I arrived in Boston needing some last-minute items for an event, and I got lucky because this place…read morecame in clutch! Parking: Mostly street parking in the area. Feels: I'm not too familiar with Boston, but I was told this is one of the original areas of the city. There are lots of businesses and apartments nearby, so the neighborhood feels lively. The shop itself is pretty vibrant and spans two floors. They carry a wide range of apparel--from vintage pieces to newer items and even costumes. Customer Service: Awesome. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Overall: 5 stars. They had exactly what I needed, right when I needed it. If you're looking to refresh your wardrobe on a budget or find some unique costume pieces, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. Tip: Check out their "by the pound" section--you can score some really great deals there.

Yo....Garment District in Cambridge, MA completely flipped the script on me. Why was I expecting…read morethe whole 2 floors to look like a damn thrift dungeon with clothes on the floor??? Instead, Garment D. Is Organized, spotless and straight-up vibey. Two full floors to roam. Hot-pink walls, black-and-white checkerboard floors like stepping into an 80s music video. It's quirky, loud and proudly vintage. Everything's sorted with precision: pants with pants, denim with denim, tops with tops. These folks don't play around. And yeah, the majority of the clothing here is all use. But like I always do- I buy my stuff, take it home (or the cleaners), wash it and it snaps back looking like new. By the way- they do carry some new items- as in not used as well. My daughter and I bought some vintage denims, sweaters and a few other things. Zero mess. Zero stress. 100% unexpected.

After having some lunch in East Boston we drove past this discount store and decided to stop in to…read morecheck it out. When we walked in we were amazed to see how large the store was and how many items they had. This discount store had a little bit of everything ranging from knick knacks to furniture. The quality here was decent at best for the majority of their items but everything was pretty inexpensive. The one section that was great was their curtain section. For a non name brand discount store I was amazed to see how many items they had and how organize the shop was itself. The staff here was polite and we eventually walked out with a few items that we needed! Overall this was a pretty good store with pretty decent items. The prices were good and the staff was great!

I will never shop in this store ever again customer service is disgraceful. They want to keep your…read moremoney. Very very unfair to customers

This place is a hidden gem- literally! Hidden between a Burger King and a Taco Bell, this boutique…read morehas stunning, high-quality pieces that give you reverse sticker-shock. For reference, I found a dress with a retail price of $99... for $20. What is this sorcery?? I am plus-size and usually can't find clothes at second hand / vintage / thrift stores. Not only did I have many options in many styles, a lot of the clothes were stocked alongside straight sizes. It's such a great feeling. The book section is so beautiful, with cozy chairs that you're welcome to relax in after shopping. I walked out with nearly $250 worth of clothes for $40. And knowing that the proceeds help women who are exiting the sex trade or in addiction recovery makes me want to go back and spend more. So if you're looking for gorgeous and affordable clothes, get over to the Loft. You might walk out with the deal of a lifetime.

I was looking around for a local place to bring some gently worn clothes as donations. I emailed…read morethe store and set up a meeting to bring my stuff. The staff was friendly and welcoming. I looked around the store. They have a lot of great stuff! The have clothes, household stuff, and books! Go check this place out.

This small shop has very unique memorabilia collectibles and random knickknacks. I'd buy more items…read morebut sometimes they seem too pricy for me, like the time my daughter wanted a license plate to hang on her wall and it was a whooping $30. Either way I must visit everytime I'm in the area to see what's new.

Every time I come to Salem,Mass. I have to check this little shop out. It has a lot of nostalgia…read moreespecially from the 80's & 90's! It's a little pricey but it's a given b/c it has rare items. I bought my cousin some Backstreet Boys,90210,& New Kids On The Block cards in the wrapper for her birthday. It was one pack of cards & pins to match. So cool! Def will be back again!

Very disappointing. Used to love this store. Vast majority of the clothing in the regular section…read more was in meager shape and very outdated. All clothes and shoes that were in decent condition, regardless of brand name were in the boutique section for $20 or more- the section formerly reserved for high end clothes only. I feel this does a great disservice to the community Bootstraps claims to serve- those in need. The community they serve also need clothes in decent condition for work- the new set up makes this unfeasible. The jewelry and housewares are also overpriced for the quality. Though I understand fully the need for revenue to keep the store alive, I think the current approach is off base for the mission of the company.

Love coming here, donating and helping support Bootstraps- they do a lot for the families in our…read morecommunity and the thrifting is pretty good! Staff is wonderful, especially the kid with the big hair. Don't really understand the recent store makeover- it makes it harder to see things in quite a few of the areas and isn't as inviting as it once was- love that they're incorporating local artisans though!

Adorable little shop with great gift and decorating ideas. The owner is super friendly and is a…read moredecorating whiz! Check out her Tuesday Tips to see what I mean.

We did a FaceTime tour through the store to pick out gifts...so much fun!!! Beautiful selections!read more

Until last summer, I walked by this store hundreds of times and never managed to get myself in…read morethere. With the plethora of antique shops on Beacon Hill, it's easy to overlook some. I'm happy that a glittery window display caught not only my eye but my cousin's too as she and I were strolling down Charles St. What we noticed in particular were some stunning pieces of vintage jewelry. We discovered that in addition to some beautiful pieces of antique furniture and some exquisite oil paintings, Bridge Antiques has quite an impressive collection of antique jewelry both fine and faux. On that day last summer, my cousin ended up buying an intriguing and quite bold emerald ring from Turkey with mysterious designs and inlays that included evil eyes. It needed a bit of work from her jeweler at home to restore some aspects of it but she did get a great deal. Respectful bargaining on price seems to be okay here. When she wears that ring now it is out of this world different and attention grabbing. The owner is a pleasant woman with an adorable dog that sometimes keeps her company in the shop. She doesn't mind folks like me who browse for a long time. She will happily take anything you might want to see out of a case for a try-on. Some other shops on Beacon Hill suffer from the snob factor but that's not an issue here so it's a comfortable experience. While things can be pricey, the quality of most things seems quite good. Not to undermine the furniture and art here, most of which is lovely, for me this has become the place to check out the antique jewelry. It's not to be missed if you are a fan of jewelry that comes with history.

"A white couple from Canada and I entered this store at the same time. The woman u see at the door…read moreasked me to leave. Her reason was that she was conducting a private sale with the couple. Therefore, she needed to be alone with them. She then asked me to leave. The couple heard the exchange and left in protest" A friend just experienced this racist ignorance today. It's not acceptable to be a racist and think your customers will be as well....In 2018 this is happening for obvious reasons. Don't support racism or gender discrimination. Boston shop needs to do better! Just say no...

Was shocked to find out that their gift cards have expiration dates! Watch out folks, dont get…read moretheir their gift cards. Was signed by dog and they claimed they didnt know this sales person yet his card was at the counter Take your business elsewhere terrible and embarassing

This place is a very nice gift store run by very nice people. There is a great assortment of gifts…read morehere, even the hard to find items for the special people that you love. The local community needs a place like this since other chain gift stores have been closing down in the bad economy. I highly recommend this place.