I just went to this store today to get my shoes for my wedding…read more I have been looking everywhere for orange or dyeable shoes I liked. I'd been looking in three states. Most shops will telly you they carry dyeable shoes and they have like 10 pairs. Absurd. On a whim we decided to check out this little place less than a mile from home. Best choice I could have made. They have an entire room of evening and dyeable shoes. They easily had 200 pairs of dyeable shoes ranging from 40-200 dollars (most seemed to be about 60). Everything from super conservative looking shoes to very fun, modern shoes to shoes, short heels to sky high heels, simple to all dazzled up. The staff was super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I'm pretty sure it was three generations of a family working there. Always a nice feeling to support a local mom and pop business. I would definitely recommend going here for any special occasion shoes.

I'd give it zero stars if i could…read more Last week, 1/11/13 I purchased a pair of $160 lace Brianna Leigh peep-toe pumps for my wedding in May. I'm from the neighborhood so I popped in the store, saw them and fell in love. It's an adorable shoe, that I thought I'd surely wear down the aisle on my wedding day. However, that weekend while shopping I found a different pair of shoes that match near exact to my dress and had to make a decision. Naturally I decided to return the shoes to South Philly Shoes since the others were such a better match. I looked at the receipt for a return policy before going in. Stamped across the front is "NO CASH REFUNDS". I bought with a charge - no problem! So I went to return the shoe today, 1/16/2013, just 5 days after purchasing. I hadn't even taken them out of the box. Immediately the two women in the store (who where both there when I purchased the shoes) told me there are no cash refunds. I said that was okay, I bought them with a credit card and would gladly take the refund on the charge. Now, I too am a small business owner and know the risks and costs of running a small business. But treating my customers and clients with little to no respect, no flexibility and no understanding is certainly not the way I do business. Needless to say, I support small businesses as much as I can. I shop Passyunk Ave to do my part and contribute and thus, shopped South Philly Shoes in the first place to ensure that if I'm going to spend money anyway, why not support the local/small businesses. The owners/managers/whoever the snide ladies behind the counter are launched into a full on rant about how expensive it is to run the credit card machine, how each time money goes into the register, it goes right out to pay bills, that the recession has hit them very hard and they don't have the money to refund me or anyone and that is the way it has been for 32 years. They insisted that a stamp on the receipt that says "NO CASH REFUNDS" is the same as NO REFUNDS, which it is plainly not. It is, to me, very specifically NO CASH REFUNDS as it clearly is stamped. Unfortunately, these are the risks and costs of running a small business and it is really hard to believe that in 32 years not one person has received a refund from this place as they suggest. It's sad to say that this is why people shop big box and department stores. I won't let this situation leave a bad taste for all small businesses of course, but definitely for this one. I stood there a few minutes to plead my case - it's not the same, it's a charge refund not cash, it's less than a week that I've had them in my possession, I don't need them, nor do i need a store credit because I now have shoes etc. etc. and to no avail. She avoided eye contact, told me that if I wanted to stand there and fight her I could but it wouldn't make a difference, quickly wrote out my store credit, handed it to me and said if I didn't want it, to give it to my mother or someone. I have purchased shoes there last year for my sister-in-law's wedding, 3 of 5 proms and other events and I will not be returning to this store. Each time I find that I could kick myself for going back, the staff is rude and snobby despite the shop being completely run-down and a complete and utter mess. Their bridal selection is vast but has grown cheesy over the years, everything else in the store is as another poster said "tacky". I am disputing the charge with my bank to at least have some support. Ridiculous that a business can conduct itself like this no wonder they are in such poor shape as they say. Go elsewhere, there are tons of great local small businesses and boutiques around the city, this is not one of them.

Not surprised there aren't many reviews of this place. Stopped in here with two friends- one of…read morewhich was looking for a dress to wear to her birthday party later that night. We were barely in there two minutes when the woman in the store said "Are you here to shop, or to have a meeting?" Odd that three young women can walk into a store and not be welcomed or offered assistance, but rather questioned about why they are talking to each other. My only guess is that the clerk did not want three women of color in her store. I rarely experience this level of racist hostility in Philadelphia, but I encourage you not to support this store. I can't comment on the quality of the clothes because we barely had a chance to come inside and look around.

