I have a confession to make: I am an adult woman, and I hate clothes shopping. I hate it. Whenever…read moreI go to department stores or big box stores or frankly 90% of stores that claim to sell women's clothing, I'm disappointed. I'm a big girl--not so much "wide" big (although I could stand to lose some weight), but Russian peasant "built like a brick shithouse" big. Hence, I've learned to associate clothes shopping with disappointment. Even if someone does have clothing in my size, even if we're talking the more expensive stores, most women's clothing is designed with a skinny 15-year-old girl with a delicate frame in mind. When they size that crap up, yeah, it fits me, but I come out of the dressing room looking like Scott Bakula in Quantum Leap, when he lands in the body of some poor schmuck with a pair of tits. Or worse--the designers know that particular frock's not going to cut a good shape on a girl who actually resembles the national average, so they add ruffles or pink leopard print or not-particularly-well-thought-out decorative buttons. Hazel Boutique quite literally changed my mindset about clothes shopping. Here's why: The styles are classically stylish AND they work for someone my age (late 20s). And the stuff they carry fits me, how I carry myself, and how I see myself. They have shirts with roomy shoulders that still remind folks that you're not a lumberjack. They have dresses that are roomy on the bottom and say "Hey, check out this girl's awesome childbearing hips!" rather than the usual "OMG, let's pretend these hips don't exist, and maybe we can pass for normal." The clothing is decorated in its construction more than with baubles added on to dazzle. And it's designed with an eye toward showcasing your figure rather than using you as a vehicle for whatever fashion trend some twit in NYC thinks is the latest and greatest. Yes, it's expensive. But I actually wear the nice clothes I get there. And I enjoy wearing them.

Just everything. From their wish lists, to their selection. Never really looking for anything…read moreand always find plenty. Terrific customer service makes it extra special.

Whether you are looking for a business suit, dress or something casual, this store has it for you!…read moreThey are always adding new styles every week, the staff is very nice and they even have a Petites "shop" in the store. Their clearance section has a lot to choose from at really good prices and their outlet prices are really and truly outlet prices, not a gimmick. Their rewards program is also great if you join it. Get your clothing shopping going here!

This is one of my favorite outlet stores in Maine. They have…read morea good sized assortment of clothing that is marked down to very reasonable prices. The last time I was in there I looked around for a while and saw three beautiful tops so I went ahead and tried them on. I was only going to take one of them since I was planning on going to a few other outlet stores in the area and did not want to spend all of my money in one place. They were all so nice that it was hard to pick but I thought about what I had at home for bottoms and accessories to go with the tops and finally I decided on a winner. The store was neatly organized and it was fun to browse what they had in stock. The signage on the clothing displays clearly showed any discounts available on the items. The sales floor and fitting rooms were spotless and I could tell that the store is well taken care of by the employees. The clerk at the cashier station was pleasant to deal with and I was satisfied with the service that I received. I will make it a point to come back to this store the next time I am in Maine doing some outlet shopping.

I stopped into this boutique during an evening stroll and unfortunately had a really uncomfortable…read moreexperience. I had my baby with me in a carrier, and from the moment I walked in, I felt like I was being closely watched. While I was in the dressing room trying on clothes, I was talking softly to my baby to comfort her. The employee stood right outside the dressing room and was giggling at what I was saying, which made it very clear she was listening and hovering nearby. Instead of feeling like a customer, I felt like I was being monitored, as if there was concern I might steal something. And then as I came out of the fitting room and let her know I didn't find anything and thanked her, she went straight into the room, I have no doubt to make sure I didn't steal anything. As a mom just trying to shop with her baby, this felt really discouraging and unwelcoming. I left feeling uncomfortable and out of place. I hope the boutique can work on creating a more inclusive and respectful environment for all customers.

A friend and I went into Pretty Little Things today 3/11/23 around 1:30pm and were met with a rude…read moreemployee that rushed us out of the store. When trying things on she urged us to be careful with the dresses as if saying they wouldn't fit and then allowed absolutely no kind customer service to shine through in our interaction. While we could hear her interactions with other customers as sub par customer service, we were disappointed by how she acted towards us considering we are frequent customers. This was a very unfriendly experience and environment and I hope nobody else has an interaction like that!

Stopped in yesterday on my back to Boston from Ogunquit. What a wonderful shop! Large inventory…read moreof items including high end and moderately priced items. What caught my eye was the more "dressy" items that you normally don't see in a resort town shop mixed in with the more casual and "beach" clothing. This shop holds an amazing collection of clothes, accessories and gift items. The staff could not be more friendly or less intrusive! They are extremely welcoming and helpful.

Another year, another update. On vacation again, doing laundry again, and needed to spend the "dry…read moretime" so walked next door to Daisy Jane's. Still an aesthetically pleasing place to browse, and they have a select quantity of beautiful clothing, shoes, and accessories. So many lovely, quality items! This year I bought two ample-sized shawl/wrap/scarves (Daisy big wrap) for when it eventually gets cold (it was in the 80s the day I bought them, but I know winter is a-comin'). They are incredibly soft, and come in the most gorgeous colors (I bought one in a deep plum color, and another in a rich teal. I hate winter, but I will be prepared to keep warm in style. The wraps were just $24, and I already know I'll be getting many compliments when I wear these. I also bought a light, airy poncho that can be worn several ways. I bought one here last year--in indigo--and I wear it over solid-colored basics. I never fail to get compliments on it (and it adds just the right amount of light warmth and coverage, as well as a pop of color--sorry, I normally stay away from using overplayed terms like that, but it fits). It's the Van Klee poncho, just $22, and I got one in fuschia. I fell in lust with some of their fabulous jewelry but had to get back to my laundry. I think I'll be back before heading home on the weekend. As noted in my previous review, the ladies working in the shop were friendly and helpful, but not right on top of me as I shopped (thank you, thank you). This is my favorite shop in York.

