In the Olde Manner

I went in this store because my sister in law got her dress here and it was a great experience. Let me tell you I was not disappointed!!! The owner takes great pride in her work and she was very attentive to my unique situation. I was trying to use the bottom half of my grandmothers/​mothers dress and find a new top for it. The owner understood the concept I was going for and by the second garment I tried on she had given me exactly what I was looking for! The owner found this beautiful corset that worked perfectly with the existing dress, so now I’m going back for my first fitting at her seamstress’s shop to get the corset put on and the old top taken off of my gown. Just a fantastic store with very thoughtful owners that definitely know fashion. :)

Azita and Jannel are the best! Azita has a wonderful talent for this. I wanted a unique wedding dress that would be a vintage Old Hollywood sort of look. This was the perfect place. I told Azita what I was looking for and she immediately knew what I would like, and what would flatter my body type. Not only that she also has a beautiful eye for accessories also. I really enjoyed the experience and my lovely dress. I received SO many compliments, I can’t wait to go back and try on her non-​wedding items. There are so many beautiful things in the store I just wanted to buy everything. Jannel made the experience fun and was remarkably helpful! I drove over an hour from San Francisco each time and it was totally worth it!

Excellent service
Had a SPANX stocking emergency-​needed to get some within a short period of time and did not want to have to go to the mall.
Called 2 other local establishments (listed on google as sellers of SPANX-​but found they did not carry legwear) all very nicely referred me to IN THE OLDE MANNER.
My fist time in the shop-​really beautiful with 2 lovely and fabulous women working there to help.
Great community LG! How nice that other businesses support each other and offer help –very impressive.

These wedding dress are perfect. They feel very vintage and unique and won’t kill your budget. Best thing is they all barely need tailoring. Staff is so nice. But, you can’t take pictures of yourself trying them on.

My fiancé and I are getting married this August at the Rengstorff House, which is a historical monument in Mountain View and has a very vintage feel/​theme to the house. I knew my dress had to be vintage to fit the theme of the venue, but wasn’t sure where to look. I tried other popular bridal spots all over the Bay Area but was not impressed. All of the shops I visited were well over my budget and every dress I tried on missed the mark. Then I visited In The Olde Manner and was greeted by Azita and her staff. Azita knew exactly the look I was going for and was respectful of my budget. She is very talented and knew right away the dress that was right for me. My experience was fantastic. If you are looking for a wedding dress that you would see in a bridal magazine or one of the «Say Yes…» shows then this place is not for you. But if you are looking for dresses that you won’t find anywhere else then you should check out this store.

Really great store for very special dresses. If you want a dress you won’t find anywhere else, come to In the Olde Manner. Her dresses don’t feel retro, more ‘timeless’. And Azita and her staff are wonderful at knowing exactly what will flatter your figure– and take your budget into consideration. I would highly recommend this store to anyone looking for a special dress or wedding dress (I have purchased both here at different times).

Caters to the a bit more mature crowd. Store is prettily decorated throughout with unique headpieces that average 150 – 250.

I love these ladies, they were so much fun to shop with and helped me find the perfect dress for my wedding with no pain at all! In fact the only issue was all the dresses were so damn nice and reasonably priced that I started second guessing myself. They made me feel comfortable and confident deciding on a dress without friends or family there to add input. I will definitely be back to get dresses in the future, such a wonderful store with fun no nonsense staff that made me laugh and really provided excellent service so rarely found these days. Many thanks!

I went to this store to find my wedding dress. Overall, it was enjoyable, but there selection was a little small and just not the style I was looking for.
I had two women helping me. I browsed the dresses they had and picked a few to try on. The woman helping me with the dresses laid out the strapless bra so I could put it on myself and asked before she touched me at all. I was provided with a lot of privacy. After I would put the dress on, they would dress me up with accessories, which I was fine with.
Their lighting was mostly natural and a little poor for taking pictures.
I would recommend this place if you like old fashioned, simple but elegant dresses.

