Great clothing selection! I just discovered this store and I will definitely be back.read more

From the owner: Women's clothing, shoe, and accessory boutiqueread more

On day thirty one, I online shopped…read more I read this great article the other day about present shopping intentionally. (Eco-Friendly, Hand-Made, Small Biz, Woman Owned... etc) It got me inspired. With Mother's Day a whopping THREE weeks away-- I figured I'd both support my local woman-owned small biz and get a gift or two to make a mom in my life feel seen, loved and appreciated. This review is for an online shopping experience at Revival. Their site is easy to use. I love the tabs...from new to sale items. Gifts for under $25 tab, too. They've got a little bit of something for everyone-- but compared to the store, selection is a bit limited. With the lovely lady in my life being 70+ and growing more fearful by the day of this pandemic-- I opted for the Cold & Flu Blend of essential oils. Practical, yet thoughtful. (Annnnnd... I may have gotten something for myself. HEY. I'm a mom, too! Revival has a WONDERFUL Free People selection.) I made my two purchases... got to the dreaded shipping options... and saw all local deliveries are free! I got my package a mere TEN HOURS after ordering it. (Even with a text informing me it had been left on my step.) Support local. Support small. Support women-owned. Support retail during this crazy time. Oh, and don't forget to spoil your momma. Shop Revival!

Selection is decent, my mom bought a pair of pants when she was in town, they ended up being too…read moreshort, not to mention they cost over $100. I went to return them two weeks later when I had time and they let me know they don't accept returns after 10 days even tho they had tags on and clearly had not been worn. The lady at the counter wasn't outwardly rude but was not at all trying to help, had no wiggle room just happy to have made a sale?On top of that they donate towards a women's clinic that performs abortions- I'd rather not send money towards murdering babies in the womb so I won't be shopping here again.

I can't say enough amazing things after walking into the store. On a scheduling note, I will say…read morethey are closed Monday /Tuesday, so please take note. Now the good stuff - The owners who are sisters are super cool and explained to me their vision for their new thrift/ vintage eclectic store, which is a highly curated jack of all trades and master of ALL, at the same time!! This is a much needed store that competes with Artifacts, the second act, and every other thrift store, but has its own unique vibe that is different from all of the others in Iowa City. When you think of small business, this is it. I highly recommend giving them a look because if you're a little bored from the Iowa City thrift scene, there's a new show in town and the matinee is worth the price! Sellers also know they consign. They're still structuring their business model. So a great place to check out on the regular for now. Great time to experiment as a buyer and / or seller.

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Dulcinea has been serving the women of Iowa City for over twenty years! The shop is adorable,…read moreinside and out. Its mural has been a family photo favorite for years, so whimsical. And the inside is so bright with eclectic merchandise tastefully organized -- showcasing shirts, dresses, rompers, pants, jeans, skirts, shoes, purses and accessories... you name it! I feel you can you shop for any woman here, young or old. For instance, our last shopping trip-- both me and my mom (30 years different) found something we liked! That doesn't happen at most stores. You also can find something for any occasion, casual or formal. The brands they feature are trendy and while I feel like the price is a bit higher than I'd want to pay-- they do have sales! I have always been greeted with a smile by their staff. And can't say I have any poor experiences. Parking could be tricky, especially with school in session. I recommend walking a few blocks and parking in the Tower Parking Ramp. (First hour free!)

I absolutely adore this store! Such a sweet boutique with fantastic selection of the cutest…read moreclothing. The customer service is amazing. It's also locally owned by someone from Iowa City!! They have a sale section with great deals and also offer quality clothing at a fair price. Right on Dubuque St in the heart of downtown Iowa City, you can do a little shopping and grab some food and drinks. Highly recommend this place for trending women's fashion!

Great stuff good fashion and the staff is helpful. I often finds there for gifts as wellread more

Catherine's 'Break the Internet Sale' simply put, was absolutely sublime…read more I'm all for shopping local. But I'm also a fan of sales and online shopping. Alas, Catherine's has an online store! Boom. I popped on to peruse shirts, pants, hats, cashmere, necklaces and more. Ultimately, I found gifts for the man in my life. Who knew? While Catherine's is primarily a women's boutique-- they do have some quality items for men. I ordered. And had it delivered for free on my door step mere days later. Catherine has got it going on. Check her out online if you're not able to swing by the store! https://catherinesic.com/

The Cete' Boutique at the Riverside Casino is a great place to shop for my wife. Every time we stay…read moreat Riverside my wife loves going in there to check out the seasonal, and most fashionable items Cete' offers. She always leaves with a couple of bags worth. The staff is really nice and is always willing to help out. Any time I have gone in there to get my wife a surprise they have always helped me pick something out and my wife always loves it. Very clean and modern. It's not very common to see such a nice Boutique in a Casino especially a Iowa Casino.

From the owner: Take a break from the ordinary and treat yourself to something truly unique. Ceté Boutique (located…read morenext to our spa, The Spa at Riverside) is pleased to offer our guests ladies' clothing, handbags, jewelry, mens' clothing and many unique beautiful gifts designed to make any person smile.

