DELLA CURVA – Plus-Size Bridal Salon

This is a beautiful bridal boutique for the curvy ladies, beautiful selection of dresses to choose from. Sarah was amazing and helped so much in helping my best friend find her dress. Thank you Bella Curva

Had an appointment here yesterday and it was amazing.
I am a plus size curvy girl but I’m on the smaller side of the plus size range. So I had some difficulty at other bridal shops because the straight sizes (2 – 14) are too small and plus sizes (starting at 20 and up) are too big. But I had no problem fitting nicely into the gowns at Della Curva.
First of all the store itself is beautiful! It feels like an idyllic French boutique.
The stylist I worked with was Sara, she is so much fun and down to earth. I felt completely comfortable and never did I feel rushed. I understand why Sara is called the «dress whisperer». When she asked about my wedding I told her my theme is going to be 1920s/​great Gatsby and she immediately pulled a beautiful beaded moscato colored gown. Sara helped really create the 1920s look by putting a birdcage view on me as well as a beautiful beaded headband. Although she pulled 4 other beautiful gowns the moscato one ended up being my favorite.
I did not end up getting the dress however because my mother, who is paying for it, was not with me. But I plan to make another appointment when she can come and see the beautiful moscato dress.
As for price range I believe Della Curva is great. Most of the dresses I saw were between $ 1200 – 2000. They also have a sale/​clearance section but I didn’t notice those prices.

I spent about 2 months looking for a strapless bra to wear under my wedding dress. After looking at pretty much every bridal shop in town, I resorted to looking online. I finally found a bra that should have fit, ordered it, tried it on and it didn’t fit! ! After a minor «bridal meltdown», I had a moment of clarity and called Della Curva to see if they could help me find a bra. Since the first phone conversation, I was put at ease. My maid of honor and I made the 3 hour trip down to Della Curva and were greeted with friendly faces and reassurance. Not only did Della Curva have a bra for my ample blessings, they had one for my maid of honor and we both walked out with amazing strapless bras. I HIGHLY recommend Della Curva to any plus-​size bride! They definitely know what they are doing and will do everything they can to make your special day that much better!!!

I had an awesome experience at Della Curva! I had waited until 3 months before my wedding because finding a wedding dress for a plus size woman was not at the top of my list. When my Mom and I got there I felt very comfortable and met with Sarah, she was the best! I think I tried on 3 dresses and found my perfect one, nothing blingy or Foo Foo which is so not me, but one that was perfect for my outdoor rustic wedding. I would highly recommend Della Curva for the plus size bride!

I came to find Della Curva by accident after having not such a great experience at a different Bridal Salon. The moment I walked in I felt like any bride should, plus size or not. The studio is absolutely beautiful, and Sara is so kind and caring as well as knowledgable when it comes to body shapes and styles. I went from pretty discouraged walking in to feeling like an absolute bombshell. EVERY SINGLE DRESS Sara put me in made me feel beautiful (which any plus size girl knows is a HUGE thing) and the hardest part about the appointment was making a decision on which dress to pick. I can’t say enough good things about Sara and Della Curva, but the most important thing I would like to say is… THANK YOU! Thank you for making me feel like every bride wants/​deserves to feel while searching for her wedding dress and one her wedding day. My dress was perfect, and the experience was amazing. SO if you’re a plus size girl looking for a dress, visit Della Curva you won’t need to look anywhere else.

I can’t say enough good things about this place! I had a Sunday appt at noon and Sara helped me find my dress. She really listened to what I wanted and picked beautiful dresses for me to try on. I ended up picking out on my own the dress I bought, and I am beyond pleased with it! I knew it was the one as soon as I put it on. The salon was absolutely beautiful! I’m not sure what others consider to be a small selection of dresses, but there were so many gorgeous gowns there, I had more than enough options. I just ordered my dress, so I can’t comment on the follow up experience, but I have no doubt it will be just as fantastic as my first! 100 percent recommend and also very reasonable prices. My only negative was I personally though the veils were a bit pricey, but if that’s the only negative I found I’ll take it.

