great and listened to my concerns and offered recommendations. It fit pretty well during the first try on but we tweaked a few things to make it even better. For my final try on and pick-up it was a little tight and uncomfortable around the armpits because of some of the adjustments we had made to the straps. The seamstress fixed it right there while I waited and it was perfect! They also provide a cleaning and preservation service which I’m also using. Highly recommend trusting Ette with your wedding dress!
Christina P
2.0
8/24/2022
Good quality. Impersonal, poor customer service & communication, & expensive. Would NOT recommend. I was recommended by the place I bought my wedding dress from in Chicago. A very frustrating experience. I had 4 appointments. They told me my mom could only come to 1 of the 4 aptmts I had. Keep in mind she doesn't live in the US & was staying with me before my wedding. I had her come to the 1 aptmt which they made a HUGE deal out of, when I saw many other brides during my 4 times there having their moms AND friends come in on their aptmts. I was told by them that they usually only let 1 person come in at the last aptmt to learn the bustle. The brides I saw were still in their alteration phases & no one was learning how to bustle, so you can imagine that I was very upset as they told me I wasn't even allowed to bring more than 1 person in. The person who I had on my 1st appointment somehow misquoted & told me the wrong amount. She told me it would be about $900. They have you pay half the invoice after the 1st and last aptmt. I got an invoice that same week for $572.50 with no explanation. I called them multiple times, no answer. I emailed them & their response really bothered me as they said "we apologize for the mistake; the construction of your gown is quite a bit more intricate than the fitter realized so when we looked over it with the lead seamstress this is what she advised." I am upset as there was absolutely no communication on this & I wouldn't have found out until they told me. In the email they said the cost should have been $500 not the $230 they told me. On my 3rd aptmt, they said there'd be additional charges of $510. I explained my frustration & she said she would see what they could do & got the charges from $510 to $280. This was now the 3rd contract I signed. I requested they send an invoice of $280 that week so I could pay & not have a ton due at the last aptmt. They sent it & I got a receipt confirming I paid. At my last aptmt, we were charged $800+. I thought this included my veil so I didn't question it but I pulled up my contract just to make sure. The lady then said she forgot to add the veil after we already tipped & paid, & had us put down our credit card again for the veil. I explained how they double charged us & she said she'd speak with her manager & if there's a refund then she'd get it back to us. She later sent an email saying they'd refund me $280 & I thanked her as she was nice about it. You'd think that that would get returned to the most recent credit card that was accidentally charged for. No, they refunded the first credit card I used. The only reason why I found out is because I emailed them as they said "please let us know if you don't see it for some reason." So I did & they sent back that the refund was sent a week ago & there was an email confirming it was sent & "You'll have to double check your bank statements to see which card you used & emailed me again confirming what card. No apologizes or anything. I know they won't respond back to my email & that proves my point. Overall, very disappointed with their customer service & felt ripped off/unappreciated. I gave many chances with the amount of changes made but in the end it didn't change my frustration. The only reason why I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 1 is because they did a great job on my dress. Their poor customer service, communication skills, & overcharging customers was just a headache. For the amount charged I expected more.
Allison R
4.0
6/28/2022
Every appointment felt very rushed. They did a great job with my dress though.
Mariana B
5.0
6/25/2022
Ette did a wonderful job with my bridal gown! It needed substantial alteration -- adding buttons, hemming, taking in a couple sizes at the bodice, and shaping the line of the skirt. On top of that, it was an unforgiving silk fabric. But they altered it to look exactly as I'd hoped! I worked with different seamstresses at each visit, but they were all great and really worked with me to figure out exactly how the dress could fit the way I wanted while still being comfortable to wear. At my last fitting they even made one minor alteration while I waited to help alleviate some concerns I had (and gave me tips for sitting down in the tight dress!). I got tons of compliments on the fit of my dress at my wedding and felt really confident in it that day. Ette was organized and responsive in terms of scheduling and never rushed me out of appointments. It ended up being more expensive than I initially thought, but they were clear with me about the pricing throughout and offered options for cutting costs. Overall, very satisfied!
