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Designer Loft

Designer Loft

New York, NY
4.5 out of 5 rating, 105 Reviews
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    Margo M. Sent on 12/02/2023
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    Fantastic experience!

    Ella was amazing! She helped me find and say yes to my perfect dress and I couldn’t be happier :).
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    Serena Sent on 07/21/2023
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    Truly Wonderful and Memorable Shopping Experience

    Scheduling a Bridal consultation online was seamless and I am highly appreciative it was free! The day of my appointment, I stepped into Designer Loft and felt not only welcomed, but that down-to-earth energy that just can't be commercialized or faked. Either a place and employees give off good vibes or they don't, and from start to finish this place and everyone who worked there gave me good vibes.

    My party (my mom and sisters) were running significantly late, so I was alone for the first half of my appointment. I am very grateful that there was not a single implied criticism or comment on me being alone trying on wedding dresses. I also appreciated that I wasn't made to feel out of place or somehow unfitting for the shop. As a curvy Black woman, I've had countless experiences where I was treated that way. It was obvious to me, who knows acutely what that feels like, that the Designer Loft staff I had the pleasure of meeting didn't give me that subtle grossness.

    My consultant especially, Virginia, never made me feel out of place or uncomfortable, and made me laugh multiple times. Virginia made me feel listened to, respected, and beautiful. Her genuineness and active listening to what I was looking for, what I loved and what I didn't like in a dress, is what locked in my amazing Designer Loft experience. Virginia ultimately made my bridal shopping at Designer Loft truly wonderful and memorable.

    Even as I found my dream wedding dress somewhere else, I wouldn't trade my experience at Designer Loft for anything. Thank you Designer Loft and Virginia for making the experience of shopping for a wedding dress so wonderful, memorable, and special.

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    Serena! Congratulations! I remember you and your family. You are so beautiful and we are sad you will not be a Designer Loft bride but so happy you found the dream gown. Feel free to reach out for any capes, shrugs, jewelry or accessory! All our best wishes! Liz
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    Maria J. Sent on 04/26/2023
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    Excelent Service

    Excelent service, prices are really good
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    Breanna M. Sent on 03/07/2023
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    A dream for plus size brides!

    I made an appointment on a whim. I called to see if they had a dress in stock and from the minute they picked up the phone every person I spoke to was so kind, so real, and had none of that pressure and fussiness that scares me as a bride and a plus size girl (I'm a size 16/18 normally, bridal 22++).

    Every person in this company was just genuinely excited for me and felt down to earth and ready to help with whatever I was dreaming up without hesitation or fanfare. I came in at 5:45PM on a Tuesday for an appointment with Becky and IMMEDIATELY felt at home. As a full bodied woman it's so easy to feel out of place in stores with a limited selection - rest assured, Designer Loft will make you feel as incredible as you are, no matter your size.

    I had my appointment with Becky tonight and not only did she pull some dresses that totally surprised me (in a good way), she listed to ALL of my very particular wants for my dress, and ultimately the first dress she pulled is very likely going to be the one for me. I came to the appointment alone, but by the end of the appointment, chatting with Liz (the owner) and Becky, I felt like I just wanted to take them out for dinner and hang out.

    Speaking of hanging out, not only did Becky call a designer to try to source a special sample of a particular dress for me that they didn't have in stock, Becky went the extra mile (or several) and stayed 10+ minutes after hours to answer all my questions and write down all the details, including a deal.

    Also, there's no cost for a bridal appointment!!!

    Honestly, I am telling every person I know to come here for wedding dress shopping -- you can't buy the kind of good energy this team brings to you. It's not just a bridal appointment, it's that little extra magic that helped me truly feel like a bride for the first time. What a precious moment they gave me - I am so so grateful.
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    Taylor R. Sent on 11/20/2023
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    Amazing team from start to finish!

