I dig the clothes at Decjuba. It's one of those stores I could go to with my mum and we could both…read morefind something we'd like to wear, without one of us getting crazy stares. A Decjuba store in Sylvia Park was way overdue- before it opened, the closest store to me was in Newmarket. The store itself is pretty bare- white walls, minimal fixtures. Usually I wouldn't be into that but because I adore the clothes, I give them a pass. The clothes here aren't particularly cheap, but the quality is great. I'm not usually into print dresses (unless its floral), but they do some very cool prints here from tiger stripes to psychedelic, other-worldly patterns. For the semi-conservative girl like me, they do pretty lace dresses, peplums and great sweaters to get you through winter. The mannequins at Decjuba always looks awesome and definitely do their job at trying to coerce you into a big purchase!

I was a bit hesitant about this line of clothing however now I love this line. Like all women we…read morelove clothes, well this shop has it all and caters for all. Fabrics are great love the winter collection. Summer collection just released and the colours are very refreshing not your normal run of the mill. The staff at Sylvia Park are wonderful very helpful and no pressure always going the extra mile to assist us customers. Product knowledge is very important and knowing what works for each customer or what could work is great. Your friendly smiles definitely make our day when we walk out feeling confident with our purchases. Would definitely check out whats next in store....... M Burns

This Levis outlet is one of the best stores in Dress Smart. The product is good and the discounts…read morethey offer are very good. Levis don't always advertise their special deals on the Dress Smart website so if you're a jeans addict like I am popping in every once in a while is not a bad idea. The jeans are always cheap but often it is just crazy which is why you often have to push your way through the crowds to find anything here and be prepared to wait for the fitting rooms. I never bother trying them on so this isn't a problem for me thankfully. Last week I came in here while they were running a special that if you bought 2 or more pairs they are only $40 each. This is fantastic. Jeans that were $120 for $40, why not. You can never have too many, so many different colours and washes and the staff are really good at helping you find sizes. Sometimes there is a samples rack in store so you can pick up one offs at really good prices too.

The Levis Outlet shop used to be on Onehunga Mall, not inside Dressmart. It was the first outlet…read moreshop I had ever been to and I remember getting some sweet jeans from here for super cheap. These days it's in Dressmart, so I don't go here often, because I try and avoid Dressmart as much as I can. I've only gone into the Levis outlet a couple of times, and I've never bought anything. Any of the jeans that are cheap enough that they are a bargain are always in some weird as size, or some weird old style, and the other clothes that look sweet and are a sweet size aren't cheap enough to be worthy of a purchase. I don't like the people who work there either, they are not helpful or friendly. Go back out onto the main road, you might become good again.

I first started shopping at Blue Illusion in Melbourne, and the Melbourne shops being one of my…read moresaddest goodbyes when I left, you can imagine how happy I was when I found that Blue Illusion was here in Auckland too. There's a very specific look and feel to Blue Illusion clothes (and accessories and shoes and incidental little homewares items) that you can only really get the feel of by browsing. I've always found the quality outstanding - especially the fabrics which are beautiful to wear. The service at this branch is usually excellent - the sales assistant who's been there since the store opened (I think she might be the owner/manager) is really excellent, friendly and totally helpful. There's also an older woman who works there who lets the shop down a bit in my opinion - no matter what you look at she's ready with a "That's beautiful isn't it?". Umm, yes, but we don't really need to have a conversation about it, do we?

I just happened to notice a pair of shoes in this store as I rushed past it in my lunch break today…read moreand couldn't resist going in. Not only did I leave with the pair of shoes, little saude reds that are said to be exlusive as each of the 4 stores Auckland wide recieve only one pair in each size of all their shoe range, but I left wanting to go back and explore the shop when I had the time to do a thorough job. Though I do feel my wallet was a bit relieved! This store is French themed and stocks not only shoes but all fashion, mainly clothes, but also with shoes and accessories. I spied several lovely looking handbags along the shelves. I had lovely customer service from the lady working there who encouraged me to sign up for a loyalty card ( it is not often a store suceeds in doing this for me- the emails bother me), telling me I get vouchers from spending money and on my birthday!

