Mira Couture

**PLUS SIZE girls BEWARE!**
I had read fantastic reviews about Mira Couture and was very excited to search for my wedding dress here. They have lovely gowns from different designers and the staff was very friendly.
The reason my experience was not as great as other bride-to-be’s was due to the lack of larger sized gowns. I am a plus size girl (14 – 16) and there was NOT ONE gown available in my size. I still tried on several wedding dresses ranging in sizes 8 – 10 but I wasn’t able to obtain an accurate fitting and had to use my imagination for the gowns I tried on. Most gowns wouldn’t clip in the back or I couldn’t slip them on. My experience was actually comical in a way because at one point I had to simply hold a gown on the hanger under my face just to imagine what it would like on me because as much as my attendant helped (god bless her effort) to slip it on me from all angles, I could barely fit an arm or leg through.
I didn’t let the experience discourage me as I eventually found my dream wedding dress somewhere else. Reflecting back on my visit at Mira Couture, I found it to be a touch embarrassing despite my great sense of humor and supportive friends who were there with me. The lady who helped me was a doll throughout the whole process and I remember feeling bad sensing that she felt bad, but I was thankful for her help regardless of the situation.
To summarize: If you are a size 10 or greater you may have a tough time finding a gown to try on at Mira Couture. While they may be able to custom size dresses, the sample gowns are very limited to smaller sizes and you’d have to use your imagination during your fitting.

Even though I didn’t buy my dress here, I would not hesitate to recommend this place to any future bride. My friend, however, did buy her dress here and she looked absolutely STUNNING!
I visited a while back ago (June 2015) and had such a pleasant experience here. I forget who took my appointment but EVERYONE in this store is so, so nice. They have a very nice selection of dresses at what I consider most typical price points. They didn’t rush me at all and gave very good advice during the appointment.
Tip: They are located on the 2^nd level above the Starbucks!
Have fun girls! Dress shopping can be stressful but truly, the staff here are complete experts at putting you at ease.

What an outstanding team with outstanding customer service, which I am finding is not the norm in the wedding dress industry. I have not met Mira personally, but I have heard wonderful things about her from my sister who purchased her wedding dress from here 3 years ago.
My experience:
Greeted by a super friendly attendant. No fake hello here. She took me through the entire store pretty quickly just showing me how they have the dresses sorted by style and price. They even have a sample sale rack with some sweet deals. Not once was I made to feel pressured to look at or buy something more expensive. When I inquired about this gorgeous dress on a mannequin the attendant politely told me that dress was close to $ 6K (which was way out of my budget) and we both laughed over my «expensive» taste. :)
I picked a few dresses and the attendant was seriously so nice to me as she was helping me get into them. I was slightly larger than a lot of the sample sizes and was feeling down about having to squeeze into a dress (no one likes that feeling of something being too small) and she was so great with a positive attitude speaking to all the good qualities of the dress the whole time. I wasn’t really feeling any of the dresses and then the attendant took it upon herself to pick out a dress for me that I somehow didn’t see when I was looking, and was exactly my price point and turned out to be my favorite dress of the day! I’m still looking as this is a big purchase and I want to have all my options covered, but I almost just want to come back and get this dress because of the service I received.
One of their main designers is Rosa Clara. Her styles are romantic, classic, girlie and timeless. Lots of lace and understated beading. I also believe they are the only place in the greater Chicago area you can try on Rosa Clara.
And then the best part is that after my appointment, they emailed me the dress name, price, etc. They are not pushy and not trying to make you feel bad about not purchasing anything. And as I was leaving someone said «yes» to their dress so we were all cheering and the overall atmosphere was jovial.
Mira also designs custom dresses and has an amazing selection of accessories. The cathedral veil and blusher (that could be made custom to fit my dress if I choose) was $ 275 (and that was also included in my email) and thought that was fair. Mira is also a very expert tailor, so anything you buy from her or want customized, she can absolutely do. She needs to try out for Project Runway… seriously!
Don’t let the other Gold Coast snob stores scare you, this place is definitely worth the visit.

