Special Occasions Couture

My wife needed a dress for our daughter's wedding. We had heard word about this store where the guy that runs it used to be a wheeler and dealer in Palm Beach. When we showed up, we were pleasantly surprised that these high end dresses were now in West Palm Beach and sharply discounted. What shocked us was that these clothes were new and current fashion. The old guy lived up to his reputation of wheeling and dealing us, but he made sure we were getting exactly what we wanted for our only daughter's wedding. He made my wife feel like a diva for this most important event. We both highly recommend this place!!!

Not a bad place, very good! Came here to buy my girlfriend a dress for her friends wedding. Yes the man in the chair has his quirks, but overall he was rather nice to us. It took us a while to look through all the dresses as they have a pretty big selection. However, we found what she loved and bought it right up at a damn good discount! Overall it was great...especially to finally satisfy the girlfriend.

I had a riot in here and bought four dresses. Terry is a hoot, and I believe they genuinely care about how you look. I am grateful for the large selection, knowledge they have and onsite seamstress! They also carry casual wear! Go with a good attitude and you will love it!

The owner Donna was really nice and helpful, we weren't able to get a dress because we couldn't find the right color for our event. I recommend this place if you are looking for a special occasion dress/ wedding/ prom/ etc.

I brought my wife into store to shop for blouses and pants and a dress, I was greeted by Donna a very knowledable and friendly owner... The clothes were high end and the prices were ridiculously low... Highly recommend a visit to this hidden Gem!!!! Rick

This place is great if you want a DEAL!!! The guy in the shorts is hysterical!!! He reminds me of my uncle. Anyway, got a great dress for my wife and saved about 70%. I am certain of the saving since I did my homework.

Great store to find a dress for any occasion! Many dresses and styles to choose from and if the dress is not perfect, their tailors with over 30 years experience will make sure it is.

The patronizing audacity that the store owner has makes me rather pay double elsewhere. I have never been treated with more disrespect in my life. When I said I wanted to have my fiancé’s opinion he degraded and condescended the fact that I even cared about my future husband’s opinion. Disgusting. No professionalism, no service, no manners. And I wouldn’t expect the lack of manners from someone three times my age. I figured the elderly were taught that. They are Just as bad as they were 10 years ago in Palm Beach.

I shopped at this store; yes, you can get inexpensive dresses but you get what you pay for! and more! an insulting owner who treats his staff with disrespect; clothes that are worn and used. Be careful before you buy; he will tell you what a great deal you are getting but look carefully at the clothes. "Special Orders" that means waiting 2-3 weeks to get the same old dress back with some quick alterations. Steer clear of this shop!!!!!

HORRIBLE.
First off, they say all their stuff is brand new designer. I dont consider myself and expert in fashion but I have worked and shopped at some of the more highend department stores (Saks, Niemans, Blommies etc) and I did not recognize ONE name on the tags.
Second, the woman said "dont pay any attention to the prices on the tags, all the dresses are 85-90 percent off. Ask me and ill tell you the price". Fair enough. I picked a dress and she immediatey said " oh you just picked one of the more expensive dresses" So asked how much and she said 1200!!! I looked at the tag and said "i have never heard of this designer but ok...thats too much for me" and gave it back. She scoffed at me said very rudely "that is VERY high end designer in Europe".
I looked around a bit more and she asked if wanted to look at the long dresses and I said no. She said they could shorten them for me. I said i ddint really have the time for that but than you and started to leave.
The guy that worked there yelled out " IF YOU DONT HAVE TIME WHY YOU ARE YOU WASTING TIME HERE!" ....I told them that was rude and walked out.
And finally, the woman followed me around the entire time like i was going to run out of the store with a dress or something.
Overall, this place is a joke and scam. And the dresses are pretty bad for the most part.

i’m going tbh i don’t usually write reviews especially not this long but for this place i have to share. i walked in this store for the first time excited to pay money for a dress that i loved. the owner of the store seemed very sweet when i first was looking through the gowns and i informed her that i was going to be a guest at a NYE wedding. she reassured me that i was going to walk out with a dress.. therefore, i was enthusiastic and tried on a handful of gowns. I genuinely thought they were beautiful but some were a bit outdated and i just didn’t feel like they were the right fit for what i was looking for. finally, i found one that i really liked but it had a rip in the butt area near the zipper and was a simple velvet with a fur lining right around the chest that was also ripped on the lining. this dress seemed like it should’ve been about $85-$100 MAX considering not only the rips but the style of this dress. she said she would sell it to me for $250 and i had to think and thought to myself “no way too much.” she realized i didn’t jump on it and offered to lower it if i bought it right then and there. so i changed and regrouped and told her “no thank you i’m so sorry but i truly appreciate your time and help!” she was like “really???! what is it the price??” and i said “no its not about the price, i apologize for the inconvenience i just don’t love it enough. but i truly appreciated your help!” this woman i kid you not goes.. “YUP mhmmm” and rolled her eyes while she sat there slouching on the chair as i’m leaving the store, very obviously angry with me for not purchasing. I felt so uncomfortable and left with a knot in my stomach. Good experience turned to a terrible experience after simply not buying. I highly recommend you don’t give these people your hard earned money.

I would give negative stars if possible. The owner Terry is pushy, rude, obnoxious and a scam artist. He tried to pull my elderly parents into some pyramid scheme. The clothes they try to pawn off as designer are junk. The prices are ridiculous. I found the same stuff at SteinMart for nearly a$1,000.00 less than these thieves were trying to sell it for. Do not shop here if you are looking for quality clothing.

don't even think about venturing into this store. The dresses are just so, so. If you are use to buying high end or even just nice department store clothing, then this will be a tremendous step down The sales associates are not pleasant. If you don't like an item, the icy, glass demeanor flares up. There is an older gentleman, sitting on a chair, watching a baseball game. He's off to the side. He is belittling, rude, obnoxious, offensive, callous, pompous and beyond offensive. When we asked about a certain dress, the associate asked him if we could have the color changed. He got all gruff and started saying, "what are you selling them that for? Sell them something else, that doesn't have to be changed!!" After a while, we found something we liked, but it would need a few things done. After the poor reception and the rude people, we decided to look around elsewhere. The man practically told us we were out of our minds, if we thought we'd get a better deal elsewhere. He actually said if we went to another store, then we must have money to burn. He went on and on. I am not sure and feel really bad, because we wondered if he was someone's ill grandfather, who comes to the store. Maybe he had some sort of illness, that effects the mind. No one said a word, when he belittled us. The associates just looked at each other. So we left wondering if he was ill or had a brain injury of some kind. They also made you feel terrible, if you didn't like their selections........like you didn't have taste. Let's just say it was like walking into the Twilight Zone or a hidden camera show. I've never seen or heard anything like it. Incredibly bizarre.....I do suggest checking the place out, just to see the man, in his short watching tv. Don't like anything right away, then watch the games begin.................wow. horrible

This was truly the worst experience I have ever had with a dress shop. The owner is rude, pushy and extremely disrespectful to the clients. 5 fittings later and no concern for the client I walked out with a dress I hated.

I have been to this store twice. Both times I have treated poorly. In all my experience, I have never been treated in such a nasty and rude manner. Moreover, there prices are high and their merchandise is outdated. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Buyer beware!