Azita is AMAZING!!! She and her staff are no-​nonsense, super helpful, and have become friends. I will recommend In the Olde Manner to ANYONE wedding dress shopping, or shopping for any special occasion.
When I was wedding dress shopping, I thought I was going to go crazy at a few places. The women were over the top complementary (not genuine), and it seemed like they were just trying to make a commission. When I came to In the Olde Manner, it was like a breath of fresh air. Azita was not shy about helping me choose styles to suit my body and personality. She let me know what worked, and more importantly, what did not work. (To a previous reviewer, if she said you are pear-​shaped, it’s not because she’s mean; it’s because you’re pear-​shaped). The dress I chose was a simple Nicole Miller gown, and was very reasonably priced. I was never pressured to buy a more expensive dress, or up-​sold on any accessories.
I came back a few months later, looking for a veil. Even though I thought I wanted a waist-​length veil, Azita steered me in the right direction. She pointed how how silly that veil length would look with my dress. I was hesitant, and insisted on a waist-​length veil, but Azita told me she would not sell me one. She forced me to try on a chapel-​length veil (!!!) and to my surprise, it was perfect. I had always thought of a floor-​length veil as over the top, but with my dress, it looked fabulous. She’s been in business this long for a reason.
I am so, so happy with the choices Azita helped me make. My wedding photos are beautiful, and I am so grateful to Azita and In the Olde Manner for helping make my day so special.

I love, love, love Azita and her staff at In the Olde Manner. I recently purchased both of my wedding dresses here (one for the ceremony and one for the reception) and have gone back to be styled as well. They are very clear when you come in that they’re not a «fluffy, cupcake wedding dress» shop, but if you’re into sleek, vintage inspired, high quality pieces this is a great little boutique. I feel like a million bucks every time I leave and I love that I’m supporting a small, local shop instead of some big bridal chain store.
I first went in to look at the dress selection in May, right after I got engaged. After quickly viewing the somewhat limited selection, I made an appointment to come in and meet with Azita for an official bridal experience. When I came back in June, I had both sales attendants (the owner of the shop and her assistant) all to myself for the next hour. I didn’t feel they were pushy at all but I credit them with knowing what would look good and what wouldn’t. They quickly assessed my style and comfort level and had me try on dresses that flattered my figure beautifully.
I’ve since gone back to try on the dresses they’ve ordered for me and I couldn’t be happier. I love everything about this place!

This store is amazing! Azita is wonderful… and I consistently get 2 – 4 compliments from strangers when I go out in an ensemble or dress from this store. I don’t understand the negative reviews except that I know that she has had to let go of some people working for her. Azita is impeccable in her taste and in her service. She has a great idea of what works for me and what doesn’t. Her prices are great. And I find her dressing room completely private and have never had anyone make a comment there about my body with the exception of complimenting me. I have referred many people here for wedding dresses, evening dresses, mother of the bride dresses, or just nicer clothes. It is a smaller store, but wonderful! She also has great sales… just stop in everyone once in awhile and you will find some great finds.

I guess I don’t look like I can afford anything in this store. My first experience there was a few years ago. I was looking for a wedding dress. I walked in and not one person came to talk to me. I have a wedding to go to and I thought I’d try this store one more time. I walked in with my daughter and the two people there were just talking to each other. I didn’t even get a hello. I was right by them so it’s not like they couldn’t see me looking. It’s a shame because they had some dresses that were perfect. So either I look too poor to bother with or you can’t go in with children. I refuse to buy from places that have such awful customer service.

After searching high and low for a vintage style wedding dress, finally found one here. Not your typical styles, which are beautiful, but not for me. The staff was friendly and helpful BUT only when I needed them.
Thanks for helping me out for my special day.

I love it in here. The lady who helped me was fantastic. I had walked by previously and it was closed and swooned over the dresses in the window. I finally got in when it was open for I needed a dress to wear to a 20’s themed wedding. I thought the place was going to be way pricey, but it was not. I got a beautiful dress. I will always try to get here if I need a dress. Well worth it, and super customer service. I am not sure, but it seems things run a little big here, but the things are really pretty.

