Miranda’s Vintage Bridal & Alterations

Miranda is the BEST!
I’m from Brazil and when I got engaged I flew to Cleveland only to chose my wedding dress!
I was following her Instagram account for 2 years already and I always imagined myself going there and choosing one of her beautiful dresses to be my special one.
When I got there I was amazed by her store. It is a enchanted place. So many beautiful things and Miranda, herself, is like a angel!
I never had meet such a sweet and strong person at the same time. She have the ability to make you fell at easy and you just feel comfortable of sharing every dream of your big day with her.
You don’t feel judged or pressed to buy anything and she have the biggest patience in the world!
When it comes to her work, I can say that is PERFECT! She really knows what she is doing and will willing do anything to help you fulfill your dream!
She made my wedding magical, and because of her I have a amazing history to tell my grandchildren!
I can’t be more grateful of having this experience!
Thank you so much Miranda!

Miranda’s selection was amazing. I’ve been finding a lot of 50s tea length gowns and 20s Gatsby-​esque stuff in my vintage shopping, but had come up empty for my goal of the early 60s era. Jackpot. The range of styles was impressive and there was a full spectrum of prices, too. I had made an appointment and Miranda introduced me to the inventory, organized by year and price range. And then she let me browse. On my own. She let me know when a dress I picked up was going to be too small, or when it had age-​related damage to note. And when I was ready she ushered me into a dressing room and was on hand outside the curtain to button me in or help me out of a dress. She also suggested other dresses that I would not have tried on my own. She was super nice and patient.
I also really liked that I had some privacy and that I was trusted with her delicate stock. I’ve been in my underwear in front of strangers a lot in my wedding dress search.
The other great thing about Miranda’s is that she’s also a seamstress. She knows vintage – how to care for it and mend it – and she knows what fit issues are possible to address and which aren’t. She can also alter necklines and sleeve length, etc. This is an expertise I especially value before making a vintage purchase.
I bought two dresses – one for rehearsal dinner and one for the wedding– and I will be coming back for alterations. And accessories. I live in Chicago.

I cannot say enough good things about Miranda and her store. She handled my wedding dress alterations (I purchased my dress elsewhere before I found her) and she was a dream to work with — so professional, sweet and full of good ideas for completing my bridal look. Even if you’re not in the market for a vintage wedding dress, she has amazing (and affordable) accessories of all shapes and sizes — think veils, hair combs, earrings, sparkly belts, etc.
She also did a perfect job on the tailoring. If you need alterations for a special occasion, Miranda’s should be your first stop.