I have so many Unilocal reviews to write after my experiences shopping for bridal gowns… and i’m starting with Della Curva because I have only positive things to say.
Shopping for a wedding dress if you are not a size 8 or less is an unpleasant, disappointing and sometimes humiliating experience. Women who get to try on gowns and clip them closed and walk into a room full of their friends and family and store associates have absolutely no idea what it is like to be shopping for a dress only to be met with options that are completely not meant for them. (for example — I went to saks bridal and asked what happens if i like a dress here. They said «well, it wont fit you. but for $ 8k and up any dress will be made in your size.» translation: we’ll take your money, but we’re not gonna include anything for you that makes you think you’re part of the party). Putting on an ill-​fitting dress that costs a fortune and being asked to envision it in your size is not the bridal experience anyone wants to have.
HOWEVER– Della Curva is THE store to have a lovely inclusive and welcoming experience. The dresses are so pretty, the store is as beautiful as any beverly hills boutique. Sara helped me– she was opinionated in the best possible way and I really liked the dresses I tried on there and they are all fairly reasonable.
I went to half a dozen stores and I am probably going to just get a dress made that truly fits my style, but I think Della Curva is a wonderful place and it turned my dress shopping experience around completely.

Ruby helped me pick out my perfect dress. She actually picked it out for me and it was something I never thought I’d love, but she did it! So happy I found this place and I cannot wait to wear it on my big day!

My experience here was 5 stars! It was an amazing experience from the second i first walked in through the doors until I picked up my dress. Being a size 18 to 20 you are overwhelmed with joy at the amount of dresses you can try on that actually fit your body.

I came here over the weekend They helped me find my perfect dress! I am sooo happy. They were accommodating even though I didnt have an appointment. I went to another store but because I have more butt than the typical bride I didnt fit. It was nice to go somewhere that didnt expect me to be a size two. They squeezed me in between customers and really made me happy!

We came in without an appointment after a very emotional experience elsewhere. Sara and Ruby greeted us immediately and they truly saved the day. We went from tears of sadness to tears of joy, and she said yes to the dress!
I will absolutely recommend this place to everyone. These ladies go above and beyond to connect to the customer and provide excellent service. I can’t thank them enough!

After a few crappy experiences at other bridal salons, I was nervous getting back into the swing of dress shopping. But I have to say, this was the most phenomenal experience I have ever had in a clothing store of any kind! The manager, Sarah, was unbelivably hospitable when booking my appointment and also during our visit at the store. I also simply can’t say enough good things about Ruby! She was kind and patient and made me feel welcomed and so comfortable. She knew the inventory and helped me find my exact dream dress! Even better, she was budget conscious and didn’t try to upsell dresses that were out of my budget. They are very moderately priced– from about $ 1-​$ 2K with a few dresses slightly about that range. Most stores are all about sell, sell, sell, but she knew the key to making a sale it to show me something that I actually could buy. And it worked! (Although, I did end up busting my budget on my dream dress! But that was totally my fault!) Even their dressing rooms are elegant and comfy. Plenty of room for my guest and I to try on dresses in comfort. I am soooo pleased with everything about this store!
I should also mention that I’m not a typical plus size gal. I simply have a huge, natural chest and bit of a tummy. So it’s been quite a chore finding something that works. Regular dresses are too small and awkward, but other plus size dresses have also not fit quite right. Della Curva did the trick! They found something for my odd body shape that not only flattered, but dazzled!
Tip: Start dress shopping early! Some dresses can take up to 6 months to ship.

I truly cannot say enough about this store. Everybody who works there is so accommodating and are very good at their jobs. Sara was the one who I had my appointment with and she was AMAZING! This woman really knows what she is doing. Any bride who wears over a size 10 should not even bother trying another store. Wedding dressing run at least 2 sizes small, meaning any bride in the double digit size range will be hard pressed in most stores to find an adequate selection to try on. While most lines can be ordered in plus sizes, this store allows you to actually TRY ON a dress you want. They stock the most stunning, elegant, edgy, fashion forward dresses I’ve seen (straight size or plus) which is such a pleasant change. No longer are plus sized and curvy brides forced into matronly, boring, plain wedding gowns.
I drove in from Las Vegas and it was so worth it. Go, go, go!!!

