Women's Clothing in Darien, CT

“They have saved my wedding! I have brought my dress to a seamstress who assured me to be experienced in wedding gowns alterations. She works out of her house where she has only a little space for fittings, with little room for a ball gown, and room stuffed to the brim and tons of threads and fabric pieces of all colors all over the place. I still trusted her, but the alterations went very bad. She removed horsehair from the hem and separated the layer of the crinoline. The skirt lost the volume and hem was done uneven . To my horror she also shortened the dress all the way around without asking me stating this way I will not need a bustle because the bustles break anyway during dancing.
She took in on the waist and gathered the excess of the fabric in one single pleat only on one side on the back, which looked weird.
I regret I didn’t do my alterations at Sokayri from the beginning because I wanted to save money and went to a “professional “ who offered it for less. In the end I paid twice.
But money spent at Sokayri was money well invested.
They were able to miraculously (or rather skillfully) sew the train back in place, covering the seam with beautiful appliqué thus customizing it to be unique, put the horsehair back and properly connecting all the lining layers, readjusted the pleats on the skirt in a symmetrical way and taking in on the princess seams which the other seamstress said was not possible. I didn’t have to use the large breast cups anymore to fill in the dress in the bust area and looked natural.
They did a beautiful bustle on my dress and I danced my first dance and father - and - daughter dance, and wore it almost the entire night, changing into a short dress for the party because I was afraid someone would step on the dress and break the bustle because the fabric of the dress is very delicate.
I can’t thank Elena and her masterful tailor enough for making me feel welcome, calming me and doing this fabulous job just 3 weeks before the wedding!
Don’t try to save money on the most important dress you will ever wear!
Save your nerves and eliminate stress choosing the true professionals!
Plus they do such beautiful pictures of the process, I will include them in my wedding album as unforgettable memories of the moments of getting my dress ready in their beautiful salon!”

“I love everyone at Helen Ainson! They have such a beautiful variety of evening gowns .holly was great as you see I not only bought one dress but I ended up with two , down to every accessory !highly recommend ,if your looking for personalized service on beautiful evening wear .i was given help from jewelry to the best shapewear for my body and dresses ❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“Bob and the crew at Orvis are fantastic. Great products, gear, clothibg, information and guidance. Highly recommend. Not just for fishing and outdoors. Cool styles too”

“Great boutique. Very unique items that you don't see everywhere. Clothes, jewelry, accessories, shoes, bags, sunglasses. Parking behind shop. Returns are store credit only.”

“I got the most incredible workout which I’m feeling in my deep muscles too. It was just what I was looking for to offset my weight training with workouts that lengthen my muscles for a leaner / toned look. The classes aren’t too crowded either! Highly recommend.”

“Great place all can be welcome for any race or gender for shopping. It’s a higher price on the side but you get nice service from the staff. This place is a local landmark, if you can not make it to the mall stop by for a nice sweater before a date night or when my family needs a quick gift”

“I LOVE shopping at Whim!! Not only do they have a great selection of merchandise, but the staff is always warm and inviting, like I’ve stepped into their home. It’s like having my own personal shopper. I have shopped at many other local retailers and always go back to Whim. Keep up the GREAT work....SHOP LOCAL!!!”