Yvonne LaFleur

This is such a beautiful boutique. 10,000 square feet of high quality fashion. You can find everything you need for an elegant wardrobe. Silk night gowns, embroidered robes, wedding dresses, tailored jeans, sweaters, black tie event dresses and fur shawls. The staff is helpful and it never feels as though they are pushing you to buy anything. Finally, Yvonne LaFleur herself, is the most sophisticated and graceful lady and is a joy to meet and chat with. I'm looking forward to receiving the items I purchased and had tailored.

My mother and I had an exceptional experience at Yvonne LaFleur yesterday. It was an amazing way to end our trip to New Orleans. The entire staff was so welcoming and attentive! We met Miss Yvonne herself and she was absolutely elegant and fabulous. She took the time to create a stunning hat for my mother. I also had an excellent experience, I walked out with a GORGEOUS two piece set. This shop is truly one of a kind, this is how a woman’s shopping experience ought to be! We can’t wait to come back to New Orleans to visit this gem of a shop again!

I came in with friends while we were in town for work and had a wedding dress appointment. I didn’t expect to find my dress but I ended up finding a dress that was more beautiful than anything I could have dreamed up. Cecelia, who my appointment was with, was absolutely wonderful, Yvonne was so lovely and kind, and it’s a day I’ll cherish forever. Their selection was perfect - not overwhelming but had a lot of variety, and knowing that everything in the room was within budget took all the stress away when making the decision. A day I’ll cherish forever!

My mother and I visited Yvonne LaFleur over the weekend and had a fabulous time! The store is truly one of a kind—it’s more than just a boutique; it’s a reflection of Yvonne herself. Watching her in her element, doing what she clearly loves and excels at, made the experience even more special. It's inspiring to see someone’s dream fully realized, and that’s exactly what makes this store so unique. We left not just with beautiful finds, but with warm memories too.

In 1999, I got my debutante dress from here. I remember how I felt waking into a “bridal store.” Everything was so beautiful and the people were nice. They listened to how I wanted to look, while also being mindful that I was still a young lady and not a woman. As a mom now of young adults, I see the disconnect with businesses when dealing with parents who shop with their teens/young adults. Simply put they are not included. This was completely different of how we were treated back then at Yvonne LaFleur and this probably attributed to the reason why my mother choose this shop to purchase my ball gown from. They listened are tried to meet all of our needs. As a black person, sometimes yo go in these fancy stores and they treat you like you should not be in there. Mrs. LaFleur was just wonderful and her staff was so kind and we felt like she valued our business and our conversations. It is great to see that they are still in business and Mrs. LaFleur is still as fabulous as ever. I will update a pic when I can find one. I am so happy that my mom and aunt talked me into coming here. I undoubtedly had the best dress at the debutante and was the belle of the ball.

Second time visiting and we were so disappointed with customer attention. Our first visit was terrific and this time we ended up leaving after I tried on four formal dresses without any help at all. My dresses were placed in the fitting room and after asking twice for assistance and being told “I can help after I’m done with these customers”. Only to come out of my dressing room again seeing her serve the couple their second glasses of champagne and sitting and talking with them about where they were from instead of coming in to help with the clipping of my dress so I could get a better look at it. We were in the dressing room for about 15 - 20 minutes with zero interaction. We didn’t see yvonne at all and I am believing that she was not in the store during the time we were there. She is usually circulating and interacting with her customers. I got dressed and walked to the front of the store with my mother and daughter without a word from any of the sales associates. During our first visit we purchased a formal gown, rehearsal dress, cocktail dress and nightie. Sad that my mother of the bride shopping experience didn’t turn out the way I had hoped.

During my trip to New Orleans, I came out to the area for breakfast and just googled Yvonne Lafleur, because I’ve been following her delightful TikTok for a while now. To my surprise, her store was just around the corner from where I was, so I walked over, just wanting to take a quick picture outside because they were not open yet. But Ms. Yvonne saw us and welcomed us into the store before operating hours and showed us around. I ended up purchasing a beautiful bracelet and will be a returning customer in the future because she was just so lovely and it was just a wonderful shopping experience. She gift wrapped the bracelet and took a photo with me and even gave us restaurant recommendations and chatted with us; Again, before the store was even open. Above and beyond hospitality. It’s easy to see how she is so popular online, just a lovely woman, very passionate about her store and truly values her customers and followers! I will come back every time I visit New Orleans. 🩷

I had the absolute pleasure of a true milliner experience! Yvonne built a custom hat for me❣️We tried different styles, talked about my personal coloring as well specific colors I love or wear frequently, summer vs winter style. A unique 1 of a kind experience in a city filled with options. I can't wait to see the finished product!