Asia R
5.0
3/30/2022
The people of Ette are fantastic! I bought a beaded gown from Jane Hill that unfortunately required a lot of alterations. I was hesitant the dress would be ruined in alterations. Despite altering so much of the dress, you would never have known someone did! There was not a single bead out of place. I would recommend them 10000x over, especially if you have a dress with beading/lace that you’re concerned about altering. Thank you again ladies for your fabulous work!!
Maggie T
5.0
1/04/2022
All of the staff at Ette were so kind and welcoming. They were so quick and their work was pristine! The space was so beautiful, clean, and relaxing. It truly was a great experience!
Abbey T
5.0
12/11/2021
I wouldn't let anyone other than Ette touch my wedding dress- they are the BEST!! Ette was the most frequently recommended to me tailor after buying my dress and I know why. They are professional, up front with timing and pricing and deliver the most incredible product! I had very specific changes I wanted to my dress straps and bodice and needed them to create a bustle that I had envisioned and my dress was even better than I could have imagined! I even had some bodice fit changes that I felt uncomfortable with at my "final" fitting 2 weeks before the wedding and they had no problem making the fixes and having my dress ready ASAP! Love the team at Ette!
Amy K
5.0
11/10/2021
My experience at Ette was amazing! By the end of the three fittings my dress fit like a glove! Go here to get your dress tailored! You won't be disappointed!
Anna C
5.0
9/28/2021
I loved loved LOVED working with the team at Ette! From my initial consultation to picking up the dress, every interaction made me feel special and well cared for. I initially bought my dress almost 2 years before my final wedding date (postponed due to covid) and my body definitely changed during the pandemic. I was skeptical about how my dress would end up fitting, so I took every suggestion that this wonderful, professional team had and my dress ended up fitting like a glove. I will say I spent more on the alterations than the dress--but that's also because I got a fantastic deal on a designer sample and it needed a lot of work. The work was worth every penny--the dress fit just as perfectly as when I got it (or even more perfectly), and the strapless gown stayed put throughout a very hot August night of dancing. I was also able to pick up my dress earlier than expected, which saved me tons of anxiety during my wedding week. Thank you so much to everyone at Ette--every person I interacted with was sweet, helpful, professional, and thoughtful. You all helped me feel so comfortable and beautiful on my wedding day!
Katie C
5.0
9/20/2021
Ette was recommended to me by my wedding salon, and they were wonderful to work with! From when I initially reached out for information through the completion of the tailoring process, they were so communicative, kind and responsive. They did a fantastic job altering my Haley Paige dress (removed a few layers of tulle as well as a bit of the train). I also highly recommend working with Autumn as she was warm and definitely understood what I was looking for!
Lauren M
5.0
9/09/2021
My experience with Ette was nothing short of perfect. I had 3 fittings for my wedding dress to make sure it fit perfectly. The team was accommodating with scheduling as I live out of town but wanted to keep my dress in Chicago where I was getting married. They were also great with updating pricing and making changes as the fittings progressed to ensure my dress was flawless. My planner and bridesmaids also appreciated how they color coded the bustle points to make it a breeze. I couldn't recommend them enough.
Torie W
5.0
9/05/2021
Ette did an amazing job with alterations of my wedding gown! I purchased a sample gown so it needed a little bit of extra work and after my three fittings it fit me like a glove. It was definitely pricey but they did wonderful work and it's a really nice shop in a convenient location. My advice for anyone looking for wedding dress alterations - contact them early (several places I reached out to were not accepting new clients because they were already booked up!), and make sure you speak up about anything that you don't like or want changed. There was one seam in my dress that just wasn't sitting right at my final fitting and I had to call it out and insist that it get fixed. The team at Ette fixed it immediately but it's on you to communicate what you need from them!
Grace E
5.0
8/05/2021
So incredibly helpful and responsive! Everyone was is lovely and gracious. I had to last minute get my straps adjusted from the previous year for my postponed wedding. They also showed me how to adjust and use tape to make sure that my bodice looked perfect. They were incredibly accommodating and kind. Also beautiful and reliable work. Not enough kind words to say!
