4.8 out of 5 stars and 134 reviews Best of Weddings (6x).
4.8
(134)140 Newbury St Suite 202, Boston, MA
About this vendor
Flair is the go to destination for wedding dresses in Boston. We carry a curated selection of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and accessories that appeal to the “Boston Bride” and her bridal party. We have served the Boston bride & their bridal party for 18 years! Our designers include Allison Webb, Blush By Hayley Paige, Hayley Paige, Netta Ben Shabu, Jenny Yoo Collection, Jenny By Jenny Yoo, Kelly Faetanini, Jack Sullivan, Jane Hill, Ti Adora, Willowby By Watters and WToo .
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Dresses
- Bridesmaid Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Dry Cleaning & Preservation
- Private Appointments Available
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Kaitie at Flair Boston was wonderful to work with. I came in with a few concerns and preferences, and she somehow nailed it on the second dress I tried on. I really appreciated how...
straightforward and helpful she was while I was trying things on, and she even grabbed a bouquet and different veils so I could see what the whole look might feel like. She also helped me pick out my veil, which ended up being absolutely gorgeous. Thank you, Kaitie and the Flair team, for helping me feel so beautiful on my wedding day!
I had the best experience at Flair! I worked with Kaitie and after asking me a few simple questions she was able to pull the exact dress I had pictured in my mind! The first dress ...
I tried on ended up being the dress I picked. Kaitie worked within my budget, while still picking the perfect dress for me. My dress was stunning and so comfortable. Communication with the Flair team throughout my appointments was great and during my appointments I truly felt like all the attention was on me. I cannot recommend Flair Boston enough!
Kaitie S was hands down the best bridal consultant I worked with during my wedding dress search. She was my very first appointment and I had no idea what I wanted for a dress. Sh...
e asked great guiding questions prior to pulling dresses and throughout the appointment to narrow in on what I liked best. It took her all of 30 minutes to find the dress I loved (and that was within my budget), but I wanted to continue with the day of dress shops I'd planned and Kaitie was very supportive. She did not pressure me into any quick decisions, which I appreciated. I also appreciated the wide variety of dress sizes Flair had on the floor, as I'm not a traditional sample size. Kaitie eliminated any stress from the wedding dress process and made it fun! I ended up coming back the next week and purchasing the dress she had pulled. I highly recommend working with Kaitie and the whole Flair team.
I had a wonderful experience here! Kaitie was so helpful in picking wedding dresses for me to try and asking questions to work through what I liked and didn’t like. Although I didn...
’t find my dress in my morning appointment, she invited me to come back in the afternoon and my dress ended up being the first one I tried on! She also made sure to check in on me throughout the process to make sure I wasn’t overwhelmed, and I never felt rushed or pressured. This is definitely the right place to find your dress!!
Thank you to everyone at Flair Boston for helping me find the most beautiful, perfect dress for my wedding! The team at Flair was extremely kind and knowledgeable, making finding m...
y dress a breeze! We found it within the first couple dresses and ended up cancelling all other appointments for the day! Thank you Flair!
I bought my wedding dress from Flair after explicitly stating at my initial try-on that I wanted a stark white/all white gown. The dress I tried on, and said yes to, looked clearly...
white in-store, and I have photos to confirm. When the dress arrived months later, it appeared noticeably darker. I raised the concern immediately, but staff dismissed my concern and insisted it was the same dress.
After comparing photos side-by-side, it was clear the dress I received did not look like the one I initially tried on. The associate admitted the photos looked different, promised a solution, and said she would speak with the owner. When the owner of the shop returned from her vacation, she intervened and immediately accused me of changing my mind and cited a strict no-return policy – completely disregarding my concerns.
She then passed me off to her husband, who spoke to me condescendingly, compared my wedding dress to a Pottery Barn couch, and blamed me for not noticing the color difference in-store. When I asked if they’d offer any form of resolution — a refund, credit, anything — he refused and sarcastically said, “I’m on the phone with you right now, aren’t I?”
Ultimately, I had to repurchase the same dress elsewhere in the correct color. Flair offered zero accountability or empathy. They may have a Newbury Street address, but they do not treat brides with the care or respect they deserve. I would never recommend shopping here.