    I got my dress at Designer Loft with the help of the incredible Jamie! I had seen my dress in a different fabric at another store and something just felt *off*. Jamie then pulled it in a matte satin (instead of sateen) and it was suddenly perfect. She was so helpful and attentive and pulled the most beautiful gowns. But the experience only gets better from here! The tailoring team of Nino and Natasha at Designer Loft are INCREDIBLE. They made some huge changes to my dress until it fit me like a glove. They even came in on days off so my mom could join me at times that worked for her work schedule. They pumped me up before my wedding and gave great advice (like skipping a last minute spray tan and bringing flat shoes and a second dress). I would recommend them to any friend looking for a dress in NYC!
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    Anna D. Sent on 05/24/2023
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    Top-notch experience

    My experience at Designer Loft was top-notch! My associate, Amy, went above and beyond to provide exceptional service. She remained patient as I tried on many dresses that were not right for me, and skillfully absorbed my comments and feedback to select dresses that brought me closer to my ultimate pick. She even started a text thread for us where we could share ideas in between appointments. She was professional, thorough, and always kept the mood light and fun! I would recommend this salon to any bride looking for a selection of elegant wedding gowns.
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    Elizabeth B. Sent on 09/10/2023
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    The Best in the Business!

    I cannot say enough amazing things about Designer Loft. I had my heart set on a specific dress for quite some time and went to the flagship store to try it on. I absolutely loved the dress but hated the mesh netting at the neck and armpits and how revealing the dress was in the chest area. The designer refused to perform any alterations on the dress and I thought I was going to have to say goodbye to my dream dress until I met Virginia at Designer Loft. She promised me that Designer Loft's in-house alterations department would be able to remove the mesh netting without ruining the dress and suggested I order extra applique from the train of the dress to sew into the fabric around the chest area. Thanks to Virginia's experience and understanding of exactly what I wanted and Natasha's amazing alterations, I was able to get married in my dream dress (which is also now one of a kind)! I highly recommend Designer Loft to any bride!
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    Skylar K. Sent on 12/05/2022
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    Jamie Burke & Team, I love you

    I visited 4 bridal boutiques when searching for my dress. Jamie and her team could have put me in a trash bag and I would have bought it and been thrilled with the experience. Luckily, they're all experts with a great eye, and I ended up with the perfect dress, instead. Jamie was energetic, positive, fun, and genuine, and she truly listened to what I wanted and why (not the case elsewhere). Finding a dress shouldn't have been that easy, and yet it only took a few tries for her to locate exactly what I was looking for (and their inventory is massive). Every visit back to Designer Loft for fittings, etc., was convenient and ran smoothly, and the entire team is engaging and friendly. I don't really have plans to need another wedding dress, but I will force every engaged friend I have to visit Designer Loft A) so I can come and B) because I have no doubts they, too, will find their perfect dress there.
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    Shira B. Sent on 04/15/2022
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    Just perfect!!!

    This store was an absolute dream come true !
    Amy was so kind and patient, I tries sooo many different styles until I found The one!
    I definitely recommend to every bride !!!
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    Christina Sent on 10/10/2021
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    Beyond incredible experience!!

    I cannot begin to express how amazing my experience was at Designer Loft. Not only was the entire staff so wonderful and attentive, but their selection of gowns is unmatched. Special shout out to Amy who was a joy to work with and had a key eye at finding gowns that were exactly what I was looking for. I’m so glad that I chose to visit this salon, because it resulted in me finding my dream dress. I can’t wait to work with this lovely group of people leading up to my big day!
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    Roxanne D. Sent on 03/16/2022
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    Absolutely incredible experience!

