Bottom Line: A women's clothing boutique with fun accessories and some gifty items…read more The French Door is abeachy cross between Anthropologie and Francesca's. They have quality brands and fun colors. But sometimes I don't feel like trying on clothes so I like that I can skip that side of the store and oooohhh and ahh at the soaps, jewelry, scarves, purses, cards and such. I always walk out with something.

I love the French door I go there every time we go to the Outer Banks which is at least twice a…read moreyear. They have so many beautiful shirts and skirts and dresses and everything that goes with them from earrings to scarfs. I wish we had one in Pittsburgh I would be there a lot more often than twice a year.

Bottom Line: Cute-sy clothes for ladies and children and housewares…read more Mud Pie has lots of cute stuff and there is no adjective that better describes the clothing, accessories and housewares sold her. For example, I saw a ladies blouse with cute pink flamingos on it, a baby sleeper with cute sheep on it and some cute dishes with Mr. and Mrs. on them. While the items here are endearing and they have many fun patterns and colors, I think a little bit of Mud Pie in the wardrobe or the home goes a long way. Mud Pie is a chain and the store definitely has that corporate feel to it compared to the other locally owned shops in the Outer Banks Mall.

The cutest baby clothes on the beach! Lots of pretty things here. We come every year!read more

Absolutely adorable store! Great product, great prices and the owner is the sweetest. Worked in…read morefashion for most of my life and love the pieces I've bought from this boutique. Definitely Stop by on your visit or if you're a local.

This is one of my favorite boutiques in OBx. I stop in every time I'm in town and they always have…read morenew and fun looks!

Bottom Line: Trendy, typical beach souvenirs sold in a cramped store by indifferent staff…read more I have not been a huge fan of Farmer's Daughter in the past but I thought I would give it a whirl again this year. The store is mainly packed full of trendy and typical beach souvenirs and clothing but there are some exceptions. I put the stacks of Salt Life, Fish Hippie and Simply Southern tshirts in the trendy/typical category. Some of the nicer items that caught my item were Yeti containers, Southern Tide menswear and Cobian flip flops. In the past I have been a big fan of Farmer's Daughters jewelry but that wasn't very shoppable this time around as it was hard to get to the cases. With the challenges that COVID-19 have created for small businesses I tried to give them a fair shake while vacationing in the Outer Banks for a few weeks but Farmer's Daughter left me disappointed. The store was just as cramped as ever with merchandise spilling over into the aisles. And the employees were less than welcoming. One employee pushed past me, literally, to get back to her restocking task at the jewelry counter. And the employee who rang me up only said four words - "twenty-seven seventy-four."

This is one of me and my group's favorite shop. They have the cutest stuff. The items in the shop…read moredon't feel cheap. The girls working there are constantly working hard to keep everything clean and nice looking. I even got a free shirt for spending a certain amount. You have to stop here!

Bottom Line: A lovely clothing store along the Manteo Waterfront for ladies of all ages…read more Sister's Boutique is a lovely clothing store for women of all ages and body types. The displays are charming and the racks are well organized and stocked. The fashions sold here are modern but still classy. Because this family run business uses a collaborative approach to sourcing the best fashions, the clothing and accessories here target several decades. Even if you aren't in the mood for trying on clothes, be sure to stop in to check out the shoes and accessories.

Cute store! The…read moresale rack had so many cute finds. I bought the best sweater & it's such great quality.

My experience was great the works were nice over priced hats big seagulls I remember this placeread more

Oh my goodness! If you need a keepsake from the Outer Banks, this is the place! They have…read moreeverything from T-Shirts to sweatshirts to fridge magnets and mugs and soooo much more. Plus, they're super nice in there. You won't leave empty handed. You will definitely find something to bring home!

My daughter and I came upon the store by chance, not expecting to buy anything and came out with…read moretwo beautiful dresses. The owner, Amity was so helpful in selecting the dresses for my daughter's eighth grade dance and they were both so pretty (and age appropriate) that we HAD to buy both. One was by the brand BB Dakota and the other was by Blu Pepper. Both were fully lined AND under $100. I noticed the store had a large selection of Free People and other trendy teen brands. Amity and her staff try to buy the cutest, best quality clothes and sell them at a reasonable price. There really are not many stores where you can find a fully lined dress under $100 dollars. Come visit this store!!! You won't regret it!

I really liked the selection at Amity Boutique, especially the dainty jewelry. Unfortunately, the…read morestaff's attitude was so unpleasant that I left without buying anything. I wanted to see a necklace that was in a case, so I waited patiently until one of the two employees was available. When I asked if I could see it, the employee dramatically sighed and asked which one. I pointed it out, and she grabbed it, put it on the counter, and immediately started walking away. I had to get her attention again to ask what material it was. She responded, "Well, what does the tag say?" I looked at the other side of the tag, which had "gp" scribbled on it. She then said, with an annoyed tone, "Okay, so it's gold plated," as though I had asked some ridiculous question. Then she walked away again. The entire interaction was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. I wasn't asking for anything unreasonable. I was trying to purchase an item from the store. Instead, I was made to feel like I was bothering her simply by asking a question about something I was considering buying. I was so put off by the interaction that I didn't even want the necklace anymore. Why go out of your way to make a paying customer feel unwelcome for no apparent reason? I won't give my money to a business where the staff can't be bothered to treat customers with basic courtesy and respect. If you look at their Google reviews, the staff's attitude is a known issue. They apologize in response to reviews but make no adjustments. It's a shame for a store with such a nice selection and location to have the employees ruin the experience.

I remember the early days, when Gray's was on the beach road in that old cinderblock building. Mom…read morewould shop while my brother and I played with the tom-toms and other toys conveniently located under the many racks of clothes. It was good times! Last June, on our anniversary, my hubby and I slipped down to the beach and stopped in, it's been over 50 years now. We bought six items of clothing, and I'm super pleased with all of them. The sweats for me (lovely willow color with a zippered crop top) look great on me, they're soft and wash well. I've worn the black cropped knit sweater many times, it really dresses me up. The hubster got three sweat shirts, and they all fit REALLY well. Not too snug, not too baggy. They look good, feel good, and wash well. We've planned a little day trip to the coast to add more of these quality clothes to our wardrobe.

Let me start by saying I like the merchandise selection in this store. I've been coming back for…read moreyears. However, this last time my husband and I went a sales associate followed me around the store like she thought I was going to shoplift something. Her hovering was so uncomfortable I decided to not buy anything and left. It will be a long time before I go back!