Flair Boston is a beautiful bridal shop and I had an amazing experience with Katie S as my stylist. She was phenomenal and attentive, and was able to pull a selection of gowns base...
d on what I came in wanting. We were so impressed by how creative she was, particularly suggesting customizations to a gown that were within my budget to better fit my vision. The experience was private and comfortable and not at all intimidating. I would recommend this bridal shop to everyone!
I bought my gown at Flair last December for my October wedding, and I had a wonderful experience! Lauren was my stylist and she knew my style better than I did. I felt so comfortab...
le trying gowns on and never felt pressured to put on anything I didn’t love. I really felt taken care of and that I was Lauren’s top priority the whole appointment. The shop itself is so cute nestled on Newbury, and I’d recommend any bride to shop here!
This was my first and only bridal shop experience and I can't recommend them enough!!! I was so nervous and anxious to try on wedding gowns and Kaitie did nothing but make me feel ...
confident and cared for! The professionalism, honesty, and care that she took the entire appointment made me feel like I was in the right place. I was the only bride shopping and I had the undivided attention of Kaitie. The first dress I tried on I actually ended up ordering as my dress by the end of the appointment! I can not recommend Flair and Kaitie specific enough!
Flair was the second of three shops I went to when looking for my dress, and I truly shouldn't have bothered with the third. Their associate Lauren B was very kind and helpful, and...
immediately understood my vision. As soon as I tried on the very first dress she brought out, I knew it was the one! Flair helped customize my dress so it was perfect for me. I also got my veil from there and Lauren immediately found the perfect one to go with the patterns on my dress. They were responsive and accurate with their timelines, and their pricing felt fair. The only drawback is that they don't have an in-house alteration studio like some of the other shops I went to, but they were able to work with a shorter timeline (7 months out) so I had enough time to get alterations elsewhere. Overall I was extremely happy with Flair and Lauren's help!
Flair was a dream come true!!! I had been to a couple bridal salons before coming here and it was above and beyond the others. Kaitie was incredible. From the second I got there I ...
felt at ease, supported, and empowered to find my dress! Kaitie made the appointment fun but also informative. She didn’t push me to make any decision. I felt so comfortable and found my dream dress at Flair! If you’re in the Boston area I cannot recommend it enough.
Flair was so supportive and patient, I never felt like they were trying to push a sale on me or push me over my budget. I had no idea what I wanted and they helped me understand wh...
at I liked and didn’t like, and what felt authentic to me vs what felt like playing dress-up, and I can’t thank them enough!
I seriously cannot recommend Flair enough! I had an awesome experience. It's a small boutique and by appointment only so you get their full attention and there aren't other brides ...
shopping at the same time as you. I came in with a rough idea of what I wanted and found my dream dress within budget. I had Kaitie as my bridal consultant (she's the best!) and she did a great job picking styles I liked and checking in with me during the whole process. I also liked that they had a small dressing room with a mirror and a curtain and I was able to get into the dresses and have a consultant clip me in, I didn't have to be naked and step into dresses in front of anyone. They were kind, accommodating and communicative throughout.
I had the absolute best experience shopping for my wedding dress at Flair. Kaitie Silk made the experience so fun with no stress or pressure at all. She showed up for our appointme...
nt even in the middle of a snow storm and brought so much humor and calmness to the process. Even though I knew the second dress I tried on was the dress of my dreams, she had me try on more dresses in other styles so that we knew we were sure of it. She also brought so much creativity with how you can make the dress perfect for you. I’m so happy with Flair and especially Kaitie. I can’t recommend it enough to other brides!!
