Reviews are so important to the building of this brand. As constructive feedback is received, changes can be made to the betterment of the patterns! Thank you for taking the time to leave a note with your purchase.

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.

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.

“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

“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

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

— Caro

“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 :)”

— Stormee

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

— Jennifer

“Amazing piece and wonderful person, very helpful.”

— Stormee

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

— Lynn

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Fabulous quality.”

— Colleen

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

— Melissa

“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

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

— Diana

“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

“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

“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!”