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A Perfect Fit, Tailor-made for Weddings
Dazzelle’s owner, Ellen Irving, right, and manager, Barbara Casquarelli By Marianna Scandole We all know that the search for the perfect dress can be rough. So many choices, but none are that “dream dress.” With wedding season upon us, and special occasions always on the horizon, women need options and where better than a local personalized shop where service is important and getting EXACTLY what you want is the objective. The search is over ladies. There are two fabulous shops right here in Southampton. Dazzelle, a custom clothing and dress shop, began as a small store and has since taken over the two adjacent shops. Dazzelle is perfect for anything from elegant wedding gowns to unique jewelry. There is no need for intimidation; they cater to women of all ages, sizes and budgets. The atmosphere is vibrant and organized and the service is amazing.
make pieces from scratch. Owner Ellen Irving and Patricia tells me, “We are realmanager Barbara Casquarelli ly happy to work here and try have known each other for 20 our best to do a great job. years and decided to go into Seeing satisfied customers is business together after covery rewarding.” Some of her managing another local shop. work includes elaborate hats, a “I buy for my clientele,” Irving chocolate cake costume, even said. “They are what make the an outfit for a dog! store work.” When asked why Owner, Rose Dios, said, “We she opened the shop, she are importing fabrics from replied, “I’ve always been in Italy, knits from Japan and this kind of business since I Korea, and carry Liberty of finished school, plus I made London. We also find unusual my own clothes, so it just and flattering fabrics, includseemed right.” Rest assured ing designer fabrics such as that their services exceed Emilio Pucci.” expectations. Elizabeth Ebel There are several services (a k a Betsy), a local, proud offered at Stitch – customers customer, and part of the can bring in something they Dazzelle family, boasts, “They A Stitch saves time... already own and have it copied, do everything but cook!” Ebel or come in with a picture, said that the customers are very loyal and are drawn from every direction by the sketch, or even just a vision of what they want. Then extensive selection at Dazzelle, “plus the price and the manager, Sara Viquez, draws up the design and value is excellent!” tweaks it until perfection. Viquez studied fashion, Casquarelli beams: “We know all our clients by design, sewing and merchandising before coming to name and can guarantee that our customers will not Stitch. Where else can you make your dream dress show up to a wedding wearing the same thing as become a reality, and at such a reasonable price? their friends.” I nod, agreeing that avoiding a “who Custom pieces range from $100-$450 and typically wore it best” moment is crucial. Ebel said, “I come in take about a week, but shockingly can be completed every Friday, and if I fail to show up, I get a phone as quickly as one day. call. I stop in even if I don’t need anything.” Whether you’re planning your own wedding, parStitch, just down the street, is about as “custom” ticipating in one, or simply attending, customizing as customized gets. The shop is brimming with talyour dress takes the stress out of the happy occaent and attention to detail. Their two amazing sion. Having the dress of your dreams doesn’t have seamstresses, Patricia Jarran and Blanca to be as treacherous to your wallet as you might Solorzano, not only effortlessly handle alterations expect. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy that special on even the most complicated garments, but also day.
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