I purchased my wedding dress here a few months ago and recently went back for fittings and felt rushed and hurried during both fittings. It seems like after you’ve purchased your dress, they really don’t care to spend any time at all with you. I was promised that they could make adjustments to my dress so that it looked like what I had envisioned, but unfortunately the alterations I had requested were not done despite the fact that I had sent a photo of what I wanted. Additionally, I felt that my dress was hemmed too short so I’ll need to purchase new shoes (even though I absolutely loved the ones that I wore to my initial fitting). Then when I asked to try on veils they just slapped a few on my head and called it a day, without even telling me the price until I checked out. I was extremely hesitant about purchasing a dress that required alterations to fit the style that I wanted, but they were so reassuring that they could make any adjustments that I wanted when they were trying to get me to buy the dress. I should have trusted my gut in going with a dress that did not require a lot of alterations even though they said they could make them. It also seems to be a tremendous inconvenience for them to do fittings on the weekends so despite the fact that I’ve already had to leave work early several times throughout the wedding planning process, they pressured me into a weekday appointment just so I could pick up the dress without even trying it on for a final fitting.
My wedding is in less than 3 months but I don’t feel entirely comfortable with my dress so I’ll be looking elsewhere. I had a much better experience at Ultimate Bride and Jenny Yoo. I’d recommend going there if you’re looking for a better experience.

As soon as you get engaged, DO NOT BOTHER GOING ANYWHERE ELSE! I went to every possible boutique, and tried on every possible dress, from cheap to designer, to ball gown, to mermaid — and I Mira Couture’s selection, service, and price range is unmatched. I wish I found out about this place earlier — it would’ve saved me so much time and effort!
Courtney helped me out — she was so sweet and helpful. The moment I stepped in and tried on a couple of dresses (and saw the friendly price tags) I knew I came to the right place. Even if your budget is $ 1,000-$ 2,000 you WILL find something unique and STUNNING! The quality of their gowns are breath taking.
I ended up with a dress I tried on at other high end boutiques, but at those places, when I would ask to try on pricier gowns, they would discourage me and continue to remind me to «not fall in love with it». At Mira Couture they encourage you to do whatever you want. They understand that this is a stressful and emotional time for brides… they treat you with the utmost respect and help make the usual dreadful dress fitting into a fun occasion — i never wanted to leave!
I can’t wait to go back for my next fitting! Thank you Courtney!!!

Thank you, Julie!!! I was really nervous to shop for a wedding dress. I’m not exactly sure why I was so nervous, but I certainly was. I made an appt at Mira couture based on a friends recommendation, and I’m so glad I did. Julie was so sweet and helpful, and gave me a great variety of options to try in without totally overwhelming me. I ended up with a beautiful lace Paloma Blanca dress and I love it! It fit me like a glove thanks to the expert seamstresses.
I know they also do custom dresses. Either way, I highly recommend Mira Couture. Make sure you ask for Julie!

Mira Couture provides exactly the kind of experience you want when shopping for a designer or custom wedding gown. Their staff are knowledgeable, kind, helpful, intuitive and patient — especially my consultant, Courtney. I came in 3 different times to try on and retry a few gowns. The first time I came to the store, I was struck by the quality of their selection. Since Mira makes custom wedding gowns, she’s knowledgable about fabric and construction quality, and the store’s selection of designer gowns reflect her decades of experience. The fabrics and cuts of the dresses are spot on. You won’t pay a ton of money for an overpriced dress here. In fact, I went to several other high-​end bridal stores in Chicago that carried pricier but overall lower quality dresses. With a Mira dress, you know you’re going to look amazing without breaking the bank. While I considered a custom gown (Mira’s designs are so flattering and look beautiful both in person and in pictures), I ended up finding a designer dress that was perfect for me. I’m so happy that Mira Couture will always be a part of my wedding and would recommend it to everyone!

What Not To Wear
I made an appointment at Mira Couture to try on wedding dresses. I selected an array of dresses. When I went into the fitting room, I had size 10 and 12 dresses. I tried to put one on and couldn’t get it over my shoulders. I tried on 2 more with the same results. I was then informed that size 10 was really a size 4. They had no dresses I could try. The associate then tried to hang them over my neck so I could understand «the look». It was awful. After 10 minutes I got dressed to leave. The owner then came over to tell me should could check to see if anything came in «bigger sizes like I need». It was simple a horrifying way to make a bride feel ugly. Total fail — Mira. Total fail.

I scheduled an appointment with Mira a few weeks ahead of time for my friend Sam. Sam had a specific dress in mind (which ended up being the one). Throughout the phone calls I had with Mira, everyone I spoke to was incredibly friendly and excited to have us coming in. Sam said that wasn’t unusual but I had spoken to another shop nearby and didn’t get the same reaction.
When Sam and I arrived this past Saturday, we were so pleased with the experience. Julie was the absolute sweetest and really listened to Sam and didn’t mind me making jokes or giving my input. Sam was so thankful to have Julie and really felt supported and cared for. We had some issues with the checking out (out of state fraud support) and Julie and the other ladies were incredibly patient and indulged in talking to us while we figured it out. We were so, so happy with our visit and working with Julie — we’re excited for Sam’s fitting later this year!