I had a wonderful experience shopping at Flair! From about a month before my appointment, I had been in communication with Liz several times talking through some different size-inc...
lusive sample options they had, and they even went to the lengths of contacting the rep to get the dress that I ended up purchasing in a larger sample size to try on at the time of my appointment. This gesture was hugely appreciated because it meant that I was able to see myself in my dream dress actually fully zipped up and fitting me properly which was a huge help in selling me on the dress I said yes to! At the time of my appointment, my stylist was Kaitie and she was incredibly helpful in making my appointment quick and easy. She was fun and upbeat and even though I had a dress in mind, I felt like she was really listening to me at our debrief in the beginning for what I was envisioning. When I put on "the one" she gave me some alone time with my crew to let us all chat and work through the emotions of it all together, without standing there and pushing me to make a decision. They even helped me work through a beyond-last minute size change to my order. I really appreciate my experience with Flair and their staff that helped to make me feel seen and taken care of. Plus, it's such a cute little shop on Newbury St! Would definitely recommend giving them a try for wedding dress shopping!
Flair was such a great bridal shop! Their staff is so kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable. It was so nice to have an expert help me sort through all my thoughts, feelings, and o...
pinions, someone who knew exactly what to bring for me to try on. They were patient when I was very indecisive and helped me to come back a second day to make the final decision.
I had a great experience here even though I didn't end up finding my dress. It was my first time dress shopping and they made me feel comfortable and way less stressed than I thoug...
ht I was going to be. My stylist was Lauren and she was fantastic. She listened to what I want and was super supportive. We basically had the place to ourselves and really enjoyed the more intimate experience.
I purchased my wedding dress at Flair and it was the best experience. Kaitie was amazing - she was patient, helpful, and continually reassured me despite how stressed I was getting...
! She also didn’t pressure me at all to make a decision then and there (I’m very indecisive lol).
The boutique is so cute and I loved that I didn’t have to go look through dresses like at other stores - she pulled them all for me and knew exactly what to pull based on what I liked and didn’t like. This took off a lot of pressure! I ended up calling to place the order for the dress, and it was super quick and easy, and they were able to add in customizations I wanted for the dress.
Overall, it was a great experience, and I would recommend everyone to go here for their wedding dress!
Katie was the absolute best. No stress and fun experience!
I worked with Lauren to find my dream dress and she was incredible! Truly a dress fairy godmother! She found me exactly what I was looking for within my budget, even after other sh...
ops told me it was impossible. Her approach was so thoughtful, kind, and calming — she made the whole experience enjoyable and relaxing. If you’re looking for an elegant, designer-inspired dress for less, Flair is your one-stop-shop!
Flair helped my partner and I find dresses that fit both of our styles and went well together all the while keeping them a secret from each other! Thank you for helping us say yes ...
to the dress(es)!
I bought my dress from Kaitie and she was amazing! She was capable, efficient, and friendly and fun. She listened carefully to what I was looking for in a dress and made suggestion...
s based on my preferences and her expertise. She has a creative eye and suggested combining the top of one dress with skirt of another to create "the one"!
I had a really great experience shopping at Flair! I had my bridal dress appointment on 6/19/22 and Zoe was my bridal consultant. She listened to my preferences and was able to off...
er suggestions based on my style and my event. She also worked with my budget and was upfront about options that may not get here in time given the supply shortage. Highly recommend!
I had a great experience working with Flair to find my dream wedding dress! Flair was the first place I visited when looking for dresses and I fell in love with two of the dresses ...
I tried on first - one being a dress I had seen before the appointment and the other was a dress that my stylist, Kaitie, recommended based on my initial choice as well as some additional questions she had asked me. The second dress that Kaitie recommended ended up being the dress that I went with! I can be a very indecisive person, and when it came to choosing between those two dresses, Kaitie was incredibly patient, honest, and helpful in walking me through my decision which was so appreciated. I could not believe that the second dress I tried on ended up being the one I went with, and I would say this is a testament to how well Kaitie was able to read exactly what I was looking for. I still wanted to be absolutely sure that this was THE dress, so I went to multiple bridal shops that week and tried on countless dresses, and nothing compared to the personalized experience I got at Flair. They made this such a fun, stress-free part of the planning process, and I can't recommend them enough!
Photo credit: Kailee DiMeglio Photography
I had such an incredible experience at Flair. I worked with Kaitie who made the entire process, which can be overwhelming, fun and relaxing. I had been set on one dress coming into...
the appointment but Kaitie encouraged me to try on a variety of dresses within my price range and I'm so glad she did because I ended up picking the very last dress she pulled for me. I highly recommend Flair to anyone in the Boston area.