I’ve loved this store for ~16 years, but never bought anything because I just didn’t have the need. Now that I’m getting married, I put them on my list of stores I had to go to.
This was the 5^th place I went to looking for my wedding gown; I liked but didn’t love gowns I found in other stores. ITOM has a very small selection of gowns, but I found the perfect one for me, a Nicole Miller, very simple sheath. Upon hearing my woes of dress shopping in other places, the woman helping me thought I was overwhelmed, told me we had time, and that I should sleep on my decision and not think about the gown for a week or two. I did just that, and was super excited when I finally went in to order my gown. It came in last week, a full month earlier than expected (only took a month to come in!), and I also purchased a wrap and purse that match my gown perfectly, also bought my necklace to go with the gown, and my Spanx there (very reasonably priced). I’ll go back for my earrings and hairpiece… the only reason I haven’t done that yet is I want to figure out what my hair will look like first.
I highly recommend for the bride who is looking for something unique and as reasonably priced as wedding gowns probably get.
I also recommend for any special occasion… they have such great dresses and accessories… I’m looking for an excuse to buy one of their bustiers ;)

I found this place looking for nicole miller bridal gown. I have been looking for thin/​sheath gowns and it’s so hard to find them! they only designer I had found so far was Claire Pettibone who has pretty expensive dresses.
Anyways I came here to check out their Nicole Miller dresses and realized they have a lot of realiy nice thin bridal gown from other designers like Sue Wong as well. I ended up trying a whole bunch of dresses. They also have other type of bridal dresses if you are not looking for thin ones :)!
Their dresses are also really good price and they fit amazing, unlike all the other bridal shops I have been at.
They also have really cute vintage bridal accessories like cage veil or flowers for the hair and jewlery.
The staff is also very nice and helpful and honest!
Pros:
— Very nice wedding and ocasional dress selection
— unique items
— friendly staff that give you good ideas for clothing and accessories
— great prices for specially wedding dresses! (they also have a sales rack when I went there)
Cons
— they don’t have that many very small sizes, I am size 0. So if the gown was this season they can order it otherwise you need alteration

OK, I need to rethink my review. I visited here with a friend who’s looking for a more retro vibe for a dress. The women at the store are really helpful at pulling dresses. They try to do the vintage feel with a modern twist.
Since they do the vintage thing, most of the dresses they sell have a sheath silhouette. So if you’re looking for a ballgown — this isn’t the place to go. However, if you’re looking for something that’s vintage inspired. This is a good place for you. Selection on dresses is limited though so that’s the only reason why this review is 3 stars rather than 4 stars.
Again, the headpieces are really fun to look at.

I have a formal wedding to attend next month — the kind where a cocktail or tea-​length dress just won’t do (my husband will be in tails). I had no luck at department stores (Macy’s, Nordstroms) and very little luck in Trudy’s in Campbell (everything was a bit too bedazzled for my taste). I went to «In the Olde Manner» after reading some positive reviews on Insider Pages. They indicated the store had a limited but tasteful selection with a vintage edge to it, and that was just what I was after.
Azita was extremely accommodating, and listened attentively to what I had in mind. She gave me an overview of what in the store might fit my needs, and gave me plenty of time to browse without breathing down my neck. She gladly pointed me to her sale rack, which had some amazing deals (one gorgeous gown had been reduced from $ 800 down to $ 150!). She helped me into and out of each dress, gave me great feedback and features to consider, and truly didn’t pressure my decision. She even let my well-​behaved dog come into the store so my husband could see the finalists.
In the end, I bought a 40s inspired Dina Bar-​EL gown and am very pleased with it. All told, this was a very pleasant shopping experience. I will certainly go back the next time I’m in need of nice dress!

I just love this store. I wouldn’t say I love it as a «bridal store», or a «vintage inspired store», because this little boutique is no one thing. It’s wonderfully eclectic and unique. Every time I drive down University, I drive as slow as possible so I can get a glimpse of what beautiful new outfits they have on display (much to the dismay of honking drivers behind me.).
There are so many great treasures to be found in here. Fabulous hair combs, and hair accessories, hats– from darling to glamorous, beautiful dresses and outfits for cocktail attire, not to mention for the bride who seeks something out of the norm for her day. I love that their selection is gorgeous and glamorous, without even a hint of trendiness. Classic and timeless. This store is not, as one of the Unilocalers below said, for «someone over 45», but rather for women who have the courage to wear something that is simply beautiful, rather than trendy or common, would be a more accurate assessment of the type of woman who shops here. Every time I wear something from here to an event or party, I ALWAYS get tons of compliments because I stand out from everyone else. They did a great job with this boutique, and I just adore it.