You might have missed Savvy on a Shoestring the last time you were in the Short North, and that's…read morenot surprising. The store is located just off of High on First Avenue, and the only reason we spotted the tiny clothing store was because of a sign that read "Designer Clothes at 'Knock Off' Prices". There was one more thing that caught my eye on that sign, the part that read sizes went up to 20! I'm not a fashionista by any stretch of the imagination, but maybe it's because as a plus size girl I find it really difficult to find name brand clothing in my size that doesn't look like a floral print potato sack. Savvy on a Shoestring is small, with a couple hand fulls of outfits in each size category. Some of the brands I hadn't heard of, but I did notice a fantastic Vera Wang dress on display. Clothing ranges from business, active wear, evening dresses and accessories in the form of handbags and sunglasses. The lady behind the counter was pleasant to talk to and I told her how happy I was that they carried plus size clothing. She said both her and the owner were larger women, so they tried to look after us curvy girls. However, due to a lack of interest (or perhaps a lack of knowledge) from their customer base, they were going to start scaling back their plus size line. Don't let this happen, Columbus! I just found this great treasure of a store!

I've always been curious about Savvy, but they're only open on Saturdays. You don't hear much about…read morethem. They keep a pretty low profile. The store is also tucked on a side street behind Grandview Mercantile. These factors add up to one thing: me forgetting that Savvy exists. But one of my friends went in recently, and she couldn't stop raving about the place. She put three or four things on hold, all major name designers like Versace, Michael Kors, Dolce & Gabbana...Everything is offered at a huge discount. You can find a $400 pair of jeans selling for $40. I don't know how they do it, but they do. So, this past Holiday Hop, I made it a point to stop in. The store was small but full of clothing neatly arranged on racks by size. Personally, I couldn't find anything that was my style. Everything looked like it was selling to an older crowd. They had a bit of everything from sweat suit jumpers to skirts, blouses, and rain boots. There weren't many duplicate pieces. The workers were nice and had York Peppermint Patties for us. If you're a label whore, give Savvy a peek. It's oddly affordable in a neighborhood full of $200 sweaters.

Team Chipmunk is listed here as "children's clothing" -- but they have much more than that! This…read morebusiness also sells womens' dresses and other accessories. This review is for the adult ladies' dresses. These dresses are *handmade* in small batches, using upcycled/vintage/sustainable fabrics. I put in all those slashes because I think the key here is that the fabrics are not new-off-the-mill-from-who-knows-where, and the owner looks for fabric sources that fall into her value set for the company. Anyway. Yes, handmade dresses. The patterns are fairly simple, but timeless. I sew, and these dresses are probably within my wheelhouse to make... nothing too complicated, just pretty and easy for summer. Even though I *could* make them, I'm happy to purchase this kind of quality from Team Chipmunk (I prefer sewing quilts to clothes anyway). I won't say these dresses are constructed and finished to a couture level. The seams are mostly finished with a serger, with bias tape finishes in hardworking areas like the armpit. Proper hems, that kind of thing. These (summer) dresses are faced, but not lined. Buttons, not zippers. My point here is that the effort is exactly what it needs to be to keep these pieces affordable and accessible. You'll still get great construction features like darts and pleats, sometimes pockets. The two dresses I chose are made from African prints. The cotton is light and thin, but still has a bit of body to it so it holds those pleats amazingly well. It doesn't feel like it'll stick to me if I get sweaty. The pattern pieces were cut with the print in mind; the fabric design features compliment the cut of the dress. I have a feeling I'll be wearing these dresses constantly. One of them is the perfect "dress up or down" piece. I am wearing it right now, actually, with a blazer over it and it looks totally work-appropriate. I could also wear it to a casual picnic. Or, I could wear it in the winter over thick tights and boots. It's that versatile. One of my recent goals is to cut down on my clothing. I want fewer, higher quality pieces in my wardrobe, and I'm willing to pay for them (the secondary industry for second-hand clothing, especially as an export product of the US, is really scary!). Anyway, Team Chipmunk fits into that goal really well. Plus these classic dress shapes fit my body really well. And my wallet really well. Win-win-win. Pro-tip: because the dresses are handmade, there will be some variances in sizes. Each piece is unique. Try on everything. Team Chipmunk is well on its way to 5-stars. This is a company worth checking out, supporting, and following as they continue to develop. I look forward to seeing the shop evolve. Right now they are very much focused on building the buzz and sewing clothes (as they should be). The shop itself will only improve with time. For example, the changing area is a little awkward and sparse. The inventory is a little light when comparing to a conventional apparel store, but Team Chipmunk is not conventional. They can't just order in their inventory, so stop in often and see if something is right for you! Oh, and I'll definitely be back to pick up some cute outfits for my little twin niece and nephew! The ladies' dresses are a bit limited, but the kids clothing area is very abundant.

