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| - I really wanted to love this shop, but the couple of times I've been through, it just hasn't really impressed me.
First things first. The organization. Oy. Ladies' items are sectioned out by garment category and then sorted by color. Although this results in a lovely rainbow display, it's not exactly ideal for shopping. While the inventory here is small enough that this isn't a BFD, it does kind of force you to go through every single item, at least for us serious shoppers (so perhaps this is actually a mad genius marketing ploy, though...I doubt it). However, I do appreciate that the dress selection is relatively well-labeled by approximate decade.
While the prices seem fairly reasonable for dresses ($36-$42 for most items), it seems a little steep for separates, but that's just me. This store is just kind of an odd duck in that the inventory doesn't seem selective enough that it's highly curated but also isn't broad enough for a full shopping experience. Perhaps they simply need more time to grow and find their niche.
Finally, I was super excited to venture out here for their $10 "Stuff a Bag" event and left quite disappointed. I wasn't exactly expecting a treasure trove of items for that price but at least a fun shopping experience, but the entire selection was either super well worn slash ratty or like, random t-shirts--frankly, a little sad. Perhaps I was late to the game, coming early the 2nd day of the 3-day event but honestly, I felt super let down.
I may be back to check this place out from time to time, mainly as it's only a block down from my beloved Three Rivers Vintage, but I definitely won't make a special trip for it again.
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