Man, do I hate shopping for clothes…read more I think this all stems from my long and fraught history with The Lehigh Valley Mall. When I was a youngster Paul K., I would spend what felt like eons at that damn mall, pretending I wasn't with my mom, shopping in stores that sold dumb clothes in sizes that never fit me, and wanting to be almost anywhere else (even the Whitehall Mall). After college, I dabbled in online shopping, which always felt to me a little like ordering GrubHub. The pictures look amazing, but then the stuff shows up at your door and you're often disappointed. Sure, I no longer had to go to the mall (any mall!) and I found clothing brands I liked, but the fit was usually off and, also like GrubHub, who is really going to send back an order you don't like? So when assembly88 launched during the early Downtown Allentown revitalization it was like it opened for me. Santo, the owner, had not only curated a varied and extensive selection of really cool clothing, he had placed it all in a space that was everything The Lehigh Valley Mall is not: welcoming, organized, and low-pressure. During the many years I've been shopping here, I've discovered brands like United by Blue, Gitman Bros., and Vuori. Their sales are frequent. The inventory is always fresh. And when Santo isn't there, his staff knows their stuff. And if all that sounds like I love shopping shop for clothes now, well, I'll admit that that's partly true. Yes, I love shopping for clothes now, but only at assembly88.

Great store for casual and business casual clothing. Very nice selection of clothing and shoes…read more Stop by and check it out.

I was here on Sunday frantically trying to find a dress to where to a 1920s/ Great Gatsby yelp…read moretheme party that I had last night. I had stopped at a number of thrift stores and consignment shops trying to find a dress without spending a fortune since I only planned to wear this dress one night. This shop is super cute with a great selection of dresses. I like that they have the dresses sorted by size so that I don't fall in love with a size 2 that I can't squeeze into. The woman working there was also super nice and helpful. They have a nice large fitting room with great mirrors. She and my boyfriend found this dress that I wasn't crazy about and talked me into trying it on. It fit well and was actually much better once I had it on. Without their encouragement, I totally would have passed over this dress that was perfect for what I was looking for. They have designer dresses at great prices for all sorts of occasions. I was here midday on a Sunday and was very happy that they were open since many stores on Main Street are closed on Sundays. I will definitely stop back here when I am in the area. And they take credit card which is great since not all consignment shops do. (Strangely though I couldn't check in on yelp, and when I tried, my yelp app was telling me the store was 2.5 miles away although I was literally standing inside the store. But perhaps that is just an issue with my phone.)

On my one and only visit, the woman at the counter was so rude and dismissive that I will never…read morereturn. The five minutes I was there was long enough to spot multiple counterfeit bougie-brand items in their stock, though. How nice for you that you have plenty of "dresses like THAT" in stock, lady - you also have enough nasty, stank attitude for an entire coven of witches like you.

I went to the phone store to have my phone fixed which ended up turning into a 2- hour wait. I just…read moreso happen to find Le femme Boutique while waiting. I am attending a wedding in November and planned on just wearing my old prom dress. From the moment I entered the store I was amazed at how beautiful all the gowns were! Yelitza immediately greeted me and went above and beyond helping me find beautiful options to wear. She was so kind and caring and really knew her stuff!!!!!! She assisted me with trying on 4 different dresses and I ended up going with the very first dress I tried on! It's funny because when I walked in the store she happen to have it in her hands putting it away! I instantly said hey that dress is beautiful and it happen to be my size and everything!!!! She even took photos of me in each gown so I could compare and contrast! Yelitza made my shopping experience extremely rewarding and fun! She even helped me look at jewelry to match and came up with great ideas for my hair and makeup. I can't thank her enough for the experience I had in the store. She is such a beautiful person and I can't wait to buy more dresses here from her in the future!!!!!! Sincerely, JK

I do not understand the 5 star reviews. This was a horrible experience and unless you've never been…read moreelsewhere to receive good customer service then I do not understand how there can be positive reviews. My mom and I came here looking for a mother of bride dress. We attempted to make an appointment but their recording said you didn't need one. When we arrived it was utter madness. We had no idea a prom trunk show was going on. The smell when we walked in should have been an indication things would be bad. It was like being punched in the face with cockroach spray. People were everywhere wondering around. Racks upon racks of dresses in large plastic bags in every square inch of the store. After a few minutes an employee came over, gave a a rolling rack and told us to help ourselves. We were instructed to start digging through the racks and place whatever we wanted on our personal rack to try on. Things were organized by color but not by nice. It was impossible to find anything or even see what the dresses looked like since they were all in bug bulky bags. It was worse than Marshall's on Black Friday. This was not the type of experience I'd hope to have with my mom for such a special day. We left without trying anything on.

This is a fabulous and very unique place. Not only a source for high-end personally-curated women's…read morebrands, it is a salon for topics of the day and a friendly place to drop in. Elena Pascal has a heart of gold and is very bright and welcoming. They have great sales and something is always on sale. The best handbag selection in the region, as far as I know.

Great selection of bags and jewelry. Elena is a great person and fun to be with. She will def. take…read morecare of you!!

Sweet boutique with beautiful baubles and a unique selection of clothes that run the gamut…read more Anything you need for Date Night to a Ball Game. The shop owner was kind ama helpful. So not pushy at all and I love that! Prices are boutique prices but the wares are different from your run-of-the-mill retail shop!

I discovered this store as I was exploring the area and asked Siri for a second hand store near me…read more It is like walking into someones home. Nicely decorated with the items for sale. You may pick them up and place them in your basket. It has a fitting room and a bathroom available. Love the lay out of the store. The ladies are friendly and the choices of second goods is quite diverse. I highly recommend it! Mer M.

Haven't been there yet, but have plenty of things to bring. Handbags boiled wool coats, linen…read moreclothing.

I've wanted to check this place out a few times, but it's been closed every time I tried. Finally,…read moreit was open. Wow- it's full of cool clothes, loads of fabrics, and all sorts of stuff hanging everywhere. Tried to buy some vintage dress, but it wasn't for sale. Not to worry- found an original top Marla made as a sample. The price was right, and I left a happy consumer...check out the sale rack.

I called the number listed while I was in Bethelehem. The female said it is not a men's clothing…read morestore. I'm not sure if it was as the wrong number or they don't sell men's clothes.

Dominique Daniela runs a wonderful boutique here in New Hope on the north end of town as well as…read moreher studio in NYC. My sister in law's Niece was in town from Colorado and Nags Head, NC and made the trip to have her dress made by Dominique. She was happy. I haven't had a dress made, however, I am one of many that have yet to have any outfit, sale or otherwise, that wasn't cool and what I paid for. Good open price points too for all of us. She carries a number of different lines, including Lilla P which I love. It holds up so well year after year and the classic style is what goes on and on.. Her unique pieces are always well put together too and I think the best compliment a woman gets is "where did you get that? I want one." I'd give her 5 stars in a heart beat.

I love this store!! I always seem to find something when i go in- whether it be an outfit, a…read morescarf, a piece of jewelry or a candle. The owner has a great sense of style and helps me pick out something that looks really good on me and it's usually not something I would have picked out. I keep buying more and more there and I like the fact that it's not from a big chain store so not many people will the same item. I highly recommend this store for women or men if they need to buy their woman a gift:)