Benjamin Peters is a men's store. They have beautiful men's shirts, suits and neckties. Don't let…read morethe simple outside of store make you pass it by. Great stuff and they've been good in Ithaca for many years. I think they also have tuxedo's.

I had a fantastic experience working with Thane on a big tailoring order a few weeks ago…read more I had 7 or so suits that needed various levels of adjustments, mostly simple stuff like shortening sleeves, hemming pants, and taking in the width on a few blazers. However, I also had one blazer that I purchased at an online tailor company that came out very wonky in the shoulders. Thane was able to perform surgery on it and perfectly fix the issues. He got everything done on a tight timeframe too, and put in extra work to get it all exact. Beyond that, he was a pleasure to chat with and very professional. The whole project came to a little over $1000, which I think was reasonable given the quantity and quality of work done. I especially don't think anyone else could have fixed the shoulders on that one blazer, so it effectively saved me the value of losing out on an entire suit jacket.

This is 2023 and Narrative Space is now almost exclusively a barber shop (they don't sell boots and…read moreshirts anymore). I looked online for a hair-cutting place that did both men and women (I am a woman). I didn't want a fancy-looking salon. Narrative has a lovely, old-fashioned look and feel. Their web site said their prices were $40, $45, or $50.00. MUCH too expensive, but I realized I was paying for ambience. My barber was Michael Clark. (One got whoever was free when you arrived.) I showed him 2 sets of drawings of the cut I wanted (front and profiles, the difference between the 2 sets being where I wanted the main curve to be: a little higher or a little lower. To begin with the outcome: The drawings clearly showed that the hair should be even with my chin. It ended up, in fact, 2 inches too short...... just below my ears. The cutting experience was very weird. On 4 occasions, he grabbed the hair at the very top of my head and repeatedly pulled it up and down, as if he were washing something on a scrub board. I don't know what on earth that was about. The way he was separating strands and cutting was quite baffling to me. There seemed to be no organization to it. Unfortunately, I was unaware of how short it was getting. I was focusing on it covering my ears. At the end, it didn't even fall nicely and I had to do some repairs when I went home. Unfortunately it was too short to do all the repairs it needed. He had paid no attention to my drawings or instructions. I knew what the price was before I sat down in the chair. This is embarrassing. I paid $70.00 for this cut.

I had done research on local salons, and Narrative Space was at the top of my list. I really liked…read morethe fact that Chris Burnett had both clipper and scissor expertise. My research paid off. Chris did a great job on my hair - short and tight on the sides and textured on top. Great haircut and great shop - cool original barber chairs, warm, industrial Instagram worthy design and a fab shop pup to boot.

This Urban outfitters is small, but has great clothes and books, sunglasses and sometimes shoes…read more Great for casual but fashionable clothes. They play great music here too.

Urban Outfitters has been upping their makeup/beauty products lately. They have really nice…read moreperfumes, face sprays/mists and palettes. I liked this Urban Outfitters because of their back window that looks out onto the canal walkway. It's a very pretty location. There's only street parking. Their sale section wasn't the largest I've seen at a UO. I liked that sold Cable Buddies iPhone-lightning charger covers and rubber banana pencil bags. I got a cropped linen blouse here on sale for $24 (super expensive still for what it was). I like that UO is a great place to buy gifts. They have beauty products, clothes for men/women, house stuff, and books. They have a lot of self-reflection journal style books. The worker here wore a cropped top that showed her midriff. I'm not surprised that workers can do that here at UO but it was definitely the 1st time I've seen it.

Stumbled into Serendipity while visiting Ithaca. It's a great place to look around. There's amazing…read morejewelry and a plethora of evening dresses. Everything is priced very fairly and there are definitely hidden gems to be found.

From the owner: One of a kind items for men and women. Jewelry, hats, gloves, shoes gowns, suits and every day…read morewear. Always a fun shopping experience

All staff interactions here have been very positive! Most sections appear organized and easy to…read morefind. Recommend this location.

They had a limited selection for men's razors. Staff was very helpful and they were well staffed.read more

Gorgeous gorgeous selections at Petrune, every season. Most of their inventory is clothing created…read morein a more vintage style as opposed to actual vintage stuffs. You'll find a lot of great statement pieces as opposed to basics. If you're looking for unique clothes that'll get you compliments, come here.

