Love LOVE love me some Sweet Boutique!…read more I've been shopping here since the days of parking lot chaos at their first location. Sweet Boutique recently celebrated their 5th birthday! I love their new location on St. Albert Trail next to BP's. (I think it's been almost 3 years here?) From their live WIW (Win It Wednesday) Facebook streams to their name of the day discount, Sweet Boutique knows how to court their regulars. They've got it all, from the softest leggings on the planet to the best jeans for every body type! I love that Sweet Boutique has something to help every woman feel her best. They even have something for the men in your life. Last year, I got sassy and funky dress socks for my kids' male teachers. The customer service is second to none and the vibe is cozy chic from the moment you walk through the door. Be sure to sign up for their free loyalty program to earn rewards!

We have shopped there in person twice and online once. Each time we shopped in person the staff has…read morebeen beyond helpful, friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and have had a good eye for what colours and styles would be flattering on me, which is wonderful since I tend to be hard to fit. They have a wide selection of sizes, from XSmall to 3X. I'm about a size 24/3X and some of their 3X items are almost too big on me, which always makes me smile. The staff treats me with the same respect they give small to average size women, which in my experience doesn't happen often in a plus/regular mix size store. Along with clothing, they have accessories, fun items like socks and sweets, and a wall of personal care items like bath bombs, body cream, hand sanitizer, and aromatherapy. The owner, Laura, is an amazing member of the community who supports other small businesses and brought joy to my family at a rough time when we were missing a loved one. She wasn't asked, she just offered and we will always be thankful to her for her act of kindness.

This store is the reason I go to Bonnie Doon Mall. It's quite a big store with alternative…read moreclothing, band shirts, funky leggings, and goth wear. I recently went in because they had a shoe table set out with 'Irregular Choice' shoes. For hose who don't know, Irregular Choice are a well known brand in the UK for really unsustainable footwear. Mostly heels and boots but like none you've ever seen before. The shark boots are wild! I love them. Even my mother in law has the cat heels and bag to match. Totally worth checking out. Apparently this is the only place selling them in Edmonton. The shoe and accessory section at the back of the store is fantastic. Everything is a little extra in here even the toll is covered in bling! It's a fun store. Check it out.

While I wasn't able to find anything in my size, the staff were really friendly and understanding.read more

I wish Torrid had been around when I was in my teens and twenties. I would have worn anything and…read moreeverything. I'm a lot older now, but my inner goth still wanted to check this place out and see if I could get away with wearing something from here without looking like a soccer mom trying to look cool. I'm pleasantly surprised. Not everything is skulls and crossbones. ( Although I still love skulls) I found a lot of stuff I liked. I picked up a blue shirt and, get this, a Betsy Johnson shirt! I've loved her since the 80's and I never believed I would find something of hers that would come in my size. Yoink! Yes, it has skulls. And pink, But I love it anyway. The clothes are roomy and comfortable, and I fit a size smaller than I'm accustomed to. The prices are a little high for my liking, but with the Betsy Johnson I expected that. I joined their program because the inner goth is hoping for another Betsy Johnson, and I need to check out what else they have when I can think rationally. The coupons were a nice plus.

I stumbled upon torrid about a month ago when I saw a beautiful top in their front window. To my…read moresurprise when I went inside I fell in love with a coat that I now regret not buying but still love the styles and women who work here. So every time I go to WEM I stop in and see what's new on the racks. Turns out my friends and my mom and sisters also love this place. If you are even the slightest bit curvy you will find clothes that fit and are tasteful and you'll feel beautiful. The staff are great too! I fell in love with a long sleeve top with flamingoes on it and bought it! I love that I can usually find my size (that isn't sold out) and just beautifully made clothes for a decent price. I am always impressed at how busy this place is too. I will continue to come back and see what this place has to offer as the seasons change.

This is one of my favourite Reitman's in the city. It's a big store with sections for petites,…read moreplus, and shoes. They also sell accessories like socks, and jewelry. I shop at Reitman's a few times a year to pick up a blazer, work tops, or pants and find the decent quality for the price. Many of their pants are pull up ones with no zipper or buttons. I usually shop this store during their Boxing Day sales. They often have sales for 50% off last ticketed price so I can walk out with a handful of clothes for me or gifts for not much money. There are many change rooms and a sales associate who works in that area so I have rarely had to wait for a room. When it's time to pay, I have never found the line up too long and they are quick and efficient to ring up my purchases. Will shop here again the near future!