Gosh. I am not sure there is anything I enjoy more than a good sale. Well... besides maybe online…read moreshopping while binge watching a show in my PJs? Oh, and of course shopping local! Enter the pandemic. If there is one positive that came out of the pandemic, it is that so many of my favorite downtown shops now have an online store! I was perusing Textile's Winter Clearance sale... and of course found items (at a whopping 80% off?!?!) I got a scarf and some gloves. I paid via PayPal. And a mere two business days later Iowa City Downtown District delivered my purchase to my doorstep... for free. A win all around. If you're looking for quality women's clothes, unique jewelry, fun handbags or stylin shoes stop by this local, women-owned biz. Whether that be IRL or online! (https://textilesic.com/)

Textiles has long been one of my go-to stops when I'm looking for a unique gift for a friend or…read morefamily member. I first wandered into this lovely shop with my mother while I was an undergraduate student, and it's become kind of a mother-daughter tradition ever since! They have a great selection of women's clothing that's appropriate for people of all ages, and a really great selection of designer jewelry and accessories that make for great gifts. Over the years, I've purchased a few "Hobo" wallets, some really adorable necklaces, and, one of my favorite clothing items which is a pair of black leggings that are attached to a skirt - most comfortable thing, ever, EVER! The women who work here are incredibly nice and helpful, and it's always a fun experience when I go in to pick out something for someone else. Love this place.

Everyone needs a Ragstock in their life…read more It's this hole in a wall shop at the bottom of some treacherous stairs. It smells kind of funky down there because there are literally racks and racks of used items. They sell new, cheap staples as well. But why everyone should have one in their life, isn't because of the new merch. It is because they sell oddities. 80s lewks. Hawaiian shirt madness. Retro prom dresses at Halloween. Hats you can find nowhere else. Ragstock is unlike any store living downtown. It also boasts a pretty large men's section-- which isn't normal for the district. The price tag is right. The staff is more or less attentive. Park in a ramp. (First hour free!) More times then not, when you're searching for a particular odd ball item-- they'll have it in spades. It's not the most glamorous shop and honestly isn't really a spot I'd frequent on the regular. But it gets the job done and is one of the few like it in town. Stop in Ragstock and up-cycle some used apparel.

It was a miserable, sweltering day and I was walking a little overheating beagle…read more Did I mention we weren't welcome at a lot of stores? Imagine my joy and the relief of a beagle to step in somewhere cool! The gentlemen at the counter was so friendly- his kindness was so welcomed and helpful. I bought a beautiful summery dress for a $10 bargain price tag. Also, they had an endless array of bandannas- should beagle want to match! Go and shop here!

Jera at Windsor in the Coral Ridge mall is an absolute sweetheart and helped my sister and I for…read moreher birthday. She deserves the world.

Shopping at Windsor today, 5 pm on a Saturday and experienced the worst customer service ever…read more There was a very long wait for the fitting rooms, we waited for twenty minutes and were halfway to fitting rooms when their employee started scolding the entire store like we were misbehaving children- she yelled for everyone to hear, stating we all lost privileges to the fitting rooms because people aren't picking up after themselves so fitting rooms were closed. Many people mentioned how long they've been waiting as well as the fact people were polite in line and again were told we all lost our privileges to a fitting room and if we don't like it we can leave- exactly what was done not only losing a lot of business today but future sales as well. Looking at Google reviews this is a huge trend of this store so I question if it's policy and acceptable since it is a long standing complaint but its terrible business. There are too many options of where to spend our hard earned money to do so at a place that treats customers so terrible- fitting rooms aren't a privilege, it's a must prior to people handing over their hard earned money for your merchandise. I will never return or reccomend abd hoping to save someone the frustration we went through wasting our time in this store today.

The Chanel Cosmetic counter is the place to go for helpful advice on how to enhance your face. Of…read morecourse the products are $$$, but in terms of quality, retention, and overall results you cannot beat the value. My go to person is Lisa. A sheer delight to work with giving reasonable facial tips.

MAN does it pain me to write this review. I've had a love affair with Von Maur for over a decade…read more And boy, oh boy do I miss my random shopping getaways pre-pandemic. It has been my go-to for formal wear, Iowa Hawkeye gear, shoes, accessories, swimwear and more over the years. But this summer they changed their return policy. I think a lot of it is pretty standard... - Return within 90 days with a receipt: Receive purchase price back to original form of payment - Return after 90 days with receipt or anytime with a gift receipt: Receive purchase price as merchandise credit only. - Return without a receipt: Receive current selling price as merchandise credit only. My issue with this change is with their new FINAL SALE policy. - They cut the tags off your brand new items to ensure you can't return them. Therefore my newly purchased, never worn item that I just so happened to score a great deal on... looks not new. Possible pre-owned. What if I planned to gift someone that item? Don't they deserve to know it hasn't been worn and is right off the rack? (Or in my case, I got a supposedly unworn bikini without any tags... which was unexpected. And kind of weirded me out.) If you need to scribble on the tag, over the barcode-- go for it. But I go to Von Maur for the experience and the unique items sold there. It is tacky and off brand to send new items sans tag. (And when I contacted customer service to express my opinion about said two piece. I was basically shrugged off.) I buy plenty of thrift items for myself and even they include a tag... just sayin. This would be a two star, just because of how I feel about the new changes. But I still stand by Von Maur as a quality store. This change may stop me from getting certain items here now. (#shopsmall, #shoplocal) But it shouldn't deter you from getting full-priced items here!