I absolutely loved working with Courtney and all the very helpful ladies at Mira! The alterations process was so painless and the team was very accommodating to my schedule. I also got endless compliments on my dress and I felt fabulous.

I first felt like a bride when I tried on wedding dresses at Mira. It is a beautiful boutique with an exceptional collection and experienced staff.
My first bridal appointment was at Mira. Lizzy of Mira suggested a few dresses for me to try on based on my style and price range. I did not feel overwhelmed. The fourth dress I tried on was the one. Mira made the process fun.
I cancelled two of the three other appointments I had scheduled at other boutiques. We kept one and went the next day for a comparison. The experience was not the same and I kept comparing all the dresses back to the one at Mira. We called Mira immediately after and ordered the dress.
Mira’s owners and staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They truly want you to be happy with your dress and make it an experience. They kept me up to date on the arrival time of the dress and sash. The seamstresses at Mira are very skilled and altered the dress so it fit me perfectly. Julie, the owner, was there for each of the fittings giving the seamstress direction. Julie is sweet, friendly, and unpretentious. I did not know she was a co-​owner or the owner until I looked at her business card the day of the final fitting.

Mira Couture is nestled/​hidden on the second floor of 1 E Delaware Place.
It’s a bit tricky to find, but once you’re inside their small but lovely space, you’ll forget about that part.
Mom, Grandma and I hit up Mira during our whirlwind wedding dress tour — the CHI edition — and to be totally honest, after perusing their website I didn’t think I’d find much (if anything at all) to suit my tastes at Mira.
You know what? It’s fun to be wrong!
While I didn’t find «the one» at Mira, I did stumble across two very (very) lovely gowns that definitely were more «me» than the ballgown-​y, princess-​y, bling-​y everything I had seen on their site previously.
Racks of dresses are separated by style and price point; they also boast lots of MOB options, too!
Seemed like had I gone w/​one of the two I really dug here that they’d be more than willing to accommodate alterations in house. They even work with designers themselves to make changes!
No photos allowed here, buyer beware.

I had the best time at Mira Couture trying on wedding dresses (OK, I only spazzed a little bit)! Julie and Sam were so amazing, helpful and sweet. I ended up ordering the 4^th dress I tried on! Mira was the first boutique I went to and it should have been the first, last and only! I rode all over the burbs trying on more dresses and was so unhappy with my other experiences. So glad I am so happy with my dress choice and Mira Couture for being my dress shop! (I ended up with a paloma blanca dress!)

I looked for a wedding dress at BHLDN, Nordstrom, Belle Vie, Glamour Closet and here. I ultimately made the decision to buy my wedding dress at this store (it was between here and BHLDN).
First I will start off by saying that Lizzy, who I worked with in both my appointments so far has been excellent. She is so friendly, helpful and insightful. She really got a great f eel for what I liked and ending up picking out our favorite dresses that i tried on. She made me feel comfortable and she is very personable. After my mom and I had been to a bunch of stores, we decided we not only liked the dresses at Mira the most but Lizzy was our favorite consultant we had worked with.
The prices in here are reasonable, especially for the great quality of dresses. I am excited to work with Mira Couture and know they will do a great job with the alterations and accommodating my needs.
They are so friendly and there was no pressure to buy, something that was really nice after visiting a store that tried to push the 24 hour sale.
I definitely recommend looking here !

I have known of Mira Couture for many years and have always dreamed of getting my wedding dress there because of the amazing experiences I’ve heard about. When I got engaged this year, one of the first things I did was go to Mira Couture. I was blown away with the affordability and quality of the dresses, the service I received and the beautiful ambiance of the store. It looks like something out of a dream. From the moment I walked in, the experience was nothing short of perfect.
The staff at Mira Couture are incredibly friendly, knowledgable, patient and helpful. Mira was there herself and her beautiful spirit made me feel so comfortable. Julie helped me try on many dresses. She was kind, patient and very skilled at listening and executing the vision I had for my dress. Julie had a dress in mind for me and as soon as I tried it on I knew it was the one. I can now excitedly say that I’ve found my dream dress. The dress is a mermaid, lace gown with beautiful beading detail. it’s everything I could have ever wanted in a dress and I can’t wait to wear it on my special day.
I would recommend Mira Couture to anyone who is shopping for a wedding dress. Their support staff is superb. The gowns are stunning. The shop is gorgeous. Overall, it was a dream-​like experience and I will be recommending all of my friends and family to this store.

Mira couture is amazing! High quality and great designers to really understand what your looking for. Their clothing is unique and your guaranteed to love what you get. I would go to Mira million times over!

