In true 'Cristina' fashion, this River Island store was the first shop I visited after landing in…read moreAmsterdam. For context, River Island clothing stores don't exist in the US, but I find myself shopping online using their app often. Before my trip, I purchased a pair of jeans that didn't fit (can someone explain how a US size 2-4 translates to a UK size 10?!) and realized I couldn't return them from the US. Instead, I tracked down a River Island store near Dam Square and set out on a quest to get my $50 back lol. So, back to the review... I stopped by just in time since the store is actually closing down this month. Almost everything was on sale, from swimwear to formalwear. I got a gorgeous summer dress for 10€ (originally €65) and a cute pair of corduroy pants for 10€ (originally €40). I was also able to process my international return with the lovely cashiers who were VERY patient as they processed a return for merchandise sold to me in GBP, charged to my card in USD, with a mandatory return to my card of EUR. Say that 3 times fast. Enough to confuse anyone, but they made it happen without any complaints (and we had a good laugh about it afterwards). If you're roaming around Dam Square and need some retail therapy, visit River Island before they close!

They have beautiful stuff and they know their business…read more Especially if you want to find something for your partner, in the right size and style they have helped me very well several times now.

From the owner: The Short Way' verkoopt sinds 1987 lingerie, nachtkledij en badmode van de bovenste plank. Door het…read moreruime aanbod van exclusieve merken en de persoonlijke en professionele service werden we voor velen al snel de favoriete lingeriewinkel in Antwerpen. Om onze klanten nog beter in de watten te kunnen leggen, verhuisden we in 2004 naar onze huidige locatie. Een bijzondere Art Deco boetiek die luxe en intimiteit uitstraalt en voorbijgangers zelden onberoerd laat. U wordt geholpen door dames met een passie voor mode. Deze servicegerichte aanpak, het grote en exclusieve assortiment aan lingerie en badmode en de stijlvolle winkel zorgen ervoor dat mensen uit heel Belgie en zelfs uit heel Europa steeds de weg naar onze winkel in Antwerpen terugvinden. Wij beschikken over een ruime keuze aan badmode, lingerie, nachtkledij en accessoires van merken als Eres, Aubade, Agent Provocateur, Marie Jo, Prima Donna, Sarda, Calarena, Paladini en vele anderen.