This was a great find! The clothes are interesting and comfortable and the owner is so helpful…read more After hip and spine surgery, I am unable to wear high or even medium hight heels and I have been uncomfortable in dresses. She helped my find an outfit that looks stylish and feels great even with flat shoes.

Senoj is a super cute women's boutique on South Street. I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon after…read morepassing the beautiful window display every day for almost a year. I'm so glad that I did! There is a pretty wide assortment of more formal dresses, casual wear, denim, going out clothes, and some lounge wear. My personal favorite is the extensive assortment of Daydreamer tees. If you're looking for a comfortable and trendy band tee, these are for you! There is one dressing room and I spent 30 minutes trying on an assortment of dresses, tops, and jeans. The woman that helped me out was super attentive but not overly so. She checked in to see if she could help with sizes or anything. I asked for her advice on fit and look and she was super honest and helpful! I ended up buying a beautiful blue dress and a daydreamer tee. I'm excited to wear them both and to return to Senoj when I need something new in my closet!

Amazing addition to the South Street Corridor. Classy,…read moresophisticated and chic. Her taste is amazing and I get tons of compliments when I wear her clothing.

Using Mari Mi Bridal is the single biggest regret I have with my wedding. For those who don't want…read moreto read a long form essay on the million ways they screwed me over, the summary is that we purchased a dress, including a $200 rush fee for the dress to be ready in June and a $200 fee for the dress to be lined. The dress came unlined approximately 6 weeks later than promised, and Mari Mi repeatedly never returned my calls. They promised in writing to reimburse me for the cost of putting the lining in (I was charged $400 from my seamstress for just the lining issue), but as of this posting they have not despite requests to do so. I went dress shopping in March for my September wedding, and purchased a ~$3500 dress with $200 rush fee and $200 lining fee. I was told the dress would be ready in mid June ( I don't recall the exact date). Mari Mi reached out once to confirm which panels I wanted lined. We agreed to line several panels in the bodice and hips, and they shared a photo of what exactly would be lined. On July 1st, I had not heard about my dress pickup so I called Mari Mi. I was told someone would call me back. No one did, so I called the next day. I was told someone would call me back in 30 minutes. No one did. I called a 3rd day in a row. At that time I was told the dress was late, still hadn't shipped, and I should make a pickup appt for the end of July. They could not tell me why the dress was late, nor did they offer to refund the $200 rush fee. I made a pickup appt for July 30th. Did they call me when my dress actually came in? Of course not. On July 30th I arrived to pick up my dress, and the dress was unlined in ~6 of the 8 panels we agreed to (depending on how you count the panels). I brought this up to the sales associate, who said she would reach out to her boss. It was honestly very upsetting as I already had a horrible experience with them, and when they finally delivered the dress it was so far from what we had agreed upon and I had very limited time to fix it. The dress has several see-through mesh areas including deep in the hips, and I would feel very exposed if I was getting married in it unlined. Genuinely, I would not be able to wear underwear as the side straps would be visible with the cutouts. At this point I went to their website and submitted a complaint. The owner offered to "pay" for the lining in alterations (though we had already paid for the lining when buying the dress.) The next day I went to my alterations appointment with my seamstress and explained the situation. They needed fabric from the dressmaker to line the bodice in the areas Mari Mi had failed to line, so they called Mari Mi. I could not hear the exact conversation, but the account from my seamstress was that Mari Mi only offered to line the bodice in the fabric from the skirt, which was simpler fabric that did not match the bodice as the bodice had a lace layer. My rockstar seamstress was luckily able to procure the correct bodice fabric on their own. My seamstress charged $400 for the lining to be put in after the fact as they had to buy fabric+shipping+labor, and I overheard that Mari Mi were being super rude to them about the cost. It was actually originally $500, but my seamstress gave a discount as a courtesy to Mari Mi. Again I had paid $200 to line the dress originally and Mari Mi did not check it when it arrived and handed me an unlined dress. It's not surprising to me that it would cost more to put in during alterations than when the dress was being made. Ultimately, if you want a bridal shop that will return your calls and deliver the dress you agreed to in the timeline you agreed to, consider going anywhere else. And again, as of this posting Mari Mi owes me $400 for lining (and arguably $200 for the rush fee) that they have not paid and instead have ignored my emails requesting to be reimbursed as they promised in writing to do.

