I'm a bit surprised by all the negative reviews regarding service. I was asked to put my bag behind…read morethe counter by a younger man when I approached him to ask about trying things on, but he was perfectly calm about it and it's not like he leapt on me as soon as I entered the store. Once I explained what I was there for, he also actively kept finding and suggesting things that were similar to what I had tried on. He and the older gentleman also seemed pretty knowledgeable about the clothes, including the details of the brands they were from in some cases, and when they had arrived at the store. They also had a good range of men's clothing, which not every vintage store bothers to have. The main downside for me was that the store was so packed full of clothing that it was a bit claustrophobic, in a way that made it hard to browse. My arms got a workout just pushing the overstuffed racks in circles and trying to claw out pieces that had caught my eye from between other things. They had clothing hanging from the ceiling which was out of reach, and also in some cases apparently only for display, which made it hard to figure out what could be taken down and tried on (not to mention feeling like I was bothering the staff when I asked them to). The lighting's also dim enough it was a bit hard to see the clothing. The changing rooms are brightly lit, though, which is the important part. I did find two beautiful dresses, which while not actually "vintage" are in a similar style, which in my case was all I was looking for. Some of the clothing, including the dresses I picked up, was priced higher than really cheap, straight-up thrift stores like D'OR further down on Bank, but still in the affordable range for nice clothing (~$35-$70). Some pieces that were presumably actually vintage or just nice enough to warrant it were much higher ($125+). I'd say if you're in the area or if you're the kind of person who really enjoys rustling around in secondhand stores for hidden treasures, it's worth dropping in and seeing if you can find something to take home.

LOVE LOVE LOVE. This is definitely one of my favourite places in all of Ottawa. There is so much…read moreall over you're bound to find what you're looking for. there is so much variety and things are pretty fairly priced! Most of the staff is super friendly and genuinely wants to help you find exactly what you're looking for, and they also all have impeccable taste. Not only is it a shop for purchasing but if you're looking for something cool for an event but don't want to purchase something completely they also offer costume rentals! which I thought was super cool. Anyways the atmosphere is everything and I really need to find an excuse to go back!!

I have been shopping at Malabar Ottawa for many years. As a parent of a competitive dancer I chose…read morethis store over the others in Ottawa because the staff were always down to earth and the parking was easy and free!! They have some great sales and I get a discount all year for making a tiny donation to Rogers House. So that's a definite plus. My husband and I rented matching costumes there and won the costume contest at the big venue party we attended. I liked that we did not have to return our costumes super early as well.

Had good experiences in the past with this shop. Unfortunately, I won't going back for my…read moredaughter's dance shoes anymore as the person serving us seemed to only care about getting us out quickly with an ill-fitting shoe that was too wide/long (gaping) over taking a few extra minutes to find a good fit. didn't even ask her to stand. Even after pointing out how big the shoe was the response was "there's room to grow" (more than a thumb's width). Didn't purchase the shoes as it would have been a hazard. We'll be going to another dance store in the area from now on with staff willing to spend a few extra minutes in order to get the right fit.

Great place to get suits, ties and belts. Have bought a few nice suits from this location over the…read moreyears, always happy with them.

From the owner: One of Canada's leading menswear retailers, Moores has been outfitting men for more than 30 years…read more With more than 120 locations across Canada, Moores offers affordable prices and personalized service.

I had an exceptional experience at David's Bridal at Trainyards. The range of dresses, from classy…read moreto modern, pleasantly surprised me, and the pricing was reasonable. I found my perfect dress quickly, and the overall service, along with the worthwhile alterations, made the entire process smooth. Thank you, David's Bridal! J'ai eu une expérience exceptionnelle chez David's Bridal à Trainyards. La variété de robes, du classique au moderne, m'a agréablement surprise, et les prix étaient raisonnables. J'ai trouvé ma robe parfaite rapidement, et le service global, ainsi que les modifications qui en valaient la peine, ont rendu l'ensemble du processus fluide. Merci, David's Bridal !

I came into the store on a whim when I was desperate for a wedding guest dress. Saida served me…read morewith help from Alyssa. Saida was so kind, patient and helpful in guiding me through the whole process. I'm 6ft 1 and so it's not an easy situation. Saida made it seem like a joy to help me. Encouraging me all the way. I can't thank you enough Saida and Alyssa. You made all the difference in the world!

I needed a full suit, tie, and new shoes to prepare for a job interview. During my shopping…read moreexperience, timely clothing recommendations and feedback for each fitting were provided with very high efficiency. The service was perfect in a friendly atmosphere with kind and knowledgeable staff members. One of the greatest services they provided was having the suit prepared and ready to go the SAME HOUR I was in the store. The store and its workers could not be any better, and I highly recommend them for anyone.

wedding party got sized up for our suites. when we received them they were wrong Colour and the…read morevests and shirts didn't fit. had to miss most of the day to pick up the new clothing at noon the day of the wedding. absolute terrible service and very in reliable. I've heard this from many people. will never go back and I recommend you don't either. unless you enjoy last minute stress. oh yah they charged me a late fee for missing the return date by one day.

