Monki is one of my favorite stores in the Kalverstraat. The bright neon lights might give the…read moreimpression of a lame clothing store when you pass by, but that's not what this place is. Monki is really awesome. It is a Swedish brand, from the same owner as H&M. I would describe their style as; basics with a twist, edgy, hip and colourful. They use a lot of colour, also colourblocking, interesting fabrics. They have a lot of stuff that is oversized. Also a lot of things with nice prints. Shoes, bags, socks, underwear and very cool jewellery. Inside, the shop also looks really cool and the girls shopping here do as well. This place attracs a young hip,almost hipster crowd. Girls who love to combine vintage with new stuff. The staff at this place is also very friendly and helpfull. Monki's prices look like the prices at H&M, so it is not expensive.

One of my favourite clothing stores in Amsterdam! The store is easy recognizable with the bright…read morepink coloured sign outside and the flashy disco balls in front of their windows. Somehow I can always find a cool piece of clothing or a nice accesory here! The clothes are really the latest fashion and very original! Sometimes the prices are a bit high, but there are also things that are quite cheap!

Haastje Repje is a nice ladies fashion shop in the Ferdinand Bolstraat. Their collection contains a…read morelot of dresses and skirts and is very colourful. They sell several brands like 'Edith & Ella' and 'King Louie'. When I pass by this shop I often go inside to see their lovely dresses (I love dresses! I NEVER wear pants). Unfortunately I do think this shop is quite expensive. It's not that their stuff is unaffordable for me but the prices are high enough that I often don't buy anything. 130 euros for a dress is a very regular price in this shop and for me that is quite a lot of money to spend. It is to much money for a dress I only like because for 130 euros I have to fall in love with a dress and this does not happen so often at Haastje Repje (My wallet is glad.) So this is a nice shop with very nice dresses but if your usual budget for shopping isn't very high you might think this place is a bit pricey. Of course you can always have a look and see if there is something you might fall in love with.

Excellent service, even by American standards.* The salesperson who helped me was very friendly and…read morehelpful not only to me but also to other customers who were looking around. Additionally, she didn't rudely switch to Dunglish when I started speaking Dutch with her like most other Dutchies do. Highly recommended. *By Dutch standards you should be happy if you only have to beg once to freaking buy something. God forbid you disturb the salesperson while they do nothing.

Visited this lovely boutique while on vacation in Amsterdam…read more The experience was very pleasant. The charming owner made me and my friends feel welcome, helped pick out a few items of clothing, including perfect "Amsterdam" gifts for my friends back in New York. The items I bought are of quite high quality, yet, reasonably priced. I will definitely come back the next time I am in Amsterdam.

This is such a beautiful store for both men's and woman's wear.. The dark interior of the shop…read moremakes you think of Abercrombie & Fitch but Scotch & Soda's fashion is nothing like theirs. It is beautiful! They have so much awesome stuff! From jeans to cardigans to tees and dresses. I'm a fan! This is their biggest location, there is also another shop in the Huidenstraat. Their stuff is not cheap for a student but is affordable if you have a normal job or if you save up a bit. And their sales are the best! There are always still a lot nice items left in the sale and the prices really drop. So nice. I always come here when there is sale.

I must say, when I first got to Amsterdam, I was quite impressed on how everyone dressed. Even in…read moreinclement weather, most people were very well put together. While we have a few of Scotch & Soda's collection available in Vancouver, the selection is nothing compared to what's here in their home country and city. I would classify their clothing as casual, slightly eclectic and maybe a bit preppy. The main floor is the men's collection and the women's is upstairs, but on both floors, helpful staff are there to bring out sizes and get you a fitting room started. Very nice fall clothing, stuff that I could wear in Vancouver. Picked out a wool toggle jacket and a hoodie for myself.

This place was so awesome. I got a IVY Park sweatshirt from here. It was the first time I ever seen…read moreBeyoncé clothing anywhere besides her website. The store was super clean, and everyone was very kind and helpful. I would love to go to this store again.

In true 'Cristina' fashion, this River Island store was the first shop I visited after landing in…read moreAmsterdam. For context, River Island clothing stores don't exist in the US, but I find myself shopping online using their app often. Before my trip, I purchased a pair of jeans that didn't fit (can someone explain how a US size 2-4 translates to a UK size 10?!) and realized I couldn't return them from the US. Instead, I tracked down a River Island store near Dam Square and set out on a quest to get my $50 back lol. So, back to the review... I stopped by just in time since the store is actually closing down this month. Almost everything was on sale, from swimwear to formalwear. I got a gorgeous summer dress for 10€ (originally €65) and a cute pair of corduroy pants for 10€ (originally €40). I was also able to process my international return with the lovely cashiers who were VERY patient as they processed a return for merchandise sold to me in GBP, charged to my card in USD, with a mandatory return to my card of EUR. Say that 3 times fast. Enough to confuse anyone, but they made it happen without any complaints (and we had a good laugh about it afterwards). If you're roaming around Dam Square and need some retail therapy, visit River Island before they close!

excellent women's fashion, casual and work wear. Located within the walking circuit of the…read more"nines". Mostly small European labels. sophisticated styles with attention to fabrics that fall nicely.

This was my favorite store in Amsterdam by far. The staff was super nice. The clothes they…read morecarried were top notch. I love Etoile Isabel Marant and they carried plenty. Hearts all around.