When I first began dating my boyfriend, he told me that he'd been looking for a "future eccentric…read moreold lady." Apparently, I am that future eccentric old lady (no argument there). And as such, I think this may be where future (or current) eccentric old ladies in Buffalo go for their fabulous garments. This beautiful store is a colorful collage of aesthetics, textures, prices and pieces, from long, minimalistic jersey dresses to frou-frou formalwear with silk flowers and lace. The accessories, too, run the gamut, from trendy pendants to vintage-y looking pearls (and are showcased beautifully in a variety of frames and clear-top tables). It's very eclectic, yet it it all works and seems to reflect one strong sense of direction. You can imagine every piece being in the same cool chick's closet. And when I say cool, I don't mean someone who looks like she was put together by Rachel Zoe; I mean like someone who brings her own totes to the farmer's market, knows how to pick out a slew of songs on a guitar with some confidence, volunteers for a cool nonprofit on the weekends, and has a decent recipe for hummus that she can make from memory. I can really only lay claim to the latter, but there's still plenty of time for me to evolve into my future self. And as I do, I may just age gracefully into her wearing something from the Dress Shop.

A few weeks ago I visited this shop with intent of purchasing a few new pieces for my wardrobe…read moresince i had heard such great things about the selection here. i was very excited and couldn't wait to see what i could find. Prior to my arrival which was fairly close to the opening of the store, I stopped to get my morning coffee. When i entered the store coffee in hand i was immediately greeted by "you cant have that in here!" Lets start by saying i am not a 7 year old child and will not run around hoping to spill my drink on the dresses, also i was not offered a place to sit it while i shopped i was simply told i can not have it in here. Disgusted with the horrible customer service i left. Simply a "How are you this morning? i'm sorry ma'am but is there anyway you could leave that outside, we don't allow drinks within our store" would have done. The store apparently has great pieces from what i've heard, but unless this staff gets their stuff together their going to be turning more and more people away form their business.

Beautiful clothing! Friendly staff! Locally owned clothing and handmade jewelry!…read more Gorgeous, luxuriant fabrics and colors... nobody will have your outfit on!

This is a definite must stop shop! All the ladies are extremely helpful, knowledgeable and lovely!…read moreThe large inventory of style and merchandise are trendy and beautiful for all sizes and shapes. The value and prices are very reasonable....stop by and treat yourself, you won't be disappointed I promise

You may think that some of your remarks are snide…read more Mine are Snyder. This is a lovely little sleepy suburb which is really close to Buffalo and not far from Cheektowaga and Amherst but has a charm all its own. Definitely slow and sleepy (except around rush hour when Main St is a nightmare at times), and it can be someplace you'd want to live if you can afford it here. Not as high priced as Williamsville or Clarence Center or East Amherst, but way more so than the low income parts of East Buffalo and Cheektowaga just down the road. It's close to these low income areas, very close to UB, and close to some nicer areas, but it reminds me a little bit of a smaller and more sleepy Kenmore. There's a few good things to eat along Main Street in this part of town, and a couple of great pizzerias as well so I like it.

My girlfriend loves this store. We spent a lot of time there today. The staff is nice and they have…read morecomfortable chairs. They also gave me something to drink. 10/10 painless shopping experience. My girlfriend also got a lovely dress.

Debbie & Kilby were fantastic. We wandered in today and they made us feel instantly like family!…read morecute little shop, great hidden gem! #vegasstrong

A tough one to review--because being in a truck is part of what makes it cool, but the inherent…read morelimitation on space constricts the options. That said, the clothing and accessories they stock are well curated and seemed fairly priced. Sizes, colors, and styles are pretty limited--but that doesn't mean it's not fun to look around or that you won't find something perfect. The ladies staffing the truck today were very friendly and fielding lots of requests from shoppers for photos with the truck--so clearly the idea struck a chord with lots of the college-age women in the area. Definitely worth checking out!

One of my absolutely favorite places to shop. The selection is unique and features items you aren't…read morelikely to find in the mall. The prices are amazing, and certainly affordable to those of us on a budget. The clothes are simple, yet stylish, comfortable and most importantly great quality. The stores atmosphere is equally unique and I recently found out that most things in the store are for sale. That's how I scored a unique, vintage, washboard to hang in my bathroom. The owner also makes her own jewelry and I have already acquired several pieces. And the boutique truck... Nothing better than running into the truck at area festivals, events, etc. I honestly can't say enough good things about Ooo la la!