I just love Yvonne LaFleur's. I purchased a dress for my daughter's wedding. I wanted something tasteful and unique. I found it. Emily was wonderful as was Yvonne. I highly recommend this store. I will return.

I would give zero stars if I could! Immediately upon entering I knew we should have left. The entire staff got quiet and glared at over us. One woman was kinda nice & helped some. The older woman with the dyed black hair was extremely rude to my friend looking for something for an event. stating they did not have plus sized "they only had normal sized clothes in a section" my friend said she was normal sized and we just left. The place is outdated smells like moth balls and just all around not a great experience. I don't know if the older woman is the owner but she definitely doesn't need to do any customer service or she only wants a "certain type" of clientele.

This review is long overdue but worth sharing. In 1992, Yvonne Lefleur blessed me with this beautiful wedding gown as a gift from my Spiritual Mother, Dr. Debra B. Morton who was a longtime customer of hers and friend. My husband and I were in our early twenties, working, serving in ministry, and in school. We didn't have a big budget, and appreciated all the blessings we received. Thank you, Ms. Lefleur & Pastor D.

My mother just brought my daughters there and had absolutely the most special experience. Yvonne treated them like royalty and it will be a memory they all treasure. Thank you so much.

I love Yvonne LaFleur!!! A New Orleans staple for over 50 years. Yvonne and her family are wonderful people. The reversible fur is my favorite piece. My mother in law looks forward to getting in signature perfume every birthday and Christmas. If you are looking for class you came to the right place.

Ok, this store is amazing. Here is how you know, I was there many years ago for a medical convention, bought some cute things and 3 amazing hats. Not only did they fit me, they added flowers and netting to make them even more fabulous. Fast forward 4 years later, I have been attending polo matches in Florida and pulled them out of their boxes and they are still gorgeous and I get so many compliments. Shopping there was a pleasure and was so different than NYC where I get most of my clothes. It is a class place, thank you for being so wonderful.

This is the most fun you can have shopping. Yvonne and staff treat you like gold. They serve champagne. They make suggestions so you don't have to go all over the HUGE store searching for the right thing. They ask where you will wear the gown and make sure no one going to the same ball will have your dress. They do alterations. They are detail oriented and offer the most personal service. My number one pick for Mardi Gras and special events.

I wasn't pleased at all with this business. My family and I entered the space and never once were we greeted, asked whether assistance was needed, or worse ... acknowledged. Due to those reasons and the store not offering anything I was looking for to attend an upcoming wedding... we left. I was also a little turned off by the pungent smell of mothballs ‼‼ Poor customer service

To the staff - Did you attend my daughter's graduation?? Did you notice she was not wearing the dress we bought from your store? She couldn't wear it because of the atrocious job you did on alterations. It was simply not wearable. I was so happy to have to go buy a new dress a week before her special day. To potential shoppers - JUST DON'T!!!!!! This store is riding on a reputation built years ago that it is no longer worthy of. They make promises they can't keep. All they want is the sale. The alterations staff is awful and they don't listen to what you want. The owner was present and aware of the issues yet did nothing. The sales girl loves to make excuses. We were so happy when we purchased/ordered the dress. The end result was a train wreck. And, if you think This is an isolated incident, I wish I could tell you that is true. However, I can point to at least 6 other girls in my daughter's class who had issues with dress purchases and/or alterations at this store. They lost the order for one dress!! I hope this review will save someone else from the tears, stress and heartache my daughter endured during what should be a happy time.

My wife and I have been shopping for months fo a mother of the groom dress! Yvonne was very helpful and we found the perfect dress! Classy, comfortable, and versatile! Yvonne was VERY helpful and we truly enjoyed meeting her and working with her!!

