As much as I love to support independent local businesses I cannot recommend this boutique. They…read morehave a draconian policy of no returns, you can only get a store credit. The fact that even if you try to return something 5 minutes after buying it and not be able to it is ridiculous. Most of their merchandise has been there for months, some items are available at other stores sometimes for a fraction of the cost. They are very clear about their policies but it still doesn't make it agreeable for the customers.

would like to begin by saying that I have shopped at L Boutique since they first opened many years…read moreago and have always enjoyed the selection in the store if not always the discernible snootiness that is often characteristic of the help. After many years and many, many purchases and no returns I have approached them with my first issue with a defective garment. I purchased a Frame Denim pair of shorts in June before I left town for the summer. After four washings the fraying met the patch pocket and because of the design the fabric split. As soon as I returned home at the end of the summer in August I took the shorts back to L Boutique assuming they would have a relationship with the manufacturer which would facilitate a solution. They refused because it was "over 30 days". They told me to contact the manufacturer myself which I did. Five emails later Frame Denim refused in five different ways to exchange these $250 denim shorts. Frame stated that if I had purchased the garment directly from them they would cover it. But since I had purchased it from L Boutique I would have to rely on their policies. Since L Boutique said they could not take the shorts back because the receipt was over thirty days I chose to purchase exactly the same pair and return the exact same but defective shorts with the more recent receipt so that they may send them back to the manufacturer as retailer to vendor for a refund. I was heading out of town so my daughter brought the return in and I spoke with the clerks at L Boutique on the phone to explain my thoughts. Not only did they refuse to even listen let alone consider what I was calmly saying, in that I was trying to give them recourse with the manufacturer to cover defective merchandise based on what they told me regarding thirty days, but they put me on speaker phone and literally yelled at me the entire time. They told me because the store purchased the shorts in June and the manufacturer gives them thirty days to return any of the merchandise, that even if I bought them today and they split they would not take them back. And then? They hung up on me. So. After years of being a customer from the inception I will certainly never set foot in that store again. What has become crystal clear is that not only does L Boutique keep merchandise at full price for many seasons past its prime, which was always one of the things I was wary of and I found to be disrespectful of their customers, they do not offer any warranty for this far out of season merchandise. Perhaps they don't stand behind any of their merchandise it may seem. The biggest takeaway was when they told me to contact the manufacturer and the manufacturer said they would cover it if I had purchased directly from their website. From that information I offer you my final word of advice....browse L Boutique if you must but order online from the manufacturer. The items you choose are likely outdated and already on sale online. That is the first benefit. The second benefit is a reasonable warranty and return policy. And lastly you will not suffer the most unpleasant staff of any boutique I have ever shopped. And yes, I fully expect a characteristically rude reply to this post as I would from any retailer who yells at their long term customer who is speaking calmly trying explain something and then proceeds to hang up on them.

Five Stars I wandered in just to browse, but I walked out…read morewith a whole new wardrobe! The customer service here is on another level. I was stuck in a style rut, and the staff stepped in with some incredible clothing suggestions. To be honest, they picked out pieces I hadn't even looked at (and probably wouldn't have picked for myself), but once I tried them on, I was sold. Their eye for style and fit is spot on. Aside from the clothes, the home goods selection is beautifully curated. It's rare to find a shop where the team is this attentive without being pushy. If you need a fashion refresh or a unique gift for your home, this is the spot!

I am a local Sarasota resident and I love this place! Most of the clothing is from Italy, I…read morepurchase silk tops for very reasonable prices. Sorry, I saw another review, it is not appropriate to use any shop to breast feed your child. If you are that way, just sit out on the street. The shop is not a store for children or breast feeding. Where are you from? SFS?

This is the place to come for high end clothing, handbags, jewelry, shoes and accessories! Not to…read moremention the wonderful furniture and home goods. My friends and I both consign and shop at Designing Women Boutique and always leave with something wonderful. True, the wait for a consignment appointment is something that must be made months in advance, but knowing this we plan for ahead for an appointment. It is a true boutique and the space is limited and the consignor list is long!

I love consigning and shopping at Designing Women Boutique! The staff is always so helpful and…read morefriendly. The quality of the items they sell is top notch and priced great!! I highly recommend!!

I found this unique store and the owner when I first moved to Sarasota and was drawn right in. This…read moremystical and creative store brought memories back to me as well as exciting new ideas for my home. If you ever have to find a special gift for someone that will have lasting memories or just brighten your home and life shop at MAULS UNIQUE VINTAGE FINDS.

What a wonderful little shop that I found!!! She's was just a joy to visit with and very reasonably…read morepricing!!! Will go back again when I'm back in town!!

Very nice store. Very good assistance from staff. High quality. It's a you get what you pay for…read morestore.

What a great store for all things outdoor. My favorite part is the level of knowledge of the staff…read more I can't wait to go back and keep preparing for my future hike in Peru. Thank you guys!

Olivia is my favorite stop on St. Armands Circle! The owner and staff are so kind, helpful, and…read moreuplifting. They always help me find clothes that fit my style and shape--and I get compliments every time I wear them back home. Love this place! Great quality, affordable, comparable, pricing and fashion.

Purchased a London Times jumpsuit for $79.00…read more Later reviewed the jumpsuit on the internet to try to look for another color to purchase because I loved it so much. Come to find out, Nordstrom has the jumpsuit priced at $29 and Amazon has the jumpsuit priced at $28.99. I was literally taken for over half of what the jumpsuit costs. This place is SO OVERPRICED for what the product is worth.

Awesome service and amazing ladies working this is a great shop. The selection of Lulu B and Beach…read moreTime is amazing. Plus they sell Jams World and Simply Southern. Also bought a lot of accessories that were super nice.

I visit the Venice area several time a year because my father lives there and is elderly. I will…read morenever visit this store again. I will never try to 'shop' at Lisa's Classic Rose again. This is the second time and both times a woman named Lisa was working. However, she is not the Lisa that owns the store. She was very rude. She was on the phone both times and would not stop talking long enough to answer a quick question, much less serve the customers. At one point I overheard her discussing a customer that she didn't like. She was saying terrible things about this person too. What sales person would trash their customers? The owner needs to RE-evaluate her choice of staff. This ugly, rude woman should never work in customer service.

I keep going back again and again, hoping to find some sales or something within my price range…read more(like they used to). I love what they do, but this is certainly not thrift store prices. I can absolutely buy most of the items brand new for the same price or less. I'm hesitant to write a review but I am unable to give them feedback on their Facebook page and feel they need to hear from typical shoppers that they are pricing out a great percentage of their potential patrons. I do know they have sales for specific color tags, but those are very few and far between. Even then, a 50 or 75% off price is what the item should have originally been marked for.

Amazing finds and store location! Was in a hunt for a particular item and era look. So many golden…read morefinds!! Will come again!