Went in today to get some clothes for a wedding after not finding anything interesting at Outlooks…read more The woman who helped me was amazing. Very knowledgeable, very friendly and not overbearing at all. Perfect service. I have recently lost weight and she knew my size when I didn't just from looking at me. I wanted to go with a black shirt and she suggested I also try white, brought me both, and she was correct when I put them on. I wanted something dressy but also comfortable and they had a selection of great fabrics that are both. The trousers I purchased look and feel like wool but are stretchy and breathable. I budgeted for double the price from Outlooks but ended up paying half with better clothes from here. Will be returning!

awesome store! amazing selection, and great service, would definitely recommend for everybody.read more

Still Life is a boutique that has been around since '84, but has totally revamped in terms of…read moreoffering more of local designers in '07 when the ownership changed. They offer clothing, shoes, accessories, and clothing for both men and women, and the selection is pretty large! Brands include Storm & Marie, Filippa K, Sunja Link, and OSC. After a recent trip to Canada, I've been kind of super obsessed with some Canadian brands and want to hoard some more - there was one designer (Sunja Link) that I really fell in love with, but her new pieces are always out of stock or sold out completely within days! Still Life came to the rescue when they had a certain item in a different color that I was eyeing on, so I snagged it. They were also having some great sales, so I was able to purchase a winter jacket (OSC) as well! I also love that you can count on the fact that the pieces that you receive will be of high quality and made extremely well. I loved the super great deals, the semi-quick shipping (there was a little snafu in terms of getting the package to me, but I just need to request a signature authorization the next time), the careful shipment/packaging, as well as the great customer service follow-up (a representative actually reached out see if I received my order and if everything was of perfect quality!). If you're looking for independent and awesome local Canadian designer goods, check Still Life out! :D +great selection of Canadian designer goods +great customer service! +occasional deals and sales

I was feeling a bit blue because it has been a long and hard pandemic and nothing fits me. After an…read moreafternoon shopping and not finding anything, I walked into this shop and I was very hopeful because everything looked really cute from the get-go. I was looking to buy a few new items. I am also very cognizant that we are in a global pandemic and I have been sanitizing my hands and wearing a mask consistently. I do have an autoimmune issue, so I am aware. I am not the type of person who ignores public health mandates, but I was just so excited to be in this store I didn't see the hand sanitizer to the right as I walked in. AS soon as I started looking, like maybe I had been in the shop for about 5 seconds, this lady storms over to me and loudly demands I use the sanitizer. It was just so abrupt and really rude and embarrassing, I couldn't even respond. Her tone was so off-putting and made me feel like I was absolute trash. I worked in boutiques in New York for years in my 20s and waited tables as a college student and as a graduate student. I never spoke to people like this. Ever. It was clear to me by her really abrasive attitude that I didn't belong in that store so I sanitized my hands and left literally in tears.

Dark woods with a squeak to 'em. Just the way I like stores that look like this to sound!…read more I tried. I really did. I looked over the American Apparel racks. I browsed through the guys stuff. I thumbed over a pretty cardigan. I wanted to buy... I had my credit cards out, but every time I went to, something told me not to. Perhaps it was the smell of incense in the air and in the fibers of the cardigan that didn't do it for me because I left without anything in hand, feeling a little blue. Like the incense had depressed my mood and stripped me of my favourite type of therapy - the retail variety.

I now know where a really hip dressin friend of mine gets his duds! Ha, I have discovered his…read moresecret source. This is a cool store for funky sweaters and jackets. Some decent sale items too. You can't go wrong with a store that has ginormous bowling socks in the display case! and they were $5 to boot.

I always have great customer service from this location. Today I had to find a dress to wear to my…read moresons wedding. The girl helped me and gave me her feedback which really helped in the decision making. Had a hard time deciding between two dresses until she let me know that they were 40% off, so I ended up with both. Fantastic service. I just love going shopping there

I ordered something from online and it arrived and didn't look like it did in the photo and I…read moredidn't like it so I went to take it back to the store and they said I had to return it to the online warehouse. They don't honour their return policy. I will never buy anything from their store again, they have lost a customer for life over 40 bucks, very short sighted. Buyer beware.

