Linne’s Boutique

When in a crunch I can always depend on this shop to have the perfect dress for any event. And when am I not in a crunch lol. You can really tell that the owner/​merchandiser really takes the time to pick out quality items that actually fit and are of great quality at a great price. A really great shop, check it out!

First off let me start by saying this store is a joke. Prices are high for the quality of the clothes, bad customer service and the list goes on. And what I mean by bad customer service is that you have a little lady who was probably told by the owner to follow minorities around the store. Let me tell you one thing I do not need to steal especially no cheap ish at that. I come to shop to buy something, especially if I like it, not to steal. What kind of business you are running when I last check I was a grown woman and I do not need a baby sitter and you sure not the police. I have never felt embarrassed in my life, especially when shopping because it suppose to be a fun time, but when shopping here it was just a total nightmare. As a soon to be boutique owner I came in just to see the competition and plus I saw something I wanted to buy my sister for her birthday, which I knew she would loved. I can say this I do not and will not have any completion here, especially if you keep running the store the it is being run now. Yes stuff like this wont get you far, here is a tip instead of having your staff follow people around in the store hire a lost prevention team or invest in a better security system. I do not think you pay your staff that much to be following people around, when I last check that was not in the employee handbook. When I come into a store I want to feel welcome, greeted etc. «NOT INTERGATED OR FOLLOWED». So please stop having your staff follow people around, before you get sued. This was not the first time it happened, I have a few friends who had shopped here and said the same thing. All I can say is bad management… I wont be coming to this store anymore.

Came to Linne’s Boutique today to finally see the store as I had been passing by it everyday. Walked into the store and noticed all the dresses were really nice even though they were a little overpriced in my opinion. I was greeted by the woman who was there Pauline. Everything seems fine right? Wrong. After small chit-​chat with the associate it became pretty evident she (Pauline) was following/​stalking me throughout the store. That was an automatic one out of five stars in my book. At first I thought I was being paranoid, but every time I moved she literally moved to get a good eye on me. There was not one time that I moved around in the store where she didn’t move to my location. I don’t know about you, but I like shopping in peace and not being looked at as if my intentions are to shoplift. Major buzzkill because I actually wanted to purchase something, these pants, but I refuse to support a business that engages in profiling!
Sorry not sorry Linne’s Boutique, but you lost a potential customer. I hope the owner is reading this. Check your employees! I worked in retail many years and know this is not the way a customer should be accommodated.

First, I have to give credit where it is due. The customer service here is top notch! I wish I could remember the name of the woman that assisted me. She was very patient and helped me pick out the perfect dress. It took me an hour and several dresses before I made my final choice. The dress was exactly what I was looking for and it was a definite hit!
As for the clothing and accessories, I love them all! Everything from jeans and tees to glamorous dresses. AND all the accessories a girl can dream of… purses, shoes, jewelry, and lingerie.
Please keep in mind that this is a small boutique with unique pieces. Part of the reason I love it so much. Great place to spoil yourself!

