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Secrets From Your Sister
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 7 pm
Sat 10 am - 6 pm
Sun 12 pm - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
Bra Fitting 28 to 48 Back, A to M Cup, Mastectomy, Reconstruction & Lumpectomy, Swimwear, Wedding Lingerie, Shape Wear, Sports Bra Fitting and much… read more »
12 reviews for Secrets From Your Sister
Review Highlights
12 reviews in English
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Review from Tina H.
12/20/2010
Interesting concept of them sizing you up and then finding stuff for you from a secret stash of lingerie tucked away. They choose stuff based on what you're looking for. I liked the idea of it.
Expensive but it's really nice stuff. They give you free samples of Soak to clean your lingerie by simply soaking. It'll be interesting to see how that works.
Unlike other users' experience, I didn't have a problem with waiting at all or having to make an appointment, and I went on a Saturday afternoon/evening close to Christmas. Maybe I was luckier than most.
Service is friendly and very helpful. The associate helping me was trying to find stuff that would fit properly and wasn't just trying to make a sale it seemed. She spent a good chunk of time and effort on helping me find the perfect thing. -
Review from Chris P.
9/3/2010 1 Check-in Here
My wife sent me over to make a purchase. The lady helping me was quick in finding what I was looking for and friendly.
The only minus I would give this place is that the person I was dealing with said they didn't have bags. It was raining outside. Luckily I had made a purchase just before going here and had a bag already. If I'm going to be spending $100 in your store you should have bags for your customers. -
Review from Anna C.
East York, ON
11/25/2011
Absolutely incredible experience. The woman made me feel very comfortable, and found me bras that were in my price-range and exactly what I ask for - I've also never worn a bra that fit so well. The store is beautiful, and buying a bra felt like a luxury experience, although the prices were surprisingly reasonable.
This will become the only place I buy my bras and other lingerie from now on. The product is gorgeous, as is the store, and the experience is unforgettable.
Go! Go now! Feel pretty and great! -
Review from Marie F.
9/3/2010 7 Check-ins Here
Me a my chesticles have had their ups and downs... literally! A few years ago I decided to have a reduction and knew that eventually everything would settle and my new mystery bra size would be revealed. Danielle P and I decided to bring our bosoms to Sisters for a real fitting and let the expects weigh in.
Here is how this place works:
On weekends you need an appointment for fitting and on weekdays there is just a wait list. We arrived on a Wednesday and signed up for our fitting. Despite not being able to call ahead to make an appointment, I appreciated that fact that I could leave my cell number with them and they would contact me when I was next.
My fitter was great! She listened to what I said and tried looking for styles to suit me. I would recommend keeping an open mind about bra shopping... too often people pass up a great bra over details like too much lace or colour without giving it a try. I would say it's cool to have an idea of what you want but better to try it on to validate your assumptions.
I would also say that the selection at Sisters depends on what you are used to. Chances are if you are a 34C and shop at LaSenza, you might not like the lack of selection and be floored by the prices. Mrs. Danielle P and I were used to it and I actually found the most adorable bra with a cute matching bottom (often the panties for larger bras are on the granny side!) -
Review from Suzie G.
East York, ON
7/5/2009
Ladies: If you've never had a professional bra fitting done before, go get yourself fitted ASAP. And if you're looking for a place to go in T.O., head straight to Secrets From Your Sister.
Calling themselves a "bra fitting boutique" and renowned for their wide range of sizes (AA to L cups, 28 to 46 backs), Secrets recently opened a second shop at Yonge and Eglinton to complement the flagship store at Bloor and Bathurst that I visited this week. Not only was their selection incredibly impressive, but their customer service was impeccable.
I've never had a bra fitting before, so Jovana, bra fitter extraordinaire, took me under her wing for the next half hour. The process began with Jovana taking an initial measurement of my bust over my t-shirt. From there she then brought me out a very basic bra to try on and ensure that her measurements were correct. The measurements were right, but my previous idea of my bra size sure wasn't! This wasn't much of a surprise, however, as I've read many times, including on the Secrets website, that many women are not wearing the correct size for their breasts.
With my correct size now determined, Jovana began bringing out several bras of all cuts, colours, and fabrics for me to test out. For each bra Jovana instructed me to fasten the bra on the loosest hook for the right fit. This way, when the bra starts to stretch out from wash and wear, I can just wear it on one of the tighter hooks! Jovana checked the fit of each bra to ensure that it wasn't too tight or too loose around my bust and that it was sitting properly on my body.
After trying on five bras, I found two that I totally loved -- one that's super practical and one that's a little bit more fun (and Betsey Johnson, woo!). But Jovana wasn't done helping me yet! While I got all covered up again, she gave me a great run-down of storage and cleaning tips for my new bras. Both of mine were molded cups, so I was advised to stack them inside of each other in my drawer or to hang them off of a hook in my closet.
