Arlington · Crystal City

Book a styling appointment

Eveningwear, mother of the bride, or just a wardrobe refresh. Tell us what you’re dressing for, and your stylist will gather a selection, then reserve a fitting room for you.

Pick your service, your day, and the time that suits you. Have someone in mind? Ask for them by name when you book. We’ll email you back to confirm, usually the same day.

Fifty years of dressing Washington, and we still remember what you wore last time.

What happens when you come in

It starts with a warm hello and getting you into the capable hands of your stylist. She’ll chat with you about styles and colors, make suggestions she knows will work for you, and there’s never any pressure to buy. Taking the stress out of shopping is what we do, and we’re a little famous for it.

Before you arrive

You pick a time and tell us the occasion, your size, and anything you already love or can’t stand. We pull pieces and have a fitting room ready with your name on it.

When you get here

One stylist, start to finish. She stays with you. If something isn’t working, she’ll say so and go find you something better.

Getting the fit right

Almost nothing fits perfectly off the rack, and it isn’t supposed to. Our alterations happen in house, so what you take home is cut to you.

What you take home

Only what you love. New pieces arrive constantly, so if today isn’t the day, we’ll call you when something walks in with your name on it.

★★★★★

100’s

of five star reviews on Google

“Made an appointment with Annick and she was an absolute joy to work with.”

S. Edwards · Google review

Which appointment is right for you?

Eveningwear, mother of the bride, and the occasions that matter. Sizes 0 to 24, including petite and plus, with alterations done in house.

Special Occasion

Mother of the bride or groom. A gala, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, a milestone birthday. The high stakes ones, where you want to walk in knowing you look right.

Business Wear

Pieces that hold up in a boardroom, on a panel, or on camera. Built to be worn hard and still look like you meant it.

Casual Wear

The everyday things worth owning. Travel pieces that survive a suitcase, separates that go further than they should.

General Shopping

You’re not sure yet. That’s a good enough reason to come in, and honestly it’s how a lot of our favorite fittings start.

Good to know

Bring anyone whose opinion matters

Unlike a lot of specialty boutiques, we don’t charge an appointment fee. And because the right dress is a decision worth getting right, we’d love for anyone whose input you value to be part of it. Bring them along, or we’re glad to FaceTime or video call them in from the fitting room.

“We never want to diminish that moment of finding the perfect dress with a text message or a photo that simply can’t do it justice.”

Joel Cohen, Owner

Reserve your fitting room

Choose what you’re dressing for and pick a time that suits you. We’ll email you back to confirm, and the room will be ready.

Before you come

Start early
Three to six months ahead for a big event. Alterations take time, and the good pieces go.

An hour is standard
That’s what most appointments run. If you’d like longer, you can add time when you book, in half hour steps.

Tell us your size
It’s optional on the form, but it’s how we have things pulled and hanging before you walk in.

Bring what inspires you
A photo, a color, a dress you already love. It helps us find the right thing faster.

Bring your people
A daughter, a friend, a second opinion. If they can’t make it, we’ll FaceTime them in.

What happens next
You’ll get an email confirming we have your request, then a second one once your time is locked in. Usually the same day.

Need to change it?
Just call us at 703.415.1400. No forms, no trouble.

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