I stopped by on a whim when I was in KC. I saw them while driving by and then looked them up on Yelp to confirm my instinct was correct that this is what I'd call a a hippie shop/head shop. My kind of place! I was able to get some awesome incense and trinkets. I attempted to squeeze myself into some tiny jeans on the sale rack! I got them on. lol I just couldn't walk. I think they were in the 0-2 range. If you are that size, they have 2 cool pair of jeans on the sale rack! I found a rad pair of overalls which I wound up purchasing and a rad, bucket hat too. The couple (I'm assuming couple but a man and woman) running the place were very nice. I thought all the prices were reasonable! My overalls were the highest item but I think they were around $50. My cool bucket hat was only $11. A box of incense cones were $1.25- $2.00. I'll definitely be back in! read more

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It's a Beautiful Day is just a couple of blocks north of "downtown" Westport, but represents the true heart of what made Westport a counter-culture mecca before the chains and the gentrification started taking hold a couple of decades ago. If you want to remember the glory days of the 60's & 70's pop on in - they still exist here and challenging the current day status quo is more important now than ever before. You can get you a Deadhead sticker for your Cadillac or VW Van, the coolest hippy clothes for the next festival, incense by the bucket load, candles, art - mass produced and locally created, a room full of vinyl and every inch of the place is filled with something more cool than what you were just admiring. I picked up a few stickers and a zine as gifts. I'm not sure why it's been so long since I was last in here, but any trip to Westport going forward must include a stop in to recharge the soul and pick-up something to enjoy or to gift. Long live It's a Beautiful Day and all that it represents. read more

I have been coming here since I was in high school. I recently got into records and have never really thought of this place as being a record store but now it's a must when thrifting vinyl. I came around a $10 Fleetwood Mac record and haven't snatched something up so fast before. I absolutely love how friendly the staff is and all the funky and beautiful art, clothing and gifts this place has. It's a one stop shop on a Saturday for me. read more

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I love this store. Always find something that I just NEED! Home decor, clothes, Knick knacks, jewelry that have it all! Anything a happy hippy could need. read more

It's a Beautiful Day in Kansas City has all of your fun finds...ranging from records to incense to colorful clothes to accessories and more! You could be in this store for a while and still not see everything. We loved checked out the old records in the back music room. There are plenty of beautifully designed jackets, tops, and pants...all with unique styles & looks. Stop by It's a Beautiful Day in Kansas City today! read more

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First when I walked in, I was surprised with how many different products they have to offer. It's a cute nice shop. What I like the most would be the record room in the back with all the vinyl records. If you are a big fan of vinyl records, the might be a place where you can find something cool. Parking is really convenient. You can park next to the door, and usually there should be enough space for parking. -Right now they encourage customers to still wear mask when visiting the store, so if you have your own mask, bring it. read more

It's a Beautiful Day - Women's Clothing Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Did you know that it's a beautiful day offers repair to the newer stereo rack? I've bought a record player and had them fix my cd player. These guys are genuinely nice people who love to help the community. I always enjoy going there for a visit. Lots of fun Records & tshirts to look at. read more

Erik and Fran and their staff have one of the best stores in KC! Their vinyl is priced fairly and there is a great selection! You can also get CDs, cassettes, and 45s. They also sell vintage stereo equipment and will help you with everything you need. Erik is also the best at repairing turntables, etc. They also have a lot of clothes to choose from and some things are made locally! Stop in for Christmas shopping! read more

Awesome shop so cute and fun. You got to go it's so worth it. Friendly customer service.

My love of music runs deep and Eric at It's A Beautiful Day exceeded every expectation I preset. I attended a jazz listening event about a month ago which allowed me to meet a radio broadcast host. He suggested I go to IABD as I mentioned I wanted to start a vinyl record collection. He even told me to ask for Eric. So glad I did because Eric found my all-in-one vinyl record system including speakers for less than $100! Not only did he take 30 minutes out of his schedule to teach me basic upkeep and history on vinyls, but he did it with a smile. Very genuine and absolutely customer service oriented. This is the owner of the store guys. His partner, a very nice woman, initially helped me but had to run out. Both of them are an amazing duo. I even got 5 free cassette tapes (no longer sold), brush cleaning set, (3) 33s and a 45 because we made a real connection and he wanted to help me out. I'm so glad that we met. The speakers sound professional and high quality, my Donny Hathaway album almost put me to tears and I cannot wait to go back for another round of 45s. You need to at least drop by! read more

