Samila Boutique

05/05/2008 Posted by korie

this place was great and the service was amazing. My dress was beautifull and so was my sisters. I will definatly go there again. The employees were great and very helpfull. They kept there store open an hour late for me when I was there a week ago. If yor looking for a great dress and wonderful service. GO HERE!!!!

Pros: they had wonderfull service and dresses

Cons: none

04/19/2008 Posted by stefne913

All of the people who gave excellent reviews must have gone when there were either no other customers or only one other because when I went I had an awful experience. There were at least three other girls in the store when I went in. I had a very specific dress in mind and even though they did not have it, I still looked around since I had already made the trek over there. The owners were very snotty and I believe that one of the reasons that I did not receive good customer service was because I was in sweats. Just because I wasn't dressed super nice, does NOT mean that I did not have money to spend! The dress that I wanted was about $400 and if they had it in my size I would have bought it on the spot. I would like to compliment on the one young girl that was helping out, I did not get her name but she was very sweet and helpful. When she asked the owners if they could take my measurements and possibly order it online they shouted out that they could yet I waited for about 10 min in my "stall" till I decided that I had enough so I got dressed and walked out. They were just standing there, doing nothing. The owners of this boutique know nothing of customer service, and just because they are from another country, and customs may be different there, it is not an excuse for them to be rude. They will be helpful to you if they think you have a lot of money (even though it may not be true because they can only judge upon appearence), and are very judgamental. The store is VERY cluttered and not well organized.

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04/18/2008 Posted by stephandchristine08

My best friend and I were prom dress shopping and we went to Samila. When we first walked in we already saw gorgeous dresses and we were helped immediately. They took us to the section that we wanted with our sizes and we immediately picked out 5 dresses that we loved. The staff handed us the dress ready to put on and they were there to zip us up and help the entire time! Some people might think its rude but the staff told you like it was! If the dress was not you they would be honest with you and not try and sell it to you. They would also tell you if the dress was just to small but in a nice manner and it was the truth. You may be a size 4 but for me i have a huge bust and ended up in the 8's because of this, so be open minded. We ended up walking away with our perfect prom dresses and a wonderful experience!

Pros: Dresses and service, UNIQUE! and dresses price right!

Cons: Not much parking if busy, but parking in easy walking distance

04/17/2008 Posted by brittboo08

I walked into samilas on a thursday afternoon hoping i would find the perfect dress for my senior prom. when i walked in i was greeted by one of the ladies working at the time she took one look at me and led me to the section of dresses in my size, immediatly she started pulling dresses from the designated closet for me to try on. I tried on about 6 dresses but i stuck with the first dress i tried on. the service was great they help you with everything you need from finding the dress to putting it on to any alterations it may need. thanks to samilas i am going to feel like the princess i have always wanted to be for my senior prom.

Pros: everything

Cons: prices

03/26/2008 Posted by Liz313

I went to Samila boutique on a friend's reccomendation that they would have one of a kind dresses that are absolutely beautiful. I was very excited to finally get a homecoming gown that I loved and that fit me like a glove. They started out by guessing my size, I appear to be about a size four, but am also hippy so I ended up trying sizes 4-8. They assured me that the dresses I tried on could be altered to hug my waist, as the sz. 8s were much too large around my waist. I ended up trying on several gowns, all of which were beautiful until I found the perfect one! The dress that I chose was a sz 8 and needed a lot of alterations in which the ladies personaly took measurements for. I was told that my dress would be ready for me to try in two weeks and it was done on time in a professional manor. These women take good care of thier dresses to keep them new for future customers, any beading that is mistakenly undone is fixed before that dress is sold to you. I was so happy with my dress that I went back for prom and found another dress that I fell in love with. They will make you feel special in your new dress and provide an honest opinion of how you look to ensure that you've picked the best dress for you. (ie: your body type, coloring, event etc.) I would without a doubt reccomend Samila boutique to anyone looking for a dress, they even sell accesories and shoes to go along with the gown of your choice. Go in with an open mind, these women know what they're talking about and will not steer you wrong. Good luck with your dress shopping experience! :)

