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Expert May 2015

My Kleinfeld experience yesterday...(pics)

FutureMrsM, on July 23, 2014 at 2:42 PM

Posted in Wedding Attire 64

Soooo, I wanted to update you ladies on my trip to Kleinfeld. When you walk in you are greeted by very friendly receptionists and then are seated while you wait for your consultant. The store is very beautiful and they have some really gorgeous dresses at first glance. My consultant was running...

Soooo, I wanted to update you ladies on my trip to Kleinfeld. When you walk in you are greeted by very friendly receptionists and then are seated while you wait for your consultant. The store is very beautiful and they have some really gorgeous dresses at first glance. My consultant was running behind so my appointment started about 15mins late...not a great first impression but I wasn't too bothered. When she greeted me we went back to a very small dressing room in which my mother, my friend, the consultant and her assistant and I ALL squooze in to. The consultant proceeded to ask questions about my wedding, what I envision, price point etc etc etc (you know the usual stuff). I answered all her questions and she said ok and went to pull dresses for me. Mostly everything she pulled I did not like nor was what I asked for. She proceeded to tell me that with my price range ($3500) and my size (10) that they didnt have many options for me. (continued in comments)



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    FutureMrsM ·
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    Thanks @Stacelynn @KT

    @PunkRockPrincess dont be discouraged....there are tons of great bridal shops out there.

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  • allidb8579
    Super March 2020
    allidb8579 ·
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    The consultant was rude, I hope you expressed that to Mr. Kleinfeld. It's crazy how they make it seem like they can work with any budget. Glad you found your dream dress it's beautiful

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  • Emily
    Master May 2014
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    I have watched SYTTD and for years and they have often said on the show that ball gowns are more expensive and the choices under $5k at that store are limited, especially with embellishments (beading, crystals, etc). I am not surprised that there weren't many choices in the $3500 range. Especially in blush which is much harder to come by. Other silhouettes, yes, but not ball gowns. I agree that the consultant could have been nicer. But the dress you chose looks great on you.

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    Master July 2015
    Emma ·
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    Beautiful dress!

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    FutureMrsM ·
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    Thanks @NewLife84

    No I didn't get the veil @Lawmom. Their accessories are a bit overpriced in my opinion!

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  • Ashlee
    VIP October 2014
    Ashlee ·
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    Gorgeous!!

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  • Koch Bride
    Master September 2014
    Koch Bride ·
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    Soooo one of my coworkers went to Kleinfeld's and got her dress in 2011. I told her about your experience and she could not believe it!

    My coworker is a bigger girl and she told me they had fabric they put around the back to leave the dress open but to not expose you. She said her budget was less than yours AND she got a ballgown. Ridiculous! I applaud you for not walking out, I probably would have.

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    FutureMrsM ·
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    Thank @ FutureMRS and @ Ashlee

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    FutureMrsM ·
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    @KochBride this could very well be an isolated incidet and not the norm. Maybe the consultant had a bad day or something! I was definately on the verge of walking out but didnt want to give up so easily...especially since I woke up at the butt crack of dawn to I travel there from DC! lol. This trip needed to be worth it.

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  • Lyssa
    Super January 2015
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    Your consultant actually told you that you don't look good in a particular style dress??? Wowwwww. I would have walked out. I don't care who you are, if I want a certain type of dress, and I have my little bridal heart set on it, I won't let anyone tell me I don't look beautiful. What a terrible person. Smiley sad

    That being said!! Your dress is amazing on you! I wish I could have seen you in a ball gown dress, though. And ten points on having Kleinfeld himself giving you props! That's what your dress shopping experience SHOULD be. I'm glad you picked a dress!!

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    FutureMrsM ·
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    @Lyssa here is the runner up to what I picked. A ball gown so you can see the difference in styles on me.


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  • KaylaP
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    I like your "YES!" a lot better than your runner up. It is absolutely gorgeous!

    To me $3500 is a huge budget so I couldn't imagine finding a dress that didn't meet the price point.. My little Allure ran me about $720 with my $80 veil!

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    FutureMrsM ·
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    Thanks @ KaylaP. Everyone said the ball gown style swalloed me. I am happy with my choice and the cherry on top was that it was under budget at 2k!

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  • Maritza
    Master April 2015
    Maritza ·
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    That's a beautiful dress! It really looks stunning! That stupid consultant should have been more tackful! At least that part is over with! Just wish the experience would have been better for you! Great dress!

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    FutureMrsM ·
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    Thanks @Maritza

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  • Lawmom
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    Lawmom ·
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    I bet that veil was outrageously priced. It is gorgeous with your dress but I'm sure you can find something more reasonable. Your consultant was completely out of line, yes....dress one is more complementary to your figure but I don't think the runner up is unflattering just overwhelming like you mentioned. Glad the trip from DC wasn't a waste

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  • ItsGoodToBeKing
    Master February 2014
    ItsGoodToBeKing ·
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    Congratulations on finding a gorgeous dress!!

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  • Lyssa
    Super January 2015
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    I think the ballgown was beautiful!! I think you look a little happier in your YES! dress, though. So you definitely made the right choice. Smiley smile It IS stunning on you.

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  • Tracy
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    That dress looks gorgeous on you!!!!

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  • M
    Super September 2014
    mrs_in_september14 ·
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    I love your dress it looks beautiful on you. Some people just do not have a filter :/

    I understand she was probably trying to give you advise but jeez!

    I went to one shop where the lady was just a bit too direct with her opinions, there is a nice way to say that doesn't look nice, I see stupid people! :/

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