I came to the store looking for white leather gloves for a cotillon, and left gloveless and offended. Yvonne first told me that I was "too athletic" to ever fit into white leather gloves, and that I would be unable to find a pair for my coming out. I asked if she could then help me measure my arm to try and find a pair online (which she told me was unlikely), and she was 4 inches off in measuring my upper arm. Once we found another source, I was able to get gloves that fit perfectly, insult free.

What a gem! I've been to thousands of boutiques, but this experience was by far my favorite. In town for a long weekend we came to check out this store and we were not disappointed. Yvonne carries a gorgeous selection- from robes, a custom millenary section, wedding dresses that hang from the ceiling, and all kinds of ready to wear in between. The attention to detail in this shop is unmatched and the personable staff was a lovely touch. I was able to pick up 3 gifts and a dress for myself-- had we stayed longer I would have found much more! Don't miss this spectacular store if you are visiting New Orleans or a local.

This place is crazy. I hope you like the way her perfume smells because the whole place is drenched in it. Yvonne looks like a wax figure. They have lingerie, ball gowns and couture clothes. Some clothes have been sitting on the racks since the 1980's with the big puffy sleeves and ruffles. Other clothes are contemporary but priced around $500 for a sweater. the wedding dresses are hung from the ceiling which is pretty cool but ALL ballgown styles.. Great prices on wedding dresses which is strange since everything else in the store was outrageous.

I've been visiting this shop since I was a child. I adore walking through and eyeing the gowns and feathers and hats. It's like a dream. I was very excited to visit the store while looking for my wedding dress. The sales staff treats every woman like a queen. Sometimes they overly adore everything that you put on, but it's still fun. After visiting many dress shops, I had to stop at Yvonne's one more time. When I did I noticed a new dress hanging on the wall. The dress ended up being perfect for me. I knew it and so did everyone else. The staff was very accommodating with alteration appointments. I wanted to take a little bit in at the waist and the seamstress said it would be too tight. I was thinking, "This is my wedding dress. It's supposed to fit like a glove." The sales associate, Stella, agreed. She told the seamstress that it must be taken in. I was happy, and the fit was perfect. Yvonne fluttered around during each visit that I had, and she was always kind and helpful. When I picked up my dress from a second steam pressing, she stopped me at the door and gave me marriage advice. It was heartfelt and made my day.

Yvonne Lafleur is known as the poster woman for fashion in the New Orleans area. Not only is this shop located in one of my FAVORITE parts of uptown, but it carries some of the most gorgeous dresses I have ever laid eyes on. If you need a dress for a special occasion (and you have a few bucks) this should be the first place you look. Now that it's the season for Carnival balls, their window is dressed with gorgeous sparkly treats that I can only dream of being able to afford and having somewhere special enough to wear. They also carry lingerie, which I would call "special occasion" lingerie for a honeymoon or anniversary.

Yvonne LaFleur in New Orleans is the worst bridal boutique shop i have ever dealt with in the country. Their dresses are not private label. They just buy SubPar Brand B dresses, rip out the labels, then put their own in, and then upcharge you for it. Furthermore, if you are bigger than a Size 0 they will imply you are fat! And an uneducated 18 year old will sarcastically call you "darling" and care more about your credit card than you as a customer. Brides - do you and your bridesmaids and bridal party a favor - boycott and stay away from Yvonne LaFleur! What a RIPOFF! If pay top dollar for bridesmaid dress - then you expect a Tier 1 dress with Tier 1 Customer Service. AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL! This is South! Where is the SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY?

Yvonne was so attentive and helped me pick the perfect mother of the bride dress I had been everywhere and this dress looks heavy but the fabric is so light.

Upon crossing the threshold of this shop you'll be transported into a world where debutante balls regularly appear on patron social calenders. The store is divided into three sections: bridal, ladies apparel and the proprietor's signature perfume. The fragrance brings to mind the gentility of a time gone by with one last storefront as an outpost in the present. Ms. La Fleur herself gave this Yankee tourist the full Southern Belle treatment as she handpicked items from the hundreds of garments custom made and styled for her line of formal frocks and everyday garden party wear. We decided on two dresses (one Marilyn Monroe inspired chiffon number and a black and white bold floral patterned silk dress perfect for both formal events and both day and evening weddings) and a matching white cardigan which I had the foresight to buy two. My purchases were pinned to be tailored on the spot and were waiting for me when I returned home in beautifully wrapped boxes. It was a shopping experience like no other. I challenge you to try and replicate that at the mall.