If you're looking for a bargain and a great day of shopping then Dressmart is the place for you!…read more Dressmart is a mall that houses over 100 stores and offers up to 70% off the normal retail price, all year round. No need to wait for end of season sales to be able to spend up large! My last trip to Dressmart I was looking for work clothes and ended up buying three dresses, a blouse, and a singlet top for $60 - a feat that just wouldn't happen anywhere else. However, my real find of the trip was the chunky wedge sandals I found in Glassons. Down from $59.99, I ended up purchasing them for $10, and when I took them to the counter found out accessories were buy one get one free, so ended up walking away with a great black flower hairclip for free as well! Talk about a happy shopper! Though predominantly a clothing outlet, Dressmart also houses eateries, sports shops, shoe shops, health and beauty stores and book stores. The only thing that is missing is a jewellery store, but when you're saving so much money on everything else I guess paying full price for jewellery isn't so bad! Located near Auckland transport stations and with lots of customer parking and a free shuttle service operating Monday-Friday between the mall and Auckland CBD, despite being in Onehunga Dressmart is easily accessible.

You can get some real bargains here I've found. I love my Nike running shoes and shorts which I…read moregot from the Nike shop. The shorts were about $30 and the shoes, I think were not much over $100 and are so comfortable. Since I've had them, I've kept up regular running which is an achievement! My flatmate also got a really good new outfit for a wedding at Working Style and saved a lot of money on good quality clothes. The service here was also excellent. Also Dress smart Onehunga is home to the only outlet shop for Peter Alexander in New Zealand! Dress Mart really is the place to visit if you want to save money on branded items. It gets really busy on weekends though, so either be prepared, or come early. Sometimes I find myself getting a bit disoriented inside trying to find a particular shop, but that might just be me!

This is my favourite store in Dress Smart. Aspect are the outlet for Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph…read moreLauren and Oroton and the prices are very good here. Often the Oroton products are discounted by 50% which is amazing, considering it is such beautiful product and you can pick up a $600 bag for $300, a steal. There was one time they had an additional 20% off in store for the weekend and I got a $400 bag for $160. You will find the full Oroton range here, bags, accessories, lingerie, clothing, sunglasses, jewelry and belts and if you don't mind it being last season then this is the place to come. The Ralph Lauren ranges are for men, women and kids. They always have lots of shirts and polos but I find it really hard to get my size. You need to come in frequently as they are always getting in new stock then that way you have better odds of finding your size. It is like that with all outlet stores and for the discounts it is worth the frequent visits to check out the racks.

Tarocash is a menswear store in Manukau and for the most part I enjoy their clothing. It's a fairly…read moresized store with a lot of shirts and a few suits. It doesn't get terribly busy here so there's a bit more emphasis on how good the customer service is here (less customers = more service). There are mannequins everywhere and I actually quite like them! I'm pretty well-versed in menswear and I'm usually quite impressed with the merchandise at Tarocash. I've always liked the colour palette at Tarocash, over the seasons they add or take away a couple of shades but essentially its a lot of deep blues, turquoise, purples and mahoganies. I'm not particularly into anything too bright, but the last time I went to Tarocash was for a new shirt for my partner. There was a sale on, but I was a bit more pre-occupied with which shirt was going to be the best choice. The lady that served me was young and hip, very cool and gave me a few options to look at with my friend. I surprisingly ended up with an aqua shirt with a subtle stripe (summer colours for the summer, of course!). The material was soft and cool to the touch, so it was a must-buy for me. I didn't actually know it was part of the sale, so I was ready to swipe my card for a $120 shirt- it was worth that price!- and it ended up being $60. Awesome bargain. Tarocash is great if you've got a little extra money to spend on formalwear/businesswear. They do classic colours with a twist and I've found the service to be great and consistent.

Nashe by Design is a made to fit design label that makes unique pieces to fit one's taste and body…read more I have known the designer for a while now and I swear by the clothing she makes. I myself have bought a few items by her and each time I wear them I feel and look amazing. The reason why is probably because I know the clothes were made using my measurements, so no funny muffin tops or anything. Her motto is: your vision our passion. Check out her facebook page for pictures of her designs and to get in contact with her for amazing pieces: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nashe-by-Design/157322531081995

Shopped at Manukau store Gurneet was the most kindest…read more,respectful beautiful shop assistant I could of ever had . Helpt put my chosen shoes on and off and did it with a smile . Bless her . Gurneet also help with sole grips ...putting them on for me . Didn't even know they existed until she asked if I'd like some . Gurneet you made my day beautiful.Thankyou . Bless you

Well, for cheap-as-chips shoes, this place really isn't bad. If you don't mind changing shoes every…read moreseason (and most girls love that), Number 1 is the place to go as they generally wear out super fast. Still, the prices are great if you need something in a jiffy and they tend to have my size. Although they do run out fast if they have a sale going! This particular branch is smaller and has a less interesting variety than others. The staff are not very attentive either, as they tend to focus on stacking shoes rather than customer service. For these reasons, I would generally recommend Manukau Westfield or Onehunga Shoe Warehouses instead.