Rude staff, not much selection. They had almost no plus size clothing and the employee that I spoke…read moreto was rude when I asked for more sizes. If you're larger than a Large, don't bother.

This place was everything I dreamed some similar stores in other cities would be (but weren't)…read more Really big selection - casual and super fancy dresses, coats, pants, corsets, cinchers, seasonal stuff like shorts - including a wide variety of shoes (TUK, Demonia, etc) and bags, decent sized clearance selection, all the goth/alt brands you expect and more. Yes, they are pricey (but in my humble American experience there is quite a mark up on *all* clothes in Canada vs the States - like a cheap tank top at H&M will be $5 more automatically in Canada - the exchange rate right now more than makes up for it) but a lot of the items aren't much - if any - cheaper online. I also just love supporting places like this, since there are so few left, and since a lot of "goth" brands run small I prefer to try a lot of the stuff on in person. The girl working and I had a good chat about the history/future of Lip Service in particular and some other stuff. She was super helpful and friendly which was also a change from a lot of alt shops, where the employees seem to spend their time perfecting that "I'm way too fucking cool to talk to you" vibe that makes me eye roll. I wanted *all* the things but settled on two LS dresses, one of which was shiny PVC and fulfilled all of 15 year old me's dreams. Definitely a spot to check out for a pricier but quality "statement piece" or to comb the shoe and clothing sales racks. I'd also like to add they had a surprising amount of men's clothes and not just band t-shirts and jeans either.

Gail and her team are extraordinary. First of all, if you know clothing, you know that they carry…read morevery good brands at affordable prices. And their pieces wear beautifully. They care about giving people quality at an affordable price. Second of all, they're very honest. They will tell you honestly if they don't think something suits you -- a bad colour, the wrong size, a bad shape for what you've said you want to accomplish. They would rather you come back to them because you know you will walk out looking great than make a fast sale now regardless of how you look. They're good people who sell quality clothing at an affordable price.

Sweet little "Gallery" of delightful local artists works and nice gifts. Jewelery and household,…read moreand a room of what most women like best, PURSES and scarves. They are also quite good at wrapping for presentation. This is a nice niche neighbourhood here with "mom and pop" shops and small gourmet foods.

I've written one bad review in my life This will be my second. But this was the worst experience…read moreI've ever had in a retail store. I bought three dresses (wasn't sure about one of them) but was told you have a week to return it (with the receipt ) Ok , simple. Four days later I returned it, with the receipt, and I put it on a velvet hanger ( I had thrown out the bag) I had taken the price tag off but reattached it with a small gold pin. The manager said they can't take it back because the price tag was removed (never was it mentioned by the staff that the price tag being removed was an issue ) I said Can't you use that price tag gun to reattach it ? We don't own one. Then went on, and said dresses with no tags are donated not resold They are priced at the factory. I asked what happens when someone trying on the Dress accidentally removes the tag in the dressing room? Pause. . She looks at my tag, types in the computer, walks to a rack of clothes and says your tag is for THIS Dress, not the dress you brought in. I said, So you mis tagged my dress? Did I pay more for my dress then? Pause. She looks at the tag again and said, you bought 3 dresses, I'm afraid you brought the wrong tag in. The printing on the tags are tiny (so to be cautious) I brought all three tags in, just in case. I Showed her all three tags at once. Silence. I'm with my daughter, who found a dress she liked (it was supposed to be a fun day with her) At this point, the manager (I asked) was fuming. I said, Look, I just want to make a Simple exchange. She huffed, FINE! Never ever again!!! My daughter, was in shock at the treatment. We will never shop there again. This manager was worst I've ever met. I don't know how she got to be the manager, but she is a very poor choice. I have reached out to the head office as well. Normally I'm speechless and let things go. not today. This is the store on yonge and Summerhill, Toronto.

My cousin and bestie* recently mused that The Latest Scoop is like Forever 35. We laughed a lot,…read morebut the truth is I'm 35 and I *really* love this store. She's onto something. The clothes are gorg, and many are made by Canadian designers. Beyond threads, the have jewelry and trinkets and oodles of delicious candles, all laid out perfectly. *As Mindy Kaling famously once noted, best friend is a tier, not a person.