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A special and one-of-a-kind shop my family has been shopping at for a long time. I love it here and would recommend to anyone looking for cool decor/ clothing you can't find other places. read more

i've gone to this store twice already and loved my experience there both times! I went there to get a gift for my mom because she is a big dead head, and they had so many unique and cool things there. i even found quite a bit of stuff i loved too, even if you aren't a dead head you can still love this store! I would recommend this store to anyone because of how most of the things there you won't find anywhere else. They also support many small businesses! and as my mom said "it smells like a deadhead shop" read more

Cotton, embroidery, patchwork, sunbursts, appliques...I'm on a quest to now change out every uptight, tailored, stuck up and tight fitting, itchy outfit I own, infavor of the clothes in this shop. I used to hang out here in the early '90's, before my world crashed with Jerry Garcia's death. Then I closeted it, and tried to not allow for what I had liked, and I accepted the clothing of Macy's and Gordmans, I don't know why I did that, to this day. I was constantly looking for the type of clothing sold at It's A Beautiful Day. Not any more. I went to this store cause of the 420 Celebration. I am not a pothead, but I like the attitude and the music. The store has hemp leaf cookie cutters, and cupcake pans shaped like hemp leaves, and ice cube trays shaped like hemp leaves. It's not a smoke shop, this is a boutique for the mind. I didn't see one smoking accessory. It is the only store near here that sells all the Grateful Dead patches you'd want, bracelets, t-shirts, even pants. Yep, I saw Steal Your Face pants, and Beatles pants. The skirts from local designers, are made for all sized women, and not just junior's. They also have a generous selection of children's clothing in the same era. Not having done enough 'shrooms to understand, I never get the allure of tie-dye,but it is there, also. The staff is uber cool, the parking, oh...I had to figure out creative, non street parking. I figure, I'll get enough street parking when visiting this shop, each and every pay day, to change out my wardrobe. Oh, one more thing, they don't accept credit cards, which is probably a good thing for me, cause I'll have the exact amount I want to spend in my purse when I go into the door. read more

Right when you walk in, it smells like like free love! One of my favorite stores in KC! If you have any sort of free spirit in you, this is the place to be! I love coming here for hemp jewelry, cool bags, and dashikis. They have SO many stellar items here. They carry items from Gypsy Rose, which is a catalog I really love. I've found cool stickers here, toe rings, you name it! Love it, love it, love it. Embrace your inner hippie and stop in if you have the chance! read more

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Kansas City icon! This unique store is owned and operated for many years by the same lovely family. Beautiful Hippy clothes, band T-shirts, peace & love, tapestries, jewelry, incense, hand-made items, children/baby clothes, statement stickers, groovy, tote bags, purses, cool stuff, chock full of interesting & unusual finds. Something for most everyone. Easy to discover that special gift for your loved ones. Bring cash and spread love. Support Local & shop small business! read more

I don't usually frequent quirky little shops like this. I like them once in a while just to see what kinds of odds and ends I can find. Part used record store/part head shop/part hippy culture repository, I wasn't sure what to expect after getting referred to It's A Beautiful Day as a place to get an old JVC turntable repaired, but I trust the guy that referred me, so I hopped over to Broadway after work on a Thursday to see if they could help. Today, the following Friday, after picking up my now-repaired and fully functional turntable, I will shout from the Yelp Mountaintops that Eric is a turntable whisperer. He diagnosed the problem in less than 10 minutes, told me that the belt I had ordered from JVC was probably the wrong size, and that due to the turntable being idle for so long, it probably just needed a good cleaning and to have parts lubricated to restore it. In 24 hours, Eric had brought it back from the dead, and sent me on my way with the most reasonable price I could have imagined. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and kind, and the vibe is very laid back. Excellent customer service, and exactly the kind of "mom & pop" place that I really do hold dear. I don't believe they take credit/debit cards, but Eric happily accepted my personal check, and I was happy to have found a friendly place to browse and seek advice about record players! Should I need any other repairs, this will be the first place I go, every time. Thank you to Eric and the staff at It's A Beautiful Day for a wonderful experience! read more

