ChanElizabeth

WHY?
Why would I ever pay $ 429 for a plain dress that offers me absolutely nothing?(a simple shift dress, no patterns, no POW), Why? This is they type of garment you would wear to clean your home. The prices in this store just do not make any sense and are probably the brainchild of a very bored housewife.
I have more clothing in my overflow closet than I saw in this entire store and perhaps that is why the prices are so elevated, (to make up for the lack of inventory).. The clothing options and sizes are very limited and I could not see justification for the prices. I also don’t understand stores that boast such expensive clothing but then expect you to pair it with their over-​priced COSTUME jewelry. For me, that needs to be reversed as jewelry should last a lifetime, unlike clothing.
After leaving this store I went straight to the Forum and had a much better shopping experience. I really prefer a well stocked and well staffed store with tons of possibilities.
Back in the day, boutiques, (as I experienced them), were those really cool downtown stores that were stocked with great pieces and well dressed ladies. Although the clothing was pricey, it was unique and definitely worthy of that price tag. The foundation of these stores was their great customer service and I loved the way each purchase was wrapped as a gift. It was quite an experience.
What we have today is as close to this as water is to Dom. The good news is that this shop is down the road from the Forum which actually saved my day.
This store does not deserve a 2.5 and certainly not a 2, so I will just keep at a 3 because it wasn’t a horrible experience, just eye-​opening.