Great selection and Great staff - so patient and helpful. Knowing exactly what was best for the…read moreoccasion.

Need a party dress? Or a decent looking frock for functional every day good looks? A great…read moreselection of small labels and a genuine welcoming fun atmosphere. Prices are decent for the working class.

Probably the most clean thrift store in Toronto. Their selection of items is also far more curated,…read moreso you won't have to dig through everything as much for a great find. Several dressing rooms available that are also kept in great condition. Make sure to sign up for their rewards program as you will earn discounts pretty quickly and get notifications of their upcoming sales. There are a few fake items here or there, so keep an eye out for that. Otherwise this is a great shop for anyone who loves to thrift!

This is the last bastion of affordable, still trendy, clean, thrifted clothes in Toronto. About the…read moresame pricing as VV or better, but newer and better quality. Many barely used or NWT items. I've gotten countless gems including a perfect new pair of Levis high waisted jeans for $19. Staff go out of their way to be helpful and friendly. Im on their SMS list so sometimes there's a sale alert.

This shop is a little-known gem in the heart of the Beach area. They feature Glam & Fame clothing…read more-- a Canadian line that offers unique, low priced seasonal clothing. The shop owner is a wonderful, friendly & welcoming gentleman who has a great eye for fashion and is happy to assist with suggestions of styles, colors, etc that will best suit the customer. You'll want to check this place out for a great, fun, shopping experience.

This store is slightly overwhelming, and a bit confusing - but once you realize that everything in…read morethe store is $29.99 (or $19.99 on sale), you get over that pretty quickly and start to dig. The space is packed full of clothing - there are literally racks behind racks. But the sales assistants are helpful and friendly and more to happy to share the story of the business. All the clothing is imported from France. Mostly dresses and tops, this store has saved me on several occasions when I've needed something in a hurry. Everything I've bought here has held up pretty well too, which is nice considering the price.

Bought a number of suits and jackets. Spent a boatload…read more COVID hit and on of the jackets I had made was hung up after 10 wears at best. Took it out and realized the stitching was coming out. Tried to contact and the sound of crickets is all I've heard. Another tailor said this definitely should not happen after examining it.

This is my first visit to this clothing store. Immediately I'm impressed with the layout and decor…read moreof the 2-story loft. They sell women's clothes, men's street & casual, and upstairs is dedicated to men's business clothing. I like the various styles they offer.

So I haven't been here in a while, mostly because I no longer live downtown, but for a while I was…read morepretty much buying up the whole store. They have super cute vintage dresses that I was particular taken with and still love to look at (even though during covid my preferred outfit is sweats). I got so many compliments on dresses I bought from that store, whether I wore their stuff socially or at work. Actually it kind of made me feel like I was one of those glamorous women in Mad Men. I'll always have a soft spot for this place - highly recommend if you're into vintage, pretty dresses. Most of that part of Queen Street has great vintage finds.

The storefront says, "Buy Fresh, Buy Local." But in reality, it should be "Buy Local? Buy Fresh."…read more The Collective (note not co-op) is a wonderful little haven of handmade crafts and goods. There were more adorable earrings, purses, and clothes than I could fathom. My friend and I wandered the store for nearly an hour alternately exclaiming, "cute!" with mouth agape or chatting up the staff. As Erin H mentions, each showcased artist/designer works onsite once a week. The only downside to this is if inquiring minds have questions about something other than the artist du jour personally made, there won't be any answers. And as a person with some hard core metal allergies, I won't buy jewelry unless I am certain that it doesn't contain anything that will make my earlobes swell. However, I was lucky to encounter the artist who crafted the earrings that fell in love with and so, got to take them home with me (and support the local arts). Plus, I was able to be a helper that day (I love being of assistance). As the resident artist handed me a credit card receipt, I was able to pass along this little tip: legal colors only please! I passed on the pink pen handed to me and instead signed with a my own, handy blue plume. For, although I wasn't planning on contesting the charges, anyone could attempt to do so and without either a customer's blue or black ink signature on file, the store might end up "out" some fundage.