Always our favorite place to come and just shop around. We love buying tie dye, vinyl, incense, stickers, jewelry, and other gifts. You name it, this place probably has it! The staff is always kind and welcoming, and their pricing fair. Love this place! read more

It's hard to be a progressive thinker in an age of anti-enlightenment. Sometimes, knowing there are others like me is the only thing that pulls me out of my funk. And if there's not a peace vigil to join or a Unitarian Church event to attend, I remember It's a Beautiful Day. If you've passed by the store on the northeast edge of Westport but didn't think you had the hippie street cred to go in, don't worry. This is not a head shop (they're illegal, you know) or a hip-for-the-sake-of-it store. It's merely a cozy, cluttered collection of tie-dyed clothing, hemp products, old and new CDs, jewelry, and all the ingredients for creating '60s ambiance in your 21st-century pad. I love it when I buy a shirt there and can bury my face in it days later and still catch a whiff of nag champa. Everything I've purchased has been well-made too, which I can't say about mass-produced retro ware. It's a Beautiful Day doesn't just sell stuff, it promotes awareness. If you were beamed here from another era and had no sense of the culture you landed in, reading some of the bumper stickers that cover a good share of the available wall space would quickly get you up to speed. Add to that the conversations you might overhear at the counter, the fliers taped to the door, even the music you hear -- and the collective message is clear, "Counter-culture is very much alive and well in Kansas City." The next time you're disillusioned with the world, clear the clouds and remind yourself It's a Beautiful Day. read more

This is my favorite store in Kansas City. I have shopped here for almost 15 years. This is NOT a headshop. They do carry a wide variety of quality hemp products and items that would fall into the spiritual or liberal category. If you are an uptight conservative that thinks cannabis is the Devil's weed, do not go to this store. If you are an enlightened liberal that cares about humanity, this is the store for you. read more

I give It's a Beautiful Day 5 stars because they are the only shop in town like this. I noticed a grumbling, and critical review by a woman from Haight Asbury which seems REALLY unfair. This is Kansas City, the bible belt, conservative ideology abounds! Walking into It's a Beautiful Day is like walking back in time. As a child of the 60's and 70's, this is my tribe. I have purchased several items for my yoga studio including a fabulous folk-art Ganesha statue, a gong and some tignsha bells. This is also my secret place to buy yoga tunics. At least that's how I wear them. They are simply cute, retro, short dresses that I like to wear over my yoga clothes. I also collect embroidered patches (they have a HUGE collection). Some day I will figure out what to do with them...ha! This is a great store to buy a special gift for a friend, especially if they have a bit of hippie in their blood. read more

There's some terrible, and intentional, forgetfulness in me that refuses to acknowledge the fact that stores like this even exist. Maybe it's because I worked in a record shop for nearly four years, and the smell of patchouli oil sends me into a total crybaby tantrum. I think main-stream "hippie" culture is completely unacceptable, and for one reason or another, (all the tie-dye,) I have always considered this place a "hippie" store. Therefore, I avoided it with every fiber of my being. Man, was I wrong. Rachel has had this awesome Sansui Classique 250T turntable for years, and it's never worked. For one reason or another, it never occurred to me to get it up and running until recently, when my friend Chris Gates of the legendary Austin, TX punk band Big Boys sent me all of their stuff on vinyl. Understandably, I've been on a mission to listen to this stuff every since. One day, and on foot, I walked all over the city looking for a place to get this thing repaired and heard the same thing at every record store: "You need to go to It's a Beautiful Day. They'll sort you out." With a heavy sigh, and my turntable in hand, we walked into the place today. While there does seem to be an enormous amount of "novelty" wares up front, the record shop hidden in the back is an awesome place to score rare 45's and/or a new power amp, reel-to-reel player, etc... The REAL magic of It's a Beautiful Day, however, comes by way of it's electronic repair staff. After complimenting the quality of my turntable, the repair man offered an array of replacement parts of varying prices. He explained with expert knowledge and detail the attributes of each part by manufacturer, use, and price. He repaired the turntable by hand in front of me, and tested it on their store Hi-Fi to insure me that it was functional to my satisfaction. He then charged me thirty dollars. I had anticipated a price tag five times that amount! It's because of the fine, friendly, and expert repair staff that all of my reviews this evening are being written to the sounds of The Cars, Billie Holiday, Johnny Cash, and even my beloved Big Boys on sweet, sweet vinyl. read more

