Just had much needed retail therapy at Lana's! Stylish clothing and very friendly, helpful…read moreemployees! Plus whimsical, fun tee shirts, candles, items for the home.

Loving seeing the men's line at the new Lana's location (Lana's was originally on the other side of…read morethe street and down the block on the Kalamazoo Mall but moved into the space previously held by Sticks & Stones. While the Kalamazoo Sticks & Stones location has closed, the Portage location is still open). The new location is slightly more spacious and offers a little more in the gift department in addition to the new men's line.

What a great addition to Texas Township. Lee & Birch is a ladies boutique clothing and accessory…read morestore that has 3 other locations in West Michigan. This is my first time to shop at any Lee & Birch store. The Texas Township store is bright and well organized. The clothing is well displayed and they have a well stocked store with sweaters, jeans, and tops & blouses I was looking for a dress, but didn't find one that fit my style. Besides clothing, they also carry Sorel boots, coats, hats, lingerie, and a great variety of jewelry and accessories. I did in fact find a really cute ring that I just love. The sales staff is very friendly. They checked on me but were not overbearing or pushy. I signed up for their rewards program and plan on attending their November 16 Dress Up event, which will feature Pink Lemonade, Lee & Birch and Tulips Little Pop Up Shop. I'm looking forward to shopping again at Lee & Birch. It's my type of store.

Lauren was very quick to acknowledge me as soon as I walked into the store. She helped me pick out…read moresome last minute Christmas gifts. Job well done. Thank you for the personable shopping experience.

Cute cute cute! This place explodes with color -- I could tell from the one brief glance at their…read morewindow display from the intersection of Oakland and Parkview that I was going to be all about this place. I adore the store layout and just about every stitch of clothing inside -- although I did experience a bit of sticker shock when I glanced at price tags. My eye gravitated to a luxuriously soft light sweater-cape in a pale pink with bright pink polka dots that I was hoping might be on sale since it's a bit too warm for the current season. No such luck ... it was almost $300. Sigh ... I moved on. Found the cutest little fuchsia and orange sundress. D'oh ... nearly $300 again. I have a hard time parting with that much money for clothing that only gets a few months use since it's only hot in Michigan for a few months of the year. If I lived in Florida, it would absolutely be worth the splurge. There are quite a few more budget-friendly items at Tulips, including one new clothing line that's closer to the $50 mark, but this season's line from them wasn't in the vibrant colors that made the rest of Tulip's apparel appeal so much. They also have some wonderful travel-friendly, wrinkle free clothes that I'll be sure to check out next time I'm planning to go on vacation. Jewelry, too, is very affordable and bright and pizzazy ... I posted a bunch of pictures on yelp. This would be a great spot to stop for gifts as well as they had gorgeous beach blankets in vibrant patterns (flamingos, anchors, peacock feathers and other themes), Derby hats and other fun tchotchkes. Tulips is a now a must-stop spot for me when I'm in the Oakwood Plaza neck of the woods. What a great little area to shop local! I highly recommend wandering the whole area and popping in to all the great local spots.

The best little clothing store in Kalamazoo. Wonderful staff and unique styles.read more

I have always liked our Stein Mart. Easy to park, friendly people, large selection of ladies…read moreclothes, and one of the best home goods section in town. My latest purchase was a New Balance coat that I needed for a trip. I love their prices. Plus if you factor in their great sales, I feel like they are paying me to shop there. Kalamazoo doesn't have a lot of fine department stores, but Stein Mart is a gem for our area.

Stein-Mart is a great discount department store with designer fashions. They have a really good…read moredesigner sunglasses selection and every time I go they have a decent sale going on.Also check out the purse selection and the shoes,especially the clearance!

Eclectic as all get-out -- this is a truly unique downtown gem! Love the vibe of the…read moremother-daughter team that runs this place and their flair for vibrant color, pizazzy patterns, and unusual garments. Every single time I wear my tulle skirt from Lusso I feel like a punk rock princess and I get compliments galore. It's always nice to be able to respond to those compliments with: "I got it at a cute little boutique right here in downtown Kalamazoo." Some of their clothing is probably a bit too extra for the average Kalamazooan, but if you find the just-right occasion, you'll look red-carpet worthy in them, and they have some everyday wear as well. Definitely worth a pop-in when you're wandering along the mall.