I worked with Lauren at Flair Boston and had a wonderful experience! She never made the process feel pressured or rushed at all, and listened to what I was looking for while also s...
prinkling in types of gowns that were different than my original thoughts. All the consultants I interacted with were very professional and the salon is so cute with a great selection! Check out Flair Boston if you're looking for a great dress shopping experience!
Such a fun place with a great atmosphere! I came in with many gowns I thought I liked online, and after trying them on they weren’t quite the right fit. Zoe helped me find ones tha...
t fit my style better and I found my “unicorn” dress! She was great at communicating with the whole group I brought and made sure it was as stress free as possible. I also found a gorgeous veil there and they had a great selection. They were able to ship my dress out of state to Minnesota no problem.
I hate writing bad reviews but was so so disappointed in my experience at Flair. I worked with a girl name Grace who has so fun and bubbly but she pulled a dress that was $1500 ove...
r budget without telling me the price until I had fallen in love with it. I was so upset (it wasn't like it was $200 bucks, it was literally 50% higher than what I had clearly stated was out budget). It was the last thing I tried on and she then rushed us out of the store.
I cannot speak highly enough of my experience at Flair and with my consultant, Lauren. From the second we entered the salon, she made me and my group feel comfortable and fully tak...
en care of. She emphasized how I should feel and what was important to me in a dress, which spoke volumes about her as a person. Her empathy, listening skills, and transparency in the process made me feel so at ease when making this HUGE decision! I'm so unbelievably happy with my dress and overall experience at Flair!
I had the most incredible experience finding my dream wedding dress, all thanks to Kaitie! Kaitie made me feel comfortable, listened attentively to my preferences, and provided val...
uable guidance throughout the entire process! Kaitie makes the shopping experience fun and memorable!! I was nervous and anxious about embarking on the journey of finding my dress, but Kaitie immediately created an environment where I felt encouraged to explore various styles, even those out of my comfort zone, which I ultimately landed on! Beyond being extremely knowledgable about the wedding dress process, Kaitie exuded enthusiasm and passion for her work which is EXTREMELY genuine. I felt like I was her top priority, receiving her undivided attention and personal assistance. The experience of finding my wedding dress with Kaitie was unforgettable. I wish I could do it again!! (although I'm thrilled I found my dress...haha!!). Thank you to Kaitie and Flair for providing me with my dream dress and an exceptionally, special day me and my family will never forget!
I would recommend Flair 1000 times over for finding your wedding dress! The store has such a large selection of dresses and everyone who works at Flair is so patient and fun! I was...
very indecisive and was having trouble finding "the one". Stacy and the rest of the staff were so patient with me and allowed me to keep looking until I found what I was looking for. It was so fun to have everyone so excited for me even though they see these moments all of the time - the team truly worked to make sure my special moment was as exciting as it could be!
I wanted to write a review for Zoey because of how amazing our experience was at Flair! I didn't end up going with the dress but I still wanted to write a review because of how ama...
zing the experience was for us.
I cannot recommend Flair enough! Everyone we encountered was so kind. The boutique is beautiful, and they carry many dresses—all different styles, prices, etc. I worked with Kaitie...
, who is seriously amazing! She made me feel comfortable throughout the process, and I appreciated how respectful she was of our budget. She didn’t show me any dresses outside our budget, so I felt like every dress I tried on was truly an option. She took time to understand my style and provide insight, which helped guide me in the right direction—I found my dress in my first appointment (ever)! Flair has also been helpful and accommodating over the phone. Thank you, Kaitie and Flair, for making this experience very fun and special for my family and me!
I could not have asked for a better experience than I had at Flair! Kaitie was amazing - she managed a lot of strong personalities with humor and grace making us all feel comfortab...
le and at ease. I really felt that Kaitie had my back and was encouraging me to make the best decision for ME. When we got there, I showed her my pinterest board and ended up buying the very first dress she had picked out. All of the dresses pulled were in budget, in my style, and allowed me to try a range so that I felt 100% confident in my decision. THANK YOU for the most fun experience picking my wedding dress.