Serendipity is one of those boutique stores you will find me here 10/10 times if I was in the area…read more They offer beautiful boho-chic wear and free-spirited jewelry in a very organized and tidy moderate size space. In addition to clothes, they also sell adorable home good items. Now thank god I was with another couple so I didn't spend a lot of time here because if I was by myself, I would hurt my wallet's feelings. Gold Arrow Necklace- I love this necklace. It really goes with just about anything and is the perfect short length, which I find sometimes with certain necklaces can irritate my collar bone when it dangles. I believe I only spent $29 on it. Overall Service: Very welcoming and great personalities. I can see them engaging with customers when they need assistance and for someone like myself who was just perusing, they gave me the space to do so.

After leaving the store yesterday with my friend, my mom stayed inside to check out a few items…read more While in the store they heard the employees calling me rude and laughing at me. Clothes are cute but just astonished at the rude snobby girls working there.

Staff on phone seemed to be annoyed/indifferent. Not the most gracious. I was here a few years ago…read moreand did find a couple nice things.

Clothes are good. Deals are good. Staff is moderately helpful/friendly. But for the prices, I…read moreexpect the dressing rooms to be a bit better than say a target dressing room. But alas they were not. The dressing rooms looked like they hadn't been swept/vacuumed in months and it was just kind of gross to be trying on clothes in there.

I stopped by the shop after seeing a window loaded with the most beautiful gowns. The store was…read moreloaded with groupings by decade [40's to 90's] which included amazing outfits and accessories. Everything is beautifully curated by the owner and the prices are very good, too. It's "prom season-meets -spring" and a great place to buy treasured items!

Best Vintage store ever! Such a gem of a place. I found 2 incredible dresses. It's not thrift, it's…read morehigh end vintage pieces!

So, I've been visiting these stores for, like....30 something years now. Which....actually means…read morethe last time I went to these outlet stores was before I was old enough to vote or pay income tax. Which means, from a child's perspective, it's just a bunch of stores. Now, as a bill paying adult, I can appreciate things like convenience, simplicity, fair prices and most important....expedited check out. I had decided early on not to review every single individual store in this place for two reasons. 1.) I did not GO to every store (I mean, why would I?) 2.) I don't feel like reviewing 40+ different stores. Now, MAYBE I'll get around to discussing one or two stores that stick out to me as time goes on. For now, all you need to know is that certain stores require you to wear a mask, but most do not. I think it depends on the size of the store and how many people are allowed inside. Restrooms are kinda scarce and spaced out in this outdoor mall. So, be prepared for that. There's also a fair number of places here that accept contactless payment. Good to see they've updated their POS systems. Look, there's nothing really significant about this series of outlet stores, aside from the fact that they're located in a pretty touristy spot. In fact, this entire strip has other outlet store complexes and food places with great potential. My recommendation would be to park somewhere in the center of the mall so that it evens out your walking distance. Not a whole lot else to say, really. Decent stores and a great place to get in some light cardio, I guess. Kittery Premium Outlet stores are worth 4 back to school shopping trips out of 5.

I've always appreciated the idea of the Kittery Outlets, but the actual shopping experience has…read morebecome increasingly inconvenient. One of the biggest frustrations is the layout: instead of being able to stroll from store to store, you constantly have to get in and out of your car and drive from one shopping center to another. It really takes away from the enjoyment of outlet shopping and makes the whole day feel more like running errands than browsing. Another downside is the taxes. Whatever savings you think you're getting from outlet pricing quickly shrink once you see what you're paying in tax. It feels like a big chunk of the "discount" disappears at the register, which defeats the purpose of going to an outlet in the first place. Lastly, the number of vacant stores is hard to ignore. Whole sections look empty, and it gives the area a run-down feel. It also limits your options and makes the trip less worthwhile if the stores you came for simply aren't there anymore. Overall, the Kittery Outlets had potential, but the inconvenient layout, high taxes, and increasing number of vacant storefronts makes the experience far less appealing than it used to be.

We visited Chico's on our Maine trip last week and had a very good experience here (so good, in…read morefact, we forgot to make any photos - shame on us). We went looking for a dress and wound up buying two dresses, some tops and skirts, and ... well, I'm not sure, but there was something else we took home as well. The selection, even though this is a relatively small store, was excellent, and the store had a welcome variety of sizes. The lady who helped us was patient and resourceful, and she helped make this a delightful shopping experience. Their sale prices offer pretty good discounts on items. BTW, they have a couple of comfy seats for men who may be waiting while wives/girlfriends do the try-on thing. Very useful.

As if shopping for women's clothing wasn't ridiculous enough, this store has its own sizing scheme…read more The tags read 0-1-2-3. WTF?? There is no conversion to traditional sizes on the tag. Eventually a sales person explained this system to me and when I asked her why Chico's didn't have traditional sizing she didn't answer. The clothing is mostly loud prints with unflattering loose styles. The fabrics seem to be mostly low quality.

Great customer service! Friendly staff!…read moreAmazing deals!! Coupons and discounts!! I am extremely happy with my purchase and experience!

This is one of my must stops when I am in Kittery. This is…read morean outlet store, and I can snag some sweet deals on sexy underwear and fun going out clothes. One downfall is that most of the popular sizes seem to run out first. Service is friendly and stellar and the staff very helpful.