I purchased my dress from Schaffer's in West Des Moines!…read more My saleswoman was great and was so patient while I made my decision. She was well informed and make checkout process so easy. The on site tailor they have there is great, and made sure my dress was perfect!

All I can say is WOW! Schaffer's is completely amazing and was the best experience yet. I had gone…read moreto another local bridal store before, and felt completely at home the minute I walked into Schaffer's. You are greeted immediately and taken upstairs to get a tour and have you and your loved ones look through and pick out some favorite gowns. I worked with Kimberly, and she was so attentive and thoughtful. I never felt pressured once and she was a seasoned expert. She knew exactly what to add to the gown (straps, belt) and took my feedback and what I liked and adapted throughout the appointment. I felt so supported and beautiful the ENTIRE time. The gown selection was one of the best I have seen, and they had a wide variety of sizes which I appreciated to really see how the gown will look in real life. The dresses are split up by price point, making it very easy to stay within your budget going into it. I cannot wait for my gown to come in! I love that they have in house alterations to ensure your gown looks absolutely perfect once it arrives.

Tuxedos came in for my son's wedding on the Monday prior to the wedding. Gave us plenty of time to…read moremake a few changes. Hal Wilson at Schaffer's was AMAZING in helping us have everything done EARLY! Great job! All the men loved their tuxes and said they felt great - fit great and they looked great!

Jenny is the rudest person ever DO NOT SHOP here! Called like 3 times and she kept hanging up on…read moreus. We were trying to situate an appointment for our wedding party and she flat out just lost our business being so rude without cause. Men's warehouse helped us out all 15 of us. Thanks Jenny your loss

I love exquisite knits especially those of the Canadian Designer - " Joseph Ribkoff" due the…read moretimeless style. The Twist on 100th Street -- a female owned small boutique-- has a plethora of styles that will meet the interest of that very active female that will give you that modern feel. The professional staff offers genuine advice on various apparel that are intriguingly stylish. If you are interested in high fashion that is timeless -- stop in -- and browse at the "Twist" -- the modern designs will give you that chic appeal that is not trendy, but reasonable value worthy of high quality.

Seven of us went to Twist on the recommendation of our friend, 8 total! The store was well stocked,…read moreclothing and accessories laid out very nicely. The owner was working and her sister, both fabulous, kind and fun. I purchased a purse that needed some repair after 2 months of use. I called Twist, and right away the maker of the bag was contacted and sent me what I needed to fix it. So very happy and pleased with the great clothing line choices Twist carries. I live out of state yet will definitely go back when I am in the area

This quaint little shop in the historic Valley Junction area was just what we were needing! I went…read morewith a friend to help her try on wedding dresses, and we had a wonderful experiences. And she found her dress! The attendant was wonderful. She was super helpful, but not hovering. She was even balancing between another bride who popped in, and we never felt neglected. She even let us borrow her gold necklace to see what the gold looked like with a dress! Also, what's great about this store is that you can buy dresses off the rack at a discounted price. With the prices of dresses today, that is such a wonderful thing for a bride on a budget. However, there are also dresses that can be ordered. Never fear! It's a great combination of both. The store is super cute, and almost looks like it was an old church. I also heard their alterations are a reasonable price, and their alteration lady is very, very good. Their mirror space is slightly crowded. We had a bride stop in (without an appointment) to pick up her dress, and she ended up trying on others and bought ANOTHER dress. I was not pleased when she stepped in and took over the mirror space when we had an appointment. However, like I said, the attendant handled two brides magnificently. Overall, great experience, and I'd definitely check it out if you are in the area. Please make an appointment!

What an amazing bridal shop. My friend is getting married next year so we had been on a mission to…read morefind an amazing dress. The bride was in contact with the shop prior to her appointment. They pre-pulled dresses for her. She got to try every dress she wanted to. The salesperson was very attentive and knowledgeable. Their seamstress just happen to be there as well that day. My friend found her dream dress and had a great day doing it.

