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    Dorothys Military Shop

    3.3 (139 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Services - Dorothys Military Shop

    Clothing alterations

    Clothing mending and repair

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    My dog TRULY.
    Diane Z.

    i have been bringing my clothes here for 8 years. recently i brought in some items and noticed the prices were much higher. i questioned the lady named JEANETTE... 2 days ago i finally had the money to pick up my items. she never smiles and was rude saying " oh these were brought in a month ago" i put my 5 lb. dog down to pay her and she had a accident. no paper towels out either..so i go to my car to load the clothes and she comes out and says "your dog peed on our rug" i told her i looked for paper towels but nothing was out. then my dog pooped on the sidewalk and i immediately picked that up as she watched me. she told me throw that in the garbage down the block as all the customers were listening. i offered to clean up the rug as she had already brought out a spray bottle and so many paper towels it looked like a large dog clean up.i said "this is overkill". so i took all the paper towels and tossed them in the garbage can at the end of the block. never again will i go there. JEANETTE needs to go to charm school... by the way, my dog is a service dog. ptsd...

    Alyssa S.

    I took my boyfriend's medals to a different tailor to get mounted and they completely botched it to the point that they were unwearable. I took them into Dorothy's to see if they were able to help and they were so accommodating! They not only fixed them last minute, but they looked perfect and it was reasonably priced! It was ball season so I know they were slammed, but they were able to help me out and I am so grateful!

    Leonardo E.

    Only reason I come here is the quick turn around and usually good work. They can manage to get your uniforms done pretty much in the same day if you get there early enough but expect at least a 1 day turn around. Main problem is that since it's in Oceanside near Camp Pendleton, pretty much every single Marine comes here to get their uniforms tailored, dry cleaned, or pressed. Even as we speak I'm standing in a long line because everyone is trying to pick up their uniforms before it closes on a Sunday night since it's likely needed on Monday. Earlier when I called them, they didn't answer for the first 5mins then I had to call again and they finally answered. Whoever answered the phone sounded a bit rude but it's understandable since they have a TON of customers and only like 2-3 people working the cashiers. They probably need to hire more people or expand somehow because of how popular they are. Now I've definitely been here more than once and haven't failed me. You just have to come on the right days or times so you don't end up in a LONG line unless you somehow love lines then I ain't judging you haha

    Dress blues coat with a messed up belt loop

    These incompetent people messed up a brand new coat right before the marine corps ball.

    Quick easy service with two day reserved pick up!

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    7 months ago

    Very limited stock, this is more an alternation shop than a surplus supply. Friendly customer service, but overall lacking in modern items.

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    1 year ago

    Fast quality work and good pricing. Been going here for years and have never let me down especially for emergencies in tailoring.

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    Consistency and efficient! Been going here 20 years! Great folks/staff. Will be back.

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    2 years ago

    Tryed to sell me a national defense ribbon for 20 dollars what a scam at the Px max $5

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    2 years ago

    Great selection of stuff! Found perfect Army surplus pants, just what he was looking for. Definitely worth the look for what you need!

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    4 years ago

    Awesome place to get your uniform tailored. They offer a great and timely service. I definitely recommend

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    4 years ago

    Was in the Marines for 22.5 years and went here often. Best place to alter uniforms!!

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    Ask the Community - Dorothys Military Shop

    Are they open on Easter?

    No we aren't. We open Monday at 8am Thank you

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    I took them into Dorothy's to see if they were able to help and they were so accommodating!

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