ISO Lakewood women's clothing stores

Platinum Member Joined: Nov 17 2008 Posts: 5047

I will be in Lakewood for Shavuos and the following Shabbos. I'd like to do some clothes shopping for myself on the Friday in between.

What stores do you recommend in Lakewood for women's clothing (upper middle aged woman, size 14-16, classic but up-to-date, not overly trendy, not super casual) that is likely to be open that Friday?

I prefer a place I can just walk into, not somebody's home.

Thanks.
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Executive Member Joined: Feb 23 2011 Posts: 413

Fashion Stop-corner of Cliftan Ave & 4th.

Silver Member Joined: Mar 01 2011 Posts: 611

European Finesse on clifton near where the above poster mentioned a store. Make sure to stop into bagel nosh afterwards!! omg they have such good food... I can't get enough of that place!

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Yes-that's called Yismach Yisrael. Even though bagel nosh has sugar free fat free soft serve yougurt and low fat fro yos-where you add a few toppings into the ice cream (my fav is blueberries, strawberries, and granola) And then if you still want to watch what you eat you can get an egg white omelet!! YUM

Platinum Member Joined: Nov 17 2008 Posts: 5047

Thanks everyone. I'm making my lists of where to go now. Any other clothing store suggestions?

Platinum Member Joined: Nov 17 2008 Posts: 5047

Now that I've returned, I'm reporting back.

I was very successful at Fashion Stop (and they were very nice to deal with it).

I never got to European Finesse, but I did go to Anna Meyer (down on Cedarbridge). They had lovely things, but mostly dressier than I was looking for now. I'd definitely go back there though another time.

And I took my GC out for ice cream to Yismach Yisroel -- more for me than for them -- that's just about the only thing we're missing in Chicago.

Platinum Member Joined: Nov 17 2008 Posts: 5047

I'm reopening this thread as I will once again be in Lakewood for Shavuos and want to do some shopping.

Same info as in 1st post except that this time I am looking for 2 dressier items:
something for GS's bar mitzvah
something for niece's chasunah (not a gown)

Any places to consider other than those mentioned above.

Also, I will be shopping on Friday, Erev Shabbos before Shavuos, will the stores be open?

Active Poster Joined: Nov 06 2011 Posts: 29

Brooklyn Southwest in Shoprite Plaza has everything you need!
Laurel Boutique on Kennedy and Clifton is also great
Daniellas on Kennedy near Glatt Bite and Hosiery Plus

Platinum Member Joined: Nov 17 2008 Posts: 5047

Thank you. I've noted all the places.

Executive Member Joined: Jun 12 2009 Posts: 493

If anyone's interested in buying a $50 gift certificate to Fashion Forward off me, I'd love to get rid of it (would sell for $40 or so). It might be too "young" of a place for you though.

I second Daniella's for shopping, I've done well there and she is low pressure and friendly. I also second Yismach Yisrael for their ice cream - best and cheapest in town.
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Senior Member Joined: Jan 11 2010 Posts: 186

Just to second what was said already.

I'm the same age range as you, I think. You can find very dressy things in Fashion Stop too. Not just dressy everyday things. Daniellas specializes in dressier clothing but for a younger age, but you may find.

Also try Girls on Glenn in Westgate. Again they cater to a younger crowd. But you may find some appropriate dressier tops there. They have evening hours if that'll work the night you arrive (just so you have more time, because Friday is a short day.)

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Girls on Glenn and Brooklyn SW are probably open until 10:00. But that's probably not so realistic as soon as you arrive.

From your age and taste description, I'd think you'll do the best in Fashion Stop.

Hatlocho and enjoy.

As long as I see you reading now - do you know of any other forum for frum ladies that's more sheltered than this one.

(Others - no bashing me please)

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Thank you very much for answering me.

I am sometimes bored at work and come here, but B"H don't have the internet at home as this type of stuff would be a real challenge for me.

I recently spoke to someone who thought there are maybe yahoo or google user's groups that can be more selective, but what I found ended up being more like shiurim and haskofa.

Not that I'm against that, but looking for more light reading and the give and take of advice given. Like a readers write of the Yated or Coffee Room, but for ladies.

I guess if either or us ever finds something we can PM the other.

I will remember you user name.

Thank you.

Platinum Member Joined: Nov 17 2008 Posts: 5047

A report on this year's Lakewood clothing shopping. I wound up purchasing the 2 dressy items I was looking for here in Chicago before I went, but still wanted some nice tops.

I was very successful at European Finesse (didn't get there last time). Also found one thing at Fashion Stop. Fashion Stop was too swamped for good shopping (I only had erev Shabbos to shop).

My DIL says I should have gone to Brooklyn SW, but I ran out of time. I'll try them on my next trip if I can.

Thanks for all the help.