I am so glad I found Flair! I was feeling very overwhelmed by the process of finding a wedding dress, but from the moment I walked into my first appointment, Kaitie started to teas...
e me and put me at ease. She made it clear before I tried on a single dress that she was there to support me and help me find something that would make ME happy, telling me "I didn't design any of these dresses, so you won't hurt my feelings if you don't like one." It sounds silly but it helped me so much! She talked me through the whole process and ended up finding my dream dress, and when I went back to pick it up she found me my veil! I don't think I could have done it without her, she's a mind reader. Thank you, Kaitie!
I highly recommend Flair! Kaitie was fantastic in helping me narrow down the dress options to what I really wanted and not second guess myself. I'm very indecisive (especially for...
such a big purchase) and she helped put me at ease. I just came back for my fitting and am so happy with my choice! I appreciated Kaitie's honesty and frankness in the process and am so happy with how it turned out!
Hesitated to write this because I never write bad reviews but now that a day has passed, I’m still ruminating about what a terrible experience I had at Flair and can’t help but put...
it down in words. I just started dress shopping yesterday, so I am still fairly early in the process of figuring out what style of dress I want. The bridal consultant who assisted me had a drill sergeant attitude and expected that I’d be holding a “yes to the dress” sign after trying on ~6 dresses within my strictly 1 hour appointment (which actually ended up being only 40 min…). I started trying on dresses and when my mom took a picture, she instantly made my mom feel bad for doing so. When I explained that taking pictures of the dresses was part of my process for finding a dress, she became defensive and then uncomfortably silent/passive aggressive for the remainder of my appointment. I am certainly not going to be rushed into making any multi-thousand dollar purchase, and buying a wedding dress is no exception. Wedding dress shopping is supposed to be an exciting, special, once in a lifetime experience (and the two bridal shops I went to earlier in the day helped create that experience for me), and yet I left Flair feeling upset and hopeless. Comically, the bridal consultant expects that I’ll be back to say "yes" to one of the dresses I liked. Even if I do end up deciding upon that dress, I’ll find somewhere else to buy it because I will not be returning.
My wedding dress was stunning, and I was so happy to wear it on my wedding day! The service at Flair was efficient but was a quick one-hour appointment. Luckily, I was very decisiv...
e about my dress and had it narrowed down to 2-3 before I arrived for my first appointment at Flair. I felt a little rushed saying yes to the dress and getting the order processed ahead of the next appointment. I customized the color of the underlying fabric of the dress and sent an email to confirm the changes the very next day. Despite being reassured via email that my entire dress will be ivory, not nude color, I was sorely disappointed when it arrived. Unfortunately, it cost me $1,500 in alterations to replace the top part of my dress and Flair wouldn’t even comp me $60 dollars to cover the extra fabric that I needed to order. I understand this is a one-time business relationship, but I was hoping for some customer service.
Form start to finish, my experience at Flair has been 5 star! My consultant Zoe, was extremely knowledgeable & honestly felt like my own personal cheerleader. The shop is so beauti...
ful & inviting! So happy to say I found my dream dress here🤍
Shopping for a wedding dress during a pandemic was unprecedented, but the team at Flair made sure I didn't miss out on any of the butterflies and excitement that come with the day....
I worked with Katie and she understood my style, respected our budget, and prompted me to think about how I felt in every dress. Plus - she's clearly a pro because the first dress she pulled for me (just for fun since it wasn't exactly what I had envisioned) ended up being the one. I walked away with a Kelly Faetanini Ella gown of my dreams. The team was communicative during shipping and followed up to make sure I had everything I needed when it came to alterations and post-wedding cleaning.
