There are lots of beautiful clothes in this store however the sales pressure is so high, I am not…read moregoing to shop there again. I told one of the sales women (I think she was the manager) over and over that I didn't want to try on a certain item, yet she brought the item to my dressing room and hung it on my dressing room rack anyway (are you kidding me?!). I eventually bought an item that was too snug for me and took it home, only to have to return it after I came to my senses. Now I have a store credit I have to use (no refunds) so I will have to go back, if only to use up the cost of my folly listening to someone who was only interested in selling me something, not whether or not it looked good on me. Thank goodness for one of the other sales consultants who ran interference with the manager, so I didn't have to tell her over and over - No, thank you. Once should have been enough. I have heard the same thing from other women who have shopped there.

This boutique has AMAZING formal gowns. I got the most perfect dress for prom there.....it was a…read moreshow stopper. A year after grad, I still get compliments on it! When I received the dress I wasn't happy with the way it looked, and the store staff were more than happy to order a new one for me. They really made my day that much more special with all their help. I would not hesitate to shop at Damsels!

Cute consignment store. No different than some of the consignment stores in Vancouver, however,…read morenice to browse in a different city. Lady whom worked there was super nice. Prices are a bit hit and miss.

From the owner: We are mainly women's fashion and accessories. We do have a limited mens section and a small…read moreselection of Vintage fashions. We carry newer and vintage Jewellery . We also carry a selection of smaller antiques and collectables and giftware. Something for everyone.

I went into this store apprehensive of pressure to purchase. Greg was very helpful in ensuring I…read morewas looked after, He was excellent to deal with. Very friendly and nice. Very experienced and knowledgeable. I will be back to buy from Greg again. Thank you for a great purchase experience Greg. Highly recommended.

I give this business a 2 star because it's a total toss-up for me!…read moreI wanted to leave a review in hopes that management sees it, because they have one salesman there who is AWFUL and one who is AMAZING! I went in with my boyfriend last Wednesday as he was looking for some help buying a new suit for a special event. When we first walked in we were greeted by an older, shorter guy (I think his name was Craig or Greg or something... I heard someone call him that). He came over to my boyfriend and started chatting with him, but quickly we both realized he was being very condescending, probably because we are both younger. He picked a couple of suits off the rack that were completely the opposite style of what my boyfriend wanted. When he told him this, he got really gruff and walked off, like he had offended him or something because he didn't like the style of suits he had picked out. After about another 10 mins of wandering around the store, this other younger guy came up to us. His name was Chris (I made sure to get it because he was awesome!). He actually listened to my boyfriend, helped him try on a bunch of styles, and was really funny and friendly. In the end he ended up selling us one of the most expensive suits in the store, but it looked great and my boyfriend didn't mind paying for quality. Back to the older guy for a second though, as when we went to pay, I heard him say to Chris that we must be drug dealers because my boyfriend was paying in cash! He even told him to "check the bills, make sure they are legit"!!! Like seriously? I think he was mad because Chris had scooped the sale, but honestly, he was so rude in the first place that we never would have bought anything from him anyway. I also heard him being rude to the other salesmen on the floor too, acting as though he was entitled to every sale walking in the door though he did nothing to deserve it. So hopefully someone reads this! Kudos for Chris for treating us great and making my boyfriend look like a million bucks, and Boos to Craig/Greg for being rude and patronizing. The business almost lost out on an almost $600 sale due to him.

MH is a great place to find gifts. There's a lot of practical things and other nice goodies.read more

Dealt with Eadie she was awesome helping me get something for my daughter's birthday. Thank you…read moreEadie :)

I don't know what the previous commenter meant with their scathing review of this wonderful store,…read morebut as a very frequent shopper who visits this store almost every week, I can tell you that their description couldn't be further from the truth! This store does not sell cheap fast fashion clothing...if that's what you need, go to H&M. You will only find the very best in quality on their racks. The decor inside is done with rustic charm, including fine local artwork and antiques. How someone could find this offensive tells me only one thing, they have their own agenda and are out to sabatage this lovely family owned business. As mentioned before, I shop in this store several times a month and will continue to do so. Sometimes I just stop in to see the owners who are always welcoming and fun to visit. Stodgy? lol... I don't think so! I just can't image anyone saying something this awful about such lovely people. I'm also not sure what crime they are committing by being open everyday? Isn't that a convenience rather than an issue?

OMG this is a cute shop. I love how it is well organized. The owner is super sweet and they had…read moresome stretchy skinny jeans in my size at $110 regular price = awesome steal.

From the owner: What originally started out as a swimwear boutique has transformed itself into a favourite spot for…read morefinding dresses, denim, basics, and accessories at prices that don't break the bank.

Never again!!! My wife and I went into this store while on vacation here. As soon as we walked in,…read morewe were met with (well my wife was met with) a dirty look from what we were guessing the owner (young, long black hair). We said hello but received no response back. I went to look at one part of the store and my wife went to the back but for some reason the owner just kept staring and watching my wife. As my wife walked back to where I was, the owner actually said to her "are you here to actually shop?" We have this happening to us in the States where we're from. Just sad that it happens here in Canada :(

Charlie's Closet is a boutique located in the Old City Quarter in Nanaimo, British Columbia.High…read morequality women's apparel with a touch of West Coast flair. Charlie's Closet carries both new and extremely gently used pieces with the option of consignment. Carrying designer labels such as Guess, Lululemon, Bench, Rachel Roy, William Rast, DKNY, Buffalo, BCBG, Noisy May and much more. They also carry casual and surf brands for our locals and visitors including Hurley, Quicksilver, Billabong, Sitka and Roxy. I actually found some decent items in the pants department the last time that I was in Nanaimo that I was interested in getting. Prices are actually decent. This is coming from a city girl who is spoiled in Vancouver with lots of consignment clothes.