Brittany was so sweet! Great customer service, which alone, makes me want to come back to shop…read morehere. This is a great spot for gifts for kids, friends, teachers, and other important women in your life. If you have anyone Jellycat obsessed, they have a wide selection of these adorable stuffed animals. Prices are affordable and if you sign up for emails, you'll get a 30% off coupon for your birthday month. Such a great deal because you can use it at both this store and Research and Design (one is right next door). Looking forward to stopping back. Don't wear much jewelry, but their selection makes me want to.

Great shop for Buffalo gifts, jewelry, apparel, and some of the best scented candles I've ever had…read morethe pleasure to smell. There are baby items, fair trade jewelry, books, leggings, sweatshirts, and other cute items. Things are pricey but it's a great place to buy gifts for out of town town folks, hard to shop for people, and everyone who loves Buffalo.

I love this little boutique. Well, it's not so little. It's much larger inside than it looks. There…read moreare all kinds of unique, high quality items inside. The staff is always friendly. It's pretty clean and the atmosphere is warm and inviting.

I recently visited this shop and was absolutely delighted by their unique selection of gifts. It…read morehas such a quaint, charming vibe! I bought a pair of handmade fingerless gloves that I loved--until my daughter "borrowed" them from me! They also have wonderful gift options for kids, like bilingual word cards and books that my family really enjoyed. I couldn't resist picking up a few mugs with great sayings on them, too. I'm planning to call and see if they ship orders because there are still a few items I'd love to get my hands on. Highly recommend for thoughtful, one-of-a-kind finds!

Located in the Market Arcade are all sorts of interesting stores these days. Perhaps the first to…read morebe here, its been a few years, is Sasmitas Batiks. This is a super colorful and fun store. There are all sorts of things, masks, jewelry, prints, windchimes and more. Shes importing her things, I believe she goes on a buying trip yearly, and of course, visits her friends and family while there. Shes also a model, and you'll see some of her photos in the store. One of the many tings making downtown Buffalo a place to visit these days!

Very cute shop inside the Market Arcade building. Lots of Indonesian clothes, but also great…read moresouvenirs and gifts. I purchased an Indonesian hand crafted chess set for our home and have used it a couple times. It's neat! There are also earrings and lots of traditional clothing. I definitely recommend stopping in sometime!

Anna Grace is a locally owned shop with gorgeous women's clothing, accessories, jewelry and…read morefragrances. It has a reputation for being on the expensive side overall, but the past couple years I've noticed many more items I consider in the moderate and inexpensive range. This is one of my favorite places to shop for clothing in the Elmwood Village because of their array of stylish pieces that are unlike anything you'll find at the mall, but practical enough to become go-to staples in your work to weekend wardrobe. Next time you're looking for a cute dress, a fun accessory or a gift, stop by and check out what's in stock. They're always getting new items in and you're sure to find something special for you or a friend!

I purchased two dresses; one I was sure about, the other I was not. I attempted to return the dress…read morethe owner profusely recommended. It felt at the time that the purchase was to please the owner more than myself. The next morning, less than 24 hours after the initial purchase, I attempt to return the dress and the owner said, "I can't believe you would ask to return this." I was a new customer and was not told the store policy at the time of purchase. Essentially, I was punished for shopping there. I faced a hardship because I did not look and read every single thing on her cluttered counter. I could understand refusing the return had the dress been worn, or if the return date was lengthy, but she refused to return my money because there was nothing else in the store worth purchasing. The most challenging part was the owner's deplorable attitude. She only cared about how the purchase impacted her, not me. Had she returned this item, I would have been likely to patronize her business in the future, now, all I will do is avoid it and warn others to be 100% certain of their purchase.

What a fun sock shop! If you or someone you know enjoys fun socks, this is the place to go because…read morethey have A LOT of fun socks here. From pets to profanity, and TV shows to 'tudes, prices are reasonable and the selection is robust. When I visited, the service was great too. The employee was friendly and cashed me out quickly too. Highly recommend!

Who would have ever thought that I'd spend close to 45 minutes in a sock store? Who would have ever…read morethought that there was store dedicated slowly to socks?! Was walking by and the purple stuck out to me and so I decided to enter. The Purple Doorknob name is deceiving. As it turned out to do nothing with repairs or doors but was all about socks. There are hundreds of socks dedicated to every single situation you could think of! Funny socks. Work socks. LGBTQIA+ socks. Socks for friends. Socks to express your moods. Compression socks. Socks socks and more socks! The service is okay. There was one lady at the counter who barely looked up and was mostly doing homework. Because it's perfect for a gift, the price for a single sock runs a bit high. But it is also an eco friendly store and so a lot of the socks are made sustainably. Parking is all street parking. Metered most days. Bought one sock and they are really good quality. Happy with my selection and the store.