Linne,
I am posting this review in the hopes that you will read it and take head. I’ve purchased from you several times over the past few years, several meaning 3 – 4 times. Your cloths are nice, I’ve researched the brands and your price points are fair (Meaning I would buy the pieces you carry even if your prices where a little more than elsewhere). Theres just one problem, when I say that i purchased from you 3 – 4 times over the course of a few years that means I really do not prefer to purchase from you and have only done so because I was pressed for time or in an emergency situation. This is a shame because I am a pretty frequent shopper, I used to shop at loehmann’s and still shop marshalls quite often (both of which are priced around the same as Linnes). My point is that for me to be a regular customer would mean I would spend a very decent amount of money at this store.
Now let me explain why I am not a frequent customer, yes-​your return policy. I understand for a boutique you must limit your returns but I came in (all in the same week) 3 times trying to make sure that I purchased the right dress and purse for a wedding that same weekend, I even brought my daughter who was interested in purchasing a dress. The first day the girl (the one modeling some of your cloths here was super helpful and nice) I tried on 2 dresses and was pressed for time and could not decide, I was worried that in a few days one of the dresses I was considering would be gone because there was only 1 in my size. In order for the dress to be held till i could get back I was advised to put the dress on layaway, I returned the next day and again was pressed from time as i was on my lunch, i decided to change the dress and pay the difference in full from the day before and take the dress home (the girl working this day was not very pleasent and gave me attitude about changing the dress), now we are talking 1 day! I was interested in ordering another dress that you did not have my size in and the girl had no problem calling you to ask if you could do that. as long as i made a down payment you could do it. Then I asked if i could take the 10.00 i put down on the purse earlier that day and explained i no longer needed it because i changed the dress it was for and I was told no — that if i did not get the purse i would lose my 10.00. I am thinking I just came today and put the purse on layaway, what is the problem and why are they being difficult? I returned the next day to exchange the dress I bought the previous day and pay off the purse that I no longer even needed and was told that once this transaction was done I could not return any of the items that I purchased and the sale was final (normally the exchange policy is 14 days) but because I chose to use the layaway option to hold a dress for one day I am now stuck with 3 items that I could normally exchange within 14 days.
Now let me make clear here, all the above happened in a 2 day period. With that said, I think Linne, you should re-​think the way you do business-​especially with people that would be regular customers and that would spent a significant amount of money in your store monthly. This is not the first time I had an issue with returning something in a short period of time, that is why i stopped shopping at Linne’s a few years back. I am very dissapointed that the culture of this store has not changed.
Maybe the revenue you are getting in sales is good enough for you and you don’t think better customer service will make a difference, in that case congratulations. However, if you are interested in retaining good spenders in your store I suggests you ease up a little and pick your battles wisely.
–Take Care

I’ve been coming here for years and this place has never failed me. Lisa and Linne has helped me developed my closet into something simple and classy. I wish the prices were lower but it’s nice not finding someone in the exact same dress/​outfit like you’d get at Target or Forever 21. The store itself is beautiful and very welcoming, Linne lights up a candle and the whole place is filled with beautiful scent from Trapp candle. Which also scent all the clothes in the store. Things I do love getting from here are dresses, Rubber Ducky fits my body type perfectly. Some pants are overpriced and doesn’t last from over use. I purchased a sweater recently, the brand was Olivaceous. Initially when I put it on I fell in love but after first wear it started fuzzing in places like when wearing a seatbelt or jackets. That’s frustrating since I spent $ 60+ on the sweater. Some stuff are hit and miss you just have to take a few things into consideration.
I feel I have a love and hate relationship with Lisa! She’s amazing and knows what would look great on me and has a strong knowledge for fashion! Problem is I end up with more clothes than I wanted to :-)
Customer service is on point and always friendly. Will let you know when an item is popular and will go quick.
This is the place for me when I want to feel simply beautiful. Dress are what I love getting here most!

Beyond devoted to Linne’s Boutique. Linne’s Boutique has been a part of my life for the last 10 years. I now live in West Hollywood and surrounded by beautiful boutiques, but I’ll always think of Linne’s Boutique as my one stop shopping for the perfect, special occasion dress or just something super cute to wear for date night or girls night out. Lisa was helpful and fun as I tried on beautiful dresses for my 50^th birthday party bash. Leaving Linne’s with not just my «show stopper» dress, but 2 other amazing dresses that I could not resist. Don’t even get me started on the beautiful accessories. Thank you Linne for all the years of great shopping. See ya soon…

Paulina is really great. She helps style you and there is no pressure to buy – just really great customized service. I bought 2 dresses for Vegas, both really cute and reasonable prices. This place is great if you need a dress for a special occasion.