I had my first bridal appointment here and Kim, Melissa, and staff could not have been more…read morewelcoming and helpful. They walked me though every step of the process and helped me narrow down my wedding vision. The salon is beautiful and they made the whole experience so much fun. Highly recommend for anyone shopping for wedding dresses!

Such a cute store with a great selection of clothing in all sizes. The staff is top notch. If…read moreyou're looking for comfy casual or that perfect date night outfit, styled by JJ will have it. This Boutique is a must!

Amazing Boutique! Beautiful clothes and a wonderful place to feel your best self!!! The service is…read morefirst class! The staff and ambassadors will help you decide on your next style for your closet! The clothing is a great price and always have deals in store and online!

Back Country started in Ames but it has been a classic cornerstone of the Beaverdale landscape…read moresince I've been alive! Every time I go in I am greeted warmly and quickly. It doesn't matter if you're just browsing or shopping with intent. The employees are intuitive! For example, just today I was looking at a table of bags, clearly doing a bit of comparing and a store clerk was there just as soon as I needed her. She even offered to check the contents of the next shipment of this bag because she could tell maybe I wasn't finding exactly what I wanted. After a quick check, she came back with the information. Though I wasn't sure which color or size I wanted, she did not pressure me into a sale. She was very pleasant and helpful. I've also been in with my big family before and let me tell you, the employees are very patient with indecisive shoppers. Not only are they patient, they're helpful. A few fun things about the store--you don't have to be a big outdoors person to appreciate the merchandise. I am certainly not found out on the trails many weekends, but there are a lot of unique and easy to wear offerings that fit perfectly into my wardrobe. Also, there's a "gear room" in the back of the store and I always have fun just perusing all of the crazy camping gear and gadgets. All in all, yes, much of their inventory might be found at big box sports stores in Des Moines, but this is a local business and that's what seals the deal for me.

I'm a long distance backpacker. I have a few things from a company called Arcteryx, and was looking…read morefor an authorized dealer. I went to their website and this shop popped up as a dealer location. I was intrigued since I hadn't heard of it before. I have to admit that when I first walked in, I thought I was in the wrong place. The front of the store isn't really outdoor gear. I lot of it is women's casual clothing. Then I started noticing things in the back. They have a pretty extensive collection of Darn Tough wool socks. Many of the styles were limited edition ones that I've never seen anywhere else. They had some other outdoorsy clothes in the back. I was impressed with the amount of Marmot items they carry. There were some outdoor gear items in a small section in the very back, but it doesn't seem to be a big part of their business. One of the items that stood out to me was the Sea to Summit Aeros inflatable travel pillow. I wish II'd had one of those for my flights to and from Hawaii earlier this year. The cost is similar to a regular travel pillow, but it's inflatable so it doesn't take up much space when you aren't using it. I asked about the Arcteryx gear. They said Arcteryx doesn't work with small shops like them anymore. It isn't their fault that they're still listed as a dealer, but I was disappointed about it. However, I expect I'll head back in a month or so when they get their winter stock in. I suspect they'll have some good winter jackets and gloves, and I really want to take a closer look at all the Darn Tough styles they had. Wool socks are so good for keeping your feet warm in the winter. And I just might pick up an Aeros pillow while I'm there, too.

Fabulous place to shop for the BEST homecoming and prom dresses. From start to finish they made us…read morefeel welcome and pampered. Makenna definitely took great care of my daughter and was super helpful and positive--she was absolutely AMAZING!!

This store has a great selection of dresses, wonderful service from personal dress "attendants" and…read moreeven a waiting area with TV and comfy seating for Dads/others not necessary to be right there for the trying on. We never felt rushed and we were able to find a gorgeous dress. However, we were taken by surprise when paying that we were asked to tip the attendant/sales helper (it was presented as optional, but it makes you wonder- are they working for tips?) We were dumbfounded by this. Have never been asked to tip in a retail store before for a purchase. Understand the dresses are pricey and we had been there a while trying on, but we just felt blindsided and put on the spot. Did not really want to spend any more money as we had already gone over budget on the dress but we also didn't want to stiff the young woman who had helped us, if tips were the main part of her salary. We guess we wish this policy had been more clear at the beginning of our shopping.