The team at Flair TRULY went above and beyond for me. There was a very specific dress that I wanted to try on from Jenny Yoo, that was only available in New York (did i mention tha...
t the style is actually discontinued??). Liz at Flair reached out to the Jenny Yoo team and coordinated getting the dress sample to Boston for me to try on at Flair AND helped me move my appointment several times so that important people could make it with me. When I came for my appointment, Zoe was incredibly helpful, kind, and knowledgable about the entire Jenny Yoo line - both what they had in store and what they didnt have but could order. I never felt pressured to purchase or rushed at all, but Zoe kept the appointment moving forward so that it was productive and left me with a few options to mull over. After going home to think about it, Zoe even squeezed me in to retry the dress a few days later just to confirm for myself that it was it. I went back alone and was given the space and support to have the special moment of realizing "this is the dress!" Zoe helped me order my dream dress, guided me on timeline, and recommended preferred tailors for when it comes in. The store itself is bright, intimate and beautiful, and everyone I interacted with was so kind. I can't say enough good things - absolutely recommend!
I cannot recommend, stylist, Kaitie Silk, and Flair more highly! After striking out at six other bridal shops, I was feeling quite hopeless and cynical about the whole process of f...
inding my dress. Kaitie took the time to hear about my vision, and low and behold the FIRST dress she pulled off the rack I ended up purchasing! I shrugged at it when she first pulled it out -- but she knew me better than me in that moment, and I agreed to try it. Sure enough, it was my dream dress. 10/10 recommend Flair and Kaitie in particular!
I found my wedding dress here (Jenny Yoo) after trying a few other places around Boston. The consultants were very helpful overall and very willing to work with my budget. I had a ...
great experience overall and would recommend this place to others!
Absolutely loved this place (especially my consultant, Kaitie) - a beautiful, semi-private bridal experience with lovely consultants! I recently attended for a trunk show and came ...
with a pretty specific list of dresses I wanted to try on. I worked with Kaitie and I swear it felt like we could be best friends at the end of the appointment. I found my dress and couldn't be happier!
We really wanted to love this place. Not too much to say other than everything was very rushed. People were not overly friendly, veil came in wrong, they tried to blame us…. I know...
it’s trendy to shop on newbury st…. Do yourself a favor if you’re looking for a fun bridal experience and go someplace else.
The whole team at Flair was amazing. I found my perfect dress and a matching veil. They were so knowledgable and excited. They accommodated my family and friends even during the pa...
ndemic. They even gave me tailors closer to my home for my dress! Highly recommend!
The workers at Flair could not have been more helpful in helping me find my dream dress! I went in thinking I knew what I wanted and Katie, my stylist helped me pick a dress I abso...
lutely loved but probably would have never tried on my own! Everyone that works there was extremely helpful and made me feel so confident as I tried on the dresses (something I don’t like doing!). Then my dress was delivered exactly when they said it would be and I used one of their recommendations for where to get the dress altered and was extremely impressed. You can tell when you walk into Flair it’s a place that’s accepting to all different body types and types of brides. I am so thankful to them for helping me feel my absolute best on my wedding day!
I had such a great experience at Flair Boston! I went in with a very specific idea of how I wanted to look on my wedding day but was interested in trying a few gowns on outside of ...
that vision. Ironically, the first dress I tried on - and one that happened to be different than what I thought I wanted - was the one! Kaitie was extremely helpful and kind. I was so surprised that I had found my dress so quickly and that it was different than I envisioned, that I wanted some time to think about it. She was so supportive and told me to take a few hours and come back in the afternoon. I did that and could not stop thinking about the dress the whole time that when I came back, I knew immediately that this was the dress! I appreciated her help, her support, and the way she guided me throughout my whole appointment and later when I came back. My mom, sister, and best friend were there to help, and every single person was in agreement on the dress I chose. It was a fabulous day, and I can't wait to see my dress in a few months!! Thank you Flair and Kaitie!
After visiting 6 salons on two coasts, I landed at Flair last summer and found my dress! Zoe and the team did an incredible job. I had a strong vision but was still open to new ide...
as and opinion and before I knew it, I found my Kelly Faetanini dress. I can't say enough about their professionalism, knowledge and passion for what thet do. You'll feel heard, special and confident. Thank you Zoe and Flair!
I have nothing but great things to say about Flair! Kaitie was phenomenal and asked all the right questions to determine the perfect dress style for me. The experience was very int...
imate, personal and special! The variety of gowns was fantastic, and we saw much more unique dresses than we had at another store, including those at a variety of price points. I am so happy with my dress!
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140 Newbury St Suite 202, Boston, MA