Call me spoiled. I did live on Haight street, and I am quite aware of hippie nature. This place seemed like a joke, a really bad impression of a Cheech and Chong movie. Everything from the guys behind the counters saying "excuse me, I must help the beautiful womanly creatures ready to buy" (really?) to the poor excuse of a music collection (since when did U2 become head shop music?). Sure they had the clothes, Bob Marley and Jerry Garcia shirts, hippie skirts with bells for the ladies, and hemp Jesus sandals, but also a sore used book collection, an undiscriminating incense section (just because it comes from India does not mean its quality), and just because there's a marijuana leaf on it does not make it a worthy purchase (a cultural phenomenon, not their fault). I do give them credit for opening a shop like this in a red state. And it seems to be doing pretty well, just please lay off the stereotypes... read more

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This is the number one place in KC that you should NOT shop just before: A) A very important job interview B) Meeting your uptight potential in-laws for the first time because you'll come out of there smelling like David Crosby. Well, minus the actual cannabis fragrance. But if you ever lived or loved the era of the flower child, you should definitely go! It's all there: tie-dye, long skirts, handmade jewelry, patches, buttons, bumper stickers, vinyl, posters, incense, everything but the smoking accessories. Prices range from reasonable to jaw-dropping cheap sometimes: $3 for a braided leather bracelet, for cryin' out loud, I wear three every day. The staff are as laid back and friendly as you'd expect, and the music is the best. So "drop out" for awhile at It's A Beautiful Day, as long it's okay that you smell like a crash pad the rest of the day! read more

So, I'm not the best person to review this place since I feel the hippie movement to be almost as useless of a subculture as the fixie ridin' sidebaggers. That being said... This shop is a great place for crate diggers and vinyl heads alike. Though the selection is not giant, the prices are right and I have found some serious gems in the 45 box... I never would have guessed this place to be a serious record shop... I was wrong and it's my loss for not knowing sooner. read more

What a great, eclectic store. It's basically a head shop, without the head part. They do NOT sell smoking accessories here, since under-18 folks are allowed in. Hands down best selection of T-Shirts I have ever seen, and a kind, helpful staff. They have some of the oddest, most quirky goods I've ever seen for sale. A+ read more

I love this spot! It's filled with all kinds of fun stuff. I came in for a cd for a local band that I was having trouble finding (MGD's) and was able to find all of their albums! I had a great conversation with the owner, who was the kindest woman. If you like music or spiritual stuff, please check out this store! read more

Adorable little hippie shop. This place is always packed full of interesting stuff: clothing screenprinted by local artists, cool and unique hats, boxes and boxes of music, art prints, random fun stuff like incense and fliers for concerts, headbands, tapestries, you name it, they've got it. And a bit of pot-smoking-esque paraphernalia, too, but I tend to ignore that part. :) The staff is totally friendly and laid-back. Once I even got a bag handmade by a local artist there for $5, on sale because it had a small tear in it. I highly recommend this place for anyone who enjoys culture and interesting little indie shops. I always enjoy my visits and usually end up wishing I had more money to spend there. read more

This is my favorite shop in Kansas City, every time I come home to visit I make time to stop in and say hello! I like to buy my grateful dead tshirts, patches, stickers, glass pendants, tapestry, head bands, hats, and bags from here! They have everything you could ever need to be lot/festi ready. Even in my current city of Colorado Springs people talk about this shop! I enjoy the relationships they build with you, making you feel as if you are helping the shop live and breath! Plus it is so refreshing to support your local artist and small business! Do not park in the adjacent parking lot - you will be towed! read more

I love this shop. It's a great experience to go in and find handmade products by local artists and tons of information about the local music going on in the area. I absolutely love buying things handmade. They may be small but they have a large variety of items; I'm especially fond of the tie-dyes, jewelry, and handbags. The staff is always friendly and I like the fact that they don't accept credit cards, keeps me from spending all my money in there! Highly recommend if you're down in the Wesport area that you get your bum to It's A Beautiful Day, it's worth checking out. read more

Wow such a chill staff and store, I just went there for the first time and it was a very cool shop with very awesome products. I absolutely love the vinyl room in the back 10/10 highly recommend to everyone read more