Yvonne, yvonne. The woman herself is a living attraction -- oozing Southern propriety, quick with a compliment, but also terrifying. I made a half dozen trips to Yvonne La Fleur over the course of prepping for my wedding, and every time I'd get a nervous stomach in anticipation of the visit. First impression upon entering store: Immediate headache, lightheaded. The store is DRENCHED in Yvonne's signature perfume. Not a great start. But when I was lead into the back bridal room, the scent of perfume was overpowered by the sight of hundreds of beautiful dresses hanging from the ceiling. Impressive. The selection was incredible. There were many unique dresses, unlike anything I'd seen at any other salons. Immediately, i fell in love with a few dresses, and was pleased that the price was actually within my budget. (Oddly, the wedding dresses seemed relatively affordable, but nothing else in the store is.) Unfortunately, YLF has a antiquated policy that they don't allow photos. In the age of cell phones, 95% of bridal shops allow photos. My cell phone was full of photos of various gowns i was deciding between. For me, my mom and MOH are both hundreds of miles away, so it was really frustrating to not be able to send them pics of the dress that i ultimately fell in love with (and bought). I returned months later for my fitting. They gave my friend and I champagne, and I tried my dress on for the first time and it was a really awesome moment. I was interested in buying a veil, so the employee brought me a few to try on. At this point, Yvonne appeared and basically shut down the appointment, so that another client could use the full length mirror. I'd been there for all of 15 minutes, for an appointment i'd booked a week in advance, and I was at that point trying on a $600 veil and had already dropped 2k on a dress. But Yvonne made me feel like some sort of street urchin who was taking precious mirror time away from another customer, so I was shuttled away and the appointment abruptly ended. Interesting sales technique. It was very awkward. I had blue hair at the time, so I suspect that may have had something to do with the way that I was treated. I definitely was not passing as "high society!" Alterations are included in the price of the dress, but I wasn't thrilled with the job that was done. After returning twice, the dress was still loose around the hips and thighs, which doesn't work on a mermaid style dress. Finally, I took the dress to Alterations by Gerry. She did a fabulous job, made the dress fit perfectly and finished the job in no time. She also showed me how to bustle my dress, something YLF never bothered to do. This takes me to the vibe of YLF. In sum, I felt very tense around the staff. They were quick with compliments, but they didn't seem genuine. As soon as I questioned something, they became very cold and defensive. I felt like I didn't belong there. The day I purchased the dress, I skyped my mom in so she could see the dress i was about to buy. Sorry, screw but the "no phones" policy. I'm buying my freaking wedding dress and I want my mom to see it. Yvonne came in and was NOT HAPPY. F that. Yvonne, you have my business and my credit card number. Let my mom see me in my wedding dress!! There was no one else in the boutique at the time, so it's not like i was being disruptive. I will say that Madison, who helped me out repeatedly during my visits, was always genuine, pleasant and helpful. I love my wedding dress, and I think that Yvonne La Fleur is a fascinating bit of New Orleans' cultural heritage. But I'm happy that I never have to set foot in that place again.

My daughter found a lovely dress for graduation, but wanted to think it over. We were leaving at closing and I was told by the OWNER herself that they would hold the dress for us, put it in a separate area from the other dresses, and that we could call on Monday to confirm. Well, it's Monday, and I just called and was told that they SOLD the dress!! The dress they assured me they were holding! The woman on the phone told me that their policy is to hold it until the end of the day. I told her that her boss herself told me that she would hold it on Monday, since we were leaving right at 6pm as they closed on Saturday. Monday means Monday. Therefore, the "end of the day" should be the end of the day MONDAY. Despite the fact that they had our contact information no one called to report the mistake to us. I KNOW that they realized because the stylist we were working with immediately started to explain what happened the second I introduced myself on the phone. Also, I did not like being hovered over by the MASKLESS owner while I was there. I would not recommend this shop. Do yourself a favor and read the other poor reviews. Stay away.

Great store, great customer service. As soon as we walked in, everyone that worked there came to greet us. It seems as if there was a specialist in every section and were able to sift though things to find something for us. Not only that, but we we were offered champagne as soon as we got into the store! Great experience and a "must go" when you're in the area.

