They say The Buck Stops Here, well, I stopped there. I happen to be a woman, and loved the…read moremerchandise in this store. It was so refined. I knew they carried Retro51 ball points. I about had a pengasm right there. But the Stetson hats were gorgeous as well. There's wallets (manly looking, but very finely crafted), money clips, and beautiful wooden containers to put on your dresser, holding your belongings. Part of the store has political bobbleheads...I want one so bad. Wonderful political paraphernalia that I loved so much. There's not many stores that catch my eye on Independence Square. This one, I'll return to, if just for the pens and bobbleheads. It will probably be a Saturday after I'm paid, cause I could easily spend quite a bit in this store. The employee was very kind and helpful, and Credence Clearwater Revival played on the stereo. It's an amazing store, and not just for men.

This shop deserves a lot of credit. This is the kind of place you don't really see. When I had last…read morevisited I remember all the selections of hats and classic memorabilia. It was super cool to somewhat step into a time machine and visit such a past, pure Americana. This is the kind of place where a boy can become a man. You can find a lot of vintage looking "things" and simply stroll around. I have to say the best part for me was the couches, you can sit in and relax a bit. And if I remember correctly Mr. Truman himself had gotten his first job at the spot next door when he was just a little boy. Remarkable location, a great way to honor someone and seriously, a beautifully crafted shop.

I love Peaches!! I always end up buying something every time I stop in! She curates a really great…read moreand unique vintage selection. Lots of bright colors and fun textures. Clothing pieces for everyday wear and pieces for special occasions. They have frequent sales, and there is always a bin with cheap items to rifle through. The clothes are reasonably priced for vintage! They always have tons of accessories too (earrings, fun sunglasses, necklaces, bracelets, shoes). I've even purchased really cool vintage glassware here before!! The staff is always super friendly and helpful! Plenty of parking on the quiet streets around the shop!

I love Garment District! I've been going here since they opened. The clothing is always unique…read moreenough to be eye-catching, but very wearable and versatile. The people who work here never fail to greet me when I come in, but they mostly leave you alone to shop unless you approach them, in which case they're always happy to help. I, personally, don't like to be eyeballed or bothered while I'm browsing, so I feel totally comfortable here in a way I don't in some other stores. I get compliments on the clothes I buy from this store all the time, and I always gush to the person about Garment District. They're especially good for finding cute dresses that are appropriate for work, but also for going out in. And there are usually a couple of sale racks, either inside by the windows or pushed out onto the sidewalk, where you can find some really good deals. This is seriously my favorite place to shop where I can actually afford the clothes!

It's closed for business, key box on the door and windows blacked out. No longer openread more

This is a cute little boutique in the Crossroads…read more I like to visit for their knick knacks, which include cards, prints, some cups and shotglasses, etc.... Many of the pieces have funny or profound sayings on them that can give you a chuckle. Some of them they even print in house. The stock ebbs and flows, which is kind of nice since you can find some things that are a little unique. There's a nice a nice little assortment of KC Pride tshirts and other clothing options that you can browse through as well.

If you're at all familiar with the recent influx of KC pride t-shirts, I'd wager that you've seen…read moreNormal Human's wares. They've been selling in boutiques around town such as The Bunker, Westside Storey and MASH Handmade. Good news! They're going big time and have opened up their own retail space on Westport Road! The corner storefront is pretty large, and right now I'd say at least 75% of the space is dedicated to production. There are a ton of windows and thus natural light, and it's a clean and airy space that is a pleasure to be in. The merchandise is rather limited but well curated, and a number of other local brands are represented. Off the top of my head I can recall seeing products from local businesses Owl + Mouse, Sandlot Goods and Vintage Edison. This is, of course in addition to a full line of Normal Human's t-shirts for man, woman and child. They're brand new, in fact I don't think they even had a sign when I visited. As they navigate from wholesale to retail, I look forward to seeing what they come up with. I highly suggest a visit to Normal Human.

Unfortunately I cannot recommend Cozy Corner to any thrift enthusiasts…read more There's very little to look through besides clothes and I'd say about half of the merchandise is new, including a large fragrance counter at the back of the store that looked to be selling leftover box-set Christmas stock from Ross. Most of the clothing is either new or recently acquired fast fashion stuff. I saw a lot of SHEIN and Romwe. There is some secondhand stuff though! Toys, plush and hard. A few books. This just isn't the kind of place for me. I like old, dusty stuff! If you're looking for some modern trends, this would be a great place to shop!

Sweet owners. I got a good deal on a few pieces of clothing. They have secondhand clothes and…read moremiscellaneous home items for sale.

I went in there to have a $2.00 pin installed that attaches the watchband to my wristwatch. Most…read morejewelers in the past have charged me $5.00 or so. Walmart usually charges you for the pin and installs it free. Sturm's charged me $28.50! Yes, $28.50! I was going to look at some jewelry while in there, but needless to say I won't be going back. It may be my fault, I should have asked what this would cost, but never in my wildest dreams did I anticipate this charge. Oh, and the jeweler installed it in less than a minute.

Always takes great care of us and offers a great selection of jewelry and other treasures.read more

What a beautiful store! If you are seeking home decor that is unique, you need to stop by and take…read morea look. You will not be disappointed.

Called in search for sheet music today. Though they have reduced their inventory size and no longer…read morecarry such a vast selection, they were able to assist me in finding what I was looking for by getting me to the publisher and finding it online to be shipped directly to me at a great price. I have great memories of this being my go-to place for sheet music in my teens, I'm thankful they are still a very reliable resource! Thanks for the help!!

The perfect Valentine's Day gift...sheet music! We've recently acquired a piano and as we both…read moreplay, we've been dying to get our hands on something other than "Theme from Ice Castles" and "Wind Beneath My Wings." I grew up spending all my babysitting money on sheet music for some time so I get excited when I get the chance to be in a music store. Luyben's is not super organized but the employees definitely know where EVERYTHING is. They found everything I asked for but were not into conversation at all and I was the only one in the store. I even heard them commenting on my selections and I tried to interject; which was met by blank stares. I would like another chance to try out this store again as it seems to be the closest place to grab piano music.