The worst customer service I've ever experienced. Their items are over priced and nothing more than novelty bulk purchased items you can get from Anywhere. Went to check out for 200 incense and they kept checking people out behind me and working with others for about five minutes. Lines are not hard. It was even single file.... figured everyone went to kindergarten and knew how they worked. read more

It's a Beautiful Day should rank on KC's list of top hidden (or maybe not so hidden?) gems of places to find all kinds of great stuff you didn't even know you were looking for. Vinyl... check. CDs... check. Refurbished stereo equipment... check. Incense... check. Super cute skirt for the show on Friday... check. A cool gift for your funky aunt who's really hard to buy for... check. The possibilities are endless. And all of them come with good vibes and a smile. Lots of folks get stuck (in a fun way!), mesmerized by the aroma of nag champa and all the things to look at in the front part of the store where there is TONS of music-related merchandise, gifts, t-shirts, posters, stickers, patches, incense, hand-made jewelry, women's/men's/kid's clothing & much more.... only to be even more pleasantly surprised to find that there is a HUGE selection of used vinyl and refurbished equipment in the back room. Everything is very reasonably priced. Any questions about the merchandise? Just ask. The staff is knowledgeable and more than happy to assist. If they don't know the answer, they will try to help you figure it out. Something out of stock? They can usually order it or will let you know when/if they are getting more in. They've even been known to take a phone number and call the customer when their awaited items arrive. Don't carry the thing you were looking for? They will direct you to another local establishment who does. Want to know about local music or upcoming shows/events in the area? They are a great resource. One could go on and on about the wonderful qualities of this store... but you should just check it out for yourself. I'm sure you'll be happy that you did. read more

People who appreciate vinyl need to know about this place. The back room has hundreds of vintage albums at very reasonable prices- every thing from hard rock, folk, country, etc to classical. Every decade is represented and the search is fun. The guy in charge is Eric who is knowledgable about turntables (does repairs) and old audio. He is super nice- it is hard to find someone like him these days. Everything in this store is worth looking over. read more

It's a Beautiful Day - Women's Clothing Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This place is a piece of shit. I bought a vape pen there for $30 that did NOT work. I brought it back the next day with my receipt and they would not take it back nor replace it. They 'offered' $10 off buying another $30 one and kept repeating 'all sales are final'. This company is fine with selling you shitty merchandise and blaming YOU if it doesn't work. Take your business somewhere else. There's plenty of other places in KC. read more

I used to sell hemp necklaces here, and Fay and everyone else at the store are really nice, thoughtful, and kind people, and genuinely nice business owners are almost impossible to find these days. I have found a lot of nice quality items here, plus records and books. Basically anything creative, and their incense selection is some of the best in the city, at the best prices. Even if you're not a hippie, I'd suggest checking it out. Honestly, I think people have hippies wrong. Some hippies have jobs, some hippies are good people, and some people are just a little too judgmental on what they see on the outside. ;) read more

This is a great local store that I have gone to for years. Definitely a favorite KC store. The staff is really friendly and the merchandise in the store is mainly made by local artists. While it does have a lot of items for sale with pot leaves on them, I love going for incense, clothing, or music. read more

Great Store. I love all the hippy throwbacks. You won't be disappointed.

In this ever-changing, continually updating and improving society, how does a small shop keep surviving and florishing? By being the coolest shop ever, of course! And that's 'It's A Beautiful Day!' From beads, to records ~ handmade cards, incense and candles ~ jewelry to the most fashionable clothing and accessories, some from local artists.... it's all right there! Friendly service, and the charm of a comfortable neighbor's home. It's been one of my all-time favorite shops for a long time, and now, my grankids are shopping there! It's for everyone. read more

I have always loved this store. I love the merchandise, the aroma, the music, and the staff. It always feels so welcoming! Everything I have purchased from here has been well made and slowly became staples of my wardrobe. With that being said, it is VERY overpriced. I cannot afford to spend $30 on a shirt. Love the items but usually walk away with some incense and a headband as everything else is too pricey for me. read more

My most favorite places to shop in KCMO because I am a hippy at heart! They always have awesome threads and it smells AMAZING in here! I go like monthly to this sweet spot and the workers are uber helpful if you have questions. All are welcome here however free spirits will soar in this place. read more