My partner and I took my sister here to get her a prom dress after seeing that this was the best…read moreplace to go compared to all the other stores we looked at online and when we went there we didnt get a chance to book an appointment so we just walked in and they luckily were able to take us the girl that helped us was super sweet and was amazing she made my sisters experience even better then we ever thought it could be they even had amazing dresses and a good variety of them aswell good colours and styles from casual to princess like dresses and even more like a tight fix sexy dress, we ended up getting my sisters dress right off the rack the lovely women that helped us knows what she is doing and our of the dresses we picked my sister fell in love with the one the worker had picked and sized before my sister even tried it on! Which is very impressive since she didn't even need to use any measurements before picking ones out for my sister to try on she was very spot on about what my sister was wanting and answered all our questions. My sister is very shy and a bit awkward at times and it took her a minute but the nice women made her feel more comfortable and not as shy to say what she wanted for her dress or didn't want for her dress so overall I really do recommend this place not just because the staff was amazing but the other customers aswell thank you posh fair for making my little sisters dream come true and giving her this amazing experience that every young girl dreams of! If you want your young girl or to have an amazing experience i definitely recommend coming here or if you are coming yourself or even just getting a wedding dress i am yet to have an excuse to go shopping for one but once i do I will definitely be coming here before any other store as I think it even made not just my sisters experience amazing but mine and my partners to, enough to want to come back for my wedding dress so thank you again poshfair for this amazing experience you have given us!

To all future brides : I totally recommend Poshfair Bridal,…read moreand Mila. Like most of us, I was quite scared of ordering my wedding dress online. But thanks to Mila, my fear disappeared days after days. I asked Mila if she could modify a few things regarding the dress, and she agreed. She sent me a drawing of the dress for approval. After that, she kept sending me pictures of the dress every two weeks for me to see how it went. My dress was ready in 2 months and 1 week for shipment. It fits perfectly and the material is so beautiful, I can't believe it ! Don't hesitate !! Mila and her team will do wonders !! Je vous recommande Mila! Elle a réalisé la robe de mes rêves. Le tissu est d'une bien meilleure qualité qu'en magasin, et j'ai essayé, je peux l'assurer !! Elle envoie des photos du travail en cours, bref, génial !!

About a month ago, I went with my husband to Morris Formalwear to get him a tuxedo for an upcoming…read moregala. When my husband was still serving in the military he'd always wear his mess kit (since all our formal functions were related to the military), but now that he's retired from the military, he wanted to get a tuxedo for these functions. We were 3 weeks out from the gala when he decided it was time to buy one. A bit last minute, if you ask me, lol. Fortunately, his height and build allows him to buy most items off-the-rack and thus even for formal wear he requires minimal if any alterations. The store was much busier on a Saturday afternoon in May than I expected (although I guess it was prom, graduation and wedding season). We milled around a bit before someone was available to help us. We told the salesman we were looking for a black classic tuxedo. My husband told him his size and he grabbed a jacket for my husband to try on. My husband said "great" and that must have been the quickest $500 sale ever. The jacket required no alterations. The salesman measured my husband's waist and gave him a pair of pants and brought him down to the seamstress in the basement. She pinned the hem, marked the waist to take in a smidge, and we were good to go. They said it would be done in a week. My husband called them the day before we were supposed to pick up to confirm it was done, as we didn't want to make the trip out there for nothing, but there was no answer, so he left a voicemail. They never returned his voicemail. So the morning of, he called again and the salesman said he thinks it's done, but they are really swamped. Uh, ok. So we went. The saleslady helped us this time and after looking around for it for a bit, she found it. It was done and fit perfectly. I must say, my impression was that the saleslady was about customer service. She was friendly and wanted to ensure we were satisfied. My impression was that the salesman was just concerned with making a sale. That's just how I personally felt after our interactions. Also I felt $500 for a tux, not even designer or anything, was expensive, but I guess everything is expensive these days. I think you can get them for less at chains like Moores, but we do like supporting small independent businesses. But whatever, my husband is happy and looks handsome in his tux, so I'm happy ;) Street parking only.

I would like to thank the team, very helpful. Made it quick and easy!…read moreWent above and beyond. would highly recommend

Lots of selection, however service is non-existant. Several people working, very few customers, but…read morethey will practically trip over you and not even acknowledge you, let alone ask if you need any help. I'm not asking that you follow people around the store, but you should at least say hello when customers come into the store. At the very least, it can be a deterrent to shoplifters, at most it will make customers feel welcome. Do better.

So I love going to this Laura/Melanie Lyne because in addition to selling the current season's…read moreitems at regular price, they are also an outlet. They have items from previous seasons at lower prices and I've found some really good deals here. They also have a small selection of off-season items, so if you need a pair of shorts in the dead of winter or a coat in the middle of summer, you might find what you need here. They have a huge selection of regular sizes, petites and plus sizes. They have mostly business attire, but they also have casual wear and evening gowns. I love how I can actually buy evening gowns here off the rack and not need any alterations (albeit only from their petite line). So all you short and slim ladies (e.g. 0P and 2P) who have a hard time finding formal wear that doesn't require paying an arm and a leg for alterations, this is the place for you. Selection is not that great for these very small sizes, but I have purchased many gala dresses here (and a fraction of the regular price). This location also carries a good amount of Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman and Katherine Barclay. Although they usually start at size 8. So great for normal sized people, but not for those wee like me :( I will be the first to admit that many items at Laura/Melanie Lyne are matronly and frumpy, but they also have some more fashionable pieces (although I guess "fashionable" is in the eye of the beholder). I go here often so I can swipe up those pieces at a good price. They have fitting rooms both at the front and at the back of the store. There are washrooms at the back (in with the fitting rooms). This Laura/Melanie Lyne is in a strip mall, so there is a lot of free parking.