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Extremely high quality and craftsmanship. Will definitely order again.

— Rebecca (purchased online)

I was hesitant to even try a corset because I’m a big girl, but Carrie (Kari?) reassured me that I’m not even the biggest size and helped fit me for both the belt and the bodice, with no guarantee I was going to purchase anything. I’m very self conscious about my appearance and she made me feel super comfortable, from asking is it ok to touch me, to asking my pronouns, to communicating everything she was doing (like at the doctors office!). She made it a safe environment to try something new, and I happily walked away with a new dandelion pattern corset belt <3

— Cali C. (purchased at an event)

The corset belt I ordered looks just like the photo and feels really high quality! I love that it comes with a link to care instructions as well as instructions for how to wear it. Shipping and processing was also super fast :)

— Rylee (purchased online)

The corset belt i bought not only fits well but reduced my back pain associated with scoliosis.

— Lou (purchased at an event)

The bodice is so comfortable and breathable! It fits me like a glove. I’m extremely satisfied with the product and experience.

— Maia C. (purchased at an event)

I came to the Oregon faire hoping to find a cloak that was both dramatic and pragmatic, and found it in the Dark Modiste booth. The folks working the booth were super kind and helpful in showing me how to try on the cloak and different ways to wear it, which I absolutely would not have known had they not shown me. I was drawn to the sturdy, water-resistant fabric, and the dramatic cut of the pattern.

The purchase immediately paid off when the rain caught me in uncovered seating, and it did a great job of keeping out a reasonable amount of rain, and it was fantastic wind protection. When the reasonable rain became a deluge, the cloak did soak through but it still kept me very dry underneath. With occasional water resistant treatment, I can see this cloak lasting me many faires and wintery costal hikes. Thank you so much!

— Sam (purchased at an event)

I was happy to know that it’s reversible and the fit complimented what I was wearing.

— Natalie B. (purchased at an event)

Spectacular work. Love the fit and the design.

— Britta K. (purchased at an event)

I got a corset belt in the size according to the chart. The belt fits well and is beautiful and well constructed! I saw them at the PNW Witched Market in Issaquah, but didn't have time to stay long. So ordering online helped as well!

— Kristina (purchased online)

Bought a lovely piece at the PNW witches market in Issaquah. Service was great, despite how busy and crowded the booth was. The team working were kind and communicative and so very helpful!

— Kailey L. (purchased at an event)

I have bought two bodices and a corset belt over the course of several events. The design and craftsmanship is outstanding. One of the bodices is a custom piece, with grey and purple scale patterns, and the other bodice has green and purple galaxy print. These are exactly my style and they fit wonderfully! The corset belt has quickly become a staple of my wardrobe, and I adore how it pulls together some of my best outfits.

— Maggie (purchased at an event)

“I love the product I got even though the original one I bought was sold out. Keri was upfront and kind with me about needing to change. I appreciated the honesty. And I still got an amazing and beautiful bodice that I absolutely adore. The instruction videos are really helpful too!”

— Kathy B. (purchased online)

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

I ordered a bodice online ahead of visiting the Washington Ren Faire last weekend and am SO GLAD I DID! Being a larger woman, I’m always hesitant to purchase clothing online but the sizing chart on the website was incredibly helpful/accurate for me (Juniper)! When I got to the fair I went straight to The Dark Modiste’s booth where Keri and her amazing team gave me tips and helped show me the proper way to fit the bodice to my body. Keri has surrounded herself with kind, supportive and inclusive employees who made the whole interaction fun! <3

While the experience working with them was phenomenal, the real standout is the piece itself! Like, how cute is this?!?! Super comfortable bodice to be walking around in the heat all day. The fabric/ties didn’t loosen and I was shocked to see how well the piece breathed- was totally expecting to have to ring it out after the faire, and it came off just as dry as when I put it on! I was getting compliments left and right, even from some jealous folks who wanted the print I got before they sold out ;)

10/10- definitely need more occasions to rock these bodices to!

— Erin B. (purchased online)

“Fit perfectly and did not ride up the entire event.”

— Nevaeh

“I’m never wearing a bra again!! I needed this bodice so bad, bras cannot support my 42G body. The second I put this bodice on, my shoulders immediately started to release tension. I'm never going back!”

— Quelminda (purchased at an event)

“I loved the bodice I bought at the Washington midsummer fair! I was sized and got help putting it on and fell in love! Thank you!”

— Joelis M. (purchased at an event)

“Gorgeous and well made. I’m in love! ”

— Caro (purchased at an event)

“I absolutely love how my bodice fits and it made me feel so confident. The quality is superb and I can't wait to wear it to more ren faires! Excited to get more patterns :)”

— Donna (purchased at an event)

“It is perfect and feels like it was made for me... Oh wait! It was. 🥰”

— Jennifer (purchased at an event)

“Amazing piece and wonderful person, very helpful.”

— Stormee (purchased at an event)

“Both bodices are gorgeous, wonderfully well made. The attention to detail is wonderful!”

— Lynn (purchased at an event)

“My corset is well constructed and the perfect design. I love that it’s a woman owned small business and the communication with the store was easy. The ability to dress up or down makes this piece versatile and well worth the investment.”

— Christina-Marie (purchased online)

“The bodices are of excellent quality and I love that they are reversible! I wore them to my local renaissance faire this year and received lots of compliments on the gorgeous floral patterns. So pretty! They are also very sturdy and held me together in all the right places. I will definitely order from this shop again in the future.”

— Bree (purchased online)

“I have 3 different bodices. These are so well made and the fabric patterns are beautiful. Truly pieces you could keep for a lifetime.”

— Colleen (purchased online)

“I absolutely loved the bodice I bought and the customer service on helping me pick which size I needed . It shipped fast and looks amazing and I feel so pretty in it. ”

— Elivia (purchased online)

“Fabulous quality.”

— Colleen (purchased online)

“Love the attention to detail and the wide size ranges. Gives you an amazing experience.”

— Melissa (purchased online)

“I absolutely love EVERYTHING I've gotten from The Dark Modiste! Every order has been a pleasure and every piece has been everything I wanted it to be. I think it's very important to read the care instructions for the stay and bodice to make sure you are getting the most out of your garment. I guess the only criticism I could offer is that I would like to see even more bodice designs, but the patterns provided are already quite perfect.”

— Kianna (purchased online)

“Sturdy and fits well. Fabric is nice and as pictured.”

— Diana (purchased online)

“I originally made the mistake of ordering the wrong size but you were so kind and offered a couple of different solutions. I wasn’t able to get it in time for the event I had but it was definitely worth the wait! The bodice is so beautiful and well made, I love the fit and style.”

— Keelie (purchased online)

“I love the slimness of the corset I purchased. The texture are comfortable and feels high quality. The shoulder straps are a bit tight, but it might be that I have wide shoulder.”

— Jona (purchased online)

“I absolutely love my bodice and stays! They are constructed very well and are super comfortable for all-day wear. I am so excited to buy more of these, moving forward!”