I love J. Crew, as I am the very definition of a preppie, yuppie, etc. I live by the Preppie…read moreHandbook, and I love the fashion, values, and the mindset. Great selection. Classics and timeless. Priced just right. Plenty of parking. A very nice staff. If they do not have it in the store, then check out their website. In fact, they do have a larger selection and close-out items online. No negatives.

I am surprised by the low ratings for this J. Crew although many of the reviews are from years ago…read moreand they seem to have to do with poor customer service which was not my recent experience. Whenever I have stopped in, (which admittedly is not often), there is almost always someone who greets me fairly quickly and lets me know they are available to assist. On this latest visit I did have a question or two about a blazer I was looking at. The saleswoman was at the ready and was quite helpful. She let me know that even though the blazer was on sale already there was an additional 40% off. It was pricey to begin with but with both a sale price and the additional percentage off it became hard to resist...so I bought it. (I have been updating my seasonal blazer wardrobe over the past several months as I find blazers are often a great way to elevate an outfit and pull everything together.) I was also able to find a pretty gold belt. Alas, the belt was not on sale, and priced higher than I think it should have been but I think I will get a lot of use out of it so I purchased it. When I checked out the cashier was very helpful. She made sure to remind me that the blazer was now a "final sale" and I was in and out in no time flat. Pleasant and easy shopping.

Do used to be a great selection for women's clothing, which no longer exist there. The store has…read morebecome predominantly clothing for men and kids.. I now shop at Lily Pulitzer for Womans Clothing

In 1980, the book The Official Preppy Handbook was published. It was a surprising run-away hit…read morewritten as a tongue-in-cheek account of how to emulate a certain Northeast USA subset of prep-school and Ivy League-attending mostly white Anglo-Saxon Protestants. Instead of just being a parody the book became something of a how-to handbook and the look took off. The "preppy look" is now almost a caricature of itself and has moved far beyond the Northeast. In case you have not yet perfected the style yourself, assuming it is one you like, Vineyard Vines comes to the rescue in stores as far-flung as Newport Beach California and as unlikely as Alabama. My local outpost fits in quite comfortably in a town like Hingham which has what appears to be quite a few people for whom this is their signature style. As for me, I can appreciate it on others, less so on myself. But since my husband grew up in one of the prepster capitals of the world, I have grown an affection and fondness, tinged with amusement, for even some of the stranger representations of the style like sea creatures embroidered onto clothing. VV has a fairly broad selection of men's, women's and even children's styles so that in short order you can find that perfect outfit to wear at the country club barbecue or for cocktails at the yacht club or for a Harvard Club dinner. All kidding aside, this Vineyard Vines is big with loads of choices. Some of the items however are so over the top, that i'm really not certain who would wear them. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vineyard-vines-hingham?select=UB94brtj3tnkxCS9DZwpeQ#WMS17WXWHjYJo4LjvwVvIg In my opinion, the VV logo of the smiling whale is way too cutesy for clothing and looks ridiculous unless you're 3. I do however love a man in khakis, a button down Oxford shirt, and a navy blue blazer. The bow-tie can be ditched. There is a load of seer-sucker here which reminds me in such a great way of my dad in the summer. My biggest gripe with VV is that the prices are ridiculously high on most things. I'm not adverse to paying for quality but some of these clothes are unnecessarily priced in the stratosphere.

Personally don't like the quality or prints. Way too expensive without justification.read more

From the moment we walked into the store until we left, the ladies at Faherty, Derby Street were so…read morewelcoming and accommodating. I came with my two children. And in particular, the lady there that was the kindergarten teacher just knew how to interact with bored children (who often accompany parents in shopping). She offered crayons and apple juice and tick tac toe! She gets it. In other words, even if she had NOT offered any of these items, she understood that they are kids and did not demonize them for being curious and (tired of waiting for mama- ha!). And beyond that, we did not get funny looks, or impatient you-do-not-belong here stares, gestures, or silent agitation. The people in the shop made us feel welcome and not out of place. They encouraged us to have a look around the store. Thank you- got two beautiful items from there!

Absolutely refuse to drive into this monstrous array of shops. People backing up without looking,…read morepeople almost getting hit by cars that are walking in appropriate spaces, people cutting each other off, etc. Also have noticed that the majority of the stores have prices that are much higher than the same stores in different towns. If your claustrophobic or fear a car accident or getting hit by a car, I would stay away from this place.

No matter what day or time these area shops can provide a multitude of shops to choose from. Not…read moreonly retail shops but choices for eating and enjoying the day here. A stroll around the large parking lot is a good way to see what stores are here and browse in each for something to purchase and bring home. The Whole Foods Market is definitely a huge treat for me to walk around then hit it last to find something to cook or snack or enjoy their most tastefully and expertly decorated baked items along with lots of breads to choose from. So Derby Street Shops is like a one stop shopping place. I like that and go home with everything I needed and wanted.

REI is a Co-Op, so join, as it's a win-win for everyone…read more They have a really nice staff; the folks working there are into the outdoors. They like biking, hiking, camping, climbing and etc. they know the lingo, they know their merchandise, and they are always willing to help the customer. Hingham Derby Street Shops... well, parking is plentiful, I do tend to park in the back. Never jammed up back there. If you plan on buying anything, you will want to bring your own bag as the chain is 'bag free'. Prices are very good. Competitive with Amazon.com and better than Cabela's. I used to go to the store in Framingham when I was in metro west, also the store in Reading... I'm not sure if both are still there. Shopping since '96, Co-Op member since '12. No negatives,

Came in before closing about 40 mins and was greeted promptly by staff to see if we needed any help…read moreor info for our shopping! Location is setup nice, 2 floor style like most. They have basically anything you need for outdoors activities. I've usually shopped for hiking gear and camel backs or osprey / rei branded stuff. Also got a pair of hiking boots. I think it's cool REI is a coop brand. Member owned. They have plenty of sales going on, bicycles standard and electronic assisted, survival gear, clothing from all sorts of brands, boots and hiking gear, camping gear, lanterns, knives, paddles, water shoes, and also have deals on traded in gear. Nice experience. Love walking around and looking at stuff i probably don't need but it's a cool tool or utility purposed item.

Man, I love this place. What makes me want to spend more money on my daughter's clothes than I do…read moreon mine? Because their stuff is so darn cute, and different from what many other stores are selling. I like that fact that the clothes are casual but can be dressed up. The sales staff is exceptionally nice and have always been helpful. I never feel pressure to purchase anything. I've also had better luck with the quality of their clothes than with other places. I guess you do get what you pay for. Definitely worth checking out, especially if there is a good sale.

Great Lululemon location, has a good selection of men's & women's apparel…read more Sale rack is always full of great finds for reduced prices. Find that they have more items available on their sale rack compared to other nearby locations. Pretty large store located in Derby St shops, right off the highway. Love shopping here!! Plenty of parking.

Like this location, plenty of parking in derby with so many other stores to pop into…read more Store was clean, displays were nice so the flow of the space felt open. (Most shops do have similar layout). It was a quiet Monday night whilst waiting for our table to be ready for dinner. Looked around and they had the new colors dropped, ended up with the lady grabbing some more headbands as her other ones were getting old or lost haha. Staff were nice, didn't stay in the store that long but enjoyed this location. Clearance rack in the back left of the shop with some deals to be had for women's lines.