Lauren H
5.0
8/04/2021
I'm so glad I brought my wedding gown to Ette for alterations! From my first consultation appointment, Goli made me feel so comfortable and was great about answering my questions and explaining the alterations process. Due to Covid, I attended all of my fittings solo (I was very glad that Ette was taking appropriate precautions, requiring masks, etc.) and Goli always offered to take pictures for me, ask about wedding plans, and went out of her way to make each appointment still feel fun and exciting. The whole team at Ette was very organized, responsive, professional, and transparent about pricing. When my dress needed some last-minute alterations, Kpoene was wonderful about working with me to come up with a plan and reassuring me that my dress would fit perfectly. The best part: it did!!! My dress fit like a glove and was perfect for my wedding day, thanks to the wonderful team at Ette!
Meg P
5.0
8/02/2021
Words can't put into details how amazingly talented the Ette team is. They truly transformed my dress into my dream. It is a process I was so scared of until my first appointment. They were welcoming and made me at ease. They truly were a pleasure to work with and I would recommended everyone to use them. The amount of time, care and concern they took on me and my dress will never go unappreciated. Thank you so much to the Ette team- I truly would have not known what to do with out you ladies.
Emily R
5.0
8/02/2021
I had a wonderful experience at Ette. I brought in my wedding dress I bought at another dress store and they helped tailor it to perfection. I didn’t need a lot of work done, so it only took two fittings. Very professional and beautiful space - can’t say enough good things!
Katie J
5.0
7/24/2021
I used Ette to alter my dress for my wedding and they did a great job! I had 2 fittings with them to make sure I felt comfortable with everything. Autumn helped with all the scheduling and Goli took lots of pictures and videos for my family and MOH. Goli made me feel so comfortable and excited for my wedding with all the uncertainty of being a COVID bride. I can't wait to get my dress back from them after cleaning and preservation!
Liz B
5.0
2/13/2021
Ette made my dream wedding dress come to life. I ordered a custom dress, which was challenging because I ordered the top a bit blindly but liked a similar structure on a similar gown. I really ordered the custom dress for the lace detail along the skirt. I was shy to speak up when I didn't love how the bodice sat on my body. The Ette team could tell I was overwhelmed but hesitant to speak up. They reached out after my second appointment, asked me to come back unscheduled, and offered options to reconstruct the top to fit my body-type and truly make me feel beautiful. They went above and beyond and even used excess lace that I loved so much from the bottom, and incorporated it into the bodice. It was my dream dress and it is thanks to this dream team. Don't hesitate in choosing Ette!
Vendor response 02/13/2021
Liz! We are so glad we were able to make your dream gown a reality! Thank you for taking t...
he time to leave such a nice review and are happy to hear that you had a great experience with us.
Dayana R
5.0
2/11/2021
I had the best experience working with the Ette team! Autumn made this process the easiest of planning a wedding during a pandemic. They set up all 3 of my appointments in one. They were also incredibly flexible when I had to reschedule two out of the three meetings. The shop is very beautiful, warm and stylish. During my meetings at the shop; Autumn was attentive during all the meetings and she was very kind to take photos for me each time to ensure I could share. They also took a video of the bustle to show my MOH on how to do it the day of the wedding. Their prices are reasonable and they are straightforward about their contract and pricing (no hidden fees or hidden agenda!). Thank you Ette Tailor for all your help!! I couldn’t recommend this shop enough.
Vendor response 02/11/2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review, Dayana! We really appreciate yo...
ur feedback and are so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us. We are honored that you entrusted us with your beautiful gown!
Tori N
5.0
12/05/2020
I had the best experience working with Autumn at Ette! She made this process the most seamless it could be and honestly it was the only stress free part of wedding planning in a pandemic because they made it so simple and the outcome couldn’t have been better. I was extremely nervous to have my beautiful Floravere dress altered after some bad experiences with alterations going awry at other shops, but I quickly trusted Autumn and the Ette team’s expertise and I was thrilled with how my dress turned out. They were very clear about what they’d be doing to the dress every step of the way, offered recommendations on fit and under garments and how best to bustle the dress based on its style. I felt absolutely beautiful on my wedding day thanks to the team!
