About three years ago, my sister and I were chased out of the store accused of shoplifting. After we had lifted up our clothes and shown our pockets, we still got an attitude from the staff, who are known for their stand off ish vibe. Recently I had heard they have still been talking about my family, and that perfectly goes to show the type of people & business they are. As a girl who has been coming to this store since I was able to fit in their clothes, I will never step foot in this store again, which is a shame considering I was always given money to shop there. As the grandchild of a small business owner, and someone who will own a business in the future, I'm so glad I was given this example of how to never run a business. The overpriced clothes and rude staff should have drawn me away a while ago, but the cherry on top was these mean girls who still can not grow up. You've lost some very loyal and considerate customers, good luck in your future. read more

Nice clothing options, customer service needs work. We were in there an hour (daughter was trying on clothing). I went back and forth getting sizes, not once did any of the three girls ask if we needed help. They looked up and gave a blank look and kept hanging the stock. Other than a hello when we entered and thank you when my daughter was paying. Poor Customer Service. read more

Island Gypsy - Inside Store - Women's Clothing Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

One worker girl gave me dirty looks, gossiped with her friends while pointing at me and my friends, and whispered to another employee that we smelled like wet dog. She stared and followed us like we were going to steal but we were all being very respectful the second we came in. They made us leave 15 mins before closing time and this girl TAUNTED us through the door by waving and laughing at us. Don't come here read more

Looks like my previous rating was deleted. I commented about the lack of customer service as so many others have commented before me. Six young workers were hanging out by the door chit chatting, while customers walk through the store Ignored. I was ignored as well, not even a greeting but they did follow me around to tidy up the racks behind me. read more

Very nice selection of cute and casual clothes. However, customer service can use a HUGE upgrade. Two young girls were behind the register playing with their cellphones and one young girl was typing on a laptop. Not a single greeting to me. Not even when I was in their faces looking at jewelry at the register. Totally ignored!! Really disgraceful!! At the same time there were 2 ladies shopping in the store each one holding a few garments and nobody approached them either and offered to start a room, really horrible horrible horrible horrible horrible horrible horrible horrible customer service and in grave need of employee training read more

Mother with disabled daughter questioned brunette sitting behind counter about pricing. She showed cashier S10, which clearly looks like $10. Brunette says that means "1 size fits all & it's way too early in season for sales." So rude and condescending. The mother then pointed out the sign above the shirts that said $10. The girl snapped, "that's for a different shirt" Don't shop there if you have a disability, because they were not very helpful. Girl's mother was running back & forth trying to get appropriate sizes for daughter, while staff offered no assistance. Rude & overpriced. Miserable, unhelpful staff. Owner should teach daughter how to be kind & friendly to customers. read more

The owner's daughter (the wide brunette always behind the cashier) is extremely rude, unfriendly and arrogant. You'd think a bit of kindness/friendliness would go a long way in the retail industry. Really ruins the experience, I will not be bringing my business back because of this. A shame. read more

I recently purchased a cute top from here for $28. After one wear for three hours and no wash, the top was completely ruined. The seams were coming apart and there is a two inch hole on the side of the shirt as a result. The quality of this shirt was awful. 31 days after my purchase I brought the shirt back to the store in hopes of an exchange, but was turned away because it was worn AND three days after the return policy. While I understand policy rules, a shirt that has been worn for 3 hours, not washed, and purchased for $28 should not be coming apart at the seams. It leaves a very poor representation of their company. I'll be thinking twice before purchasing anything from this store again. read more

Reallllly cute clothes here. I got an amazing top that I've worn a ton this summer. It is so trendy and they have a great selection. I've been a few times each time I've been in Lavallette this summer. The store itself is beautiful. Their prices are high but generally reasonable. I love 95% of what they sell and the other 5% is just too trendy for me but perfect for their customers. That being said: I only give three stars because it is not unique selection. My cousin had TWO tops from here that she bought earlier this summer from TJ Maxx for 1/3 of the price. One was an awesome crochet top that was over $40 here and only $12.99 at TJ Maxx. It was the same brand and identical to the one in the store. Obviously they have no control over who else sells their brands but they might want to be a little more careful about what they sell. They do have a good selection of very affordable and cute themed sweats. Usually the NJ sweatshirts are tacky but these are soft, cute and under $20. Second bad point, however, the staff isn't the brightest. I haven't seen a manager or adult who looks over 25 working there. However, it is also very difficult to pick out the staff. I've had to wait a lot for dressing rooms and two times I've asked a staff where they got their top, it was not from this store. Maybe TJ Maxx? ;) I also have noticed that they "clean" the merchandise right behind the counter on slow days. I wanted a top with a deodorant stain but I mentioned it to the girls working because I don't live in the area and didn't want to be stuck with a ruined top if it didn't come out. They were cleaning another stain and tried unsuccessful to get mine out because they did not have more of the same top. They couldn't and I still bought it because it was a cute top but I don't feel that it is a professional practice to do right on the counter, especially with other clothing. Obviously makeup and deodorant stains happen in a juniors clothing store and the clothing is perfectly saleable but I don't want to see it happening while I'm trying to shop/buy. I think it would be more professional to do this in the back or after store hours. I'll definitely go back but I'll be careful what I buy/check the discount stores first. read more