Bought my wedding dress from here. I was helped by Ashley who was amazing. She took the time to pin the dresses just right so I could see how it should fit and look. I am a smaller girl and appreciated that no big clamps were used. The wedding dresses are displayed hanging from the ceiling in the back which gave a magical feeling. Alterations were free of cost!

Stella and Yvonne are the sweetest. A divine, enchanted experience for finding your wedding gown!

This place is possibly the worst place I've ever been in. Went looking for a wedding dress. The entire place smells like a bottle of your grandmothers perfume spilled and drenched you. And feels as if you're in your grandmothers closet. After you pick out your gowns, they put you in a very tiny cluttered room to try in on. They're very unfriendly and a few times even snapped at my mom and told her to get out of the way when she was looking at a dress I was trying on. They won't let you take a picture of you have a gown on, so even when I found one I liked I couldn't send to my MOH out of state for her opinion. Worst of all, she takes the designer tag out of each dress and sews an Yvonne tag in, passing it off as her own design. Do yourself a favor and go to town and country or wedding bells and steer clear of here.

Pushy as Ffffffff***** you are also not allowed to take pictures of the wedding gowns!!!!!! I was like O_O !!!! They would compliment you for EVERY single freaking dress you put on hoping that they could seal the deal asap as if you were an ass!!!! just a rule of thumb, if you go to a store and you are complimented on every single item you try on, you can't trust them anymore. That's the bottom line! I hope they realize that people have a little bit of something called brain up in their heads so they stop acting wow wow every time you try on a dress. Pathetic!

I am blown away by this exquisite New Orleans boutique. Not only did I fall in love with every bridal gown their customer service was impeccable! Stella and Mrs. Yvonne were amazing! My mom shopped here as a young professional and after traveling to 5 states to find the perfect wedding dress we found it here in my home town! Thank you Mrs. Yvonne for making me feel gorgeous on my wedding day, I can't wait to bring my daughters here one day!

Yvonne LaFleur has reasonably priced gowns, that are not worth the money you save. I left every trip to the store either in tears or infuriated. The staff are all shady liars, but since none of them are on the same page, they all tell a different story. They will act really nice and accommodating until you purchase, which they pressure you to do, and then they are all extremely rude. A different staff member helped me every time, and all of them argued with me over my dress. The "included alterations" were not what I wanted at all, and had to pull teeth to get them to do anything about it. Would rather pay double for the same dress at another store, with helpful, nice, professional staff.

I started my wedding dress journey in February 2016 for my November wedding. Yvonne LaFleur was the first and ultimately last place I went dress shopping. Once you have your appointment scheduled, the back room is reserved entirely for your party, allowing for a personalized and wonderfully private and exclusive 2 hours. (There is no sharing a mirror or hallway with a half dozen other brides while countless strangers watch you try on dresses.) All of the beautiful dresses hang from the ceiling and racks on the wall rather than being cramped on an overstuffed dress rack, so you are actually able to see what the dress looks like in full effect. I was scheduled with Mercedes for my fitting appointment. She was incredibly knowledgeable and unfailingly helpful throughout the entire session. At one point, they even brought the seamstress in to talk about how we could tailor the dresses I liked to my personal taste and figure to give me an image of what I could look like. I ended up selecting the first dress I tried on-it was at this point that complimentary champagne was brought in for my entire party and we were allowed to take all sorts of pictures. All of the dresses I tried on and saw in the bridal salon were INCREDIBLY affordable; I don't think we saw a dress that topped $2000. To really go the extra, thoughtful mile, they also give you a six pence to wear in your shoe on your wedding day for luck (the saying ACTUALLY goes something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, AND a six pence in your shoe). Once my dress was ordered, it took about 6 months to arrive. All fittings and alterations are complimentary with any dress purchase. It took 3 fittings to get my dress absolutely perfect; it was incredible to see the progress at each fitting appointment as the dress really became my onw-it ended up fitting me like a glove. I couldn't have found a better seamstress. The attendants will also help you accessorize from the assorted jewelry, hair clips, and hand bags they carry in the store. They also give you tips and directions for storage of the dress until your wedding day as well as options for cleaning and the heirloom process afterwards. My dress was a show stopper and I felt more beautiful than I ever have in my life. I can't thank Yvonne LaFleur and her staff enough for such a wonderful experience.