They have a great selection of quality clothes. Josh was fantastic. He was so patient in helping my…read morehusband Guy pick out something to wear as father of the groom. He chose something that Guy looked great in but was also comfortable in, which for someone who usually only wears ripped work clothes is a real achievement! Thanks again, Josh.

Can I Give You My Money? No Thanks. If you're looking for…read moreexceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere, Outlooks Menswear is NOT the place to find it. During a short visit to Duncan for Father's Day, I was excited to spend quality time with my Dad and treat him to some new clothes. We searched for menswear options and Outlooks came up first, so we headed there full of enthusiasm and ready to shop. We walked in smiling and ready for a great experience. I introduced my Father and explained we were looking to outfit him with some new pieces. The saleswoman took one look at him and flatly said, "We have nothing for him." No effort. No conversation. No alternative suggestions. Just a dismissive brush-off and out the door we went--feeling dejected and frankly, unwelcome. Thankfully, just two doors down was Jim's Clothes Closet. Not only did they greet us warmly, but their amazing team, especially CoCo, helped my Dad find pants in the exact size the Outlook's employee insisted wouldn't fit him. On top of that, he left with shirts, belts, a hat, and a great vest--plus a smile on his face. Outlooks Menswear gave us the worst customer service experience I've had in years. If you value your time, your money, and being treated like a human being, keep walking right past this place.

Ecotopia is one of my favorite stores in Sidney. It is always the first place my Dad and I stop…read morewhen we go Christmas shopping, and is always my go to for gifts for Mum. The customer service is, without exaggeration, better than any other place I have shopped from. Martin and Lisa are always amazing and go above and beyond to help find gifts that will be suitable for each person! The quality is, of course, top notch. I've been buying from Ecotopia since 2019 and have never had any issues with quality. Entering their shop always feels welcoming, and they always support local and sustainable artists and makers.

Quality clothes made with natural materials such as hemp, bamboo and cotton. Warm customer service.read more

Fun shoe store with a selection of cool and funky shoes not usually available elsewhere.read more

Simply peering in the window will do your closet a great disservice…read more Go inside and meet Niomi and her fabulous staff. A new addition to the Victoria shopping scene, they've filled the spot between Pig and the entrance to the Atrium. With floor to ceiling windows and a beautiful interior, you'll wish your closet had this lighting, not to mention to the space. While it looks amazing with the shoes set up more like art than those boring old shoe racks you're used to, Head Over Heels has a range of prices and offers. From affordable, sustainable, fabulous TOMS, to handmade Spanish and German brands you've never heard of, and some staples from Birkenstock that you'll never grow tired of. They have a ton of great local and Canadian-made jewelry, and hand bags and are excited to be open, so the service is really great. They are looking to start supporting some local women's groups with shoe donations too, so you'll really be embracing a new business in the Victoria shopping community that's out to do some good. So nice to see a TOMS (I'm a superfan) selection beyond the classics. They have some awesome wedges that will soon be mine. The handmade Spanish numbers have my name on them too. Check it out, you'll love this new shoe shop in town!

We had a great experience at the Victoria store. My wife has very hard to fit feet, different…read moresizes, bunions and orthotics. Nathan helped her with a foot scan, then patiently helped her in to various models and widths until she found just the right pair. He really was knowledgable and went out of his way to make sure she got the right shoes.

Aidan, you helped me find the shoes of my dreams. I wasnt sure what style I was after but I knew I…read morewanted New Balances. Aidan helped me pick out different shoes that suited 'the vibe' I was going for. He offered pristine fashion advice, he was a pleasant conversationalist and went above and beyond in ordering New Balances in for me! I can't wait to pick them up and to shake hands with this employee. I bet they're an aquarius, so you already know they have good vibes. NB is lucky to have an employee like Aidan *thumbs up emoji*