Dots Stores

You know how, listening to the radio all the time (it doesn’t seem to matter which station, just anything FM), you always hear about the blowout sales at Dots? They go something like this:
«Get down to Dots for the biggest blowout sale of the season! Mexx! Rock’n’Republic! Some other well-​known brand name! Now a lesser-​known brand name! Even lesser-​known brand name! What is that, I’ve never even heard of that brand name! Jeans are $ 10! Shirts are $ 2! You can’t miss this!»
So, you can see why I was always a little bit skeptical. Why would I want jeans for $ 10? Those have to be knock-​offs, or just terrible quality. Plus it never sounded like they carried a ton of brands I was super into.
But I was having a girly day the other day (I know, that seems to be a theme in a lot of my reviews) and on my way back into the city from South Common I spotted Dots. Why not? I had half an hour to kill.
Here’s the thing about Dots. I can totally understand why someone would absolutely hate shopping here. It’s like shopping at Winners, only more frustrating. The clothes are jam packed onto rack upon rack. And there are just so many racks. The items are helpfully organized by brand (and sometimes size as well), but that doesn’t negate how completely overwhelming it is to walk in here.
I would say that 95% of the clothes in Dots are things I would never wear. They’re either off-​trend, aimed at an older demographic, poor quality, or just plain ugly. But if you take your time, this place can be magic. I found the most beautiful dress I think I’ve ever seen. Regular $ 130 (and supposedly, would be more at other stores) marked down to $ 30. Bought it! Now, the zipper was broken, which cost me another $ 40 at the tailor’s (I know, total rip-​off, but that’s a whole ‘nother review), but that’s still almost a 50% discount. Not too shabby.
I also found two other very cute, age-​appropriate modern working girl kind of tops. They were both really inexpensive and really pretty!
I don’t think I’ll have the patience to shop here often, but it was definitely worth it to come by, and when the mood strikes me (and the sales are on), I’ll be back.

I am really torn about this place.
I went into this location today after hearing about a blow out sale on the radio. They had someone from the bounce radio station broadcasting live and I figured that it was worth checking out.
When you walk in this place, it is so overwhelming — the racks and racks of clothing that is separated by brand names I have never heard of. There seemed to be some color coordination, but not well done enough to help you find what you needed. And these big sale blowout items? I believe they were there, but I sure didn’t find them.
I might go back here again when I am in the mood to shop. This place was just so overwhelming that it would have to dedicate an afternoon to looking through everything.
On the plus side, I did find one cute shirt and it only cost me $ 7!