    My wedding date was set for 7 months after my engagement. I knew what brand that I was looking for. The manager of the store, Liz, went out of her way to make sure that she ordered some samples that she didn't have in stock from the new Rosa Clara collection. The communication was above and beyond. Liz was in touch with me while she was away on vacation to let me know that the samples arrived and that she was looking forward to meeting with me for my appointment. She had arranged for one of her consultants, Carly, to come in on her day off to accommodate me on a weekend when they were fully booked and had a trunk show going on. Carly was amazing. She was truly dedicated to helping me find my dream dress. At the end of the day, the dress that they did not have in the store was the one I couldn't stop thinking about.
    After trying on several dresses, Liz took me into a special room to help me recreate what the dress of my dreams would look like on me. I had 3 different dresses on to assimilate the look of the dress I wanted based on pictures and from the Rosa Clara website with samples that Liz had in stock from that specific collection. From there, I ended up ordering the dress that I really wanted. I cannot wait to go back for my first fitting when the dress arrives. Liz and Carly went out of their way to make sure that I purchased my dream dress. I am so thankful to both of them for making it such an amazing experience.
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    Carly Sent on 08/12/2021
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    Perfect Consultant, Perfect Dress

    I loved my experience finding my perfect dress at Designer Loft. Carly was such a special consultant and a true partner in helping me find the perfect dress. Their dresses are so beautiful. I knew I would find something special here. When I tried on my dress, I knew I would never find anything else like it. Carly was so supportive, and I look forward to the rest of my experience there. Please visit them, and you might be as happy as me!
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    Ai Y Sent on 05/20/2022
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    Helpful and kind

    It was my first boutique to come in for appointment. Michaela helped me go through what I like and everything. She answered all my questions, and made me feel comfortable.
    She was quick to understand my taste and vibe, listened to me, and gave me plenty of time to try on the dresses. Manager was nice and clear about things, explained me about alterations as well.
    I went to different boutique after but I felt right at this place and the dress I found was absolute winner. Very happy that I made appointment at Designer Loft.
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    Shirley D. Sent on 11/08/2021
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    The Most Amazing Experience

    Designer Loft was the first bridal shop I visited and I'm so grateful for the wonderful experience. I emailed them a few days early to let them know I would be in the City earlier than expected and they went out of their way to accommodate my tight schedule and fit us (my bridal party and I) in on a Saturday afternoon.

    My bridal consultant Brie was really a Godsend. She sat down with me to ask me my vision and totally understood it. She was kind, generous with her time, listened to my feedback, and was super positive about everything (her energy was so infectious we all left there feeling like we could conquer the world).

    While I didn't say "yes" to the dress this time, I would certainly go back. I'd definitely recommend Designer Loft to every bride in New York City. The intimate experience, attention to detail, level of care, and all the gorgeous dresses are absolutely worthwhile.
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    Christine C. Sent on 08/09/2021
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    AMAZING experience!

    I had such an incredible experience dress shopping at Designer Loft and ended up getting my wedding dress from here, which I absolutely love. Brie was my stylist and she was THE BEST! It truly felt like the experience you see in the movies- very personal, I wasn't rushed, and Brie went above and beyond to make the experience so special for me. Plus they truly take your budget into account and will only show you dresses that fall within your price range. I would 100% recommend coming here!
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    Talia G. Sent on 05/11/2021
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    Amazing experience!

    Jamie was so patient and kind and knew exactly what sort of dress I was looking for. She asked me about what I liked and then selected the most beautiful dresses for me to try on. Cannot say enough positive things about my experience!
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    Leslie P. Sent on 04/15/2021
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    Saved the Day!

    The team was fantastic! Jaime, Liz and KT helped me find my dress and were the most patient and creative in getting me there. Couldn’t say enough good things about them!
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    Ali W. Sent on 10/11/2021
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    Huge Relief

    The women at The Designer Loft were just what my (now) wife and I needed. We experienced some of the worst parts of dress shopping and then found this crew and they were friendly, flexible, honest, engaged, and completely supportive of our family and budget and we couldn't recommend them enough.
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    Melissa Y. Sent on 11/06/2021
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    Wonderful experience, found my dream dress

    I went to many bridal stores in the city and Designer Loft was the best experience. Finding a wedding dress is a special occasion - you certainly want to feel special but also true to yourself. My stylist made me feel right at home. The dresses are beautiful and I actually had a tough time choosing, but ultimately fell in love with one. Tailoring process was *seamless* (pun intended).. despite many COVID delays and many fittings, Designer Loft worked with me to get the dress absolutely perfect.
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    Tiffany M. Sent on 02/24/2020
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    Wonderful Experience

