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February 2024 by Ruth Celada
The best place to buy dresses. They’re absolutely gorgeous, and the service is amazing. Definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for beautiful and elegant dresses. Everyone here is very welcoming and helpful.
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July 2023 by Antonia Cecio
I cannot say enough about how wonderful my experience at A Step Ahead was. I came in with my grandma, who was very nervous about finding a dress for an upcoming wedding. The women at the store are helpful, patient and went above and beyond to ensure she felt comfortable. I would recommend A Step Ahead to anyone, at any shape or size, looking for a dress for a special event.
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April 2023 by Tara Keels
I had one of the BEST shopping experiences ever! The ladies/owners of the boutique were super knowledgeable, patient, and attentive. I was dreading prom dress shopping with my super picky 17 year old and had a list of places that we were planning to visit. Thankfully A Step Ahead was our first and ONLY stop. They had a good selection, with many, many styles to choose from. The expertise of consultants was unmatched and definitely aided in speediness of her decision. Be sure to make an appointment for the best experience..! ?
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July 2022 by Christina DeBlasi
My mother found the most stunning and elegant mother-of-the-bride dress at A Step Ahead! The staff their was a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond to make sure that my mom found a perfect, timeless gown for my special day! Thank you!
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June 2022 by F. Hermandez
You guys don’t understand how grateful i am i found this store. I came here once for my s16 then again for my prom. The lovely ladies that work there have always been so helpful and i couldnt thank them enough. I will let the pictures speak for themselves… i ended up going with the green and I seriously could not be happier. I am a very very very happy customer i couldnt thank you ladies more!
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May 2022 by Jennifer Hassell
I cannot say enough about how wonderful this store is! The women who run the shop are authentic, genuine, kind, caring and so helpful. They treat ever girl like she is their own daughter. They make them feel beautiful and listen closely to their concerns and assuage their fears. Even when the store was busy, they were still incredibly patient and attentive to both my daughter and to me. They totally understand great customer service and they made the stress of buying a prom dress such a pleasant experience.
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May 2022 by Diana Antonecchia
If I could give them zero stars I would!!I had THREE different problems with THREE different dresses.The first dress I liked but was still unsure about so they told me I could put a deposit on the dress and then come back after I have had time to think about it. They assured me the dress would be safe as I PAID the deposit. When went back and the dress was gone, they had sold the dress I put a deposit on.The second dress I tried on in black and I fell in love with the style. They looked everything up and assured me they could order the dress in pink for me. I said yes and was very pleased. Happy only lasted about five minutes, because as we went to the register to pay they then informed me they actually could not get me the dress in pink (which is the complete opposite of what they said only 5 minutes before).The third dress I tried on and I loved but I wanted to alter the back, all of them assured me it was possible and it would maintain the shape of the dress. I believed them. I finally went in for my fitting about 3 months later and I did not even get to see or speak with a seamstress. However I did get no attention and then they told me that if I made the changes and the alterations that I bought the dress with the intention of, the dress would not look the same and would fit completely different. I was originally told it was be no problem and it would be perfect, now they are saying the opposite.I took my final dress and left, I do NOT trust them to touch my dress.This is one of the worst places, I gave them the benefit of the doubt multiple times and only got repeatedly hurt in the process.If you choose to go, be prepared for pushy people who do not listen to what you want for YOUR OWN occasion, no attention, and an overly crowded fitting room with too many people trying on dresses.
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April 2022 by Bella V.
Fantastic! This place is the place to buy all your Gala and bridesmaids Prom dresses. It's been the IT place for over probably 40 years. As I'm reading some of the reviews be considerate of the women in this shop who have to deal with the MOMs not the teenagers. Shame on You. In today's society everyone is too sensitive. For goodness sake if someone were to tell you that your kid needs a size up! you would have a heart attack for someone telling them that. Today's shops are afraid of suggesting anything that might offend you because everything offends everyone Get it straight. It's not Their fault. It's yours. They're catering and staying in business so you don't have to go online and get a tight, cheap, poorly made, non refundable, no contact piece of fabric. So we all can enjoy a Special Day. A step Ahead is Fantastic! Thank you for all that you do. You are appreciated and you have made Millions Happy!