I had the BEST experience wedding dress shopping at Mari Mi Bridal. My consultant, Alicia, was…read moreknowledgable and friendly. When I checked in and filled out the bridal questionnaire, I forgot to tell her what designer I was most interested in. As we were browsing the dresses, I stopped her to let her know and she said she had already pulled a TON of dresses from that designer! It made me feel comfortable and confident that she knew the exact vibe I wanted to go for. Dresses in many different price ranges, and they are so respectful of your budget. While trying on dresses, she was extremely knowledgable about adjustments that were available for each gown (linings, sleeves, bustles, etc.). Different from many other bridal shops in Philly, my crew and I were able to browse the racks ourselves, and pick a few dresses to try on in addition to the ones Alicia pulled for me. The appointment was 90 minutes, so I really felt like I could take my time, have fun, and see which gown really spoke to me! When I got overwhelmed, Alicia was so helpful and made sure we slowed down - she even offered me chocolate and some words of encouragement! She really was the best, and I'm so happy I ended up getting my dress here. Would ABSOLUTELY recommend to all brides!

Great experience! I made an appointment online & had filled out a form of what type/style of dress…read moreI wanted. There was a $25 deposit (which is later used towards if you purchase a dress). We arrived right on time and were the only people in the store. We were brought in the back dressing area. Rosemary was so sweet and helpful. She showed me what area had my dress sizes. I picked a few dresses & started trying them on. Rosemary picked out a few as we were progressing. Very relaxing, low stress experience. I found my wedding dress! The store is special because you take the dress home from the rack. This is great when the dress is your size and style. Highly recommend coming here once you've tried other bridal stores. If you find the one, you'll go home with it.

I had passed The Sample Rack many times when walking around the neighborhood. I always admired the…read moregorgeous dresses in the window. When my daughter got engaged, I suggested we check it out. What a wonderful experience! Megan was amazing - kind, complimentary, and very good at understanding what my daughter was looking for. We ended up with the perfect dress at a price that was WAY below our modest budget. Can't recommend this wonderful shop highly enough!

Came here to go dress shopping with a close friend and this was a wonderful experience. We read the…read morearticle in Philadelphia magazine, and as we're both born and raised here, supporting a local business for a wedding dress was important to us. We have been three times at this point and she's selected a stunning dress from a local designer! The owner is very warm, understanding, and takes the time to let you try on any and everything. Appointments are for one bride at a time so you have the place to yourself and feel very catered to. Prices are definitely worth the experience and are not too expensive. Looking forward to returning with other friends for their special days

This shop was amazing. The owner who helped us pulled everything my future daughter inlaw wanted…read more We went to another fancy shop but I will tell you this shop is amazing the vibe and care she took was perfect!!!! Highly recommend for a beautiful experience. There was not a dress that wasn't amazing

I love my two beautiful rings and permanent bracelet I got here!…read more My wedding band is so unique and beautiful. It has a signature look and it's quality is just perfect I also have a lovely hand shaped ring that's so fun! Everyone always asks where I got it! My permanent bracelet has been on my wrist for three years! The service in shop was above and beyond. Everyone is genuine, knowledgeable and kind I love the curated selection of crystals and candles too. So many cool brands under one roof!

Super cute store! The employees are very knowledgeable and kind. They have a lot of beautiful…read morejewelry and options for custom jewelry!

An elegant "small town" boutique with New York fashion sense. The dress shopping experience was…read moreexciting and personalized. Every dress had coulture Distinction with reasonable price tags. In house alterations made the shopping experience seamless. Ask for Kelly...her obvious fashion degree is only outshined by her warm and fun personality.

Kimberly James Bridal was such an amazing experience for my wedding. I am not a girly girl and was…read morenot excited about getting a dress. However from the moment I walked in Kim and the whole staff made the experience so easy and made me excited about picking the perfect dress. From the choosing, to purchasing , to alteration process Kimberly James Bridal was the perfect choice for me. I would recommend them to all my friends.