    Designer Loft was my first bridal appointment and with the help of the stylist Nina, I was able to find my dream dress and say "YES" to the dress. From the moment, my family and I arrived Nina was extremely helpful and pleasant. She was very patient with me and attentive. She sat with me and my family for a few minutes to ask me questions about what type of dresses I was looking for, when is the wedding, did I have any specific designers in mind and my budget. I showed her a few pictures and from there she pulled about 10-12 dresses pretty quickly. I tried on a few dresses and then Nina picked out this beautiful gown, which I didn't even think I was looking for. But, once I tried it on, I knew this was the one and my family agreed. She gave me ideas on straps, veils, meshing, etc. Nina definitely has a great eye and was wonderful to work with. Liz, the owner and the other stylist were great as well. Everyone was so friendly, helpful and complimentary. And I loved how Nina included my 10 year old son in the process. I had such a wonderful experience.
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    Liz Sent on 02/22/2021
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    Very Positive

    A wonderful and unique experience. They carry a vast selection of gowns for every pricepoint. Our consult took the time to listen to my desired look, and was very accommodating to the group. You will immediately feel welcomed and the atmosphere is so inviting.
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    Amanda Sent on 12/23/2019
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    Great experience!

    I cannot speak highly enough about the Designer Loft!

    I had only recently started my quest for the perfect wedding dress, I had barely made a dent in the process as I still didn’t know what style or fit of dress I wanted. I went into the appointment with no expectations and assumed I would just be continuing to try new things on and narrow down my choices. Upon our arrival everyone was very welcoming, they checked us in quickly and took us on time for our appointment. My bridal consultant, Jamie, was nothing short of amazing! She really took her time to get to know me, during our talk she made a list of all my likes and dislikes which she then used to pick out her selections of what dresses she thought I should try on.

    While she hunted for her choices, I was instructed to wander the store and search for what dresses I wanted to try on. I appreciated this since many dress stores do not give you this option. Jamie picked out tons of different options, and since I am heavy chested, she even offered me a corset/bustier to wear which really made me so much more comfortable. When I tried on her selections, Jamie never appeared to be upset or offended if I did not like them. Instead she used the feedback to improve her selections. After trying several dresses, without any warning, she handed me the PERFECT dress. It hit the mark for every single want on my list, and I know for certain I would not have picked this dress out from the racks myself. I was so shocked that I found the perfect dress so quickly, the appointment exceeded my expectations! I am so thankful to Jamie and the whole team at Designer loft for their expertise. I would recommend this dress shop to anyone, as the whole experience was nothing short of amazing.
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    Jessica W. Sent on 11/14/2019
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    great service

    great service, amazing amount of dresses to choose from
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    William Sent on 05/30/2020
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    Great Experience with Designer Loft!

    From my wife for our November 2019 wedding: My mother and I went to Designer Loft Bridal in August, 2019, to start our search for my dress for my November 2019 wedding. We had ideas about what we were looking for, which I described to the staff member when I scheduled my appointment. I tried on about 6 dresses, giving feedback on each one. When I walked out wearing a Rosa Clara gown, my mom and I knew that there was no need to look further. I scheduled 2 additional fittings, and had no trouble having my gown on time. The staff at Designer Loft Bridal were attentive, helpful, and cooperative during the entire process. I can’t tell you how many complements I received on my wedding day.
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    Jill Sent on 07/10/2020
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    Wonderful experience

    After my sister had a wonderful experience buying a dress off the rack at Designer Loft I decide to go back for my wedding dress. With 3 months to plan I found an amazing dress off the rack with the help of Jamie. She was so wonderful to work with and even wrote the sweetest note to me before we left after saying yes to my dress. The team was amazing with the alterations as I wanted to remove quite a bit of layering on the bottom. After a few fittings my dress was exactly as I imagined and I couldn’t be happier!
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