Stylish selection of good quality clothing. I always get…read morecompliments when wearing something I purchased at Kin

I love shopping at Kin Boutique, as they have an ever changing inventory. I don't have to worry…read morethat half the city will be wearing the same thing I am, as they carry small batches of classic and trendy fashion at a range of different price points!

This review is based solely on customer service at this establishment. The wares are beautiful and…read morewell curated, and although pricey, they're great pieces. But I was appalled with how I was treated by one of the employees there. I had been chatting with one of the owners, I think- Ariel? She was sweet as could be and shared my enthusiasm over an amazing eggplant wool dress and coat from the fifties. She told me the price and after admiring it I decided to try it on. By this time, Ariel had stepped out and another female employee stepped in. I remarked to her that it was so beautiful and I'd like to try it on, to which she sneered, very obviously looked me up and down, and said, "well, it only really fits a size 2...". Not that it makes any difference what size I am, but I'm between a 4 and 6 and was appalled at her rudeness. I asked the waist measurement (it was definitely larger than a 2) and she didn't know. When I said I'd like to give it a try, she scoffed and said, "well, it's $250, so don't force it". Excuse me?! How dare she say something like that! I'm not a child who is unaware of the delicacy of vintage clothing, and am not disillusioned about my size- I did try it on and it all fit except for the bust, because the waist was very high up on the dress and I have a long torso. The girl asked if it fit, and I told her the bodice was too short, and she replied that the original owner was very short and petite. That's what she should've told me about the size-I'm tall, around 5'9", and it would be very obvious it wouldn't fit if it was tailored for a short woman. Instead she made it about weight with her tone and comments. She then tried to get me to try on the original clothing line, saying it goes well with an "hourglass" shape, but I was so furious and embarrassed that I left. No one should be commenting on anyone's size, no matter how veiled, and to assume I would damage the garment? Uncalled for, unacceptable, and just plain mean. It was not said out of concern for the dress- it was malicious and very ill intended. I also felt like she was insinuating I couldn't afford it, anyway. I'll not return to be treated to poorly, and that's a shame, because this shop has potential.

I love it. Sweet selection of men's vintage, tons of interesting housewares and antiques, and a…read moresmall, tight selection of women's vintage. However the most exciting bit is the original Earl Salko lines of clothes by Ariel, who is always there at the sewing machine and helping people find something. I bought a dress here after admiring the simple lines and unfussy design of a dress in the window. I didn't have time to try it on, and when it didn't look just right (too shiny for daytime wear) I brought it back and Ariel exchanged it for a more work-appropriate dress, no problem. Everyone who works here is super sweet and goes out of their way to help you in a non-intrusive manner. Joyously recommended to fans of vintage and super-simple, locally made clothes.

Not surprised there aren't many reviews of this place. Stopped in here with two friends- one of…read morewhich was looking for a dress to wear to her birthday party later that night. We were barely in there two minutes when the woman in the store said "Are you here to shop, or to have a meeting?" Odd that three young women can walk into a store and not be welcomed or offered assistance, but rather questioned about why they are talking to each other. My only guess is that the clerk did not want three women of color in her store. I rarely experience this level of racist hostility in Philadelphia, but I encourage you not to support this store. I can't comment on the quality of the clothes because we barely had a chance to come inside and look around.

This was a great find! The clothes are interesting and comfortable and the owner is so helpful…read more After hip and spine surgery, I am unable to wear high or even medium hight heels and I have been uncomfortable in dresses. She helped my find an outfit that looks stylish and feels great even with flat shoes.

A small women's clothing boutique close in the Penn/Drexel area has big style! The sales girl was…read moresuper nice and helpful. The boutique owner is also a personal stylist so the clothes and accessories are well curated. A lot of the clothing is geared to the college age but there's many pieces appropriate for all ages. There's accessories too and table display with stylish jewelry. The owner sells new items from her personal stylist business at 30% off. There's also a 50% off sale rack. The dressing rooms are a good size, well lit and have a chair. The boutique is a good addition to this area of mostly chain stores.

