Garment District

03/11/2008 Posted by MandizzleSue

I went in with the intentions to get a cheap wig to cover up a bad haircut, and I left with a big smile on my face. This place is AMAZING! I went to the dollar-a-pound section (which is kind of mis-leading since they jacked it up from a buck to a buck-fifty a pound (but they only charge 75 cents per pound on Fridays, most likely because the section is crawling with college students like me). I must say, despite one of the previous reviewers' judgments about this place being a "beggar's paradise" coming off as extremely rude and offensive, I will dignify with a response that I am certainly not a beggar and am happy with my purchases. I found four pairs of designer shoes IN MY SIZE, tons of casual pants, including J. Crew bottoms, some great vintage tees, a cowboy hat, and gifts for my niece and father, as well, for less than $20. I also got two brand new, in the package opaque tights for not that much more, so seriously, who the hell can beat that?! If you're a TRUE thrifter and you aren't afraid to commit, browse and dig for what you want, than this is the place for you!

Pros: the price, the employees, the location, the selection, the quality, the FUN!

Cons: walking to the nearby T station with a huge plastic bag filled with clothes is a little embarassing

09/17/2007 Posted by gingerrogers

I love the Garment District! I got the jacket I was married in here, and everybody loved it. A really fun place to shop!

Pros: selection, prices

Cons: parking

10/07/2006 Posted by ally2002nz

If youre homeless... you should visit this place. If you are going to declare bankruptcy visit GD first then declare- your personalized beggar's wardrobe.. .. Good luck...

11/19/2005 Posted by stanky

When you walk into this store it is amazing, there is nothing like it that I've ever been in. A huge selection. Two floors of clothing & accessories. Different and very affordable. It is a little off the beaten track, but it is definately worth the effort to get to. I'll be back soon.

11/19/2005 Posted by gdservice

After reading one of the most recent reviews I wanted to personally apologize to the customer. We at The Garment District certainly want everyone to have a good time - that is the whole point of the place. There are no "locked rooms" that would have items you could not buy, so it is a very odd answer to a question. My guess is that you encountered a temporary employee for our Halloween rush. Still that is no excuse & we are sorry if anyone is treated disrespectfully. I wish at the time you had told a manager so we could have identified the problem and corrected it. We are very accessable and available & always want to know what the customers want or need. Hope you give us another chance. We really like our store & want everyone else to have fun there too. - Chris Cassel, President

10/26/2005 Posted by evinza

I went there to pick up an item I knew this place had for a costume party I was going to. I was told that I could not buy the item because it was in a room that was locked. I was a little annoyed that no one would bother to unlock the room, but what was completely unacceptable to me was the way that the worker (who I suspect may have been a manager, but I am not sure) cursed loudly to a coworker - within clear earshot of me - about how annoyed she was by my request (I was nothing but polite). I will never go back.

05/24/2004 Posted by polkadot88

if your looking for anything of good quality, interest, or style, well look somewhere else .all the clothes here are extremely tacky

Pros: inexpensive

Cons: , hard to find parking, tacky

10/27/2002 Posted by creepkid

Like the previous reviewer said, you have a more creative selection @ the Garment District than anywhere else. My father remarked that there's a whole different set of people here. They tend to be more creative and...alternative. While @ the Iparty in Quincy, all you saw where suburbanites and their kids Jim, Bob, and Sue.

10/17/2002 Posted by ynniks

Unlike most places where you can only find packaged costumes, at The Garmend District you can find great buys from any decade. Plus they have new clothing, accessories & shoes for any time of the year. Certainly my favorite place to shop in town.