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(412) 562-5800
2549 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh,
PA
15222
40.4546
-79.979
Neighborhood: Strip District
Years in business
Established in 1888
Last updated 8.11.11
Category:
Department Stores, Women's Clothing, Tuxedo Rental, Bridal Shops, Wedding Planners, Formal Wear
Payment Methods:
Cash, Visa, MasterCard
What People Are Saying About Carlisle's Of Pittsburgh
Featured Review
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Contributor
The Scene – And it's a good thing they have been: naked brides can get cold. This place offers the gamut of wedding garb, from reasonably priced gowns to the best designer labels. They'll also help design a dress if that's what the lady wants. And it's all about the brides anyway, isn't it? – – Carlisle's promises a great collection of wedding clothes, from traditional to chic up-to-the-minute fashion. They carry swanky models like Priscilla of Boston, Givenchy, Vera Wang...all the label the movie stars dig. But pickings are also good for those who want to spend a…
Editor's Tips
- Must-Do:
- Call ahead to make a sales appointment to try on gowns or select a size for your gown order.
- Shotgun?:
- Hey, no problem. "Maternity Bridal" available here. Don't sacrifice a loose fit in the butt when all you need is a little more room in the tummy.
- Quite a Rep:
- According to Carlisle's, they are one of the most "highly regarded bridal stores in the United States." They also say that personal referrals and word-of-mouth account for 80 percent of their new business.
- A Bit of History:
- The salon has been in the Carlisle family for five generations, opened by Sophia Carlisle, a frontier woman entrepreneur.
12/19/10
Great experience
by xtinapa at Citysearch
I just went to try on wedding dresses on th 18th of December. I had a really great experience and may have found my dress. Amanda was my salesperson and she was so helpful and wonderful. There were a few other women that worked there as well and their input was welcomed. I really liked Carlisle's and would recommend this store to any bride looking for their dress.
06/01/10
Costomer Service TERRIBLE
by Rlasota at Citysearch
The swatch given did not match the dress. Salesperson response, "Not my problem!"
- Pros: none
- Cons: Rude employees all around
02/06/09
Worst experience trying on dresses!
by Pitt8 at Citysearch
This was the worst experience I have had trying on wedding dresses. 1) WEBSITE: I asked to see a dress that was on the website and they had no idea what was on their website. I tried to describe it, still nothing. Then I asked if the could pull up the website and they said they didn't have internet.
2) Employee: the girl I had to help with dresses just said "Go through and pull the dresses you want to try on." I told her I was new to this and wanted some of her suggestions. She pulled a few dresses but wasn't very excited about me being there at ALL!
3) Dresses: It was a small selection and a lot of the dresses looked like they were 10 years old with fraying ends and makeup stains on the dresses. The worst part is that most of the dresses were a size 6 or 8 and I need a 10 or 12. All of the dresses looked horrible on me b/c they were no where near my size, not to mention this is supposed to be a good experience for a new bride, instead it was humiliating. I am not a big person but I am not a size 6 either! They told me I didn't have to bring anything with me when I asked if I needed to bring a bra or shoes or a slip. They didn't give me a slip and the strapless bra was very old and poorly made.
4) Bridesmaids dresses: The selection was poor and there were several dresses that had styles of the 1980s or dresses that someone would wear for an ice skating or dancing with the stars routine. By those dresses being at this place, I knew this was not the place for me.
I have since been to nicer bridal shops and had a great experience. Some of my friends had a better experience at Carlisle's but I wanted to share mine. Just being honest.
- Pros: location
- Cons: service and selection