Had a whole list of places to go to find my daughter a nice dress for a wedding she was attending in a week in Texas and this store was first on the list. It was great! It’s a true boutique (wide variety of cute styles, great accessories, personalized service) but with really surprisingly affordable prices. My daughter got two dresses for what we were expecting to spend on one, and the Saleswoman was wonderful! She really helped us make selections, but there was no pressure at all. She had great feedback when we asked her.
What made this shopping experience stand out for me is the woman who assisted us was very helpful and asked how we heard about them, and when I said Unilocal (because I had done my research, reading good and bad reviews) she said, «some people don’t like that we don’t take returns, but that is our policy and we are very up front about that» I appreciate a place that let’s you know the way it is. If you have a doubt about this policy, then just don’t buy it, or at least factor in your cost to have it altered if you love something and can’t live without it. I will shop here again, but mostly for my daughter because it did seem to have primarily a extra small, small and medium range of clothes, not much plus or larger sizes, which is what I am. But I was glad we went there first then we had the rest of the day to go to the beach! The sales associate said they have a newer store in Seal Beach, with more casual clothes, so I will make sure and stop by next time I’m in that area.
Also, a side note: I like it when a place opens when they advertise that they are open. It may sound trivial, but some places turn on the lights if you come at ten when they are first open. It was obvious that at ten o’clock she was ready for business, which is nice. Sometimes small businesses don’t open when they say they will.

Came here looking for a nice dress for a wedding and looooved this store! Very cute clothes, lots of dresses (both casual and fancy), cute bags and jewelry. It is boutique prices… I paid $ 98 for my dress but it is good quality and worth it. Also, I came by myself and the women that helped me was so wonderful and helpful even giving me advise on what looked best. Will definitely be back for my next occasion.

I love this store. Alway unique dresses and a variety of styles. I’ve been shopping here for 10 years and always get complements on my outfits. Everyone always asks me where I shop. I shop everywhere and this by far is the best. The girl there is super sweet too!!!

DEVOTED Linne’s boutique shopper. I love this store, I am a big shopper.
Most important attribute of this store: Even if you cannot afford to buy a whole closet from this store, it has a great collection… I would shop frequently when I lived in Socal.
The staff there was great. This one gal would pick out outfits for me and be totally easy to talk to. Not my typical experience, she knew me by name because I was a devoted customer.
PS This place is pricey but you have to be a smart shopper. Don’t buy a $ 75 tank top, unless you’ll wear it for ten+ years!
Hello, I still wear everything I have ever purchased from there since 2007. No they haven’t worn out.
I moved away, they do have an online website and are on Instagram which makes my heart tickle, but the website of course ain’t like Nordstroms lol. Wish It was update more.

LA type of merchandise @ LA prices. I felt that the salesperson was very dismissive towards me. I was asking her about the quality of the stitching on a dress that happened to be on the sales rack, and she barely took her eyes off of the reviews she was reading on Facebook. She didn’t know much $$ I have or don’t have. I could’ve had a Pretty Woman moment in the store, and she just lost my business.

Super cute inside and out but the price point is ridiculously high. They sell similar brands to another boutique nearby. The overall décor of the store is light and airy but the store is a bit tight. Not a lot of space to move around but they do carry some cute tops/​dresses. The store is surprisingly larger than expected. The back of the store houses there dresses that range from floor length, cocktail to causal. I am happy with the variety of dresses this store offers.
CAUTION: the grounded is lined with pebbled rocks and there is a mini ramp going down to this area. If you are not careful you might trip and fall of the ledge of the mini ramp.
The gal working there that day was nice but lacked the ability to interact with the incoming customers. She did greet me when I came in but when I said I was just browsing she was kind of put off and ignored me until I came out from the back room. Although I was in a hurry (I had guacamole in the car), it would have been nice if she had asked if I was looking for something for the cooler weather or occasion even though I said I was just browsing. I would have stayed longer and possibly purchased something if she was more how you say «excited» to be there.

