I am greeted by the sweetest little pup of life. Digger, a soft ball of fur and playful puppy of 5…read moremonths, is the owner's pet and boutique doorman. Learning the ways of retail, his cuteness is the perfect way to begin this endeavor. What a sweet little shop. Although its been open for about ten years, I'd only recently learned of Wildflower from an acquaintance. Its confines are currently dressed in soft, breathable garments and assuring color palates. (Periwinkle, charcoal, rose pink, nude, and flecks of colour amongst it all!) Its actually a breath of fresh air, and a different variety from other independent boutiques in the area. I was elated to discover the accumulation of Free People frocks, which is probably my favorite [semi] affordable brand of all time. The owner mentioned that they would be getting more in soon-- whoo hoo! The overall stock seems romantic, flowing, and of excellent taste. Cute tops, rich fabrics and cuts are here for the taking. I think its safe to say that Wildflower has Bohemian Romantic down. The owner of the shop offered me genuine conversation and an easy shopping experience. I was the only patron at the time, so we chatted as I browsed. There was no pressure, no facade-- just good conversation and a shop full of wonders. After much swooning and chit-chat, I know this is a boutique I can dig. Besides the clothes, there were also some pretty neat accessories. I'd say the owner of Wildflower has a great eye. Understated, funky, classic and bohemian looks are all fused into one cohesive collection. All you need is a paycheck. xo

Wildflower clothing has a pretty nice selection of trendy clothes for women. The only down side to…read morethis little boutique across from the Clyde Street NSLC is the cost! This store is pretty tiny though and they do manage to have a reasonably sized sale section. Very nice staff! Check out the hand bags! Expensive but just the right size: Big enough to carry your laptop, sweater and a few grocery items without looking as though you carry your home on your back like a snail. Mainly leather too! Really the only downside to Wildflower is the cost but check them out for their sale rack and accessories!

Classic hippie store! I would imagine the local high school and college women would love this…read moreplace. Loads of Indian block-printed cotton items, plus tons of reasonably priced jewelry. Also tons of cute knickknacks like little figurines, Christmas ornaments, baby mobiles, and home decor items. They're open late, too. I could have browsed here for hours if I'd had the time.

This store is very reminiscent of the stores in Kensington Market in Toronto circa late 1990s that…read moresmelled like patchouli, and sold insense, ponchos and hacky sacks ;) There's a definite bohemian vibe to the store. Or as my husband would say "it a place for hippies." They had lots of cool sterling silver jewelry from Thailand. The prices were quite reasonable too. They had lots of earrings and bracelets in the $10-$25 range. I really didn't look at much else in the store, but they had beads, wooden knick knacks, pillows, and clothing that looked like they were from Nepal, Indonesia and Thailand, among other things. I loved these kinds of stores in my middle school and high school years, but it's not quite my aesthetics anymore, with the exception of the jewelery, because I still love sterling silver, it's the most suitable metal for my colouring. I had a great time browsing their large jewelery section. I almost bought the cutest bracelet, but it was a tad too big for me :( Staff were very nice. I always stop by when I'm in Halifax to poke around a bit, and be reminded of my style as a teenager, lol.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Cool consignment shop that recently…read morerelocated from another location. This space is bigger so much less cramped. The Long Version: Elsie's used to be in one of those colourful row homes along Queen St (it was at 1530 Queen St). That location was on multiple levels and was incredibly cramped. It had a bohemian feel and reminded me of all the vintage shops in Kensington Market (in Toronto) circa 1990s. I would go to that location every time I visited Halifax. On my most recent visit in September 2024, I went there to see the store was closed and all the colourful row homes along there had signs in the window warning of asbestos and only authorized personnel were allowed to enter. It looked like they were going to tear the buildings down for redevelopment. I was so disappointed, and took out my trusted phone to see when they closed. To my delight, I discovered they reopened on Grafton St and I immediately headed over. Their new location is inside the building that used to be St. Mary's School for Boys. It's much larger so the shop is actually spacious now and not cramped at all. The feel now is more contemporary consignment shop, similar to the ones in Westboro (in Ottawa) of the 2010s to present day. They have luxury brands now. I saw a Chanel purse for close to 10K. They had Gucci too. However, they have more accessible brands in the $40 range as well. I spoke with staff there and they told me they moved to this new location in April 2024. Still a fun shopping experience, but I walked away empty-handed this time. (183)

We had a bit of trouble locating Elsie's with Google maps, however I called and spoke with the…read moreowner who told us we were just around the block on the other side- but to call back if we got lost! Upon stepping into Elsie's was like going into another world...brilliant silk scarves billowing in the breeze, a gorgeous array of colors, eye catching shoes including John Fluevog and Louboutin, and an eclectic mix of jewelry. Vintage mixed with modern, many clothes new with tags and lots of designer pieces including Hermès. Incredibly soft cashmere sweaters. Elsie's has something for everyone and is a treasure in Halifax. I would highly recommend the store to anyone. Plus they welcomed our 4 Biewer terriers with open arms! A terrific spot

Park Lane Indoor Mall is pretty and clean. It is also on the smaller side and have noticed that…read moremost items sold are overpriced. If in a bind, that's fine but no deals are to be had here.