Pros: customer service, selection, beautiful dresses, easy alteration (they do it for you), wonderful experience, I cannot see anyone walking out without a gown they love

Cons: parking is at times difficult and watch for the one-way streets in Redmond

03/26/2008 Posted by Goebelgirl

It was hard to conivnce my mom to drive for about 2 hours to look for a dress at Samila's Boutique but after I convinced her and we went down there and looked she is glad we did. The dress selection was amazing! there were a lot of dresses and they were organized by size so it was really easy to find the right dress. The service was really good also. They let you choose dresses and also recommended certain dresses. Their choices were really good as well. Most of the other girls there including myself went with a dress chosen by an employee. My experience there was so wonderful, I am even very surprised that anyone had an experience that wasn't just as enjoyable!

Pros: Organization, selection, quality, and the bathrobes!!!

Cons: parking, but it wasn't that bad

02/25/2008 Posted by shannon02

What a wonderful experice me and my daughter had,from the moment we walked in we were both amazed at all the dresses.We were there looking for a gown for my daughters senior prom,So finding the perfect dress was very important! I was so impressed with the sisters one being the owner,They were AWSOME! And has far as pricing goes,do some research before you go so you know what price range your willing to spend.I knew to get that perfect gown ,for a once in life time evening for my daughter ,I had every intention on spending 5 to 6 hundred dollars,now I'm not saying all there gowns are that much it,s a personal choice. Well in closing just keep in mind there are lots of little boutiques,believe me i did my reserch.but samilas blew my mind ...to see the look on my daughter face when we found the "dress"was worth the 2 hour drive.

Cons: not much parking

02/11/2008 Posted by Stephy14

My best friend and I went to Samila Boutique looking for our Prom dresses. We walked into the boutique and wandered around looking at dresses for a good ten minutes before anyone said a word to us. I am very petite and at the time I was a size 4 in dresses, but am very busty, so it can be deceiving, but not this deceiving. When the owner finally got around to greeting us she very rudely told me that I was looking in the wrong size and proceeded to escort me over to the size 12 section! I was shocked that someone would be so bold as to tell a stranger that they didn't know their own dress size! Not to mention that she suggested dresses that were 4 sizes too big! Of course it made me feel horrible, and we left immediately.

Pros: They had a great selection of dresses.

Cons: They claim to have one-of-a-kind dresses but their dresses can be found at any other dress store! Also, the service was really bad.

10/13/2007 Posted by mlucas

I deffinatly reccomend Samila's to my friend. Actually, I've recommended it to EVERYONE! i love love loveeee my dress! the sales staf is amazing they've memorized all 3000 dresses they have (they dont use a computer at all) anddd every dress is unique so if you like a dress in another size your out of luck but they have a million more adorable dresses so its all good. Also my dress looks like its for the red carpet but it was only $240 which is cheap for formal gowns. so DEFFINATLY go there!

10/04/2007 Posted by alexjohnson

Me and my daughter walked in Samila's boutique on a Saturday. The store was packed. Everybody was buying a different dress. They have over 3000 dresses all hanging in bags, so they don't get damaged. The dresses are all different and unique. They have shoes and accessories to go with the dress. When you walk in the store, they know what your size is because of the experience they have. They dress up approximately 1000 girls a year for different occasions from home coming to prom to Tolo to any special occasions like holidays or pageants. I would definitely recommend to have them pick a dress for you if you want to be different and one of a kind for your special night; the staff that work there know all the dresses and what looks good on who. So if you trust them which I would recommend, let them pick a dress for you. You just have to tell them what kind of price you are looking for. Me and my daughter were very pleased and the service was excellent. I would definitely go there for that one special unique dress. Excellent service, and excellent selection.

Pros: Service, Parking