Five star service, always makes me feel special. The clothes are made of fabrics that feel fabulous. I enjoy shopping at Yvonne Lafleur! The skinny pants are my favorite, a staple in my wardrobe.

I bought my debutante dress here and had a great experience. They have a huge selection within a wide pricerange and everyone is VERY helpful. They served us a glass of champagne on our first visit and offered refreshments each time after. I met Yvonne herself once and she is definitely a character! The store itself is a bit of an overwhelming experience because it is completely stuffed with clothes/hats/lingere/etc but it's really neat to look through everything, and the staff is very helpful when searching for something specific. I LOVED my dress...after two fittings it fit perfectly and I got tons of compliments on it. I brought my dress home with me on a 7 hour drive to Arkansas and it still looked great when I got there; they provided a plastic garment bag and helped me carry it out to my car as well. Overall, a great experience!

My wife today had just a horrible experience here.( first time ever in this store, and likely the last) Trying on dresses for our daughters wedding, the young lady who helped us was very nice, and helped her select several dresses to try on. While she was in the dressing room however, another sales person came over and asked her if she had taken "the knit dress next to the mannequin. " She stated that there was another one, but "It's not the right color, and Ms.--- would like to try it on". I could tell our sales girl was hesitant, but since my wife had several dresses to try on, she just reached into the room and took the dress for the other customer ,who was obviously a regular shopper there. It was like the older saleslady bullied her into doing this. Didn't even ask my wife if she minded, or if she had already tried it on . my wife said excuse me, i was getting ready to try the dress on. and still took the dress to the other salesladies customer! My wife just looked at the young lady and told her how rude that was, and we walked out of the store. She made my wife feel like she wasn't as important as the other customer.

I was in one of my best friend's wedding in December. She picked out our dresses from Yvonne's. The quality of the dress and service was awesome. One of the sales ladies even watched my little girl and gave her jelly beans while I got fitted. So sweet! This is a great place for dresses for special events.

Of course I visited Yvonne LaFleur. It's a "must see" in terms of New Orleans bridal stores, right? WRONG. I was scolded for everything. Scolded for attempting to take a photo. Scolded for putting my hands on the gown. "Your hands carry oils." Scolded for not putting the dress on properly. I was also told that my favorite gown was an Yvonne original. That was interesting to me, since I found THE SAME exact gown--not a similar gown--THE SAME exact gown by Allure at another local store. After I left, the phone calls wouldn't stop. Imagine the amount of times a car salesman calls you. They called me 10x more. Pushy is an understatement. Overrated. Maybe it was a wonderful, charming experience years ago, but not anymore. Two stars because we enjoyed the champagne and we bought a pretty (yet way overpriced) brooch.

I am so excited to have found the wedding dress that is perfect for me. My grandmother in law took me here as well as a few other places but the service and care they showed me made the difference. I had a few styles in mind and they allowed me to try in each one until I found the perfect one. I didn't hesitate to go ahead and buy it. I would recommend this to anyone

I was really excited to visit the store bc I heard they really work hard on making wedding dresses perfect for brides since I'm extremely tiny. Went with my best friend who is also engaged to look at wedding dresses. We are both very small and look very young so everyone working immediately gave us strange looks. Finally after arguing about who was going to help us (we had an appointment btw) a very sweet girl brought us to the room with the dresses and told us to look around. Everything was fine until one of the dresses fell out of the ceiling and Yvonne thought I was a little kid running around her store. When it was my turn to try on dresses Yvonne interrogated me about what I was trying on dresses for (she still thought I was a kid) and told me I shouldn't be trying them on since I don't have a set venue. Then they tell me I can't try on certain dresses because they were a few sizes too big and I guess they didn't want to clip them to fit me??? By then I felt so unbelievably uncomfortable but still hadn't tried on dresses, which made me feel even worse because Yvonne was standing there telling me everything that was wrong with me. She also brought other customers to stand around me in a pretty private area. I would advise everyone to look elsewhere because they have way more of a selection at other places where the owners aren't a**holes

I went in last month at the advice of my mom who is just obsessed with Yvonne Lafleur. When I first walked in, I was like what did I get myself into!? It wasn't like any other bridal shop that I'd been in. I was quickly helped by Mercedes who pulled me into the back room where the dresses hang from the ceiling (great touch, because it makes it easier to see them). We pulled 3 dresses and she helped me try them on. Mercedes was very very helpful with the pinning and clipping. I decided on a dress and purchased it on the spot. All in all, I'm very happy with my experience at Yvonne LaFleur.

