Bargains, bargains, bargains! Dress Smart is a great outlet shopping mall and filled with treasures…read morewhich you don't need to swap for large chunks of your own treasure. I mean, I tried on a $119 cocktail dress going for $5 the other day - flip, if it fit, that would've been the best deal in the galaxy! The problem with dress smart is the maze you have to get through. Like previous reviews have already pointed out, it's absolutely monstrous trying to find your way around. I always have to make a mental note as I walk out of the car park as to which shops are around me, and even then, I may not find them for quite some time. Having said that, there is much to like about this mall. It has a generally good feel to it, and a wonderful Esquires coffee shop with an outdoor sanctuary to enjoy a good long coffee after a busy morning's shopping. All my friends plead to go here when they are visiting Auckland, and it really is a good place to introduce them too. Go forth, but take a compass with you!

If you're looking for a bargain and a great day of shopping then Dressmart is the place for you!…read more Dressmart is a mall that houses over 100 stores and offers up to 70% off the normal retail price, all year round. No need to wait for end of season sales to be able to spend up large! My last trip to Dressmart I was looking for work clothes and ended up buying three dresses, a blouse, and a singlet top for $60 - a feat that just wouldn't happen anywhere else. However, my real find of the trip was the chunky wedge sandals I found in Glassons. Down from $59.99, I ended up purchasing them for $10, and when I took them to the counter found out accessories were buy one get one free, so ended up walking away with a great black flower hairclip for free as well! Talk about a happy shopper! Though predominantly a clothing outlet, Dressmart also houses eateries, sports shops, shoe shops, health and beauty stores and book stores. The only thing that is missing is a jewellery store, but when you're saving so much money on everything else I guess paying full price for jewellery isn't so bad! Located near Auckland transport stations and with lots of customer parking and a free shuttle service operating Monday-Friday between the mall and Auckland CBD, despite being in Onehunga Dressmart is easily accessible.

This lovely store selling mostly women's clothing and accessories is a relatively new addition to…read moreAvondale. The woman behind the counter has always presented herself with a big smile ready to assist the potential customer. The clothing range predominantly stock bold colours and large print designs. Casual or elegant evening wear to chose from. I am especially taken with her gorgeous bags, casual beach bag styles with lovely designs, mostly modern or ethnic prints - for $10!!! I hope those prices stay the same as I am keen to stock up on some for presents for the many female family members later in the year. The clothing appears to be better quality than anything else I have seen in Avondale retail shops and I hope the business is here to stay. They are situated across the road from the local library a few doors down on Rosebank Road.

Moa is my mum's favourite clothing store, and it has been a feature of the Grey Lynn shopping…read morecentre for decades. Moa caters to a wide range of ages, however it is targeted to women 30+. My mum constantly raves about the quality of the fabrics, colours and styles Moa offers. No matter what your shape, Moa provides flattering, well thought out garments that are bound to make you feel special. Having just had a revamp, there has never been a better time to check out Moa's fantastic range of womenswear. It is one of those stores that after your first visit you'll be hooked and go back again and again. Bonus: All garments are designed and made locally by real Kiwi women.

It's that time of the season, sale rack time, at Moa. Hand made frocks, shirts, skirts, trousers,…read morejewellery and a few other accessories, they are all made by local designers. There is always something for me and it's not your usual run of the mill stuff you get in the chain stores in the mall. I am loving their revamped changing rooms and big mirrors, not to mention the honest advice from the shop assistant. I must be able to call myself a Moa-ite by now, just wish I could afford to have more of their gorgeous items in my closet.

Fabulous true NZ clothing boutique. Well worth a regular visit! Highly recommend for quality…read moreclothing and friendly helpful advice.

Vanilla Ink is a fantastic place for the 30+ woman. Guaranteed to get a good item that will LOVE…read moreyour body. The owner, Susan, knows woman and what they want. She is also super styley, and friendly-casual. Take your older sister and your mums and your grandmas!

This is my favourite store in Dress Smart. Aspect are the outlet for Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph…read moreLauren and Oroton and the prices are very good here. Often the Oroton products are discounted by 50% which is amazing, considering it is such beautiful product and you can pick up a $600 bag for $300, a steal. There was one time they had an additional 20% off in store for the weekend and I got a $400 bag for $160. You will find the full Oroton range here, bags, accessories, lingerie, clothing, sunglasses, jewelry and belts and if you don't mind it being last season then this is the place to come. The Ralph Lauren ranges are for men, women and kids. They always have lots of shirts and polos but I find it really hard to get my size. You need to come in frequently as they are always getting in new stock then that way you have better odds of finding your size. It is like that with all outlet stores and for the discounts it is worth the frequent visits to check out the racks.

The Modes staff were SO helpful to myself and my daughter. It was a pleasure to shop in Modes with…read moreplenty of attentive staff to help out with decision making. Nothing was too much trouble. I was attending a masquerade ball and the team when out of their way to purchase a mask and cover it in the same fabric as my gown! They have a spectacular array of gowns and in-house alterations to make life simple! A very professional, friendly team! Well done, no wonder Modes has been operating for over 20 years!! Thank you!

NO ONE does it better than Modes ...i have known the owner and purchased many outfits from this…read morestore for 25 years and they have never failed to impress. The sincere dedication and expertise from the owner and staff is very very rare these days. I truly hope there are another 25 good years to come for Modes. Wishing you all nothing but the best. Yours truly , sharron.

It gets really cold in winter and sometimes you have to forgo appearances for warmth and so I turn…read moreto Peter Alexander for my pajamas. Why pay full price when you don't have to? You will find sleepwear for both men, women and kids, boxers for guys and girls, knickers, slippers and a range of gift items. Perfect for teenagers. The prices here are fantastic and if you like prints and colour then you will find something here for at least 30% off. Most of the time the discounted product has additional discount on it. I once got a $80 pajama set for $25. The prices here are incredible. The sleepwear is good quality and there is a huge range of product in store always. The staff are very helpful and sometimes the manager actually wears pajamas to work. I suppose she can get away with it because these pajamas often border on the line of what is called 'lounge wear' and she is promoting product in store. Either that or can't be bothered getting dressed for work. Her service is exceptional though.

This shop is "cotton on" bliss. It must be the flagship incorporating men, women & kids fashion,…read moreBody and Rubi shoes. It's the biz. They have bargains galore at the checkout ranging from woolly socks for $5, scarfs for $10, makeup bags $10 and the list goes on and on... I love the canvas charity bags they sell for $2 - I have many! Rubi shoes are decent - women's shoes from $15 (all ripoff fashionable shoes: Rubi stocks) I can't get enough of the kids label: vintage super hero tees, skinny jeans, high-tops, fab beanies ($6 with purchase) and rad gift ideas with their stationery & accessories. Love. Love. Very much. What did we do before "cotton on"??? Haha