Marie La Beau

This woman kicked me out while I was looking for a dress because I was waiting for a ride. She heard me on the phone asking my dad to get me but I walked there from the gym just to look at dresses for my graduation, as a explained to her when I walked in, and she kicked me out. She also tried to change her mind on why I had to leave «because she had to make an alteration.» I’d like to see a sign that says other customers can’t look at the merchandise while making your alterations.
Very poor customer service and way overpriced clothes anyway. Looks like you won’t get that $ 40 from me and that dress I had my eye on!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Marie!!! You truly exceeded my expectations with the mother-​of-​the-​groom dress you created for me! You started with a full length sleeveless lace gown which was too short for me but a wonderful color (cranberry). You shortened the dress to tea length (for me) and created sleeves for the dress from the removed lower section of lace. It fits me perfectly and the sleeves look like they were always a part of the dress. Also, I love the color, which you recommended for me and makes me happy! And I haven’t mentioned the contrasting shoes, purse and jewelry on which you offered your expert opinion!
Over the past several years, you have tailored blouses and dresses and hemmed pants for me, all of which fit perfectly. You have recommended websites which have made my shopping easier. You are currently altering a suit for my son which I have no doubt will fit him perfectly. You have also provided invaluable advice along the way, using your fashion training and many years of experience. You have always done a wonderful job on any project I have brought, but you truly outdid yourself on my beautiful new (groom’s mother’s) dress!

Marie is talented, sweet, professional, and knows her stuff! If you want excellent and quality care of your clothing come here. Marie is more than a seamstress… she is a designer!

I love Marie! She has made more than 6 costumes for me when I used to perform in plays and she made me two beautiful costumes for when I went to comic con. I love her work and I got so many compliments when I went to SDCC. Her work is definitely better than others I’ve seen. I’m very grateful for everything she’s done for me and my family! I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needed anything done regarding clothes!

Marie is one of the very best in the area! She can usually just look at something and know exactly what needs to be done with it! She will do better than expected! She is such a pleasant person as well! You feel so at home at her shop, but also treated with the utmost care and concern…
She also has awesome clothes and jewelry at her dress shop as well! I won’t take my clothes to anyone else! I encourage everyone, especially in the Gilroy and Morgan Hill area to check her out!

I came in here looking to get a hem for my pants (which was affordable) and walked out of there with a new friend. Marie has top notch customer service and as a consumer that is everything to me. She is genuine, personable and has a great boutique inside her shop with beautiful, beautiful dresses. I will continue to bring my clothes here for alterations as well as just to stop in, say hi, and «shoot the breeze» if I’m in the area.

Had 5 pairs of slacks hemmed. Said it would cost $ 3.50/ea. When I returned to pick up the slacks the said it would be $ 76.00. Never mentioned once that cutting then hemming was extra. Hem fell out of one pair within a month. She asked me if I washed them in the washing machine. I asked her what difference that made. She said the hem is for dry clean only. Why would she put a dry clean only hem (whatever that means) in a pair of slacks that had a label on them that says machine washable? Anyhow, about a month later another hem fell out completely. She has crazy mood swings. One day beyond cheerful and the next downright rude. Also, poor communication and sub par service. I won’t be back.

Marie is a blessing! I was in a wedding and I totally forgot about alterations. I called about an hour and half before closing to see if I can get a dress altered (taken in and hemmed). I came in, she pinned me and told me that I can’t get the dress the next morning when the store opened at 10am for a small extra fee (which I didn’t mind).
I felt that Marie was very accommodating to my needs and the dress came out perfect. I would definitely recommend this place to others and would absolutely come back for alterations if needed.

Bad customer service way over-​priced and she sent me to joann fabrics to buy my own fabric to alter my dress!!! 130 to hem the bottom and take out the side an inch… the dress cost 170 from David’s bridal! When I decided to take it somewhere else she charged me 15 dollars just for looking at it and then insulted me by saying it’s not her fault the dress doesn’t fit!!! Go somewhere else!

I bought my beautiful dress at Saks and need a few alterations as I have a short waist. I came to Marie and she knew immediately what to do. My dress was fixed less than 24 hrs. The next morning I came to pick it up, it fits me perfectly. I also bought an earning from her too. Very beautiful pair of earning, elegant and go so well with my dress. Surprisingly I spent the whole afternoon the day before at Macy’s and couldn’t find one but found a perfect pair at her shop with a very reasonable price.
I’m very happy with her work and def will come back to her if I need any alternations for my cloths.

I came in with a dress that had the strangest problem with the shoulders being far too large. This place was able to get it fixed in no time and I was able to attend the Marine Corps ball looking fabulous! I was even talked into buying some Spanx which worked out fantastically under my Halloween costume. I’m happy to have found a tailor that I will be returning to if I need anything fitted.

We have gone to Marie for many years. She has a gift of altering clothes that you never thought could be altered. Years ago Marie altered all my husbands suits when he lost over 50 lbs. She did a perfect job and saved us a small fortune by not having to purchase anything new!
This week I had Marie shorten sleeves on a jacket for me that had three buttons on the side of the sleeve. Another perfect job! Just perfect!
If I could give her 10 stars I would???

I’ve been going to Marie’s for almost 25 years! She’s done everything from my wedding gown to my daughters prom dress. Always superior quality work, and a wonderful person!

Marie is AWESOME. Im new to this area so I wanted to find someone who was good and AFFORDABLE. I looked everywhere… So I found her on Unilocal and gave it a try. She’s been great! ALSO She took in my sons baseball jersey IN A DAY, and last minute!
She is so gracious and helpful. I highly recommend this little shop.

I came here once for alterations on my wedding dress and she was so rude to me. I called and made an appointment. I got there, changed into my dress, and she said to me «oh your going to lose some weight first right?» Mind you I just had a baby 6 months before, and yes I gained a lot of weight but it had nothing to do with my dress because I was only there for the bussel. I couldnt believe how rude and careless she was. I never went back and I will never ever recommend her to anyone she is a nasty person!

I have been going to Marie for over 2 years and she is the best! Everything I take into her comes back perfect. I am a big shopper so I am always buying dresses that I take to her to shorten, take in, fix a zipper, etc. and they are always perfect. She always has the garments done and ready to be picked up on time. She is so pleasant and welcoming. She is the best in town!

Hmmmmm, any other recommendations in Gilroy area with friendly costumer service? I sure did get poor communication and the run around. Also wrong estimate by 40 bucks more. Not to mention the stitching did not match color of garment.

I cheered in high school and college, and I always took my uniforms to Marie for alterations and I was ALWAYS extremely satisfied. I’ve also had various clothing items altered; she knows her stuff. She’s quick and not too expensive. Highly recommend!

I took my wedding dress to Marie with a rather short time frame. A little over a week to go when I gave her the dress. I was running late the evening I was supposed to drop my dress of, I called and begged her to stay open until I got there. She agreed to do so and it was a life saver for me.
Picked up my dress the day we agreed on. It was fabulous. You couldn’t even tell it had been altered. It looks just as good as it did when I bought it. Alterations were expensive. Almost $ 400 but I guess that is to be expected with a good seamstress and a short time frame.

I have gone to Marie to years to have alterations done to bridesmaid gowns, work slacks, and nice denim jeans. For the most part you can walk in without an appointment and get whatever item you have set up for the alterations to be done.
In the years that I have been going there, I have had some dresses altered that were for some professional performances that turned out great! All have been in a timely manner and prices for alterations are moderate to expensive depending on what exactly needs to have be done.
I would recommend her for your alteration needs as well as to pick up a few cute pieces of clothes. She has a little boutique of clothes inside her shop.