Has anybody noticed a difference in the Yvonne LaFleur spray perfume? I've used that perfume for over thirty years, and the last bottle I bought not only smells differently but the perfume also looks darker in the bottle. I'm so disappointed. I used to love that scent on me.

Check out the hidden reviews at the bottom. Looks like I'm not the only one who saw that they illegally rip out the labels on Jasmine and other brand dresses and put in their own label. BEWARE!

Last year I purchased a hat and dress at Yvonne's. The dress was poorly made and my tailor had to completely deconstruct the dress to get it to fit correctly, further, she was horrified at the poor construction of the dress and would not fix it until she showed me all the problems with it. Since last year her hat selection has diminished and there seems to be very few styles to choose from. If you like wide brim hats with flowers on them, she's your gal, if you want a wider selection go elsewhere. The staff is over the top with their gushing over every single thing you put on. Seriously, does EVERYTHING you try on look perfect on you? Nope....they should at least ATTEMPT some honesty. I heard 3 different people say "It's not that I don't believe you, but I want to bring my friend back for their opinion!" There is a creapy guy there that floats in and drapes accessories on you... I told Yvonne that I wanted to purchase a custom hat to go with a dress for a wedding in NOVEMBER. I brought the jacket in for her to see the color so that she could put together something fabulous. I guess she didn't listen to me because the first hat she brought out was a wide brimmed straw hat (can you imaging the people sitting behind or next to me in the church being pissed about a huge summer hat? I can) So then I told her I wanted something smaller, so she brings out a slightly smaller brimmed straw hat, I then say, look, I was looking for something along the pillbox line. So after she tells me the style is too harsh and she doesn't like to do them, she pulls out a straw oblong type of hat without a brim, some netting and 1 flower, I ask her how I am going to keep it on my head. She tells me she builds in some ribbon loops to secure with a bobby pin on each side....okay..... I decide to go ahead and purchase the hat. The gal tells me it will be a month before it is done and can be shipped. I say okay. After I leave the shop (Saturday) and for the next 2 days I start having SERIOUS second thoughts about the hat purchase and decide that it really isn't the look I wanted after all, so I call up the shop to cancel the order first thing Tuesday morning. Yvonne gets on the phone and tells me she already finished the hat and it will ship the next day. I say "what about the 1 month timeframe your salesperson told me?" she says "Oh I just love to make pretty things a just got it done." Okay...... So the hat shows up today. It was shipped out 3 days after she said it would be (so it was a big fat lie that the hat was done) and it doesn't have the little tabs on the hat, so I have to take it to a different hat maker out where I live to get them to add something that will keep this small hat on my head. While the hat is pretty, I once again have to pay money to fix something I bought at the shop. I won't be going back next year.

I suppose they can get a star for providing champagne. My sister was highly recommended to this boutique by several friends and family, so she bought her wedding dress here. They started out as being very supportive and constantly praising how lovely "Yvonne's" collection is. Apparently she bulk orders clothing then replaces the tags with her own. But that's another story. Anyhow, she bought the dress and got fitted for alterations, which are complimetary. When my sister went to pick up her dress after the alterations they had butchered it: the lace was altered incorrectly, the zipper was broken, the brooch was hanging off, there were threads everywhere, and the sweetheart cut was uneven. They told her that is how it's supposed to look and everything was fine. As my sister was in tears about this, we scheduled another appointment and went with 3 sisters total so we could support her, get the dress fixed, and keep these condescending women from walking all over her. When we arrived, they had fixed several things that were wrong the first time, but had obviously altered the lace differently than the satin layer beneath it, causing it to bunch up in the crotch area. They said they could press it out and there was nothing wrong with the way it looked. Also, the tool was hemmed so you could clearly see it through the lace, and they again told us that's how it was supposed to be. Well, that's not what the floor model looked like, so that was NOT how it was supposed to be. They didn't agree to fix it until we made a huge deal about it and they openly referred to our presence in their boutique as a "situation." There was one woman there who figured out how they could fix the dress and tried to help us, but her opinion contradicted with precious Yvonne's and she was pulled aside and scolded for what I would guess was discrediting the boss in front of customers! We ended up having to work on the dress ourselves. We felt very disrespected: they made it clear that they considered us inferior and that we should just be happy with what we got. We are indeed happy to be done dealing with the superiority complex of this place! So, if you would like to receive the services that you pay for and prefer to be treated with respect and understanding and as though your wedding is important, I would not recommend putting yourself in the "situation' at Yvonne Lafleur's place.

