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.

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

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

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

Women's clothes boutique - much smaller selection than I was expecting but they have some cute and…read moretrendy things. Didn't really match my style but it was fun to check out. Staff was friendly.

Absolutely adorable boutique!…read more Clothing and accessories are reasonably priced (a little more expensive than mall shopping, but still affordable). Very clean and organized. Aesthetically pleasing. Woman (not the owner) who was working when I went in was very very nice and personable! Unique items. Trendy and stylish, yet many classic pieces. These are women's clothing and accessories / no men's or boys.

Great service!!! Beautiful items for sale!!! Highly recommend this store!!! In the North towns of…read moreWestern New York

If you're looking for more high end brand fashions at a discount then this is the place to go. I…read moreappreciate that the store doesn't feel as cramped as a TJMaxx. Lots of clothing and shoes for men, women and children. They also carry luggage, jewelry, cosmetics, and women's hand bags.

THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE I EVER EXPERIENCED! Called earlier…read morein the day to see if they had any wedge sandals (needed next day for work event). Riley answered the phone and gave me a quick review of what they had in store and made me realize I better stop in. When I got there, she helped me find the perfect pair. Although they were a half size bigger than what I would have ordered and a different color than I had in mind, they ended up being the perfect Sorel wedge sandal and now I'm obsessed. I also was able to use my 30% off bday coupon, which you can use pretty much everything (excludes Birkenstock and another prestige brand I can't think of). What a great deal! Riley also told me I could "double dip" and head over to Sunshine and Bluebirds (right next door). That's where I found more of the Teleties hair clips. These are so great because they lay flat, which omits the uncomfortable feeling of driving with a clip on the back of your head. Brittany who was working at the store, was beyond friendly and easy to talk to. The customer service alone makes me want to go back to both Research and Design & Sunshine and Bluebirds. Pro tip: add yourself to your mailing list and enter your birthday. You'll get a 30% coupon that I can use at both stores.

I went in looking for a cute boutique. Instead I was given nothing but attitude and disrespect from…read moretheir employee Samm. She was incredibly dismissive when something was rang up incorrectly, which I had no control over. The price that was rung up was different than the price marked on the product. The outside portion they have running currently was incredibly disorganized and hard to work with.

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!

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.