I walked in to buy something for an upcoming interview - just browsing. The shopkeeper (white…read morefemale) was on her phone on speaker. Her conversation partner said something about coronavirus, the shopkeeper responded with laughter about how we're "all going to get it" to which her friend responded "maybe it'll kill off half the chinese ... we couldn't get them with Hiroshima or whatever" (this happened a couple minutes ago so I remember it well). To this the shopkeeper responded with laughter, saying "oh my god, stop" twice and trying to warn her she was on speaker.

This looks like a small shop from the outside. And okay, it's not huge inside. But they are chock…read morefull of clothing, jewelry, very stylish hats, and winter coats. For men & women mostly. And the prices are great! There are lightly used clothes and some real vintage finds! Every time I go, I find something really unique. I come here first before going to the other Lancaster ave shops. Because of price and variety.

Great prices and unique finds! No one will have on your outfit and you will receive a lot of…read morecompliments!

Friendly inviornment, I can shop in peace and the girls will help if I ask. The prices are great…read moreand at times beyond thrift store prices. Nice place to stop and grab some regulars at a good discount. Everything is well organized.

Rainbow gets major points for cleanliness & order. I popped in this afternoon & virtually nothing…read morewas out of place. The store is chock full of STUFF for children and women in junior through plus sizes; then there's the jewelry, shoes, bags, and other accessories. The selection is rather overwhelming. This is a place where I'd have to come in knowing what I'm looking for in advance. I think Rainbow markets itself toward young women & teenagers. Interestingly, this store is very narrow & very deep. It felt like I walked a city block to reach the back of the store. Prices are cheap cheap cheap; the entire back of the store is $3 to $5 & I would wager that nothing in here is over $25. However, the merchandise is pretty uninspiring. It basically runs from basic to trendy. Nothing formal or suitable for the office. The shoes & handbags are pretty tacky, and the quality of clothing construction runs from subpar to average. I had to leave because the hip-hop/pop mix was making me a little insane. Other than that, it was very calm. If you know you want a certain type of tank top or something, Rainbow's a good pocket-friendly bet. Otherwise, nothing special.

What a stunning boutique! We found this shop by complete chance in Old City and it ended up being…read moreone of our favorite finds in Philadelphia. This fun shop combines new items with high-end vintage and consignment. Sioux Zanne Messix is quite literally the owners name, just spelled phonetically in a different way. Isn't that cool? This shop is thoughtfully curated with beautiful clothing, accessories and jewelry. Go in here with no goal in mind and just have fun! We loved sifting through her amazing collection of statement jewelry. If you're looking for jewelry that makes an impact, Sioux Zanne Messix will have the treasure that will make your outfit stand out. We purchased two fabulous pieces that I can't wait to wear! She has small dressing rooms so you can try on the amazing fur accessories, dresses and other fun pieces she's collected. This shop is so thoughtfully curated and filled with so much love. Suzanne is a delight to talk to and really passionate about fashion. She has cool stories about the pieces she's collected and knows her stuff. If I was a local, I would be stopping here frequently to check out all her new finds. An absolutely stunning store in Old City!

I have shopped at this boutique for almost 10 years! The boutique is warm, charming, and incredibly…read moreunique! You will find one of a kind pieces that are sure to stand out! I love how she has repurposed and recreated pieces! I no longer live on the East Coast and miss shopping in store but I cherish the memories from this boutique and continue to wear ALL of my special pieces! If you are in the city... you MUST stop in!!!!

Loved the purse selection, the clothes not so much. It was giving grandma chic lol. I spent about…read more$100 in vintage purses though.

Let me start by saying what I wish I knew years ago. THIS IS A GOODWILL STORE!…read more Retrospect is owned by Goodwill. They pull all the vintage items out of their donations and send them here to be up-charged to high heaven even though they acquired all the items for free! Ever wonder why you can't find affordable nice vintage pieces while at Goodwill anymore? It is because they were all sent here! They used to hide the fact that they were a Goodwill store super well, but recently I noticed that their POS system had the Goodwill logo, and when I asked the staff member about it she confirmed exactly what I'm saying. There are many other vintage stores that are curated and sourced all over the city. Support those small businesses who invest in their craft over Goodwill, a large corp that gets all its inventory for free.