Such a cool store! I'm so happy I randomly walked in. I found so many unique items and discovered a…read morelot of amazing local Canadian brands. It's a great place for gifts or for finding a little piece of Ottawa to bring home

Great store with a wonderful selection of Clothing and all kinds of hidden treasures, many locally…read morehandmade. The knowledgeable staff are friendly and helpful without being overbearing. Take your time while shopping so you don't miss laugh out loud moments as you look at the many cards, stickers, magnets and patches. A store worthy of the time to enjoy. I always look forward to stopping at Milk when I'm in the Byward Market.

Let me start by saying that I do like Simons and shop there fairly regularly. However, I just…read morerecently bought a red Contemporaine cotton T-shirt (made in India) that I had the foresight to wash by hand. And yes, it bled. I guess it's a case of buyer beware, but I expected better from Simons.

It's a two-storey department store in Rideau Centre that carries out men and women clothes,…read moreaccessories, shoes, home collection, etc. Most of the collections are European and rather expensive, but they come in great styles. The selection of product is pretty good and the store is well-maintained, clean and well-organized.

Wandered in here one afternoon and found this gem of a place! The lady has unique items that are a…read morelittle on the funky side. Found this awesome dress which looked fabulous on me. She has heels in the change room which is a great idea. I found the prices a little expensive but well worth it given all the complements I receive whenever I wear my dress!

From the owner: Flagship women's clothing store established over 20 years ago, located in the heart of Ottawa…read more Featuring world wide known Canadian designers such as Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman and Sympli. We specialize in the best Canadian made fashion, perfect for the professional woman. Chic, Fun, Women's Wear. Have it, Wear it, You Deserve it.

Schad and Schad Blu are 2 stores that carry some of the better fashions and threads in this city…read morefor men and women. I'm glad Ottawa has some clothing stores with styles outside the GAP, AE, Old Navy, etc. Not that there's anything wrong with those stores but they're pretty boring. Schad carries a nice balance of North American and European brands. The unfortunate thing about some of the North American brands is that they've been run into the ground since the Jersey Shore phenomenon! Brands like Ed Hardy and Affliction are carried here and unfortunately Dom Rebel (based out of Montreal) has been styling a lot of shirts like them recently. Some of the other brands that I'm glad they have include Diesel, Energie, Sand and J Lindeberg. It's not for everyone but I do get complimented regularly. I believe there is a slight mark up on these brands compared to some of the other stores I've been in that carry these lines in Toronto and Montreal but it's not that much and the store owner and the staff are super friendly and super helpful. To get an idea, Chantel (the store owner) once tried on a dress for me that I was purchasing for a friend to give me an idea of what it would look like while being worn! That's pretty damn awesome!

This is a very upscale boutique with unique high end brands. The staff is always very friendly and…read morekind. They have a cute kids table at the back for colouring, which I thought was very considerate and welcoming for families. Expect high prices here. I am always disappointed when boutiques have so many small sizes. Larger people like nice things and have money too ;) (just sayin')

I have to say KellyRay is a fantastic women's boutique that you don't find many here in Ottawa…read more It's freshly opened by a local designer Kelly. Many styles are so unique that you won't find anywhere else in Ottawa. Because of their own design (not through whole sale in the supply chain), the price is so sound as well. I, as a man, was warmly welcomed into the store when I was looking for gifts for my wife. Bought quite a few including dresses and accessories, my wife loved them. Definitely will return and also recommend to my friends.

So this Saks OFF 5TH just opened 2 weeks ago. It is in the basement of The Bay at the Rideau…read moreCentre. I love shopping, I love options and I love bargains, so I welcome it. However, I'm not as stoked about it because most merchandise at Saks OFF 5TH are specifically for Saks OFF 5TH and were never in Saks Fifth Avenue (like how the stuff at the Banana Republic Factory Store was never actually in the Banana Republic retail store). That being said, Saks OFF 5TH does occasionally have some pieces that were in Saks Fifth Avenue for a fraction of the price. However, at the end of the day, 70% off a $2000 dress is still $600, which is still too rich for my blood, lol (this is a real example, although from the Kanata Saks OFF 5TH - it was a beautiful Roland Mouret dress that I still dream about. Luckily it was 4 sizes too big for me, so I didn't have to do any soul searching, haha). Ok, let's talk about this specific location downtown. It's brand spanking new and they are still not completely finished renovating at the time of the writing of this review. Everything is really neatly organized. I was there a little bit before lunch time on a weekday and staff outnumbered customers. Maybe people just don't know about it yet. The change rooms are big and clean. They don't have doors but curtains. However, the curtains have little metal hooks on them and there are little metal rings on the wall, so you can "lock" your curtain. I thought that that was kind of cool. There is a large women's clothes section, a smaller men's clothes section and a smaller still children's clothes section. The women's shoe section is large, and the handbags section is decent. I think there's a men's shoe section as well, but I'm not entirely sure, as I did not check it out. It's a fun place to poke around. I'm glad that Ottawa is getting some new stores.

I went to buy a shirt ended up buying a suit and a shirt. Because of the great prices and styles…read morenot to mention very nice sales people. They are very professional. If something I was trying on didn't look good she told me so: She said I want to make sure you look your best and feel good carrying what you are wearing; not only it will bring you back but will bring your friends too. They are not into pressure selling. They seem to want to create long term relationships well they were successful with me I am a big fan. Thanks Cantas

Great spot right next to Rideau Centre on Sussex Drive. Medium sized in classy setting with wide…read morevariety of women's styles ranging from casual clothing to club wear to business wear to evening gowns. All great prices, and great service.

- Completely overpriced - Rude and patronising staff member…read morewho seemed to be the owner

How about one line of clothing that can fit someone short and wide or long and lean (which would be…read moreme) - this is it. Funky, gals - not for everyone - but if you can do the look, these are cool designs, well made, nice fabrics, and super comfortable. Patient sales staff who know their thing. Not huge numbers of items; instead mix and match pieces in great complementary colors. Just be prepared to hand wash.

Beautiful new store in the heart of Preston Village. Popped in due to the beautiful window display…read moreand found a new retail shop full of clothes, accessories and jewellery. It was uber cold so I picked up a pair of mackage gloves where I can text and use my phone. So helpful! Great staff, and the mirror and dressing room reminds me of a tailor or a seamtress's with the multi dimensional mirrors. Feels cozy and friendly.

Vincent is an amazing store located in Little Italy. Angie and Amanda welcome customers into the…read morestore like it was their home. I couldn't help but admire all of the interior decor and wished I could make my house look as good as the store! Last year Angie and Amanda were so helpful in helping me special order a very limited and unique jewellery piece. I get compliments on it all of the time. Without their outstanding service, I would not have gotten it! I loved their store so much I wanted to write a blog post on them! Read more here: http://www.tobakiss.ca/vincent-a-womens-fashion-boutique-on-preston/

it's always a pleasure shopping at Frou Frou. Service is friendly & excellent giving good advice &…read morehonest opinions. The clothes is good quality with interesting pieces & great styles at reasonable prices.

Frou Frou used to be on William St., but it is now on York St. It's now in a converted row home…read more They carry some cool and unusual items, like scarves that look like flower garlands (fair trade from Nepal) and funky jewelry from local artisans. Their clothes are hit or miss. In my opinion some pieces are really neat but some pieces are tacky or matronly. They have a clearance section upstairs which is a little messy but you can find some good deals. They had shoes made in Spain, Italy and Brazil (i.e. good quality leather) for like 70% off. The owner is super nice and she may sell you stuff for lower than the tagged price. Frou Frou is a cute little shop. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.