Della Curva is a very small but femininely cute salon on the second floor of a little shopping plaza. They do accept some walk-​ins but an appointment is highly recommended. This was the first bridal salon I went to and Sara was my consultant. I had scheduled my appointment online and the correspondence via emails was fast and easy. I chose Della Curva primarily for the dress sizes they offered. I have an «in-​between» body type so I figured I’d try this place out.
When I came with my mom and sister they had to buzz us in since the doors are normally locked. Made me feel so top-​secret =) Although the dresses were quite limited, they were all beautiful. Unfortunately, they’re also on the pricier side. I had a budget and majority of the dresses I liked or were recommended to me were slightly over. Sara informed me that I wasn’t going to find many dresses (of the style I wanted) in my budget. That was a bit of a downer since I didn’t want to go over.
I tried about five dresses that day and only one was a top contender. I didn’t get the wonderful feels but I did really like it. The main reasons I chose not to say ‘yes’ was because it was WAY over my budget and it was also the first store I had visited. I still wanted to shop around.
Sara was very helpful but I felt like she was expecting me to commit right away. I wasn’t ready for that and I had to tell her nicely that I needed to look around more. She seemed understanding so she told me she’d take note of the dress and follow-​up with me later.
A month went by and she never did follow-​up but that’s okay because I was lucky enough to find a beautiful dress under my budget and that I’m actually in love with.

UNTIL Della Curva, My experience with dress shopping was minimal, unimpressive and bleak but one trip the Della was a dream come true… Not only did they help me find the perfect «my style» sassy slightly edgy gown but they have a HUGE selection to pick from no matter what your size! Walking in and getting a chance to try more than 3 dresses and all of them FIT was unmatchable. I found the perfect dress and they were supportive, informative, had great prices and Ruby was like instant family. Thank you Ladies for caring enough to be personal and give a curvy lady EVERYTHING her heart desires!

I had the most amazing experience yesterday at Della Curva! Ruby you are the most amazing woman, and made trying on wedding dresses a great experience for me. You felt like my friend, not a consultant.
The dresses at Della Curva are beautiful. They have such a great selection to chose from. I am proud to say I said «Yes to the dress!» I can’t wait to wear the most beautiful dress on my special day!
The entire team at Della Curva is amazing, especially Ruby!

I had a great experience last night finding the right dress! When I called it went to the answering machine, Sara called right back and when I told them my wedding is 4 months is there any way she can they fit me in today she said yes! We drove two and half always straight there from San Diego and she stayed open later to help me find the perfect dress. She was very kind, told what was going to look nice on me, and when I tired on a dress that was not flattering she was honest in telling me that i needed to head in a different direction. She didn’t let me try on any dresses that would not fit my timeline. Most importantly she respected when I asked for a minute alone with my family, we got to talk and I got everyone’s honest opinion and when we were ready I asked her to come and said yes to my dress! I HAD A WONDERFUL BRIDAL EXPERIENCE HERE, I WOULD RECOMMEND HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!

