Fancy Schmancy

A family friend bought me a gift here, and I went to exchange it for something else, and because this store doesn’t give gift receipts, or any way to track a purchase price, I couldn’t exchange for the right amount – they suggested I go back to the gift giver and ask for the receipt, which, in the world that I live (the real world, where people have manners), is very rude behavior and I can’t do that – so now I am stuck with a gift that I don’t want. And there was no effort to help problem solve, which was disappointing. The attitudes were also pretty, ‘meh’, so I wouldn’t bother going back there again.
Interestingly, I had another return to a store which got a crappy Unilocal review due to a return, and I explained that I didn’t have the gift receipt and they said, «well, if you still have the tag on it, the bar code will tell us how much the gift giver paid.» and then proceeded to smoothly exchange the item for something more expensive, and I paid the difference – and I was happy to give them the business – because they have a SENSIBLE way to exchange.

This was an amazing experience! I had no intention of loving/​buying a dress but Liz MADE me put one she chose for me on and it was incredible. She knows her stuff. It was such a positive experience. Definitely five stars!

I’ve shopped at Fancy Schmancy for three occasions now — a formal wedding (guest) gown, a cocktail dress for NYE/​Engagement, and my wedding dress.
Every experience I have had here has been absolutely fantastic, and I’m always pleasantly surprised by the prices.
Yes, dresses here are expensive, but certainly on par or cheaper than buying similar items online, plus there’s the added bonus of having the ability to try things on!
The first gown I purchased a few years ago, when they were still at their old location. They helped me dig through racks and racks (and racks) of gowns to find one that fit me perfectly, no alterations necessary. $ 500 Aidan Maddox floor-​length gown. A bargain, given all the use I’ve gotten from it, and it’s still going strong.
The second, I just grabbed off the rack at their new location (which is AWESOME) with a little guidance from an associate — again, super helpful, and it worked wonderfully for our NYE plans. I think it was around $ 150, gray bodycon mini-​dress with LOTS of sequins.
For my wedding dress, I brought my Maid of Honor, and smack in the middle of Prom-​shopping season. They were extremely busy, but an associate was nice enough to help us pull dresses, and set us up in a HUGE dressing room. I found THE ONE, and they were nice enough to hold it for me until the next day, after running it by my grandma. Only $ 300 for a gorgeous wedding dress!
Despite the crowd there on Saturday for Prom shopping, they didn’t rush us at all, and everyone was very pleasant and helpful.
I will most definitely return for my next splurge outfit!