Although the clothing is every high school / college VSCO girl's dream, the customer service here ruined my shopping experience. When we walked in, the large amount of girls staffed there (all under 20) stared at us while gossiping about Aruba and their classes back at school - at least that's what we overheard - making us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome while browsing. The system to get a changing room was confusing as the girls standing by there did not move to help us or inform us on what was available. Whenever I came out of the dressing room to show the rest of my party my clothes, I felt judged and stared at (not in a complimentary way): not a good sales tactic if you want me to buy these items. The selection of clothing at Island Gypsy is impressive and bountiful - which is why this has two instead of one stars - but too much clothing for the lack of space in the store. You are better off going to House of Lucky next door, the selection is more sophisticated and the staff there was much nicer. read more

Love the owner. Ver friendly and helpful. If you are looking for beachware, this is the place to go in this town. I generally know what I am looking for when I shop, so the indiferrence of the girl sales staff didn't faze me. However, if you need assistance, have the owner help. The prices are moderate, and you can find some very cute items. I recommend this place. read more

Nice store. Tons of basics. Mostly solid. A wall of Camus and bralettes. Right next to House of Lucky so both probably benefit from each other's traffic. Mix of brands of heard of and ones I haven't. Way too many clothes on the racks. So packed you couldn't even look at the clothes and it was difficult to pull them out. If I was in a hurry I would be frustrated. Left with a really soft top for fall. read more

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Love this shop! Cute little shop located in Lavallette! They have the cutest clothes! I come here all the time when I'm in the area! They are a little pricy but the clothes are so cute, the store is very bohemian and hip. The staff is very friendly and the store is always so clean. There are three changing rooms for you to try things on. There are a bunch of other stores around the area but this one is my favorite for sure! I always come out with something! read more

Tons of beachy, bohemian, summer clothes. Great spot to grab a cute shirt for a night out or a cover up for the beach. They have a lot of fun jewelry and shoes too. I think some of the staff is very friendly, while other times they don't acknowledge you. 4 stars just for that reason, as I feel customer service and feeling welcome in a store is a big deal! Check this place out, you won't be dissapointed. read more

The clothes are cute, but are overpriced for the cheap quality. I've also never had a pleasant experience with the employees and I've been in the store probably over 10 times. It's actually shocking how rude and not helpful they are. There's always so many people working but I've never seen any of them smile/greet a customer, or offer help. Like a simple smile and a greeting is all it takes! read more

The clothes are so insanely cute and I wanted to buy everything. Prices weren't terrible either. Knocked down two stars because the employees there are not friendly at all and are very lazy. All you have to do is smile and be pleasant when a customer needs help. read more

best shop in town. you will definitely find something you love. they have so much in this store its great for all ages.

I always buy with caution here because the clothes are poorly made but I can usually get a few wears out of them. This time however I wore a jumper once, washed it on delicate in my machine that has no agitator as the instructions were hand wash and hang dry. When I looked at it after the wash the seams were absolutely shredded. After speaking with a manager she refused to issue an exchange, partial refund or credit. I get it as policy but on principle it left a bad taste. Lesson learned to expect very little. read more

Very cute and comfy clothes! Great selection of Havana brand. The only Con I have since this store has opened is that the girls there definitely NEED TO SMILE AND BE NICER!!!!!!! Cute girls but don't seem happy working there. Sorry ....... read more

The CUTEST clothes all in the same place! A couple of items are a bit too pricey, but they still have a huge selection! The only thing I have to say is that while the staff is not unfriendly, they are not friendly either. If everyone had a smile on and looked like they wanted to be there, this place would easily have 5 stars (I worked in retail so I have some validity) read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! Everybody was buzzing that I had to get to this new store and I actually went twice during my 9 day stay down the shore! They store is beautiful, well run and reasonably priced! I walked out with two dressier tanks, a gold cuff and a gold and black skull bracelet. They didn't have a ton of smalls, but I think that's because the store was so popular and they were running out of inventory! read more