Let me start by saying my experience was superb, and I was really surprised to read some of the negative reviews of this shop. After reading the negative reviews, I definitely disagreed after my visit. One of the reviews was negative because there weren’t dresses that met their maximum budget, but I found that rather snobbish myself.
The shop and location itself: the store is definitely smaller than most bridal shops, but still has a good size collection of dresses, and the store is laid out well and is very elegant looking. I liked the feel of the salon as it was not overwhelming, but still very classy and tasteful. The dressing rooms were very large which was convenient. Well decorated, well lit, and very beautiful. My only complaint with the location is it did take me a moment to find the shop, as there was signage that it was in that particular shopping center, but I did not realize that it was located upstairs. Other than that, absolutely wonderful location and atmosphere. The one thing to be aware of is they do not do alterations, which for me is great, as I’m taking it back to Vegas and having it altered there, but if you’re looking for alterations at the same shop they do not have them in house but can provide recommendations locally.
The staff: Sara and the other employee, I’m terrible with names, but hers started with a K or a C, were gracious and incredibly accommodating. They only open sometimes one Sunday a month, and because I called so far in advance, I did get to pick the Sunday that I came in. I work the night shift, so as I’m sleeping during the day it’s often hard to reach me by phone, however, they were very available and kept contact with me via email as well and responded quickly to my emails which is appreciated as most shops take weeks to reply. Sara is the manager of the shop and she helped me to try on dresses and was not pushy or trying to drive a sale. I like to do my own shopping and not waste a ton of time, and she was very good about understanding my own shopping needs. She’d help me get into a dress and come out into the main room so I could have a better look at the dress, and then she’d give me space to assess the dress and see how I felt about it, but did not push anything on me or make me feel like she just wanted a sale. I loved that it was a plus size only boutique, and that I didn’t feel judged or a lesser human because I am plus sized. Overall the staff was friendly, accommodating, courteous, and attentive, and I enjoyed shopping with them.
The dress selection and quality: I did end up purchasing the «Portia» dress which I had came specifically to this store to see. The dress was beautiful on, and was great quality material as well as the boning structure was to die for. With plus size clothes and undergarments, they’re so often bland or just plain ugly, however, the dresses here were exquisite. I know one bride said the dresses didn’t meet her standards, but as someone who is very picky I have no idea what she must have been looking at. The prices are very reasonable for the quality you receive. My dress is organza and lace, two very expensive materials, but my budget was definitely at about $ 1500, $ 2000 at the absolute max, and my dress was $ 1421 before tax. I found this to be very reasonable for such costly materials, as well as how beautifully made my dress was. Sara allowed me to try on several dresses even though I knew when I put the Portia dress on I was smitten. She didn’t make me feel rushed or that I was wasting her time by trying on a few others to make sure it was the dress I loved.
Overall review: plus sized women do have a hard time shopping and it can be very stressful and embarrassing, but this place made me feel like I belonged and I should feel just as beautiful as any bride on her wedding day. It was a top notch experience and I am so glad I traveled from Las Vegas just to go to Della Curva, because I had tried on dresses here in Vegas and even stores that say they are «plus size friendly» often are not or only have a few dresses to try on, then tell you they can order it in your size but you can’t try it on before you buy it. How insane is that??? I have been plus sized most of my adult life due to PCOS causing insulin resistance, but people still see someone plus sized and think, «wow she must eat garbage» and try to demean you for not caring for yourself properly, when that isn’t always the case, and this store didn’t make me feel like I was just a lazy person who doesn’t try. I’ve always known I was beautiful, and this store and it’s staff made me feel that way as well. This store is a dream come true and made my wedding day that much more special with the perfect dress! I couldn’t be happier with my choice, and I could not recommend Della Curva any higher, they are the perfect shop for all of your plus size bridal needs!!!