Best damn men's store in western Michigan in every way…read more I found myself with a wardrobe emergency in Kalamazoo. With the family wedding to attend the next day, I discovered I brought the wrong suitcase across the state and wasn't really up for a 4 hour return trip. If I could only get black socks I could kinda fake it with khaki pants, a short sleeved light blue shirt, and black shoes. I figured I would go to a Walmart in the morning for black socks. My wife asked the pre-wedding barbecue table where to go for socks in K'zoo. Every local man said, nearly in unison: Libins. I figured I *had* to try it. I walked in and said at the very least I needed black socks, preferably over the calf. But if possible, also a jacket, dress shirt, tie and fancy suspenders. I didn't have high expectations. I'm the kind of guy who can't buy anything off the rack. My saleswoman said she was thinking a blue blazer to go with the khakis, which is just what I had in mind. The first one was a bit too tight. I told her I wouldn't mind a pattern. The next one fit perfectly, including the sleeve and jacket length, and I loved it even more than the jacket I left behind in Monroe. It took her a minute, but no longer, to find a matching shirt in my size. She pulled out four ties and I picked one. It wasn't one I would have bought on sight because I *had* to have it, but it was definitely one I would have bought on the road when I needed a tie because it was in the neighborhood of what I like. Suspenders that made the outfit pop took another 30 seconds. Black over the calf socks took a minute because she forgot the over the calf part at first. A couple of minutes to hear stories from the other customers about the current macaw and the crusty old predecessor, and a few minutes to ring me up. Out the door with a fantastic wedding wardrobe in about 10 minutes. When I told other guests at the wedding I got all of "this" in 10 minutes at Libins that morning, the locals all said of course I did. They reveled me with their stories of going to Libins with their father as a boy, or that they got the very suit they had on there, including the groom and his father. I can't say enough about the selection, the helpful staff, the huge bird greeter, and the strong sense of tradition that fills the place.

We were greeted immediately by Xavier and he helped us. He was very professional and knowledgeable…read more Would recommend this place to anyone, and to ask for Xavier!!

I was looking for a nice dress to wear for my son's Marine Corps officer graduation. I stopped in…read morehere and the ladies were so helpful with finding exactly what I needed. I was on a budget and didn't once feel like they were trying to pressure me to spend more than my budget allowed. Their selection and quality of items were great. I have since worn the dress on other occasions and always receive compliments on it.

From the owner: At Undeniably Boutique, we keep you on trend with current fashion while elevating your own personal…read morestyle! Each piece is hand selected by Alissa and are loved by all! Our unique collection leads you to look and feel your best self. You are undeniably beautiful and we can’t wait for our pieces and wearables to accentuate you!

I absolutely LOVE this boutique! So many unique and high quality finds. I follow her fb page as…read morewell and she is always updating the page with new items coming in. My favorite by far.

I went in today for Small Business Saturday and was impressed by the selection and prices. They…read morehave everything from kids clothes to teen stuff to women's clothing and accessories. While I saw a lot of stuff that is Instagram ready for for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, there's plenty here for Millennials, too, and some items with extended sizes, at a variety of price points. The store is very clean and well organized, and the staff were friendly.

From the owner: New Woman-owned business in the area. We are specializing in trending women's and children's…read moreclothing.

An offering from HandMade Kalamazoo, this is the most adorable shop ever. Located just downtown on…read moreBurdick, it is a bright, airy space filled with treasure...and all of it locally made. THIS is the kind of shopping I love to do. We purchased several things for various gift exchanges, and then spent the rest of our time there making wish lists for ourselves. Gwen was extremely helpful and kind, and if the rest of the staff are like her, then this is the best-staffed shop in town. We were made to feel SO WELCOME! There is a wide range of pricing, so whatever your budget, you'll find something to love...whether for yourself (highly recommended) or others (who will love your gift!). Go!