I just went to this store today to get my shoes for my wedding…read more I have been looking everywhere for orange or dyeable shoes I liked. I'd been looking in three states. Most shops will telly you they carry dyeable shoes and they have like 10 pairs. Absurd. On a whim we decided to check out this little place less than a mile from home. Best choice I could have made. They have an entire room of evening and dyeable shoes. They easily had 200 pairs of dyeable shoes ranging from 40-200 dollars (most seemed to be about 60). Everything from super conservative looking shoes to very fun, modern shoes to shoes, short heels to sky high heels, simple to all dazzled up. The staff was super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I'm pretty sure it was three generations of a family working there. Always a nice feeling to support a local mom and pop business. I would definitely recommend going here for any special occasion shoes.

I'd give it zero stars if i could…read more Last week, 1/11/13 I purchased a pair of $160 lace Brianna Leigh peep-toe pumps for my wedding in May. I'm from the neighborhood so I popped in the store, saw them and fell in love. It's an adorable shoe, that I thought I'd surely wear down the aisle on my wedding day. However, that weekend while shopping I found a different pair of shoes that match near exact to my dress and had to make a decision. Naturally I decided to return the shoes to South Philly Shoes since the others were such a better match. I looked at the receipt for a return policy before going in. Stamped across the front is "NO CASH REFUNDS". I bought with a charge - no problem! So I went to return the shoe today, 1/16/2013, just 5 days after purchasing. I hadn't even taken them out of the box. Immediately the two women in the store (who where both there when I purchased the shoes) told me there are no cash refunds. I said that was okay, I bought them with a credit card and would gladly take the refund on the charge. Now, I too am a small business owner and know the risks and costs of running a small business. But treating my customers and clients with little to no respect, no flexibility and no understanding is certainly not the way I do business. Needless to say, I support small businesses as much as I can. I shop Passyunk Ave to do my part and contribute and thus, shopped South Philly Shoes in the first place to ensure that if I'm going to spend money anyway, why not support the local/small businesses. The owners/managers/whoever the snide ladies behind the counter are launched into a full on rant about how expensive it is to run the credit card machine, how each time money goes into the register, it goes right out to pay bills, that the recession has hit them very hard and they don't have the money to refund me or anyone and that is the way it has been for 32 years. They insisted that a stamp on the receipt that says "NO CASH REFUNDS" is the same as NO REFUNDS, which it is plainly not. It is, to me, very specifically NO CASH REFUNDS as it clearly is stamped. Unfortunately, these are the risks and costs of running a small business and it is really hard to believe that in 32 years not one person has received a refund from this place as they suggest. It's sad to say that this is why people shop big box and department stores. I won't let this situation leave a bad taste for all small businesses of course, but definitely for this one. I stood there a few minutes to plead my case - it's not the same, it's a charge refund not cash, it's less than a week that I've had them in my possession, I don't need them, nor do i need a store credit because I now have shoes etc. etc. and to no avail. She avoided eye contact, told me that if I wanted to stand there and fight her I could but it wouldn't make a difference, quickly wrote out my store credit, handed it to me and said if I didn't want it, to give it to my mother or someone. I have purchased shoes there last year for my sister-in-law's wedding, 3 of 5 proms and other events and I will not be returning to this store. Each time I find that I could kick myself for going back, the staff is rude and snobby despite the shop being completely run-down and a complete and utter mess. Their bridal selection is vast but has grown cheesy over the years, everything else in the store is as another poster said "tacky". I am disputing the charge with my bank to at least have some support. Ridiculous that a business can conduct itself like this no wonder they are in such poor shape as they say. Go elsewhere, there are tons of great local small businesses and boutiques around the city, this is not one of them.

Came here to go dress shopping with a close friend and this was a wonderful experience. We read the…read morearticle in Philadelphia magazine, and as we're both born and raised here, supporting a local business for a wedding dress was important to us. We have been three times at this point and she's selected a stunning dress from a local designer! The owner is very warm, understanding, and takes the time to let you try on any and everything. Appointments are for one bride at a time so you have the place to yourself and feel very catered to. Prices are definitely worth the experience and are not too expensive. Looking forward to returning with other friends for their special days

This shop was amazing. The owner who helped us pulled everything my future daughter inlaw wanted…read more We went to another fancy shop but I will tell you this shop is amazing the vibe and care she took was perfect!!!! Highly recommend for a beautiful experience. There was not a dress that wasn't amazing

Rudi's sells decent suits. They are not high end, but are reasonably priced. There is an older…read morewoman working there who can be very rude. You will know who she is when you visit there. The seamstress is horrible. She alters incorrectly. She can't sew a straight line, and she can't follow marked lines. They definitely need a better seamstress. Don't know if I would go back because of the rude woman and bad tailoring.

The groomsmen rented tuxedos for our wedding, and the experience was absolutely perfect! The…read morequality of the tuxedos was top-notch--everything fit perfectly, and the fabrics were luxurious. A huge shoutout to Lisa, who went above and beyond to accommodate us. She was so patient, attentive, and made the entire process stress-free. Her expertise and professionalism ensured everyone looked amazing on the big day. She really helped me understand the difference in shades of white and matched my husband's tux perfectly to my wedding gown. I couldn't recommend this store enough for anyone looking for high-quality formalwear and exceptional service. Thank you, Lisa, for making our day so special!