Petrune has pretty modern styles and some vintage mixed into this seasons clothes. New to Ithaca…read moreand well needed. No other clothes stores in downtown area. Check it out!

Ithaca is probably the most beautiful, cleanest town in New York. I always enjoy the food and this…read moreunique shop Homegrown. We drove an hour and a half for a great dinner and some new kicks. The owner is very personable and the prices are fair. Sneakers are unique and for any women not sure of size, the owner lets you know the women's size since all sneakers are sized for men. That makes no difference since most sneakers are unisex! We will be back during Xmas time! One love!

Rude owner. Me, first time in, interested skateboarding kid…read morewith me : "hi, do you have kids' shoes?" Owner: "no, we start at men's 8." Me: "men's 8! That's big. What about women's sizes?" Owner: "no, this is a skateboard store." Women and kids: I know you skateboard ! Forget this rude place and go to Zumiez where every single salesperson has been super friendly and helpful.

The women's clothing selection is pretty vast, but the men's selection is really small…read more Otherwise they have a nice selection of decorative and household items as well. The store is also very clean and the employees are friendly!

selection of clothes and it's super cheap i have never found…read moresomething with stains or rips on it 100% amazing service and i recommend very good value

Plato's closet it's a national chain for thrift thing and stuff. They have a lot of women's clothes…read moreI would say 75% of women's clothes are very small selection and then stuff so I don't really speak on the women's clothes I guess but it was OK that the men's selection they had a lot of coats. The price point was probably a little high for what I've seen thrifting. The sales people seemed engaged with the customers you know running around taking orders and they have like a whole system of like tracking and reserving stuff in the back so that's always positive but yeah for women's clothing like I said a lot of women's clothing go check it out for that not much men at all.

I've been visiting Ithaca from Georgia for many years. My mother and I come to the store every time…read moreI'm in town. This time my husband went and was pleased. I have clothes that I got years ago and they are still in great condition. Anyone complaining about the prices should understand the cost of Polo driving shoes compared to the $15 we spent. There is always something to be found here. My mom has sold clothes in the past and if your items are needed, they pay very well. The employees are rotating and I doubt you'll ever see the same one twice. The ones today were helpful, reminded me about my points and rung up or purchases quickly. I'll continue coming here on every visit and happily pay the prices at a fraction of their original cost.

Look for the bare necessities The simple bare necessities…read moreForget about your worries and your strife I mean the bare necessities That's why a bear can rest at ease With just the bare necessities of life I couldn't resist. Who doesn't love a good sing-along? First off, do not mistake this place with the Bear Necessities in RPCC/RPU that is often also called "Bear Nasties": two totally different places. Bear Necessities has almost everything that you need. When you're stranded in the desolate Ithaca, you must rely on places like these and be resourceful. They have similar merchandise to The Cornell Store but at more reasonable prices. I actually find that their Cornell apparel is more stylish than the ones offered at The Cornell Store. Although it is a pretty small place, it is more convenient (if you live in Collegetown, it is right next to Collegetown Bagels) and also has longer hours than going to The Cornell Store. It is often run by a father and his young son and an additional employee, but they're nice and helpful. Whether you're looking to strut your Cornell pride or get the ever popular "Ithaca is Gorges" (and its variations like "Ithaca is Gangsta" or "Hotelies are Gorges" etc.) in every color of the rainbow, this is your answer. They have a number of Cornell branded souvenirs and office supplies. Although it is a small establishment, they have a wide selection. They also buy back books at the end of the semester and offer cash in case Kraftees or The Cornell Store do not give you good prices. You're already giving an arm, leg, and your firstborn child to pay for your Cornell tuition. Use your ivy league education, and save some money at Bear Necessities. It is a more affordable option to get your Cornell attire, and no one will be able to tell that you didn't pay a fortune to get that Cornell hoodie.

Cheaply made but expensive clothing that feels like it's already 5 years old when you buy it new…read more You could get better quality clothing in a roadside flea shop in Africa. They refused to accept a return within the time allowed by claiming that I had washed the clothing. I didn't expect much better than this store, whose only purpose is to price gouge Collegetown residents, but this is ridiculous.