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I was very surprised by all of the negative, unkind reviews that I read here. I have been very pleased with my experience so far at Lestan's.\r
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I have an important affair scheduled for April 2010. Due to my busy schedule, I did not start looking for a gown until January or so. I realize now I should have started looking last year.\r
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I should mention this is not a wedding gown. This is an evening gown.\r
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I visited just a couple of stores in Brooklyn, and was not happy with the selection in those other stores. Many of the dresses were cut for thin, young women with near perfect figures. (not me!!) Some of the dresses were too revealing for me. I was starting to feel depressed. I thought to myself: What's wrong with me? Why does nothing fit me? Is my figure that weird? Is it possible to find a gown which does not highlight every bulge or show tremendous cleavage? I was beginning to feel frumpy and old because I was having trouble finding a flattering gown.\r
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Then I went to Lestan's in January.\r
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Big selection in the store. Their website suggests an even larger selection online. I browsed around. A salesgirl came over to help. I believe her name was Shanna. I wasn't sure what I wanted but gave her a general idea . . . . a certain color, the date of the party, I wanted something modest, my price range, etc. She could see my figure. I'm not a model.\r
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Shanna showed me several things. I tried them on. She helped me get into them. Some were not flattering, some were pretty. I like the fact she did not push. If the gown was not my taste or was not flattering, she was honest and helpful. She returned with a few more to choose from, once she had a better idea of my taste of what might look attractive. She gave me her honest opinion, and was very patient, I must say. After that first visit, I had not made up my mind to buy anything, but decided to return later that day.\r
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I came back with family for their opinion, and Shanna was patient once again, showing me several gowns, making suggestions, etc. Finally, she showed me a silk organza gown I had not noticed before, and I put it on and VOILA! A perfect choice.\r
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To make a long story short, the dress was ready for my first fitting in about 6 weeks. I went to the store and the seamstress (Eva???) assisted me. The dress fit almost perfectly and needed a few little alternations in the upper area. I was impressed by Eva's patience with me and suggestions. She made me feel as if I were her only customer. For the few minutes I was trying on my new gown and Eva was helping me, I must say I looked and felt like a princess.\r
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Two other customers saw me trying on my new gown and stopped to compliment me. One asked her salesgirl if she could try on the same thing.\r
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I will be going to my second fitting soon (bringing along my shoes) and my dress should be ready in about two weeks.\r
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In sum, I am very, very pleased with Lestan's. The gown they made for me is beautiful, and their service so far has been professional, caring and attentive. I gave them 4 stars (not 5) because they are EXPENSIVE and their store is a physically run down. However, if you can afford it and are willing to spend the money and don't care much about a fancy atmosphere, I recommend Lestan's.
Pros: Huge selection of dresses; helpful salesgirls
Cons: Very expensive; store needs renovations
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