Process wise for the bride it’s a breeze. I love that they set up all 3 of my appointments in one fell swoop so I could “set it and forget it” and just show up when planned. When I visited the shop each time it was warm and inviting, the space itself is beautiful and I felt so glamorous. Even though I couldn’t have guests with me due to COVID I was able to FaceTime and Autumn took a bunch of photos for me each time to ensure I could share.
They have straight forward and clear cut pricing for alteration services and post wedding cleaning and preservation. In my experience with tailors in the past I always feel like the pricing is so ambiguous and I appreciated Ette’s transparency. Thanks for everything, Autumn and team!
Vendor response 12/05/2020
Tori, thank you for taking the time to write such an encouraging review! We are so happy t...
o hear that you had a great experience with us, and honored that we got to be part of your big day. We loved getting to work on your gown!
Lindsey B
5.0
11/09/2020
The ladies at Ette really took care in making sure my wedding dress was perfect for our special day! I had my first fitting the week before Chicago shut down in March due to the Coronavirus and they were so accommodating during the entire process. There was a lot of uncertainty during those first few months and we ended up rescheduling our wedding. They were flexible and worked with me to coordinate new times for my second and third appointments. Even though the pandemic was still very much active, I felt they were taking all the necessary precautions for my safety and theirs. During my final fitting, they took a video on my phone of them bustling my train. Absolutely genius! And, so helpful on the day. I highly recommend them to any bride needing their dress fitted. They are very professional and made sure every little detail was flawless.
Vendor response 11/10/2020
Thank you so much for your kind words, Lindsey. We really appreciate you taking the time o...
ut to share your experience with us. We are so honored that you trusted us with your gown, and loved having you as a bride!
Lindsay W
5.0
11/07/2020
I was so happy with how my wedding dress alterations turned out! Ette was very accommodating with their schedule and also very safe due to COVID-19. Their price was great, especially compared to other tailors I researched. My dress looked gorgeous and fit like a glove!
Vendor response 11/10/2020
Thank you, Lindsay! We are so grateful for your kinds word and thankful for your feedback...
. We feel lucky to have you as one of our brides!
Heather C
5.0
11/07/2020
Seriously made the day. I went to Ette during COVID and they were very good about making sure to schedule appointments. I was basically the only bride in the store. Masks were worn, temperatures were taken, lots of hand sanitizer. They did a great job of fitting the dress to me. Plus they took a video of how to do the bustle, which was very clever and very handy!
Vendor response 11/07/2020
Thank you, Heather, for taking the time to leave a review. We love having you as one of ou...
r Ette Brides, and are so happy to hear such great feedback!
Melanie P
5.0
11/03/2020
I came to Ette at the recommendation of my planner and I am so thrilled I did. My fittings began pre-covid. At my first fitting, the team went through all of the details of my alterations as well as a very thorough breakout of cost and level of work. We decided that due to some customizations, that I’d need 4 fittings. When I came back for my second fitting, the dress fit nearly perfectly already. The biggest adjustment was the arm hole as I had to reduce the amount of fabric in the shoulder straps for my shorter statue.
By the final 2 fittings we were well into Covid but there was nearly nothing we needed to edit, just super minor seams only the seamstress could see. The Ette team is taking their precautions so seriously and I felt so safe in their space. I completely trusted them with my dress and the alterations. On the day of the wedding, my dress fit perfectly. I even had a matching mask from remaining fabric from my dress. I would send any bride to Ette!
Vendor response 11/03/2020
The team here at Ette Tailor is thrilled to hear such good feedback. It was our pleasure w...
orking with you. We are lucky to have you as one of our brides, Melanie!
Casey K
3.0
10/27/2020
I worked with Ette to have my wedding dress tailored. Overall I enjoyed the experience in the shop and found it to be very professional. While they did a great job shortening my dress and walking us through the bustling process in the shop, I had some concerns about the complexity of the bustling for my wedding day. And unfortunately those complications definitely came to fruition... I spent most of our cocktail hour with my bridal party trying to bustle my dress and we still weren't able to figure out how to bustle it correctly. Then, throughout the night, my guests kept trying to help me tie it (literally in knots!) up so it was at least off the floor and not getting stepped on, which resulted in it looking not at all as I had hoped for a large portion of the night. I know that the Ette team are experts in the space, but unfortunately I think my dress was too delicate to bustle in a sturdier/less complicated manner which left me disappointed with the result on my wedding day.