I have to update my review– I have been converted! For a couple of weeks, I’d seen the most gorgeous jacket in the window display. I finally figured out a way to rationalize the potential purchase, walked in, and was greeted with great customer service. The jacket… is a dream. The cashier… was a darling. I … am very pleased. (and rocking my new summer flowy jacket!)
It still isn’t a place I’d shop from on a regular basis (due to the fact that I’m not their general shopping demographic), but if I’m looking for something colorful, I’ll definitely give this place a chance!

After driving by the amazingly adorable window displays and almost wrecking my car by being too much of a rubbernecker for what feels like years, I finally stopped in to pay a visit to Linne’s.
I’ve gotta say, she stocks some super cute stuff. Sadly, I didn’t go home with any treasures the day I visited, but overall — the dresses are truly drool-​worthy. The prices are sort of all over the place, with some being in the $ 40-​ish range and some being $ 100+
All in all though, I really did enjoy my visit to Linne’s and the owner, Linne does seem truly awesome and I’ll be sure to visit Linne’s next time I’m in need of a cute outfit.

I knew I’d find something I would love as I’ve stopped in a few times before. I visited this last friday and bought the most adorable dress. There has always been a great assortment, loves whoever buys for them.
Biggest problem: OVERPRICED. I get it, cute, stylish stuff, great little store… you’ve gotta pay the price. But let’s be honest: parking is non-​existent as the neighborhood is super iffy, and the pieces are not the best quality. $ 68 for a great little dress, which is fine, but I would’ve bought more on my visit if you priced your items more accordingly. I know you’ve gotta keep the undesirable customers from coming in by keeping your price point a little higher but obviously (per other reviews) you could increase your profit per customer if you lowered those prices. I mean, The shop is not in belmont shore, it’s across from a ⁷⁄₁₁ and there’s a guy right around the corner with no shoes on :/

Stopped in to find a dress for a special occasion. I’ve shopped here before– cute stuff but very overpriced for the inferior quality (check the seams ladies)
However, on this visit the sales woman was so rude to me that I walked out of the store without even looking around,
Better get some customer service training for your weekend staff. Far from up-​selling they drive you out of the store with their rudeness!
Off my LBC shopping list!

Bottom line: great selection, kinda overpriced, so-​so quality.
This place is so unexpected… it’s located in kind of a seedy area but when you walk in, it’s a different story. Everything is artfully arranged and there are always delectable luxury candles burning. I could spend hours in there.
The front room has cute clothing, bags, jewelry and shoes. The back room has AMAZING formal and cocktail dresses. Seriously, whoever does the buying has great taste and knows how to pick varied styles.
I walked away spending more than I would have liked to but I got a great purse ($ 50ish) and a dress for an upcoming wedding (on sale for $ 60, originally for $ 120 which is way too much for that dress). It’s overpriced, but the amazing selection and awesome salespeople make it worth it.
I’ll be back.

My girlfriend was telling me that visited this boutique and thought of me instantly. They call it the «Darina”-store. Well, I had to visit the store that they named after me! The boutique is located on the corner, you would never think that a high-​end boutique was located here!
PROS:
— fashion for various styles and different occasions
— overall very CUTE clothing
— unique clothing that you won’t find anywhere
— clean, not overwhelming like other stores such as Forever21
— large dressing rooms
— plenty of very adorable accessories (i.e. shoes, jewelry, purses, belts, hair accessories)
— some assortment of sale merchandise
CONS:
— OVERPRICED, I won’t come back because I don’t want to spend that much money again
— quality is not all there
— return policy… not so good. Once you purchase it, you better love it!
— customer service is less than. We received a greeting when entered but it was only until I asked for a dressing room did the worker help me
— parking is located on the street… so good luck to that
Overall, if you’re looking for a very unique outfit and willing to spend a lot, than more power to you! Boutiques exist for a reason. I love that my friends thought about me but I also believe in practically. I purchased a cute dress for 40% off and a cute top for $ 70. I don’t think I will ever go here again when I really thought about how much I spent!