Park Lane is a little mall smack dab in the middle of downtown Halifax. It's not huge but has some…read morecool stores. They have several shoe stores that sell cool brands like Fluevog, Fly London and Miz Mooz. They also have a Samuel and Co. that carries Canadian designers like Neon Buddha, Joseph Ribkoff and Frank Lyman. It won't take you long to do the whole mall, as it's fairly small.

I was in this shop today and can only give this review on what the selection was in the store…read more Once again, this is the selection only, we did not purchase or try a dress on. First, this is like walking into a fairytale with some of these dresses. They had such a large variety, I was shocked. There was young girls trying on these beautiful gowns. Some in red, others in gold and some in burgundy, I think you could find anything in here, long , short or cocktail dresses and every color option. Each dress was so full of personality, of course they all looked beautiful. I am not sure someone can look bad in these dresses. When you put one one, you just feel like a princess. The ladies in the shop were very nice to us, asked us if we needed any help, talked about the weather. They were very down to earth. The gowns ranged around $300 - 500, but there was a back wall with ones on sale, they were around $200. I thought this was a pretty good price. I liked the selection here. It is the only store that posts a sign. "Please remove shoes before entering". I think this is so no one would catch the shoe while trying on the dress.

It's really hard to feel comfortable in a place where you are afraid to breathe. That basically…read moresums up my experience at All Dressed Up. I pass the store often, but don't dream to enter as it mainly carries higher end clothing than I can afford and a wide selection of prom dresses. These prom dresses are the main attraction for many girls that flock to this store all winter, and when I finally went to pick out a dress the women that worked there made me never want to come back. They wouldn't let my friend go into the change room with me, our bags were taken behind the cash register (who would try to smuggle out 11 layers of toule?), and no pictures were allowed to be taken of me trying on the dress. Not-So Hot Hint: Don't plan on being able to zip and unzip yourself, I was reprimanded and given the "you break it you buy it" line for doing just that.

Great customer service and great dress selection! The staff…read moreare so friendly and helpful! Love this place!

gorgeous and varied selection of styles and sizes! warm and helpful staff. an absolute must when…read moreshopping on the peninsula!

I purchased a few pieces of clothing, shoes and colognes. All clothing is excellent quality and…read moreseems very well made. Shoes are comfortable, both sneakers and dress shoes. I get compliments on the colognes that I've tried (night walker and vengeur). The jacket seems nice and warm (it's Fall in Halifax NS).

Nestled in the heart of Halifax's vibrant downtown, Snover Fashion & Fragrance stands as a beacon…read moreof style and sophistication for the modern man. Whether you're in search of the perfect pair of shoes, a premium suit for that special occasion, or cozy winter wear to combat the chilly Maritime weather, Snover has you covered. Snover seamlessly transitions to offer a wide range of sweaters, sweatshirts, and polos that marry comfort with style from luxurious cashmere knits. Located near Spring Garden, Snover Fashion & Fragrance

Foreign Affair caters to the business woman who likes to make a statement. Good quality unique…read morepieces that you wont see on every female at the office. Maybe that is why they only bring in limited sizes in these pieces. I have been in Forgein Affair a few time once looking for a cocktail dress for a function that I was to attend, no luck for me. I don't know I just really do not enjoy shopping at these locations maybe it is just me. There were beautiful name brand suits and great overcoat or winter coats available they were even starting to bring out the Spring collections which was very exciting to see all the bright colours after a long cold winter. Would I recommend Foreign Affair yes of course I like going at the end of the season when they have their great deals.

I like Foreign Affair, some might say it is too expensive. However they carry really nice cloths ,…read moreand will last a long time. This is a great place to go for business wear that does not look old. Finding the right cloths is a real science. So if you find a brand that fits and you feel like a million bucks in it, buy it! I really like the selection of winter coats they carry as well. The staff here are helpful. They have some great sales towards the end of the season.

Olsen Europe is a fine place for the mature woman with a flexible price-point. Its classic meets…read morebohemian; providing fashions with international decadence and mass appeal on a local level. Prone to bohemian outfitting myself, I was drawn to selected portions of this shop' s apparel. Loosely fitted coats were well cut and spoke of understated detailing. And while with some I swooned, there were other items that made me yawn. The store truly ranges-- in an upscale and safe sort of way. Cotton tops for $99 doesn't smell like a win for me, but I suppose thats in the eye of the beholder. Like I said, money is no object at OE. There were certainly a great range of apparel of well constructed means. Service was friendly, and as I opted to peruse at my own pace, staff remained approachable. Overall, Olsen Europe appeals to an older age group, and provides some high quality threads. Bring your wallets though, it'll cost you.