Vendor response 10/28/2020
Hi, Casey! Thanks for your feedback – we had a great time working with you on your gorgeo...
us gown! We are disappointed to hear that you had trouble with your bustle. At each Ette bride's final fitting appointment we make sure to take photos and a video demonstrating how to do up their bustle using the bride's own phone and while the bride is actually wearing the gown so that they can share it with their bridesmaids, but it sounds like it was still a bit confusing. We would totally welcome suggestions on how to make sure the bustling process is crystal-clear so that you’re not stressing at your reception. Hopefully you still had a wonderful night and were still able to dance the night away – congratulations and best wishes from the Ette team!
Ashley G
5.0
6/09/2020
So professional, kind and quick! I got my bustle done here and the price was extremely reasonable!
Vendor response 06/10/2020
Thank you, Ashley! It was a pleasure to work with you. We are so glad that you had a great...
experience with us.
Hilary A
5.0
3/26/2020
I’m so happy I went to Ette for my wedding dress alterations! My dress fit me beautifully thanks to them! My only suggestion would be to create a more user friendly system for more extensive bustles. My bustle was unfortunately the only snag on my wedding night that resulted in a lot of missed time with friends and family. Providing color coded ribbons or other options instead of clear beads would have really helped. My overall experience with Ette was amazing and I took such comfort in knowing that my dress was in good hands for alterations! Thank you for everything!
Stephanie R
5.0
2/21/2020
Ette was awesome! After I had a bad experience at another tailor who said my dress was too much work to take on, I went to Ette and they saved the day. They gladly took my dress on with only a couple months' notice and said they could alter it no problem. It did take a lot of work, but they got it to look amazing! All of the ladies there are so nice and I looked forward to all of my appointments. You can tell they really want you to be happy with your dress. Don't hesitate to go there for your alterations!
Diane C
5.0
2/09/2020
I loved my experience with the Ette team! They worked on my delicate lace wedding dress and in a quick 4 week turn! They paid close attention to all the details and completely tailored the dress to fit perfectly and flawlessly (which included multiple layers of lace)! The bustle was also super gorgeous. I highly recommend them!
Julia S
5.0
1/15/2020
I had a wonderful experience at Ette! I bought a beautiful dress at BHLDN and had 2 tailoring sessions and a final fitting at Ette. The initial session was all the basics like hemming and deciding which cup to sew in. The second session was the bustle and minor touch ups. The final fitting was trying on and admiring the dress, and one of the staff took a video of the bustle for my MOH. Let me tell you, I’ve been to other tailors for myself in the past and I’ve also tagged along to wedding dress fittings for a couple of my friends, and Ette is the most professional and fun environment I’ve been in. I was especially impressed with the bustle, since I’ve seen some… not so pretty ones. The staff at Ette tried a couple bustles and said things like “oh god no gotta try something else”, and really worked at it until it looked good. It looked amazing!! I loved it almost as much as when the train is down, which is so awesome. For those thinking about their budget, Ette is comparable to other locations in Chicago, I did lots of research :)
Kara W
5.0
12/26/2019
Ette did an incredible job. I had some issues with my dress not fitting the way it was supposed to when it shipped and they were so accommodating and helpful to fix. I highly recommend - great team and super friendly!
Starlyn M
4.0
11/15/2019
Ette Tailor is a very cute space and everyone there is really nice. They really put a lot of work into my dress and it came out beautifully. We got off to a rocky start as my dress was custom made to my but when I brought it to Ette they wanted to take out the built-in corset which was one of the things I liked best about the dress. In the end, I think it was the right call but their communication left me feeling stressed and like my dress might turn into a disaster. They also misscheduled one of my appointments causing me to come by the studio just to be turned away but Kpoene made it right with a discount. All in all, they did a great job.
Jennifer A
4.0
10/27/2019
Super professional and accommodating. My dress fit beautifully! The only thing taking away a star is that they didn't include the price of adjusting the straps of my dress in the initial quote, so I had to pay more than I thought at the end.