Despite reading everything I could gather about being a «prepared plus-​size bride-​to-​be» when dress shopping, I still had no idea what to expect. I made two appointments, at two different salons, and flew in from Northern California to spend my weekend with my mother with the intention of buying.
When we arrived a Della Curva I wasn’t hopeful. The prior appointment sucked a bit of wind out of my sails. Beautifully appointed like a French dress shop, we were greeted, earlier than our scheduled appointment, by Burt, who sat us down and just talked to us. We talked about wanting to feel beautiful and special on your big day, and also wanting to feel like the money I wanted to spend would get me something that wouldn’t have me feeling like it came from a small selection’s even smaller sale rack. We were budgeting $ 4000 for the dress, alone, so I was hoping for something to match.
Ruby greeted my mother and I, all in smiles, and took time to get to know me, about my fiancé and our upcoming event. It felt less like an intake process and more like a good friend excited to share in the good news of our wedding. I undressed and waited for Ruby to return to our spacious dressing room. And in came the dresses!
Where my appointment at the other salon only included 4 dresses, Ruby brought me 10. In and out I went of these beautiful dresses, all special in their own ways. Some that even zipped right up! I’m a street size 26/​28, like a pear with a little less hips. What fruit is that? Apple? Anyway…
Ruby was so kind, and funny, that even though we weren’t finding anything I just kept laughing and having a good time. By the tenth dress, my mom and I shared a sigh thinking we’d have to go back to that other shop. But that is when Sara, also known as «The Dress Whisperer» stepped in. Sara politely considered me, asked a couple of questions, and told Ruby to bring in two very specific dresses that she called by name.
An audible «ooh» and «ahh» came out as I saw one of the two, put it on, and my mother began saying «that’s the one, that’s the one!» and I wholeheartedly agreed! A veil was placed on my head, and instantly I was ushered out into the center of the shop for that display stand show in front of the giant mirrors. It was magical. Tears, hugs, and my new sister Ruby offered quiet words of encouragement as I found myself overwhelmed by it all.
Alterations to the bodice were offered, advice about hemming the skirt was given, credit swiped (dress, veil and alterations were all just under budget), and DONE!
Sometime later, Sara called me and said the designer of the dress wondered if I could come back in for more measurements. The designer was offering a custom rebuild of the corset top, rather than the slight tweak. I wouldn’t miss that opportunity for the WORLD, so I bought another plane ticket and was back at Della Curva.
When I picked up the dress with my mother and matron of honor in tow, being so overwhelmed by the service and care shown to me by Sara and Ruby, I brought flowers for my new family. I didn’t have enough words to thank them for caring about me, my day, my body, and my family. Ruby took time to teach my MOH how to corset me into the dress, reminders on how to care for the dress, and shared that the designer even took care of the length while fixing it all. Unfortunately, the bust was still too big, but I felt like a million dollars. It was also amazing to be asked if I lost weight! I hadn’t, but it felt great!
The dress is magical! A local seamstress is taking care of the slight augment to the bodice, straps and shortening the corset strings. While looking through the seams of the dress and considering the alterations, my seamstress said «I have to let you know this, I do lots of work for bridal gowns, and plus sized gowns… this dress you have is exquisitely made. Wherever you bought this dress, they do fantastic work and sell great quality. I don’t get to see many dresses made like this, and even fewer that are plus sized». Her statements are exactly how I felt, but even better to hear it echoed by someone else.
I pick up the dress soon, and will be wearing it in December. I cannot say enough about Della Curva, Sara, Ruby and Burt. I am honored to wear their gown, and to be one of their many satisfied brides. If I could do it all again, I would have only gone to Della Curva. I now carry their business cards in my wallet, and when I can, I share the story of the gown, of the Della Curva experience, and two of the most genuinely loving, knowledgeable, and patient women in the business, Ruby and Sara. Thank you so very much!

This is what shopping for your wedding dress should be like. It was the experience I dreamt about.
I was a bit skeptical as to whether or not it would be worth it to drive out to Tarzana just to go to this store. It was worth it.
I called in advance to inquire and was set up with an appointment. The store is located on the second floor of a minimall area, with their affiliated store Lily’s Bridal containing smaller sizes (up to ¹²⁄₁₄ and a few 16) down stairs. That one is lovely too.
I took the elevator upstairs and was a bit put off by the construction taking place in the hallway– it was really bad– with plaster off the walls, old carpeting covered in dust, and smelled like a combination of mildew and plaster. But, I had caught a glimpse of the store window from the outside and it looked nice… At the end of this hallway was a nondescript door (similar to an office bldg) with a tiny placard and a sign indicating to push the doorbell.
I went inside and low and behold a gorgeous store with beautiful dresses, lots of natural lighting, large dressing areas, and smiling employees. As I entered, I saw a bride to be on the pedestal surrounded by a few family members and she looked so pretty in her dress. The salesperson announced it was a yes to the dress! Everyone clapped and you could feel the happiness throughout the store.
I was so happy, I wanted to cry. Every dress fit me and they had quality gowns from various designers. Prices appeared reasonable from $ 900-​$ 2700 and they really paid attention to your budget written on your entrance card and helped you stay with dresses within your range.
The sales associates there really connected with each bride and gave honest friendly advice as the same dress would look different on different people. They try to take only one bride at a time, but don’t rush one out if overlapping a bit. They have two dressing rooms.
I was given an hour and change and was never rushed. I was able to try on about 8 or 9 dresses, 5 at a time in the room. I told them at the get go that I would not be making a purchase that day and would need to come back with my mom. They were supportive and understanding. I really felt appreciated and cared about as a person. Ruby was my assistant and knew her stuff. Plus, the dresses were really pretty on me and I picked a top four to try on for my mom.
Della Curva is a class act. I would highly recommend this salon for any curvy bride to be.