Tina's Closet

I thought I understood what a specialty bra shop was. I'd purchased bras at Soma Intimates before because they carry specialty sizes, but Tina's Closet takes it a step further. Not only does Tina's closet have specialty sizes, but they alter your bra to perfectly fit you. It makes such a huge difference having a bra that feels good, and to be honest, the range of prices for the nursing bras I bought wasn't even that bad. I'll never spend money at another specialty shop again. I'll head straight to Tina's Closet. more

I am a big busted woman, and my brother was getting married in October. The dresses that his bride chose were strapless (a big busted woman's worst nightmare). I went in to Tina at Tina's Closet, I KNEW she was my only hope. I have been purchasing bras from her for at least 2 years now and I knew if I was going to have my ""girls"" held up and in place and fit in that strapless dress that Tina was the only one that could make that happen. Well I was right, I went in and Tina found me a boustier in my size 44GG and she got me in that dress. I looked gorgeous and felt fantastic. Everything was in place and where it was supposed to be. If Tina had not helped me I would have been self conscious all night and would not have been able to enjoy my brothers wedding. Tina is not only a great woman but she is a miracle worker when it comes to bras. Since I have gone to her, my back no longer goes numb and I don't have permanent marks on my shoulders. She is AMAZING and I only buy my bras at Tina's Closet now!!! more

I?ve been coming to Tina?s Closet for years thanks to a friend who recommended it to me. I have always received exceptional service and have always found a bra that fit my needs whether I needed a sports bra or a cute, everyday bra. I hadn?t been to Tina?s Closet in over a year and my everyday bra was starting to get stretched out, but it still had quite a bit of life in it. I took my bra to Tina?s Closet to have it taken in a few inches. After 2 inches and 10 minutes, I basically had a new bra for only $10! I love that Tina offers this solution, and I recommend it for any woman who knows the importance of having a great, lasting bra for a great price. more

I'm a stay at home mom with six kids. Needless to say this means that my body shape is, shall we say challenging, my free time is limited, so I need to get the right bra the first time! After six pregnancy and now on my sixth nursing adventure, I've been through my share of horrid sales people pressuring me into an expensive bra that ends up being miserably uncomfortable and leads to breast duct issues. more

I would like to talk about my experience with Tina's Closet, in Lisle, Illinois. I went to Tina's Closet because I heard from a friend that Tina will help you find the right bra for you and help you find what works and what doesn't work with your body type. I was so used to guessing and buying poor fitting bras, so I thought to give Tina's Closet a try. After purchasing two great bras, I am happy to say I finally found bras that work for me. Tina is not the typical saleswoman you would see in the mall or wherever else. Her goal isn't to just sell you a bra and make money. Instead, she thrives off of helping people and making sure her customers feel happy and comfortable. She is really a creative, understanding, and a sincere business owner because she took the time to listen to what I want in a bra and brought me bras based upon that. If I didn't like how a bra felt, she would explain why the uncomfortable feeling occurred. She really has perfected the art of fitting bras to each woman's body. After trying on different sizes and styles, I selected two bras. After wearing one of the bras for a few days, I felt uncomfortable. I returned to the store with a complaint and I was worried the bra couldn't be fixed. I was wrong because Tina solved my bra woe. I told her the bra was too wide for me, so she asked me to give to her her and while I was there, she sewed the cups closer together, creating what I wanted. I was happy she attended to my needs like that. But still, the straps didn't feel quite right. Tina asked me to leave the bra with her and to come back the next day to try it on again. The next day, I returned and tried on the bra, and yes, it was so much more comfortable. I asked Tina how she did it and she told me she put felt material along one of the straps to make it more comfortable. That really surprised me and I thought to myself ""Wow, now this lady really thinks outside the box."" She came up with such a creative idea to make my bra better for me. She was so happy to have solved all my bra issues and I could tell by the joy I saw on her face that this business means so much to her. I am very pleased to have went here to Tina's Closet! more

I've been going to Tina's closet for 10 years and I have to tell you what keeps me going back.... Tina is awesome!!! Before I went to Tina I was disgusted with my body. I could never find a bra that fit...they were either too big around...or wouldn't fit over my boobs. But then I went to Tina's closet. She not only took the time to fit me into a bra that felt like heaven....but also made me feel really good about myself too! I have gone back to her many many many times...for everyday bras, a bra for my wedding dress, nursing bras, even bathing suits. Tina has been there for me for all of it!! Yes, sometimes you do have to wait, but the store itself is so relaxing that I just bring a book, and know that this is my time for me! I will always go back to Tina...she takes the time to talk to her customers, no matter how busy she is she always takes that extra few minutes to get to know her customers. She also has a heart of gold. Last year I had a house fire. My baby was 8 weeks old, and all my bras were lost in my house. I was only concerned with my nursing bras at the time so when I went in, Tina immediately recognized me and thought i was coming in to have my bra re-sized since I had just had the baby. I told her what I was going thru at the time...and she brought me right into the back....got me new nursing bras...and gave them to me!!! What other owner of a store would do that!! Free of charge!! I will never forget her kindness in my time of need!! I love Tina!!! more