I had a GREAT experience at Yvonne Lafleur's! I went in looking for a wedding dress, not only did I purchase a dress, but I also bought my veil there. The service was truly wonderful. The consultant was very knowledgeable, attentive, and welcoming, even a little quirky (which I liked). She listened to the description of what I wanted and pulled dresses that I could afford. Both the consultant, and Yvonne herself, were very courteious. They treated my mother, my mother-in-law, and me with the utmost respect. I would reccommend this boutique to anyone looking for great service and an affordable wedding dress.

It as close as you can get to a Paris dress shop. The staff is so helpful. The seamstresses really take their time to tailor the dress perfectly. I bought my dream dress there a few months ago. Yvonne is like a fairy godmother. I just love this store.

Cheap, rude, ugly, and 100% terrible. When I was searching for a wedding gown, I visited this shop first, because I had heard good things. The woman insulted me, told me that my simple tastes were cheap, and tried to sell me an absolutely hideous white polyester graduation gown. When I returned to the store several months later with a friend who was having alterations done on a gown she unfortunately purchased there, Yvonne had the nerve to tell me that the designer who made my lovely wedding gown (I of course purchased elsewhere) was "trashy." I couldn't believe how poorly I was treated.

I love Stella and Yvonne. I bought my wedding dress there, and I would go back for the rest of my clothes if I still lived there. It's definitely not overpriced, and you can get great work cloths, nice occasion clothes as well as formal and wedding attire. The main thing is the service - this is a rare gem in today's retail world. If you want someone to help you and to pay attention to you and value your money, this is the place. I was intimidated at first because I thought it would be pretentious and stuffy, but it is definitely not. They do free alterations and also make some of their own accessories. It is an experience not to be missed. Brides - this is the only place you should even go in New Orleans. There is simply nothing else like it.

I think it's an interesting store. I bought my wedding dress there. I later realized that it was Jasmine Couture dress but the tags were switched to say Yvonne LaFleur. I wish they hadn't done that because it seems so deceptive; I would have still bought the dress and felt better about it (besides that, it's illegal to cut out the tags). Nice people though and prices are comparable to other high end bridal shops.

Yvonne LaFleur is simply the best. I went for a bridal appointment and was instantly wowed when I saw the dresses hanging from the ceiling. As I looked at dresses, Stella walked with me and gave me suggestions based on my likes. This was the first store I went to where I wasn't completely swallowed by and clamped into dresses. Yvonne has the dresses in a variety of sizes, which gives you a good idea of how your actual dress will look. Also, there was such a wide variety of styles. When looking at the dresses, you can tell Yvonne has put so much work into the designs. They are exquisite and there is so much attention to detail. It's such a great feeling to know that your dress is a unique design, rather than part of a designer collection at thousands of stores across the country. Once I found the dress I liked, I had a conversation with Yvonne. She was so kind and I felt as if I had known her for years rather than minutes. Of course, after finding the dress, I couldn't help but wander around the store. Just like her dresses, the store features a variety of clothes/bags/hats/coats that are unique and sophisticated. I can't wait to visit the store again!

I am a plus size woman who was looking for a dress for my sons wedding. I went into the store with a friend to pick up her daughters dress never thinking in a million years there would be a dress for me there. I thought they only catered to the "runway" sizes. I was shocked beyond my wildest dreams when Stella informed me that I could choose from an entire room of beautiful evening wear and ensembles . Stella stepped in and advised me of styles that would flatter my figure and minimize the problem areas. I walked away in confidence that I found perfection. The dress was ordered came in right on time. Alterations were done stress free and perfect in 1 fitting. Yvonne and Stella was there supervising the fitting. Service was impeccable. Entire staff was profession and very knowledgeable . The weeding was this past week end and my dress was PERFECT! Thanks to all at Yvonne Lafleurs.