I've known for a while that there's a thrift store somewhere in the area run by people from my…read morechurch. Last week, I finally realized it was the one I pass by almost every day. (I'm a bit slow on the uptake. don'tjudgeme.) Hours are as follows: M-R: 9 am - 5 pm F: 9 am - 2 pm (3 pm?) Sat: closed (church!) Sun: 12 pm - 4:30 p.m. I was in the market for some warm jackets/coats, because I really only had one warm jacket (yep, one) to keep me alive through the winter, and what if something happened to it!?!? I've also basically been wearing my shoes into the ground, so I figured a pair of boots might be nice for the winter. And yes, retail therapy is a thing. There's a rack out on the porch with free clothes (just don't take the hangers), and the store is somewhat divided into two sections. The left side has mostly kids' clothes and a bunch of warm jackets and the side you enter from has all other clothes + shoes. There are books and various types of food to the right. :O My friend happened to be working there the day before I was planning on going, so I told him what I was looking for and he texted me pictures and prices. Twas pretty awesome. There were a lot of wool jackets that I would have loved to get, but I was way too short and/or shrimpy for them. This wasn't too much of a problem though since I found plenty of other things. :D! For $34.98, I obtained the following: -Red heels that I can actually walk in -Super comfy dark brown heels that I can wear to clinic (yay!) -Leather ankle boots (black) -Leather knee-high boots (black) -Super warm blue winter jacket -Super comfy beige hoodie -Super warm maroon vest -Leather jacket (originally from Yarid's, which I cannot afford) (I also picked up a free sweater from the porch.) Basically, the shoes/regular clothes were $2-3, the jackets were $5 and the leather jacket was $10. I am rather ecstatic over my finds! :] Everyone there is super nice/friendly. Definitely stop by if you're looking for great deals! Cash or check only! [Edit] In response to the review below me (apparently, everywhere you go = a 1 star rating)...in what way do they "do absolutely nothing for the community" and how are they greedy people? They foster kids who have been pulled from drug-addicted homes, host free cooking classes for the community to teach them how to make healthy + delicious meals, operate a school and raise money for families who have fallen on hard times, which is a lot more than I can say for a lot of people out there. Please don't slander others when you have no legitimate reasoning behind it.

They do absolutely nothing for the community. And during the growing season the place looks like…read moreover grown abandon lot. They're just greedy people, it's the holiday season and they don't even sponsor any poor families, they're greedy!!!! but remember you reap what you sow.........

Was looking at shoes and an employee had me move out of her way to get to the rack on the other…read moreside of me. This is a small space and if it had been crowded and no room for her to get to the other side by going right instead of left I wouldn't have cared but apparently I was not as important as the clothes she was trying to put away. I will spend my money elsewhere.

So I don't know sh*t about womens shoes, but I do know this place is both here and in the Greenbiar…read moreand carries some very nice high end shoes. Packed with shoes all nicely laid out it must be a women's wet dream......sorry about that one......just don't know how to describe that "Sex in the City" thing *grin*.

Amazing Pricing paid half of a pair of Boat Shoes then if I bought a pair online. And found it…read morealmost as I came in the door. Staff was very friendly and professional. Overall Fantastic!

From the owner: With top brands at low prices, Shoe Show caters to a broad range of customers featuring its own…read morepopular-price brands, as well as, branded footwear, accessories, and bags for men, women, and children. Our stores offer an impressive lineup of brands, such as Skechers, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, and branded athletics such as adidas, New Balance, Converse, and Vans. With 1000+ store locations, our family-friendly shopping environment provides customers with an enjoyable shopping experience. Brand selection varies by location. Our store associates can assist in finding your family the perfect pair of shoes, and with a large selection of accessories, you can find socks, shoe care, and so much more to aid in your footwear needs.

This boutique is totally cute, and totally an unexpected find in Lexington…read more They had cute quality brand name shoes on clearance for 20 dollar a pair. I scored an Ella Moss top for 30 dollars on clearance, and Free People jeans that make my a** look fantastico. The southern ladies that run the shop are super helpful and hospitable. If I am ever down in Lexington again I will hit up this place for sure. In fact I may have to go back tomorrow before the wedding I am in town for to get that totally cute plaid coat I saw.....

i love this boutique so much!!! the jewelry is so cute and in style and the owner is the sweetest…read morelady, she has a conversation with me every time I come in! overall i love coming in here.

