FAQ

Yes, we prefer you book in advance to guarantee your spot, as we get very busy — especially on Saturdays. That said, we gladly assist walk-in clients too, particularly those travelling from afar. You can book your fitting online through our website.

Monday – Friday: 08:30 – 17:00
Saturdays: 08:30 – 15:00
Sundays: Closed
Public holidays: 08:30 – 15:00

We have one physical store in the heart of Pretoria at 203 Lynnwood Road, Brooklyn, Pretoria — known affectionately by our clients as "the purple house."

Each booking is a relaxed consultation with one of our trained stylists, who'll help you try on dresses hand-selected for your taste, body shape and occasion. Our goal is for every client to leave feeling confident and beautiful.

We generally limit your party to 3 people, as our fitting space is limited and we want to give you our full attention. For larger groups, there's a coffee shop on the premises where family and friends are welcome to relax and enjoy a coffee while you fit.

Our dresses range from R2,899 to R15,000. We always aim to price below our competitors because we believe every girl deserves to find her dream dress.

We specialise in matric farewell dresses, Mother of the Bride/Groom outfits, wedding guest attire and special occasion wear. Whatever your age, shape or event, we have something for you.

Yes, we stock styles for all seasons throughout the year, as many clients like to buy ahead for events in seasons still to come.

We don't specialise in white wedding dresses. We do, however, cater beautifully to second weddings and other celebrations where the dress colour is something other than white.

We have a limited selection of dresses available to rent. Please note that not all fabrics are suitable for rental, and our more unique styles are available to purchase only.

Yes. We work with a skilled third-party alteration team specialising in evening dress alterations. If you're travelling from afar, we're also happy for you to simply buy your dress from HSC and use your own trusted local alteration person.

Generally 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the number of alterations needed and your event date. We recommend buying at least a month before your event to allow comfortable time — but with our wide selection, most clients find a dress that fits them beautifully from the start.

Yes! After more than 25 years of dressing women in-store, you can now shop online and have your dress delivered to your door.

Yes, we ship across South Africa. We deliver via The Courier Guy and Pudo, so you can choose the option that suits you best.