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.

You can get some real bargains here I've found. I love my Nike running shoes and shorts which I…read moregot from the Nike shop. The shorts were about $30 and the shoes, I think were not much over $100 and are so comfortable. Since I've had them, I've kept up regular running which is an achievement! My flatmate also got a really good new outfit for a wedding at Working Style and saved a lot of money on good quality clothes. The service here was also excellent. Also Dress smart Onehunga is home to the only outlet shop for Peter Alexander in New Zealand! Dress Mart really is the place to visit if you want to save money on branded items. It gets really busy on weekends though, so either be prepared, or come early. Sometimes I find myself getting a bit disoriented inside trying to find a particular shop, but that might just be me!

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 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.

I go through tights like they are disposable plates and therefore hate paying too much for them…read more Usually I stick to Countdown as the last two pairs I managed to ravage after one wear, it doesn't matter how much I pay for them. So when I finally decided to have a look in this shop I was more than pleased to see that there was an entire back wall dedicated to tights, leg wear, hosiery or what ever you want to call it. This is how cheap, $25 tights original retail then discounted to $12, then take 40% off that, amazing! There were others for around $4 and at these prices who cares if you only wear them once. This outlet stocks Bonds, Voodoo, Holeproof, Jockey, Berlei and the like for men, women and kids. If you had a small child it would be a good place to come for cheap kids clothes. And socks! you can never have too many socks, they get misplaced or one will go astray or the right colours are in the wash. At $3 a pair you could have a months supply and need not worry. Great store to pick up basics.

I've had my Matador Three-Piece Suit for 5 months now and I love it. I've had hugo Boss, Reiss and…read moreother suits but my Matador is by far streets ahead. Tailor made right down to my left shoulder slight lower than my right due to hauling my camera bag everywhere. Every detail was exact and the fit was perfect. The stitching- precise. The feel- Exquisite. My name just inside the jacket was a fantastic touch. I got myself the dark grey and next I'm going to get the black three piece. I cannot recommend Matador enough. There's suits and then theres made to measure suits. Matador. Thanks James and the team.

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This Levis outlet is one of the best stores in Dress Smart. The product is good and the discounts…read morethey offer are very good. Levis don't always advertise their special deals on the Dress Smart website so if you're a jeans addict like I am popping in every once in a while is not a bad idea. The jeans are always cheap but often it is just crazy which is why you often have to push your way through the crowds to find anything here and be prepared to wait for the fitting rooms. I never bother trying them on so this isn't a problem for me thankfully. Last week I came in here while they were running a special that if you bought 2 or more pairs they are only $40 each. This is fantastic. Jeans that were $120 for $40, why not. You can never have too many, so many different colours and washes and the staff are really good at helping you find sizes. Sometimes there is a samples rack in store so you can pick up one offs at really good prices too.

The Levis Outlet shop used to be on Onehunga Mall, not inside Dressmart. It was the first outlet…read moreshop I had ever been to and I remember getting some sweet jeans from here for super cheap. These days it's in Dressmart, so I don't go here often, because I try and avoid Dressmart as much as I can. I've only gone into the Levis outlet a couple of times, and I've never bought anything. Any of the jeans that are cheap enough that they are a bargain are always in some weird as size, or some weird old style, and the other clothes that look sweet and are a sweet size aren't cheap enough to be worthy of a purchase. I don't like the people who work there either, they are not helpful or friendly. Go back out onto the main road, you might become good again.

This is absolutely my favourite Mercy Hospice shop, mainly because the ladies who work here are…read morejust so lovely which makes a change from the other branches. I recently found out that all the Mercy Hospice shops are run by ex-retail managers and that explains a lot. They should probably try to remember though that they're not in Smith & Caughey now darlings - it's for CHARITY. I recently went to a Mercy Hospice fundraiser and watched people drop tens of thousands of dollars on the auction items so perhaps some of them are a little out of touch with their customers. Just saying. Anyway, the lovlies here greet you, they smile, and always have a bit of a chat about what you've bought. They are still of course pretty adept at spotting the good stuff and it costs a bit more but hey, it's still cheap. I've bought some gorgeous bargain vintage china from here as well as some cool clothes. Often I won't be planning to stop but something in the window or on the rack outside will catch my eye and before I know it, I've speed shopped my way into something old and beautiful and also had a good old yarn about its possible origins. Like I said, you'll pay a bit more for the really special china but that's ok, some things are worth paying a bit more for, especially when it's for CHARITY. Sweet old ladies, sweet place for a bargain.

Growing up in a family of women, it is soon ingrained into you that you always have time to "pop in…read morefor a little nosy" to an op-shop. As Mercy Hospice sits between a liquor store and a supermarket, it frequently demands my attention with it's bright green and blue finish. Once you're away from the CBD and K Rd, most of the little op-shops are the same. A tiny rack of men's clothes, odd and worn shoes, the rest of the store filled with women's clothes and a smattering of junk to fill the shelves. Every now and then they will have plenty of cheap books. They're right opposite the changing rooms and between the counter and the staff room so you'll be in everyone's way while browsing, but no one will be speeding past you- polite, whispered requests are the language of op-shops. In reality, you have about 5 minutes browsing time in Royal Oak's Mercy Hospice.

Northbeach is really expensive but they sell the most trendy stuff. They are always coming up to…read moreyou and asking "do you need any help" which is kinda nice but can be annoying sometimes. They are really helpful and smiley and I find there are no problems when I shop here. They really should lower the prices tho. It's really expensive there. And I do find sometimes that they don't have what I went there for. But in all a good shop to get your stuff at

I was pretty excited to hear about North Beach finally being a bit (A LOT) closer to home when it…read moreopened up opposite Sylvia Park. The store is big and spacious and there's a lot to look at. They could probably fit loads more stock on the floor but the flow of the store is great. They've got a wide range of denim here for women, and since I live in jeans, it was a great sight. North Beach is also home to all your favourite surf brands and you're bound to find what you're looking for from wallets and dresses to boardies and watches. My first visit here was pretty good and I made a very nice investment in a new bag. The staff here seem really chilled out to me and are really nice to talk to, not overbearing but always willing to lend a hand, which is how I prefer to be served when I'm out and about. They also stock my favourite New Zealand brand, RPM, and this branch is one of the only two surf stores I go to in Auckland to check them out, because their service is far better. Unless you're after something specific, you could easily spend a good half an hour or so in here just browsing, especially since you's have to walk across the road from the mall, or drive to get there- may as well make the most of your trip! I for one am looking forward to making a trip here in the winter for some Huffer knits and Wrangler jeans- its your perfect all-season store.

Met Tom at Rembrandt in Onehunga -- he really knows his stuff. He gave the best advice about suits…read moreand waistcoats and explained everything in great detail. Super helpful experience. I'd definitely come back again!

Rembrandt have the best menswear service along Newmarket's Broadway. The staff here literally know…read moretheir product inside and out. They stock the latest fashion suits and shirts, they tailor and hire suits, they talk with you instead of down to you. Their tagline is just fantastic: A custom suit for everyone... no matter how long your arms or deep your pockets. The quality and diversity of menswear is exactly what you want from a store. They encapsulate masculinity and fashion with a passion for good quality, smart looking garments. I'm rather enchanted with this New Zealand company.