My mom worked near Mira Couture for several years and every night she drove home, she always thought to herself, «I hope to take my daughter there one day.» Well, queue May 2013 when my mom and I started my search for my wedding dress for my Memorial Day 2014 wedding. We stopped in to browse through gowns after some casual shopping and lunch; it was the first wedding dress store I’d been in since I was just starting my search. But it became the only boutique I’d go to and I couldn’t have been more happy with my decision to purchase my dress from Mira.
We started working with Courtney in May 2013 after I tried on only 3 dresses before finding «the one.» Courtney is absolutely a gem to work with; she is not at all pushy when it comes to trying on dresses, she remembers everyone she works with as well as what gowns they’d tried on, and is extremely reliable. Even though I’m from Chicago, I currently live in the DC area, so working with someone from a dress perspective that I could count on to get the dress ordered, arrange alterations, etc. made me feel so much more at ease about being an «out of town» bride.
I can’t say enough great things about the selection of the dresses at Mira, the quality of the staff (Courtney, you are amazing and I appreciate you so much!), and the quality of the dress I selected. I am STILL in love with my dress 7 months after my wedding and couldn’t have been happier with the silhouette and the quality of the alterations I had done (I changed the neckline from being strapless to having lace straps, given that I’m bigger-​busted).
Thank you, Mira Couture and Courtney for contributing to my amazing wedding day!

I cannot say enough good things about Mira Couture! Everything from the shop, the selection and the service was perfection. I am from Chicago and I hit almost every boutique and nothing came close to the experience I had at Miras. Lizzie sold me my dress and she is the best. She made every appointment so relaxing and amazing. I had the good fortune of having Mira at that store when I bought the dress and again at my final fitting and she is a class act who knows fashion! My dress was a huge hit and I have never felt more stunning. It fit my like a glove. Thanks to Lizzie and Mira for everything!

This review is for Courtney Michalowski, the Bridal Assistant at Mira Couture. She. is. an. angel!
My mom and I came by Mira Couture to browse through wedding dresses to try and figure out more of the silhouette of dress I want. Courtney hopped up from her seat and greeted us when we stopped in and offered any help we may need. We started looking through the racks of dresses and I verbally made note of all the dresses I liked, and trust me, there were many.
Courtney offered to take them all back for me to try on! We were so surprised! I tried on many dresses that day, and ended up writing down the names of a few favorites at the end of the day. Anyway, Courtney was very mindful of my privacy when we were changing. I stripped down to step into the dresses, and she was very respectful of my space, and assisted me without making me feel uncomfortable about anything. She helped fasten up the dress and put clips on them to tighten up the silhouette.
When I walked out, my moms jaws dropped. Each time! The dresses we had chosen were simple, elegant, without extra beading or fringe, and just beautiful. I felt like a princess! I stood in the mirror after each dress and felt like such a lady. It really was incredible. Such a beautiful occasion.
In the end, I chose a few dresses by Aire Barcelona, Rosa Clara, and Martina Liana. Courtney also took my body measurements for me and wrote them down so that I know what size I will need when it comes time to place an order.
Our experience at Mira was wonderful. It really could not have been any better and I am so grateful for Courtney’s help that day. I hope all of you get a chance to work with her. She will help you out more than you could ever imagine.

Nothing against the dresses, they’re just fine. In fact, all the consultants there are adamant that they can do anything custom– they can change anything you’re hoping to change, which is great!
They have a wide selection of dresses, too. Some with beading (EXTENSIVE beading), some with lace, some with feathers… None of them really seemed to work for me, but that’s not the reason for the 3-​star rating.
There are two reasons for that:
1) My consultant wasn’t ready when we arrived. No big deal, since their model anyway is to let you wander the store and pick out which ones you want to try on. I’m really not a fan of this model… I have no idea what any of these dresses look like when they’re actually on bodies! The consultant I was working with wasn’t really able to make recommendations further than the ones we picked out to try on.
2) The biggest issue is the seating and the viewing area. They put everyone at a giant table, like a library, and put magazines in front of them. My friends got pretty engrossed in these, since it takes a little while to put on these dresses. It’s not a great setup, and certainly doesn’t work to make the bride feel too great. I don’t need all attention to be focused on me at all times, but it doesn’t feel too confidence-​boosting to compete with a magazine for your best friends’ attention!

Julie is amazing!!! Mira couture was my first stop for finding the perfect dress after a friend had suggested it. I was completely impressed from start to finish. The atmosphere of the store is intimate and Julie always made me feel at ease. She had a beautiful selection to look through, which was gorgeous and wonderful! The most helpful part was when Julie listened to what I had envisioned and pulled dresses that were similar. When I couldn’t find a dress that had all the little details I wanted, Julie went right to sketching my dream. Julie was so kind, helpful and insightful! I HIGHLY recommend Mira couture, Julie is simply the best!