I'm giving this place four stars because I was in dire need of snow boots and I was able to snag…read morenormally $130 boots for $30 here. The store is pretty well organized and even though I had doubts, I'm glad I stopped in here. The cashier seemed confused when I tried to use the $5 foursquare coupon and I felt bad for holding up the line. I guess my only criticism would be to train the workers better. I would go back because you never know what kind of deals you can get here.

From the owner: At Shoe Dept. Encore, you can find brand-name shoes, the latest trends, handbags and fun…read moreaccessories at affordable prices for women, men and kids. With our large stores, there is plenty of room to shop and TV entertainment areas for men and kids! We're a family-friendly footwear store with 1000+ locations carrying well-known brands for everyone such as HEYDUDE, Crocs, Skechers, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, and branded athletics such as adidas, New Balance, and Converse. Brand selection varies by location. We also offer a selection of shoes in extended sizes and wide widths! Our store associates are ready to help find your fit. Whatever your style, whatever your budget - that's our Dept.

Alvin Dennis is a standard small-town high-end store. Serving the formal needs of residents, as…read morewell as the school spirit of both local universities. These stores are a veritable staple in the communities they inhabit. While I do admire them for playing that role, they fail to deliver on the needs of the customer. That is disappointing. Alvin Dennis charges high sticker prices for low quality goods. I have been unhappy with the quality to price ratio of every item I have purchased from the store. In a small community like Lexington, you are often backed into the corner of merchant scarcity. Regardless, I would advise spending your Saturday with a trip to Richmond or Charlottesville. Most of their factory goods wouldn't pass the $25.00 mark in a major metro. The fact that these items often cost $70.00+ is quite disappointing. Finally, they have a strict policy of 'no returns for refund'. It is well documented and posted. I certainly agree that this choice belongs to the merchant. That being said, a high end store will often differentiate itself with great customer service. 'No returns for refund' is a good first step to mediocre customer service and experience. Given their prices, they certainly feel like a high end store. Given their policies, they certainly fail to service their customers in the same manner.

My husband and I came in 7 months before our wedding to get his measurements and rental info. We…read morewere told to pick up the bridal party tuxes ASAP the day before our wedding due to a sale going on; my mom and I opted to pick up his, my dad's, and my brother's 2 days before. The woman at the register told us to let them know first thing the next morning if they didn't fit. We get to the place we're staying at, my husband tries his on... the sleeves look like a kid trying to fit into their old jacket. Keep in mind, THEY personally measured him. No big deal, the woman said to let them know. Right? Wrong. He went the next day with my brother (whose also didn't fit) and was more or less told to suck it and deal with it. If you tell us to let you know if they don't work, but then refuse a solution - you lied. They made a big deal that the seamstress was out of town and nothing could be done. So my mom went in and had to convince them to at least fix my husband's - these are pictures and video we'll have for life and he'd look ridiculous with such a poorly fitting tux jacket. Somehow after this, a seamstress magically was available to fix it. I bet we would have been treated differently if we were locals. Horrible, biased customer service.

The selection was great but the vibe was off. The associates were not overly friendly and I felt…read morelike I was bothering them by asking of they had a shoe in my size. I did buy a cute pair of tory burch sandals but ended up taking them back since they didn't match my dress. When I took them back, I'm not sure the associate even spoke. I'm a firm believer in shopping local and small businesses; however, I will buy online due to the way I felt after leaving.

My husband bought me a Longchamp bag and had it monogrammed for Christmas. After only a few weeks,…read moreI noticed that the bag had discolored areas on it. Annie who works at Yarids was extremely nice and made attempts to contact Longchamp but at the end of the day, Longchamp would not replace the bag and all of the other bags at Yarids had discolored areas on them as well! I walked away with a discolored bag and no type of compensation. Needless to say I had to drive my bag all the way from Botetourt to Yarids and it be shipped off for several weeks and drive there once again to pick it up only to leave with no type of positive outcome! I had to chalk it up as a loss. I would be a little less upset if this was not an expensive bag. I would stay away from Longchamp bags if you don't want to be disappointed!