Allison H
5.0
10/24/2019
These women are saints! I live out of state in a very remote area and was only back in Chicago once a month before my wedding. They managed to alter my dress before my wedding and put in a 13-point bustle when no one else would do it! Highly recommend.
Meredith S
5.0
10/21/2019
The team at Ette was great to work with - my dress was tailored to a perfect fit! They also easily accommodated some last minute changes when it was a little loose during what was supposed to be my final fitting, seamlessly adding in a fourth fitting, when it was perfect!
Amanda H
5.0
10/16/2019
I had so much fun with alterations at Ette. All of the women I worked with were very sweet and made me feel so special going through the process. It felt like a bridal salon from the movies and they took care of me so well. They even successfully bustled my dress in SEVEN DIFFERENT PLACES. They're amazing, I love them so much. They will take care of everything you could possibly need.
Kuestin W
5.0
10/09/2019
I was referred to Ette by the bridal shop I bought my dress from. After looking on their website and social media I reached out about scheduling a consultation/alterations appointment. Kpoene' was so helpful. She explained how the alterations process works, what to expect, and booked my appointment. The entire staff is so welcoming and knowledgeable. They worked with me to shorten my dress, bring the waist up, add a belt, shorten the straps, and add extra applique to the bodice. They were upfront about the pricing and what to expect. I got so many compliments on my dress and Ette helped me feel more comfortable in it on my wedding day!
Courtney M
5.0
8/27/2019
Ette did an amazing job with the alterations for my wedding dress. My entire dress was lace and was long sleeve. I was incredibly impressed by their ability to flawlessly alter such a delicate dress. The dress fit perfectly and was super comfortable day of my wedding. They worked around my tricky schedule as I moved across the country during the alterations process. The lady who helped me with my fittings each time was super helpful and funny, which made the fittings fun. I highly recommend getting bridal alterations done at Ette!
Danielle S
5.0
8/26/2019
I had been recommended this Tailor by a friend who also brought in a dress by BHLDN. Ette did not disappoint. All of their stylists were so personable and made me feel extremely comfortable. They offered great advice on undergarments, especially as someone who is well endowed and was wearing a gown that was low back. They made great timely alterations and were so positive each time I worked with them. Highly recommend.
Maria V
5.0
8/18/2019
I love their friendly professionalism. I had a dress that had very difficult fabric to work with that would pinch, wrinkle, you name it. They worked with the fabric diligently to smooth it out and fit me better. I was so impressed and so impressed! They made me feel like a VIP every time. Highly recommend!
Anne J
5.0
7/29/2019
I had a great experience at Ette. I am 5'2", so I knew I would have to get the dress taken up quite a bit. The boutique I purchased my dress from ordered it multiple sizes larger than necessary which meant not only did it have to be taken up quite a bit, but it also had to be taken in multiple sizes. They did an amazing job! After 4 appointments, the dress fit like a glove, and they even added draping off the shoulder straps with the leftover lace like I was hoping for! Overall, I had an amazing experience, and their service was spectacular as well.
Samantha P
5.0
7/10/2019
There is no way a single review could do justice to Kpoene' and her work at Mignonette Bridal and Ette Tailor. I brought her my mother's wedding dress, from 1988, which she completely revitalized for my wedding in April. We removed a mesh collar and puffy sleeves from the original beaded bodice of the dress, then added layers of English netting over the original skirt and train to create a brand-new silhouette.
Over the course of about a year, Kpoene' did the most incredible seamstress and design work I have ever seen. My dress was gorgeous, unique, an heirloom, entirely mine without being devoid of its history, perfectly tailored to my body, something old and new all at once. She offered valuable opinions, worked carefully to make sure the dress fit my vision, her vision, and my mom's vision (!!), made sure I was comfortable, encouraged me to eat more pizza when the stress of wedding planning caused me to suddenly lose weight...Kpoene' also ended up meeting about half of my bridal party, all of whom are now obsessed with her. She is the best person, and I mean that both in terms of being a dress-maker and designer, but also in terms of just who she is. It has been an absolute gift to have gotten to know her, even if only professionally. I, too, am obviously obsessed with her.