I cannot recommend Irina Sigal highly enough for wedding dress alterations! My dress has a lot of…read morefabric and incredibly intricate details, but Irina handled it flawlessly. She did an absolutely amazing job, and I am so excited to wear it on my special day. Not only is her craftsmanship stunning, but she also completed the alterations in a very timely manner. Milana, an associate at Irina Sigal, also provided information for cleaning my dress after the wedding which was extremely helpful! While bridal alterations can be a high cost, every single penny was worth it for the peace of mind and the perfect fit. If you want your dress in the best possible hands, go to Irina!

Irina did a fine job on my wedding dress alterations, although the hem wasn't fully stitched and my…read moreheel kept getting caught in it all night. The staff who work here are extremely nice, but I found Irina to be very abrasive and made what should be a kind of fun / exciting thing stressful and unpleasant. I felt very rushed during the initial appointment, and then was not spoken to kindly during my second appointment. I was also told the second fitting was my last one even though I was still ~2 months out from my wedding - I commented that I thought people typically did a fitting closer to their wedding and was told that's not the case. Again, the alterations weren't bad, just not a very pleasant customer service experience.

This is one of the cutest stores I've had the pleasure of visiting. It was very easy to find…read more Parking isn't great but I worked it out. The lady was extremely nice and helpful. I told her what I needed and she pointed me in the right direction. She had me in and out in less than 10 minutes!!!! The prices were reasonable also. I will definitely be returning and recommending this store to others.

Great service for my sons first year of ballet as well as myself restarting too. Shows concern for…read morefit if slippers & clothing.

I was in Philadelphia visiting a few clients and attending a holiday party. On the day of the…read moreevent, I realized my recently purchased sport coat--which I did not buy at this shop--didn't have buttons on the sleeves. Not exactly a crisis :) but I wanted it fixed quickly, so I Googled "custom tailor" near Rittenhouse Square. I spoke with Brian (who I later learned is the owner of this bespoke/made-to-measure shop), and he was incredibly helpful. He went above and beyond to get his team to make the alteration on short notice, and he even suggested a pocket square to pair with the jacket. He also took time to explain the unique work he does with clients, including their image consulting approach. The customer service was outstanding, and the experience really stood out. I fully intend to use them for made-to-measure clothing going forward, especially with the added value of their image consulting. Highly recommend if you're looking for tailoring, made-to-measure, and a more thoughtful, guided approach to personal style. Cheers!

"What do you get for the guy who has everything?"…read more If you find yourself asking this question sometime during the holiday season, or really anytime for that matter, make an appointment at Henry A. Davidsen. Gorgeous ties in every color and pattern fan across a long shelf filled with unique accessories like pocket inserts that have colorful scarves attached and argyle-patterned wood iPad cases. An array of cufflinks are located in a case nearby, along with metal collar stays and wallets. Boardwalk Empire fans will be interested to know that Henry A. Davidsen outfits cast members of the show with their custom bow ties. Suits and shirts are made on the premises and everyone on the team has a real love and eye for fashion. Price ranges are all listed on the shop's website, so you can get an idea of what you'd be spending before ever walking through the door. As a bonus, the accompanying blog offers up some excellent styling tips for any guy, regardless of budget. The items in this store come at a price but the quality is second to none. This is the perfect place to shop special gifts for a fashion-conscious man or one interested in transforming his closet from frat-guy to man-about-town.

I'm giving this 3 stars mainly based on taste…read more I found this store while going through the mall and went to have a look at what they could offer. I should have brought supplies and a compass. 1) The store has a lot of stock. too much stock. there are piles and racks and mounds and seriously I was in there for nearly 10 minutes before encountering a clerk and was seriously tempted to ask "Dr Livingston I presume?" All this made it hard to find things and remember where you'd seen something. 2) This is just my taste. While there were some nice pieces and I was upset a pair of spectator shoes weren't in my size, a great many of the pieces by cut, color and material look like they will be sold to people going to a high school prom in northern New Jersey circa 1974. The sort of thing you'll wear once so mom or grand ma can coo over it and will promptly spend the rest of it's existence on the floor of your closet. So there are some nice pieces in here but they seem to be hidden behind a crowd of clutter and poor quality items making the search only slightly less harrowing than a search for the cracks of Doom.

Well folks it's another soul stirring review from your truly. This time its Milano Menwear. I was…read morelooking for a suit for a upcoming wedding and i came across Milano's and i glad i did. I walked in and was immediately greeted, Azzi was AMAZING!!!! He sized me and fiited me with a amazing suit. When i came back to pick up my suit his rememebered my name that's customer service at it's finest. I reccomend man or child who needs a suit look up Milano Menswear. OUTSTANDING!!!!

Great experience! I made an appointment online & had filled out a form of what type/style of dress…read moreI wanted. There was a $25 deposit (which is later used towards if you purchase a dress). We arrived right on time and were the only people in the store. We were brought in the back dressing area. Rosemary was so sweet and helpful. She showed me what area had my dress sizes. I picked a few dresses & started trying them on. Rosemary picked out a few as we were progressing. Very relaxing, low stress experience. I found my wedding dress! The store is special because you take the dress home from the rack. This is great when the dress is your size and style. Highly recommend coming here once you've tried other bridal stores. If you find the one, you'll go home with it.

I had passed The Sample Rack many times when walking around the neighborhood. I always admired the…read moregorgeous dresses in the window. When my daughter got engaged, I suggested we check it out. What a wonderful experience! Megan was amazing - kind, complimentary, and very good at understanding what my daughter was looking for. We ended up with the perfect dress at a price that was WAY below our modest budget. Can't recommend this wonderful shop highly enough!