This store is pretty decent. I go into Reitman's once in awhile since my mom started shopping…read morethere. She looks pretty good so I thought I'd check it out. The clothes aren't bad. This location is huge! It's got a full section for each of average, petite and above average sizes. They've got decent prices and sales. They have a decent range of casual to business casual clothing. I ended up buying a shirt I found on the clearance rack. What impressed me most was at the checkout. They had a display of nylon pouches that were bags all folded up available in four different colors. I thought that was awesome! I love bringing my own bags when I can but just had grocery bags that fold, but don't stay folded too well. This was the solution I was seeking. Now I can just pop my new, reusable bag in my purse and pull it out whenever I feel I need a bag for my purchases. They sell for around $3.

If you are WEM-phoebic, there's plenty of fantastic clothes shopping outside of our big, bad…read moremega-mall! I love how the 124 St. district is shaping up into a coffee, art, boutique and restaurant mini-mecca. Shades of grey is located just around the Jasper/124 St. bend, near Matahari, Yo Mamma and a handful of other trendy shops and eateries. If you like to wear more unique brands, this store carries lines from New York and L.A., including Line & Dot, Anlo and Yumi Kim. The quality is fantastic - luscious, cozy, elegant fabrics and designs - sexy & sophisticated, inspired by more than a hint of Paris, and most of the pricing is reasonable, although there are a few higher-end price tags about the store. The next time I need a little retail therapy, I'm there - no shades of grey about it.

When I am in town with family, I go to yoga nearby and always stop in to buy something. Every time…read morenever fails, I find something wonderful.

My friend told me that this store is expensive, but awesome. I finally decided to check it out,…read morebecause I have been dying to find some unique clothes. I thought Red Ribbon was going to be another one of those stores that frustrates me, because either the clothes are too expensive or too small for me to fit in. When I first walked in, I thought it looked like such a nice store. It was kind of dim, with spotlights. The hardwood floors were dark, and the clothes looked eclectic. I started looking through one rack of shirts, and I was kind of shocked to see plain cotton shirts selling for $70. I kept looking through different racks, and what I started to notice was that the prices really varied. There were a lot of very expensive clothes, but there was also some very affordable clothes. I didn't see that many bigger sizes, but I eventually came across two really cool shirt dresses in my size. I tried them on, and the black on fit perfectly. And the best part was that it was marked down from $69 to $35! I couldn't believe what a good deal that was for such a nice shirt. I noticed on the receipt that this store only offers store credit or exchanges, but I am quite sure I won't be returning this shirt. They also had some awesome purses and bags, but these were well over a hundred dollars. I love this store, and I would give it five stars, if they carried more larger sizes. I will definitely be stopping by here quite often from now on.

I can't believe how many times I Have been near Red Ribbon without stopping in. Red Ribbon is…read morelocated on High Street, directly underneath a popular Starbucks. It is more of a clothing and accessories store than a gift shop - but hey, clothes and accessories can be bought as gifts, right? Most of the fashions are for women, and include dresses, shirts, blouses, and all the trimmings to go with them. I noticed the prices were a bit on the high side, but the quality and selection seemed decent. I also noticed fashion jewelry, handbags, and some small gift items. There is usually a sale - when I was there I was tempted by a multi-coloured tote, but decided it wasn't in my budget nonetheless (yay self-control!). There is a small selection of tems for men, and the sizes appear to cover the spectrum.

Dots is interesting - it's a liquidation store with mostly clothing but also random liquidation…read more(think AEcor Urban Outfitters sassy books/novelties). Located just south of the Edmonton city cemetery and literally behind (north) of Oliver Square. It can be a little tricky to find the first time. I have friends that have found some fabulous treasures here in the clothing liquidations but I haven't found that hidden Easter Egg yet. The layout is kinda like a thrift store but way less organized. You need time when you come here to sort and sift through the garbage to find the gems. Also, sign up for their email online for advance notice of sales and coupons. It's a fun little liquidation warehouse but it could be improved significantly with better organization and layout.

Unexpectedly awesome wee store. It's full of designer stuff with up to 80% off. Rains and rains of…read moreclothes at bargain prices. My husband loved the mens shoe section. I was in to the wallets and sunglasses more than anything, so many styles and so cheap. I always break my sunglasses or lose them, so I'm always on the look out for a low cost fashion pair of shades. There was homewares and stationery too. It's not a 'pretty' shop but if you like rummaging at Winners then I think this is your new favourite store.

Amazing unique clothing. Canadian designed. Alterations free with purchase. Pricing is very…read morereasonable for the quality. The designer was in-store and helped me with my purchases and adjusted the fit with free alterations. I have loved this store for years.