Great stuff good fashion and the staff is helpful. I often finds there for gifts as wellread more

Catherine's 'Break the Internet Sale' simply put, was absolutely sublime…read more I'm all for shopping local. But I'm also a fan of sales and online shopping. Alas, Catherine's has an online store! Boom. I popped on to peruse shirts, pants, hats, cashmere, necklaces and more. Ultimately, I found gifts for the man in my life. Who knew? While Catherine's is primarily a women's boutique-- they do have some quality items for men. I ordered. And had it delivered for free on my door step mere days later. Catherine has got it going on. Check her out online if you're not able to swing by the store! https://catherinesic.com/

"I always say shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist." -- said every customer of Velvet Coat…read more Jokes aside, Velvet Coat has been a fixture in the downtown district for nearly two decades. Loyal clients. High quality women's apparel and shoes. A GORGEOUS, light and bright store. And friendly, kind service. To be honest, the high price tag most of their items have is a bit out of my budget. And with over half a dozen other women's boutiques in the area, I'd probably choose to shop at any of them. BUT I appreciate what this women-owned shop brings to Iowa City. Upscale goods not offered elsewhere in the area and a pleasant shopping experience. This is one of two locations in the state of Iowa (the other is in DSM.) If you're in need of women's apparel that is unique to the area and don't mind spending a bit more for it-- come shop local at Velvet Coat. It's approachable and fashionable! And probably is cheaper than a psychiatrist.

I bought some earrings that almost immediately had problems--the finish started pealing off…read more They have a "no return" policy. Most reasonable businesses do not want to sell you a faulty product. So, I called and they indeed offered exchange/credit. No problems with that, they seemed happy to help. The pair I got instead had no issues.

Great clothing selection! I just discovered this store and I will definitely be back.read more

From the owner: Women's clothing, shoe, and accessory boutiqueread more

Ewers is a terrific place if you need a suit. Custom fit rapid turnaround and saved over $200 from…read morethe department store stores.

This is the type of clothing shop I recall as a young man carrying a good selection and having…read morelevels to look at with enough clothing to make one sharp in appearance, I want a Jacket I saw here and live in another state, I am hoping to make that happen, the man behind the counter suggested it will be easy enough.

Non profit 100% free trade…read moreThey bring in products from over 30 countries Street parking and walk into peddlers area Great unique gifts Ornaments, jewelry, home decor, scarves stuffed animals Moderate price

Maker to market. Shop gifts intentionally--…read morehandmade, ethical. During these unprecedented times, I find myself thinking more and more about how I spend my family's hard earned dollar. Ten Thousand Villages is a fabulous retail spot to support. While the store has over a hundred locations in North America-- they do fair trade right. Every handmade purchase directly impacts the life and community of its maker in a developing country. I hopped on their site one day during quarantine to shop with my mom in mind. The site is so, SO easy to navigate. There's a Gift Finder tab that I found extremely helpful. I opted for the Recycled Sari Flowers. No two flowers are entirely alike due to them recycling fabric. They were made in Bangladesh. (My mom does NOT have a green thumb. I feel like fabric flowers will be welcomed.) On the site, you get to see a blurb about the maker of each item. It makes you feel good to see who you're supporting with your purchase. Shop Ten Thousand Villages for any gift giving you may have. Whether it is during social distancing on their site, or at their store in the ped-mall. It is a literal treasure trove.

Gosh. I am not sure there is anything I enjoy more than a good sale. Well... besides maybe online…read moreshopping while binge watching a show in my PJs? Oh, and of course shopping local! Enter the pandemic. If there is one positive that came out of the pandemic, it is that so many of my favorite downtown shops now have an online store! I was perusing Textile's Winter Clearance sale... and of course found items (at a whopping 80% off?!?!) I got a scarf and some gloves. I paid via PayPal. And a mere two business days later Iowa City Downtown District delivered my purchase to my doorstep... for free. A win all around. If you're looking for quality women's clothes, unique jewelry, fun handbags or stylin shoes stop by this local, women-owned biz. Whether that be IRL or online! (https://textilesic.com/)

Textiles has long been one of my go-to stops when I'm looking for a unique gift for a friend or…read morefamily member. I first wandered into this lovely shop with my mother while I was an undergraduate student, and it's become kind of a mother-daughter tradition ever since! They have a great selection of women's clothing that's appropriate for people of all ages, and a really great selection of designer jewelry and accessories that make for great gifts. Over the years, I've purchased a few "Hobo" wallets, some really adorable necklaces, and, one of my favorite clothing items which is a pair of black leggings that are attached to a skirt - most comfortable thing, ever, EVER! The women who work here are incredibly nice and helpful, and it's always a fun experience when I go in to pick out something for someone else. Love this place.

The Shop IC has a fun, quirky little shop. They have a bit of everything from clothing to home…read moredecor and a unique selection of Hawkeye fan gear!

The service here was unpleasant. The store was empty of customers, and the employee told me to…read morelower my voice, even though I was speaking at a normal level and told me he didn't want to hear people talking. It had a nice selection, but the unpleasant service made me leave the store because I felt uncomfortable with that store employee.