This place is nice, considering. The store is a little on the small side and it gets crowded really quickly, so browsing through the racks is really aggravating for me. They sell Alex and Ani bracelets, which is honestly the only reason I would go into the store. The clothes are definitely on the pricier side which has prevented me from even trying one on. And the girls who work there definitely stand-offish. Another reason why I quickly pop in and out of the store to buy what I have in mind and leave. UPDATE: I bought earrings from Island Gypsy - it was one of the $10 earrings that are sold at the checkout counter. The pair broke after wearing them twice. I'm highly disappointed in the quality of the jewelry, sold at $10. That's a little pricey in my opinion. I would only trust the name-brands they sell here, like Sloane Ranger and Alex & Ani. That's worth your money. read more

Wow! Just Wow! Worst retail experience I can think of. Get over yourself Island Gypsy. Some nice clothes in there and a lot of staff but don't expect the courtesy of a greeting or offer of assistance. This older lady people keep referring to is a real gem - we mistakenly figured she was going to open the till to deal with long line of people trying to pay - nope - she grabbed some scissors to trim her bright yellow nails while we all watched. No hello at till, no "thanks for your business". Felt like they were doing us the favour. Owner might be happy with retail numbers or would have done something to change the vibe. Would not recommend anyone read more

LOVED this store!! It was so refreshing to see a store like this. Went twice during our 4 day stay. My daughters bought some cute and reasonable stuff for school. The store is cute, clean and well set up. The sales girls were friendly and helpful. I wish there was a place like this in Boston. read more

I'm a frequent shopper in island gypsy, the 1st time I ever returned an item they would not refund my purchase or even give me a store credit. I purchased a dress for $48.00, I wore it 1 time and washed it per the tag , in cold water and hung to dry, the dress shrunk, enough to fit a 5 year old, I'm 52. The girl refused to return it and said she can steam it which should put it bank to its original form . I waited 15 minutes while she steamed it, she came out with the dress and still the same small size nothing changed , then she blamed it on the fabric and said they always shrink. I said so you're going to take it back , she said nope, can't , it's worn. I said yes u told you that and you should stand by your merchandise, she refused , I'll never shop here again , they just lost a major customer over $48.00 read more

Evidently bad reviews are filtered because the one that I wrote doesn't appear. No customer service and I walked out.

I love the beachy style and unique finds. The prices are pretty middle of the road and I'd say pretty cheap for a beach boutique. I bought a scarf from there and it had a tear in it and they exchanged it for me, no questions asked. I'd say the sales associates there are not friendly but not unfriendly. Maybe indifferent is a good word for them. It is nice to see a new clothing store open in Lavallette that sells clothing that is a bit higher end and more dressy-casual. read more

Cute stuff. I didn't find it to be terribly expensive. It's definitely not cheap, but it's better than overpriced B&B stuff. I've gotten some really cute tops from there, a couple bracelets, a bag, and a throw. Everything's held up so far (about a year), so I can't really complain! I've definitely added it to my yearly Shore checklist. read more

I absolutely love the store. The clothing is adorable and the prices are great; however, the girls working there are very unfriendly and unhelpful. I went to the store at 10, right when it opens, and three girls working there just stared at me when I walked in and all stood together in the corner while I looked. They never greeted me and made me feel uncomfortable, as they gossiped while I walked around. They should have greeted me and told me to have a nice day once I left. But overall the store is a great addition and I will be back, hopefully next time I will be helped a little more. read more

Favorite spot to visit in Lavalette. I like that the owner employs young women with a great eye for fashion.

