Never again!!! My wife and I went into this store while on vacation here. As soon as we walked in,…read morewe were met with (well my wife was met with) a dirty look from what we were guessing the owner (young, long black hair). We said hello but received no response back. I went to look at one part of the store and my wife went to the back but for some reason the owner just kept staring and watching my wife. As my wife walked back to where I was, the owner actually said to her "are you here to actually shop?" We have this happening to us in the States where we're from. Just sad that it happens here in Canada :(

Charlie's Closet is a boutique located in the Old City Quarter in Nanaimo, British Columbia.High…read morequality women's apparel with a touch of West Coast flair. Charlie's Closet carries both new and extremely gently used pieces with the option of consignment. Carrying designer labels such as Guess, Lululemon, Bench, Rachel Roy, William Rast, DKNY, Buffalo, BCBG, Noisy May and much more. They also carry casual and surf brands for our locals and visitors including Hurley, Quicksilver, Billabong, Sitka and Roxy. I actually found some decent items in the pants department the last time that I was in Nanaimo that I was interested in getting. Prices are actually decent. This is coming from a city girl who is spoiled in Vancouver with lots of consignment clothes.

OMG this is a cute shop. I love how it is well organized. The owner is super sweet and they had…read moresome stretchy skinny jeans in my size at $110 regular price = awesome steal.

From the owner: What originally started out as a swimwear boutique has transformed itself into a favourite spot for…read morefinding dresses, denim, basics, and accessories at prices that don't break the bank.

There are lots of beautiful clothes in this store however the sales pressure is so high, I am not…read moregoing to shop there again. I told one of the sales women (I think she was the manager) over and over that I didn't want to try on a certain item, yet she brought the item to my dressing room and hung it on my dressing room rack anyway (are you kidding me?!). I eventually bought an item that was too snug for me and took it home, only to have to return it after I came to my senses. Now I have a store credit I have to use (no refunds) so I will have to go back, if only to use up the cost of my folly listening to someone who was only interested in selling me something, not whether or not it looked good on me. Thank goodness for one of the other sales consultants who ran interference with the manager, so I didn't have to tell her over and over - No, thank you. Once should have been enough. I have heard the same thing from other women who have shopped there.

This boutique has AMAZING formal gowns. I got the most perfect dress for prom there.....it was a…read moreshow stopper. A year after grad, I still get compliments on it! When I received the dress I wasn't happy with the way it looked, and the store staff were more than happy to order a new one for me. They really made my day that much more special with all their help. I would not hesitate to shop at Damsels!

Women's clothing boutique located in Downtown Nanaimo that is more on the high end side. Customer…read moreservice was friendly and prices were market value for the name brands that were carried.

Quintessential, is a unique boutique in downtown Nanaimo selling women's fashions including…read moreclothing, handbags, wallets, belts, shoes and much more. They also sell all kinds of jewelry and even specialty pet products for that special pooch. I loved their belts. They were neutral and sturdy.

Very cute shop with tons of dresses, but the woman who was "helping" me (the owner) was not helpful…read moreat all! She disappeared at least 3 times during my appointment. I was left standing around waiting for her to reappear, having no one zip, clip and/or tie up the dress. She wanted to argue with me about the style I liked, but only to correct the words I used to describe it. What's the point of that? She didn't smile once, seemed irritated with my presence, told me I should figure out what I actually like/want before I try on any more dresses. Isn't that how you find out what you like/want in a wedding dress? By trying some on? I'm a size 8, but she'd pulled a size 16 in one style. I know they are sized different from regular clothes, so I put it on anyway and it was ridiculously huge and sloppy. For a woman who is supposed to know her stuff, this was nuts! She only pulled about 4 dresses for my entire appointment. I was out of there within 30 mins. Ugh. Never again. I was in great spirits walking in and felt like crap when I left - not a single positive word out of her mouth. There was actually one dress I really liked, but if I decide I want to try that dress on again, I'll find it elsewhere because there's NO way I'm giving this shop my business.

Wowie if you ever want to feel judged for even carrying a slight amount of weight (such as baby…read moreweight) come on down to the bridal closet. As well as someone who completely disregards the brides requests. My friend said she didn't want one thing and that was a strapless dress because she's self conscious about her chest. The first two dresses the lady brings...strapless.

I don't know what the previous commenter meant with their scathing review of this wonderful store,…read morebut as a very frequent shopper who visits this store almost every week, I can tell you that their description couldn't be further from the truth! This store does not sell cheap fast fashion clothing...if that's what you need, go to H&M. You will only find the very best in quality on their racks. The decor inside is done with rustic charm, including fine local artwork and antiques. How someone could find this offensive tells me only one thing, they have their own agenda and are out to sabatage this lovely family owned business. As mentioned before, I shop in this store several times a month and will continue to do so. Sometimes I just stop in to see the owners who are always welcoming and fun to visit. Stodgy? lol... I don't think so! I just can't image anyone saying something this awful about such lovely people. I'm also not sure what crime they are committing by being open everyday? Isn't that a convenience rather than an issue?

Cute consignment store. No different than some of the consignment stores in Vancouver, however,…read morenice to browse in a different city. Lady whom worked there was super nice. Prices are a bit hit and miss.

From the owner: We are mainly women's fashion and accessories. We do have a limited mens section and a small…read moreselection of Vintage fashions. We carry newer and vintage Jewellery . We also carry a selection of smaller antiques and collectables and giftware. Something for everyone.