I had a really great experience here. Missy assisted me and she was such a sweetheart. She told me…read moreabout the sales going on, helped me find my right size, got me different colors/styles to try on, etc. She was truly a professional and I genuinely appreciated her help. I will be back to this store because of her!

One would not expect a custom made tux to be cheap and mine was about four times an off the shelf…read moreone. Was surprised how tight the pants legs were but I figured what do I know. Off the bat was surprised the pants were not lined in any fashion. The most disappointing thing was my jacket button fell off the first night I wore it. Who would expect that for such an expensive custom made suit. Maybe because I ordered one of the cheaper ones I guess. Oh, my salesperson was friendly and they offer you drinks so they have that going for them.

Awesome experience from start to finish! I worked with Katie for my custom suits and she was…read moreamazing! She provided great options and style tips and was spot on with measurements. I was able to take my custom clothing home when it was ready with no additional alterations (they are included for up to a year though if needed)! I am very impressed with the quality and cannot wait to wear my new suits at an upcoming conference. The timing to completion of the process is also perfect, my clothing even came in a little earlier than expected! Can't wait to return when I need additional custom clothing!

Angie is the real deal. I've been going to her for years now and it doesn't matter whether it's a…read morewedding gown (which unfortunately she does not do anymore), alterations on a pair of pants that just needs a bit of a change, or a dress that needs to be customized to a person just so, I've seen her do it all. It feels like magic that I tell her the problem and she figured out a solution perfect in its simplicity, but something I wouldn't have thought of on my own.

Angie is a master at her craft. And quick turnaround for as busy as she is. A friend referred her…read moreto me and I've never looked elsewhere. Her pricing is as great as her skills and thy hey are top notch! She makes sure to take accurate measurements and is honest about fit and how the garment will look afterward. I've taken her some challenging pieces and she's worked magic every time. Highly recommended!

Surprised I hadn't reviewed this- I think I did when it had a different name. Same location,…read morepretty much the same inside. Handy location on the corner of the named streets, and not far from Book Loft and Stauf's so a nice little trip if you have time and interest for all three. Two rooms filled with soaps and candles (and other items) they make themselves. Sometimes they're working when you walk in, which is cool to watch- and to smell. And the scent drifts outside, making it fun even just to walk past. Staff (owners I assume, plus maybe a couple of others) are always friendly and helpful. There are many different scent options, and product options. They change up a bit each season, so worth stopping back every few months.

Such a great little shop. Everything smells so wonderful. The staff is so nice & helpful. I love…read moretheir soaps.

I've been a proud crafty scout since the beginning and love the variety and creativity of the…read moreprojects. The ready made items are also great (the social media famous pan pizza reading shirt is just one of many fun items). Make sure to follow on social media because new items and sales are usually announced that way.

We went here for the craft trail. We started here because I recognized the name from the casino's…read moreholiday craft show. They were doing beaded pens and the staff was super helpful with those of us who were having trouble getting the beads on the pens. They also have a unique collection of stickers, canvas bags, earrings, and note pads. I will definitely return here.

This was always my go-to place for embroidery when my kids were little. Backpacks, jackets,…read morelunchboxes, everything I wanted returned especially when they were in elementary school lol - they do great work and have so many fonts and colors to pick from. Only thing that made me gasp was price, $18 for name on t-shirt but it would not keep me from going back. You get what you pay for and they do great embroidery, highly recommend

Super cute shop with great service. We get our unifrom shirts embroidered there and seem genuinely…read moresincere when they ask 'how's business'. I view them as a true partner in our branding. I recommend this store to anyone looking for personalized gift items or branding for their business!