HOUSEWIVES OF KAHALA
Adore is an overpriced women's clothing boutique located next to T&C at Kahala Mall. I say overpriced because the various boutique "brands" they carry are for sale at other boutiques for $10-30 cheaper. I understand Adore is in Kahala Mall and In My Closet happens to be right around the corner, but seriously... Who's their target clientele? Housewives of Kahala?
(Ex: PAULNKC dresses at Adore run for about $66; Peaches N Cream sells PAULNKC dresses for $36-$58)
I'd figure, in terms of competition, you'd want to lower your prices a tiny bit... not jack them up! I'm thinkin' gas stations...
There are a ton of boutiques popping up on this island... Competitive prices for cute clothes might work.
SALE RACKS
After 2 years of boycotting, I finally returned. I was delighted to see that there were 50%-off racks near the entrance. 50% off at Adore is like cashing in a filled up stamp card at another boutique for 10-20% off...
Anyway, I perused. I was surprised to see the range of sizes throughout the sale racks. ("L" usually predominates.)
I found one dress after another.
The sales associate was very nice and gladly started me a fitting room. I meandered around the store with nothing particular in mind; if something was cute and I found my size, I had it put in the fitting room for me.
After about 15 minutes of poking around, I had stacked up about 10 hangers...
LONG STORY SHORT
I bought one 50%-off dress ($66/2 = $33), 1 regular priced dress at $66, 1 belt $19, and a top. My total came out to $170-something. Not too bad for what I bought.
Sales associates were nice and helpful especially when I was picking out the belt.
HUGE SELECTION
Adore has a plethora of stuff: clothing, bags, sticky bras, accessories (cuffs, bracelets, rings, necklaces, keychains, etc.), and even shoes. They even have a whole section for camis and bandeaus! I have no idea how they fit all that clothes and "stuff" in that little, tiny store... I guess that's why it felt a little cramped in there.
And hangers kept falling off the racks. I felt like every time I touched a rack, a hanger would fall off! That just means they need a bigger store or that they have a huge selection of clothing to choose from :)
VERDICT
I'd definitely go back to Adore the next time I'm at Kahala Mall.
But maybe after pay day...
And maybe I'll only look in the sale racks...
(Adore, if it makes you feel better... I like you better than In My Closet.)
The clothes at Adore are cute and plentiful; and the sales associates are nice and helpful.
Way to redeem yourself Adore! Good job, but lower your prices.
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