It's hit and miss with this store.Very young and quality is not that good.I would say its okay in my book.Better than Martins Casuals :)

Extremely disappointed in my experience here. I was confused by the line for the dressing room and the line to pay, everything is extremely hectic and unorganized instead of helping, the employees gossip in a corner not to mention they are all 15 years old with pretentious attitudes. As I walked into the dressing room the door was ripped open by a stuck up 12 year old who not surprisingly works there. She told me I was not allowed in the dressing room because I was not waiting in line, little did I know I was waiting in the wrong line for 30 minutes with 30 people behind us confused as well. As I calmly explained this to the pretentious little girl she walked into the dressing room got in my face and starting yelling at me that I should have asked for help while she was staring at me the whole time I was in line. It is her job as an employee if she sees a customer confused to aid them. She confused her lunch brake with her work time. Very disappointed considering I was about to drop 200 dollars on poor made knock offs. Get a bigger space, train your employees, and don't buy clothes from China and raise the price 90 percent. read more

FINALLY - a clothing store on the island thats not a surfer/tshirt shop or geared toward the retired set. I had no idea they were building this and I happened to drive by on their grand-opening weekend. The design of the store caught my eye as I was driving by (it sort of looks Anthropologie-ish) so I had to stop. Clothing selection is very cute - kind of trendy but with a bohemian/relaxed vibe. Lots of flowy fabrics and beachy knits. There is a pretty big selection of flip flops, hats and a bit of jewelry also. Prices are higher than say, B&B, but the clothes are much nicer (some even made in the USA!) - I bought 3 tops that ranged in price from $14 to $56. I will definitely be back. read more

WONDERFUL addition to Lavallette's business district. This store is beautiful, very well designed and decorated, and the clothing is a nice assortment of current styles at awesome prices. I was so impressed when I went in for the first time a few weeks ago! I plan to go back today to purchase new clothes for myself! read more

The clothes and selection are great but shopping the store is totally annoying! They have way to many pieces on each rack. You can't actually see anything and by the time you actually maneuver the item off the rack to look at it, other things fall off the hangers. Not a good shopping experience, and they need more fitting rooms, there's always a line and groups of girls go in each dressing room. read more

I used to love this store. I've had a beach house in Lava since 1998 and consider myself a "summertime local". The clothes and jewelry are adorable! Store is clean and neat. However... A few different times I went in, the staff never greeted me or asked if I needed help. The last time I went in, it took over 10 mins for a staff member to even acknowledge my existence. Finally one of the two girls there said something to me (btw I was the only customer in the store that whole time). I excused it, but finally became frustrated when I was looking at the new Alex and Ani bracelet collection they had on display. I even picked up the jewelry pamphlet explaining the new line of bracelets. Both girls were behind the counter 5 feet from me and never said a word to me. After I moved on to look at other jewelry, a middle aged woman came up to the Alex and Ani bracelets and one of the staff girls immediately introduced this lady to the new collection line. They couldn't explain it to ME a minute before that?! Rude. So I finally went to the counter to check out. The same girl who explained the bracelet collection to the other woman helped me. She didn't even look at me the entire checkout. She threw my credit card on the counter instead of handing it to me. Then she never even said "goodbye" or "have a nice day". She only looked at me when I HAD to say "thank you" while already walking out. Rude customer service. I don't want to go back if I'm going to be treated with disrespect and ignored. (Btw I'm a working girl in my mid-twenties, love to shop, and I spend money).. I shouldn't have been treated that way. read more

Cute clothes but it just wasted $15 in gas to drive down there at 7PM when they close at 9PM and guess what? The doors were locked.. Very bad business. If I did this at my store I would have angry customers all the time. And to top it off I called to ask when they were closing and the snob that answered said "were closing in 10 minutes" in to which I replied "oh because I was just there 25 minutes ago and you were closed" and I got "oh we've been closed all day because of the rain." I think next time I'll window shop, look at the brand names and buy from an online shop, I don't care about the shipping cost and it's probably cheaper online. Thanks but no thanks. read more

I love this store. By far my favorite in Lavalette. The prices are fair. It's cheap compared to the same items in department stores but still not cheap in general - most items are $40-50 range. They don't have their hours anywhere but FYI - they're open until 10 on Sat night in the summer. The sales people didn't bother me. I returned a shirt w a hole where the tag was wo a problem and the girl kindly waited while I price checked a hat. They ignore if you ignore them. read more

great addition to lavallette, especially considering how many teenagers and 20-somethings come to lavallette during the summer! however, the layout of the store is pretty poor considering the sheer number of items in the store itself. the racks and shelves are usually jam-packed, making browsing super frustrating. also, a lot of items are redundant. the store may do better with a more unique collection of items. lastly, we want a bigger sale rack! read more

I went to this store for the fist time this weekend... it is AMAZING! My mom went to this store first, and she loved it. I was reluctant to go at first, thinking it was another store geared towards people in their 40's. But, it is a great store for all ages. It was trendy enough for someone my age (20's), but still a great place for people in their 40's to shop. It is a little expensive, but the uniqueness of the clothes is totally worth the extra $$$$. read more