She and the team at Ette Tailor also did the alterations on the dress I wore during the latter half of the reception. It is also stunning and something I think I will wear for many years to come. Kpoene' & co. absolutely managed to capture who I wanted to be on my wedding day and what I wanted to radiate, in both of my (very different) dresses.
In sum, if you are looking to work with an heirloom gown, to revamp an older dress, or to seek out alterations on a dress, or to pick one of the beauties that Kpoene' herself has made...this is what you are looking for. My wedding would have been absolutely different, and substantially less magical, without Kpoene' and Mignonette Bridal and Ette Tailor.
Lauren V
5.0
7/02/2019
Ette made my wedding dress dreams come true. A little over a year ago I had a dress fiasco and had to purchase a new gown within two months of our wedding date (from The White Dress in Lake Forest- they are also amazing!) Ette not only accommodated me and my last minute fittings, but made me feel like a true, beautiful bride, with a perfectly fitted gown. The Ette team is incredibly professional, did exquisite work, and WOW did that dress look good on my wedding day!! I only wish I could wear it again. I highly recommend Ette to any brides (especially those who might need a rush on tailoring like I did!) They are the BEST!!!!
Karli M
5.0
5/25/2019
If you need your wedding dress altered, Ette is the only place to go. Their shop is beautiful, and the staff is warm and inviting and they make you feel comfortable every step of the way. My Anna Campbell dress was fully beaded and had a lot of detail and symmetry; it also needed to be taken in a bit, which I was quite nervous about. The Ette team altered my dress flawlessly! You would never be able to tell any work had been done, and it fit me like it was made for my body! I felt that pricing for the work they did was extremely fair. Thanks to the Ette team my dress was perfect for my wedding day!
Kyle K
5.0
5/14/2019
I was given the information for Ette by the boutique where I got my dress - they said Ette was one of the best in the city and they were absolutely right. They were extremely thorough at each appointment, making sure every aspect of my dress fit perfectly. At my first appointment, they set clear expectations and took detailed notes about areas I was most concerned about. By the final appointment, my dress fit like a glove. Ariana and the ladies in the shop were extremely sweet and clearly very good at what they do. They made the experience an absolute breeze!
Sarah J
5.0
3/05/2019
I am SO happy I found Ariana at Ette to help with my wedding gown. After a terrible experience at a different shop in the suburbs, Ariana was the kindest, more accommodating professional. Not only is the shop super cute, the service and personalization is beyond. I had many changes throughout the process, including a different gown (gasp), different shoes, jewelry, veil, etc. leading up to even just a couple weeks before the wedding day. Ariana helped provide recommendations, opinions and expert advice. The dress itself couldn't have been more perfect. I received so many compliments and people said it "fit like a glove". Ariana and her team are amazing, and I recommend them to anyone!
Bri C
5.0
3/01/2019
Ariana is simply magical. I jerked her in every which way as I changed dresses shortly after the first time we met. I ended up going with a second hand dress that also happened to be my dream dress and she easily and flawlessly patched it up with ease making it look brand new.
colby w
5.0
1/17/2019
Ariana designed and constructed tulle sleeves for my dress and made me look and feel so magical on my wedding day. I am so glad that I used Ette as my tailor. My dress was a sample, but it had a corset back so the fit was fine. I had Ariana add extra lace around the bust to soften the deep v, shorten all the layers of the skirt, and add sleeves. The end product was so unique and perfect for my winter wedding. On top of that, Ariana was so kind and pleasant to work with!
Gwen P
5.0
1/15/2019
Ariana and the whole team are the absolute best! I cannot rave enough about my dress and the way they made it fit perfectly. I had brought in a crepe dress which I thought might be a little tricky since it shows absolutely everything, but they made my dress perfect. They adjusted the cups, added new cups that were the correct size, changed the seam at the breasts so it didn't look like there was a shadow anymore (for some reason the original design has a weird seam there), the length was perfect and they even dealt with me in my minor breakdown on my second fitting which I never thought I would have but they were so kind. They also helped me rush a veil since I had waited until the last minute as I wasn't sure what kind of veil to get. Everything I received was perfect and to the highest quality. I highly recommend them for all your tailoring and accessory needs!