I wanted so badly to find a bra that was comfortable and fit me properly, particularly because I recently had breast cancer. more

I went in here with a friend who purchases all her bras here...They are VERY pricey. I was fitted for an ""odd"" size but for a fee my bras could be ""customized"". Funny this is the same deal my friend has- she has an ""odd"" size. So when we were out of town we went to another store and got fitted...and we actually fit into a bra that is a normal size- did not need to be custom fitted. After speaking with others I find this is a practice regularly employed by Tonas Closet- MANY women are told they are an ""odd"" size and need a bra that has to be customized to fit them. Pretty good scam she has going. I would NEVER go back. Cons: WRONG size more

Hopelessly, my daughter and I tried to find a bra that worked for her tiny frame, yet sizeable breasts -- we tried every store -- and, much to our disappointment, nothing worked. That is, until the day my daughter walked into Tinas Closet [Tina was recommended by a fellow student]. Pros: Perfect Fit, Reasonable Prices, While-You-Wait Service, REAL EXPERTISE!! Cons: Patience is a must...so is courtesy to Tina and Staff, since they really put up with a lot of hormones, breasts and distressed women! more

Carol?s story has grown out of proportion since she left the store. Like any new customer, when Carol walked in, she filled out a New Customer Profile, with a note that reads: Pros: A Perfect Fit is given to any individual who is willing to accept Professional Expertise Cons: Women must allocate time and bring their patience when they plan a visit more

I am shocked that a woman would walk into any Retail establishment in the year 2008 and ask for free service! I am positive that NO other store, including Lane Bryant, would be willing to provide service for free. Obviously, there was a reason why this customer waited for such a long time -- Tina is very busy AND very much in demand. Over the five [5] years that I have been a loyal customer, I have watched hundreds of women wait for Tina's no-nonsense, high-quality service -- sometimes for hours -- and they come from South Africa, Pakistan, Australia, Europe, China and all over the United States, Mexico and Canada to get unparalled Professional Corsetiere services. If the customer's mother-in-law didn't have the means with which to purchase a bra from Tina, then why expect Tina to waste the time she should devote to other customers on someone who was not serious about receiving her services? Tina doesn't set the prices -- the prices listed on the bras are Manufacturer suggested retail prices and are pre-printed on the tags. And there is no professional fitting fee if the customer wants to puchase a bra. One properly fitted bra equals the price of [1] one week of morning coffee, or several packs of cigarettes -- or a couple weeks of refraining from the drive-up menu at McDonalds. Don't ask someone else to take responsibility for your necessities -- make room in your own budget! Pros: Exceptional Service Consistently Delivered with a No-Nonsense Professional Attitude Cons: You have to make time and listen to what the 'Bra Doctor' says! more

I went into Tina's Closet after a referral from Lane Bryant. I checked their website, which said nothing about being charged for fittings. Took 1 hour to drive there, and then waited another 1 1/2 hours to be seen. Pros: Had a nice website Cons: Tina was so insulting! more

I'm not sure what the other reviewers are talking about. I've been going to Tina's Closet for about 10 years now and I've never been treated rudely. I've been through the bra for my wedding gown, nursing bras, tank tops and bathing suits and I've never been treated badly. In fact I think all of the people that work there are extremely nice and friendly. Ever since I was introduced to them I've been going back and refuse to purchase a bra or bathing suit for that matter anywhere else. I've sent alot of other people there as well and they never have had any complaints. The only thing is that they are a bit pricey for some things. However if you are on a budget such as myself let them know and they'll work within it. Basically, I would highly recommend (and do) Tina's Closet to everyone I know. Pros: perfect fit everytime, service, quality Cons: a bit pricey more

Recently went to Tina's Closet to be measured for a bra to wear during pregnancy. THey measured me improperly putting me in a cup size 3 times bigger then I wear. THe selection was all grandma matronly bras that were ugly and unflattering. The staff was pushy and extremely rude. They acted very put off when I did not buy either of the two hideous bras they showed me!! This is not a good place for anyone under the age of 85 to go to buy a bra!!! Cons: overpriced, rude and pushy, ugly merchandise more

rude remarks from the sales people made this a very uncomfortable visit......service and product were sub-par to say the least!!! i would not recommend tinas closet to anyone!!!! Pros: good parking, no wait Cons: rude sales woman, poor selection more