Things I Didn’t Expect About Jasmine Rene Studio

It’s not a dress store — it’s a design lab

No racks. No size tags. No mirrors surrounded by LED rings. Jasmine Rene Studio in Cleveland Heights feels more like a place where something’s invented, not sold. When I walked in for my consultation, Jasmine didn’t ask what I wanted to try on — she asked what I couldn’t find anywhere else. Then she started sketching. Like, pencil-on-paper sketching. It felt like I had accidentally booked a fitting with an actual fashion designer (because… I had).

There’s a process — and it’s worth every step

I paid $100 up front, which covers the consult and booking. At first I hesitated. But once I saw how much time went into the first appointment — the fabric pulls, the body measurements, the discussion around structure vs. drape — it made total sense. You’re not here to grab a dress off a hanger. You’re here to create one with someone who knows how to engineer clothing around a body that moves, sits, walks, dances.

My favorite part: the fabric whispering

This isn’t on the service list, but it should be: Jasmine is a fabric whisperer. I told her I liked dresses that moved when I did, and she brought out this sheer silk overlay that floated like wind. I never would’ve picked it myself, but once she pinned it over the lining, it changed everything. I saw the dress before it even existed.

Other boutiques felt performative. This felt real.

I’ve been to other places — the kind with podiums and stylists who clap and call you “princess” whether you want them to or not. That wasn’t the vibe here. Jasmine was quiet, precise, and actually listened. No filler compliments. No pressure. It felt more like a collaboration than a sale.

By the time it was done, it was already mine

Fittings took a few weeks. The dress came together slowly, but when it did — soft pleated bodice, open back, long sheer train — it didn’t feel like something I bought. It felt like something we made. The final fitting was just small adjustments. Everything important had already been seen to.

If you’re expecting a showroom, adjust your expectations

This isn’t the place for endless racks or trendy influencer labels. Jasmine Rene Studio is about vision and intention. The space is calm, the work is exacting, and the result is entirely yours. If that sounds like your kind of prom dress experience — it probably is.