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February 2022 by Nikki Mangano
I went into the store to buy a dress, they were very helpful in helping me pick out a dress and that’s about it. I left the dress at the store and was coming back in a few days for measuring to fit the dress. Before my appointment, I had called the store and let them know that I no longer wanted the dress and I wanted a refund due to the price of the dress (I never brought the dress home, it was still in the store).They refused to give me a refund stating that they do not give refunds; which I was NEVER informed of as I was paying or even trying on the dress. After going back-and-forth with them on the phone they then decided that they can only give me $100 a week back toward my dress, which my dress was $500. So they are holding my money and saying that they are going to take five weeks to give me back my money which is absolutely insane and I am getting taxed on. I don’t know any company that charges the prices that they do and will not refund a client their money when they HAVE the dress. — this store is completely overpriced and is not worth the buy, you can find much nicer dresses which are same quality online for nearly half of the price. I would not give them my money or business ever again. I don’t know how three grown women who are owners of this company do not have $500 to refund money for a product that has NEVER left their store.
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November 2021 by Erika Kydd
Short version: This dress boutique is an amazing gem in Stamford. Great customer service, clean, friendly, and such a fun space/environment. Caters to all ages, and different occasions. 29 y.o. female, looking for black tie wedding formal wear. I’d literally go back just because of how fun they made it, no joke felt like a Queen. They’re awesome.Long version:I came to these ladies stressed out, looking for a very last minute/specific dress emergency. They have a great variety to choose from, and even offer/suggest creative ideas you'd never think of! Sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to pick special occasion outfits out alone, but these women here made my experience quite delightful. The best part of my shopping trip was when they suggested we do a mini photoshoot (on my phone), for each dress I tried on, so that when I got home I could sit back and look at all my options and show my s/o the options as well. They are not pushy, nothing feels forced. I will be back again for sure, and deff recommend for all different types of occasions. These women really care about what they do, you can tell they enjoy it, and it really shows.
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October 2021 by Rachel Dossou
THE LADIES HERE ARE ABSOLUTELY FRIENDLY AND AMAZING!!!!!!! I CAN'T THANK THEM ENOUGH FOR WHAT THEY HAVE DONE FOR MY DAUGHTER AND I.
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October 2021 by Flor Andia
I was looking a dress for my daughter sweet 16, when I called they said only appts! ok I did my appointment , When We show up she has many clients at the same time , it was sad , waiting and waiting finally we left without a dress , ?♀️ we went to weschester moll ,we got a beautiful dress there.
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June 2021 by Ilyse L.
Thank you so much for your response. I appreciate the time you took to respond. Unfortunately that is not exactly how things transpired. Your staff never suggested sizing up. And in fact there is another teenager in our town who had the exact same experience with you in that you ordered her a dress size based on the sample she tried on in the store and when the dress arrived it was too tight. So like my daughter she had to buy another dress for prom. Your staff is lovely and we always loved shopping in your store. I am posting this review so other people do not have the same experience. Shoppers just make sure to get measured before you buy a dress from this store!
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June 2021 by Anna B.
I rarely complain about things but I am going to now. The store was nuts wen we came for our appointment. I recommend not making too many appointments so people aren't left to themselves while trying on dresses. I am always happy to support small business and especially family owned. But I rather be told the truth in situations I HATE when people aren't frank with you. We bought a dress off the rack bc my daughter loved it. There was a bit of discoloration on the dress. The front was fixed with pleating which was fine. There was a spot on the back that was lighter. The reduced the dress cost it was 318 to 222 an added 14.10 to fix stains. They said if fixing stains did not work they would put appliqué. Purchase was done on 5/18 and I called on 6/01 to find out status of dress. Was told a lot of different stories. They did deliver it to home which was over 30 minutes away on 6/2 around 9:30 pm. The light discoloration on the back of dress went from white to purplish. The best part of all this is that I was told it was the same color of the dress via picture and in person. I really wanted to say what am I blind. I rather people be honest then to tell stories. At that point all I was offered was would you like me to take the dress back when prom is next week and STILL needs to be hemmed. Really!!! Thank you for response below. My biggest issue and what made me so upset was being mislead and told I was not seeing what was done. I was told by multiple people there was no spots after the attempt to fix it. That it all looked the same via the picture sent and in person. People respond better to honesty! Getting a refund with prom a week away was not an option you had me over a barrel.
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April 2021 by Diane Bradsell
The ladies at A Step Ahead are fantastic. They helped me pick out dresses that I never thought I would wear. They are wonderful at figuring out what will make your personal figure "shine". They are kind and patient and helpful. They also have a very nice selection and will work with you on altering also. I have been there before and I will be going back again. Thank you.
