Fantastic and somewhat eclectic variety of items but the real treasure here is the woman who was…read moreworking there Sunday morning (7/30). In addition to being such a charming and pleasant person she was also just amazing in how helpful she was to people coming in the store. One poor woman was out of dog poop bags and the woman didn't hesitate to find her a couple small bags and give the dog a couple treats! We never got a chance to finish our shopping here but we'll be back in a few weeks. I see several xmas gifts with Emmy's name on them!

Wonderful store! Beautiful items. Emmy is the best. I bought a couple of items and left. Emmy found…read moreme in another store near by. She had mistakenly over charged me and left her store to find me. I was so surprised, I never would have know if she had not found me. She is the best. I highly recommend!!!!

This is a beautiful store with a lovely, local owner. Such a lovely spot for baby, kids, and…read morewomen's items. Not to be missed when in downtown Essex!!

From the owner: Grace & Haven is a purpose driven lifestyle boutique, created by a mama committed to finding…read moreproducts that make life better. We curate collections for Women's, Baby & Kids' and Home with love. We could all use a little grace and we hope you'll find a haven with us both in store and online. Shop online anytime - free shipping always!

This store is at the center of Essex. The owners select great clothing and accessories and they are…read moreso personable and helpful. They genuinely are interested in their customers and they are very active in the welfare of the village.

J Alden Clothiers is a small clothing boutique owned by husband and wife duo Jim and Amy. The store…read moreis located on Main Street in Essex. When I walked inside I was greeted by Amy, she was so kind and welcoming. The front of the store had the most adorable red and white merchandise with hearts, in preparation for Valentine's Day! The back of the store had the men's section. Here they will taylor shirts and trousers to your fit. I really liked a lot of the tops and small accessories in this finely catered boutique. Some of the items are a bit too costly. J Alden is a beautiful family owned boutique. There is something here for everyone.

This is a cute boutique in Essex Village that offers a lot of nice options for 30+ year old ladies…read more I ventured in late one Saturday afternoon with one of my girlfriends and found they were having a great New Years sale on cashmere, winter accessories and a variety of other clothes. I found two great Foxcroft button down shirts, perfect for work, on sale for $37! The owner was very friendly and we got to talking about where I was visiting from, West Hartford, and she happened to have grown up there. She also shared a lot about the cute new spring items she had just ordered from her recent purchasing trip to New York. I look forward to seeing the cute styles she described on my next day trip down to Essex!

Fans of Stonewear in Essex need to know that the shop is now called One N Main (seems there was…read moreanother Stonewear in Colorado and they made a fuss). Well, we're liking the new name. We never thought "Stonewear" suited this gem of a shop, stocked with some of our favorite labels like Velvet tees, 360 Cashmere, the original French striped boatnecks by St. James, Yoga Jeans, a strong selection of bags and, particularly indispensable on unpredictable summer nights, these one-size-fits-all whisper weight cashmere ponchos that are just the ticket to throw over a summery shift

This review is aimed @sharing a disharmonious environment @ the Essex location, mainly due to the…read moreManager Donna Gallo, who underhandedly fired, but called it a resignation, of one of her youthful, kind, and talented employees, who has had numerous accolades from clients and coworkers. Retail is an old and dying entity in so far as , "the devil wears Prada" is antiquated. To be expected to, "be @ beck and call", when the hours have changed inappropriately, short notice, or are constantly trimmed. Talbots has been purchased by, https://www.sycamorepartners.com/, and the changes have been immediate. I believe this has caused a fearful, self preservation attitude amongst the most seasoned employees in management. we have seen this time and time again and the most unhealthy decisions are made when those fear the loss of position, and fail to be in integrity. Women in leadership in todays climate has grown to be more supportive and this was a poor demonstration of leadership, in my view.

The staff is very helpful, that's valuable to me. The store has a lot of inventory, plenty to look…read moreat and try on. The quality of the merchandise is very much with our times. The merchandise is not cheap, but they have sales frequently.

I loved this store in Essex! Went there last week to find a note on the door saying they moved to…read moreMystic in mid-November. Oh, ok. Today I came online to find out where they are located in Mystic. Website, social media, everything still says Essex. Nothing has been updated - 3 weeks after the move. Do they even want business? It's the 4 busiest shopping weeks of the year and they are still directing everyone to an empty storefront in Essex.

Rude salesperson Jo and the owner called me back and was equally as rude as if having to speak to a…read morecustomer was a burden.

She is a wonderful problem solver, can add or subtract material so that clothing fits perfectly. I…read morehighly recommend this business and travel from Westchester County to do all of my alterations there.

This place is top notch. David's bridal did a hack job on my wedding dress alterations and I bought…read moremy dress here which was highly recommended. They made the corrections for a reasonable price and were so kind. They even steamed my veil for free. 5 stars a million times over!

Sadly, the shop is closed and the building gone for years now, the garden and building replaced…read morewith a parking lot. The shop was here for decades, with the most beautiful selection of the finest European children's and infants' clothing, shoes, accessories, stuffed toys, and classic children's books. I shopped here as a child and throughout my children's baby and teen years. The proprietor, Linda Keunkler Ward, sadly, passed away in 2018, it was a very special, tasteful, and lovely shop. My children and I have memories of the shop's pet gerbil, Christmas photo cards pinned to the wall, and a little dish of gum drops at the checkout counter.

If you've ever been one to fawn over insanely beautiful children's clothes, this would be a…read moredestination, y'all. I gotta say I've hunted far and wide for the odd baby gift, took great pride in trying to be the cool aunt to my nieces by finding unique clothes, and ive even worked in a shop or two in my day. But I tell you this with great confidence - you'll never find a shop with such an exquisite array of children's clothing. Im not kidding. The owner has impeccable taste, and Ive yet to poke through these racks and find something that wasnt classic and of the utmost quality. If you ever find yourself in Essex, Ct.: 1. consider yourself lucky. 2. visit the red balloon. Love, Sara