As for cleaning, Jovana told me about a fantastic cleaner for hand-washing your lingerie called Soak. It's bio-degradable, phosphate free, and Canadian! This soap is unique in that it has a self agitator that does the scrubbing for you! All you have to do is soak your bras in the solution for 10-15 minutes and they're done! You don't even have to rinse them, although you can if you want to remove the scent. Jovana hooked me up with some samples to try the product out the first time, but I'm sure I'll go back to buy my own bottle when I run out!
(Originally written for http://www.iheartintor...) -
Review from Lisa K.
Toronto, ON
8/31/2010
I went to SFYS on a recommendation by a friend. I figured it couldn't hurt to confirm my bra size and find high quality support for my ladies, such as they are. And they did confirm that I was, in fact, already wearing my correct size. I was hoping they'd tell me my boobs were a cup size larger (like everyone else had reported of their own experiences) but lucky for me (or unlucky, depending on how you look at it), I was right all along. Oh well. I don't hold that against them.
I went in on a Tuesday mid-afternoon and there was no wait at all - there were three salespeople ready to help and I was served right away. No appointment needed at the time. But I've been told that if you go without an appointment on a weekend, or during a busier time, you may have up at an hour's waiting time.
The salesperson I had was perfectly adequate - she measured me, found lots of different styles in my size, gave me time and space to change and decide whether I liked what she showed me. She was a little underwhelming, however, in enthusiasm and friendliness. But maybe I caught her on a bad day? She did, however, introduce me to some fancy French lingerie that I absolutely fell in love with. (I kind of wish she hadn't, though, because my wallet stung for weeks afterwards!)
Anyway, the shop is beautifully laid out and the change rooms are large, complete with your own private mirror, so you never have to leave your change room - the salesperson will come to you, always.
All told, unless there is another big sale, I don't think that I will return to SFYS for another bra. Mostly due to the prices, but also because with my size (B cup), I didn't find much of a difference in support in the $100+ bra I purchased there, versus the $30 bras I can find at Jacob or similar stores. I will, however, continue to purchase Soak washing detergent. I got the unscented one, but there are a lot of different fragrances, if you're into that kind of thing.
If nothing else, though, get yourself measured. Then decide whether you want to spend the money there or somewhere else. -
Review from Louise T.
9/20/2011
I went on a Tuesday close to noon and they were not very busy. The associate helping me was very thorough and professional. We spent a long time going through different bras that generally fit my "black everyday smooth" description. I ended up going from thinking I was a 34B (what I used to buy) to a 32C/30D (what I started buying for the last year realizing the rib band was always too loose on my bras).
They have a good selection although I wish I could've found something quite seamless and simple. However, I have to say what I brought home was still a smooth cup and the bit of lace was super sexy. -
Review from Betty D.
Toronto, ON
1/1/2010
Great place to get fitted, they come in and tell you how great your tits look and who doesn't want that?
The selection sometimes is lacking.
They carry "soak" which is a hand washing detergent. It's like woolite for your delicates only it doesn't make you smell like an old lady.
http://www.soakwash.com/ -
Review from Emily T.
Toronto, ON
11/19/2008
There is nothing more excruciating than shopping for a bra. Wait, correction; there is nothing more excruciation when shopping for a bra when you truly have no idea what size you are. Female readers can all relate to this. I think it's something like 80% of women wear the wrong size? Every women should visit Secrets From Your Sister and get this problem solved.
Their staff is very nice and equally knowledgeable which is good since us ladies really have no idea what we're doing when it comes to bra shopping. You will be fitted and educated on the merits of the right size, and upon gaining this new information you will be happy, headache free and finally be wearing the proper brassiere! -
Review from Kim B.
ON
1/9/2009 10 photos
It's a double edge, getting your boobies fitted properly for a bra. On one side your ladies stand at attention, but on the other side, they don't get to rest like they did in your old saggy bras that they're used to.
However, if you do decide to get a "proper" bra, I say go get fitted at Secrets From Your Sister, the little shop that fits bras for real women (not big ladies or tiny ladies only.....ALL ladies, and their...uh, ladies).
My experience there was great. I felt totally comfortable and had a great confidence boost when I was told I was a whole cup size higher than I thought I was (bragging ensues). "I should have listened to Oprah a long time ago!" was what I thought as I bought the bra. -
Review from Michelle R.
Toronto, ON
2/5/2010
Every woman should have a professional bra fitting. It changes lives! You may think it's hard to justify spending over $100 on a bra, but come on - we (well, most of us) wear them every day. The comfort and the self-confidence a good bra provides is worth way more than that. And if you take care of the bra properly, you will have it for years.
The staff at both the Secrets From Your Sister locations are friendly, knowledgeable, and make you feel totally comfortable. They do have a strict return policy, but as long as you know upfront you're fine. I encourage all women to go! -
Review from Angela N.
Toronto, ON
4/6/2010
I won't shop anywhere else for a bra after coming here! Service was excellent: friendly, welcoming, chatty staff who help me find the perfect bra every time. They don't even make me feel bad when I cringe at some of the prices. The prices are the only reason for the star deduction, however, I'm willing to pay those prices for the quality and service I get.