Grace K
5.0
1/15/2019
I had a fantastic experience at Ette tailor! The shop is very warm and inviting. The ladies that work there are all very talented. My dress and accessories required 4 separate appointments and I looked forward to each one because they were so fun to work with. They truly made me feel beautiful and confident with the dress that I chose! People said my dress fit like a glove :) Thanks so much Ette Tailor!
Shannon H
5.0
1/11/2019
I had my wedding dress hemmed and Bustled at Ette and I cannot recommend this place enough! Ariana was so nice and patient with me and made my fitting appointments fun and easy. Their location and pricing were great as well. I would recommend them to anyone who needs alterations on their wedding dress!
Milan B
5.0
12/14/2018
Absolutely one of my favorite vendors I worked with. Ette was the easiest part of my wedding. Lovvvvvved Ariana. I got my dress and loved it but knew it needed a few tweaks. The ladies of Ette surpassed my expectations and gave me pockets!! Everyone loved my dress and commented on it and Ette made it a truly custom piece.
Erica C
5.0
12/13/2018
Wow! My dress was a sample size, and being 5'2", that meant there was enough extra fabric to make a second gown. I emailed a few reputable tailors around the city for a price quote with the "before" photo attached, and they outright refused me, saying that due to the intricacies of the dress with multiple layers of lace and hand beading, they suggested I bring it back to the designer!! I was panicked, worrying there would be nobody capable of altering my dress! Luckily, Ette agreed to take a look at it in their shop, and to my relief, said "Of course we can do this!! What's the big deal??" I worked with Ariana who was so sweet and patient. She was never pushy and gave me honest recommendations when I would ask her for suggestions. I had anxiety about my bridesmaids figuring out my double bustle, so she graciously made an instructional video for them to watch. No problems there! In the end they were able to manifest the dress that I had envisioned and it fit like a glove. It was perfect! I couldn't tell you how their pricing compares to other tailors, seeing as how everyone else refused my business to begin with (lol), but as an already stressed out bride you really cannot put a price on peace of mind, and that's what you get with these ladies!! :)
Carolyn R
5.0
12/13/2018
I worked with Ariana at Ette and can't recommend her enough! From the first pinning appointment, she made me feel relaxed and comfortable (even while getting dozens of pins put in). She is wonderful to work with- warm, friendly and bubbly. Ariana is a true perfectionist, and was able to make my dress fit like a glove and look just the way I wanted to. And, the price felt reasonable (especially for an all-lace dress).
Kathleen E
5.0
10/25/2018
The ladies at Ette took care of my wedding dress alteration and I am extremely satisfied with their professionalism and work. My Pronovia wedding dress was a little hard to work on because of its intricate details, but they were able to delicately fix it so it would fit me like a glove. Ariana was really sweet and very patient with me when I asked for multiple adjustments on every visit. Everyone at the wedding (and even people who weren't able to make it but saw my gown on my social media account) complimented me about how beautiful and perfect my dress was for me. I am really happy I found this store and I highly recommend them to every bride who wants their wedding gown to be beyond perfect.
Kelly N
5.0
10/24/2018
Ariana and the team at Ette were a dream to work with. They were always so accommodating and just a pleasure to be with. They fit my dress to perfection and I felt better than I ever could have imagined when I put it on.
In addition to the dress, they made the most special hairpiece out of separate pieces my mother and my grandmother wore on their wedding day. Showing them the finished piece on my own wedding day brought tears to all of our eyes. It wouldn't have been the amazing result that it was without these ladies.
Erin C
5.0
10/17/2018
I brought my wedding dress to Ette for alterations, and I am so happy that I did!! Ariana was amazing to work with, addressed my concerns about the fit of my dress and made it fit me like a glove! My dress was all lace, and the bust did not fit me because I did not fill it out. The tailor at the dress shop I bought it from seemed like I needed to fill it with padding, instead of removing the excess fabric, likely because there was no seam on the bust and it would have been too hard to alter the lace. I was very worried that I chose the wrong dress for me, but Ariana tackled the lace like it was nothing! She was wonderful and again I am so happy and relieved that I brought my dress here, once she was finished with it, it finally felt like MY dress! THANK YOU!