Made the process of finding a swimsuit oh so easy and fun (which is a rare skill!). Staff were very…read moreknowledgeable, patient, kind and helpful.

I forgot to bring a swimsuit on a trip & the girls at Sylvia's helped me find great pieces! I…read morewanted a suit that would not only solve my problem, but was great quality and would be a worthwhile purchase regardless of the situation! The suits are a bit expensive but that's common for women's swimwear anymore. I highly recommend Sylvia's if you are looking for a in person bikini shopping experience.

This review is in 2 parts, first the service is perfect and they have awareness of those with…read morespecial needs. Aly is a wonderful person, she picked out swimsuits for me, let me try them on and knew how to help customers with medical conditions. A truly wonderful person! Second part, the swimsuits are over priced and not the quality one expects. I was shocked how after one wear the swimsuit bottom lost all form and the elastic became so loose that it doesn't fit anymore. Maybe if the swimsuit bottom was $25 instead of $92 I wouldn't feel being ripped off.

I can't say enough good things about this place I have never seen so many bathing suits and they…read moretake their time to make sure that you're happy .they have every single color and they have patience that they understand that women are all in different sizes. I came with a friend and she must've tried on seven or eight bathing suits before she found the right one. karen and aly were so professional- no pressure Much better service then Nordstroms

The BEST PLACE in or around Seattle to buy a swimsuit if you want something **special**. Heidi will…read morealso custom make a swimsuit to fit your body type. I LOVE the little blue and white polka dot bikini I bought from her and am eyeing some of her 2009 collection. Heidi also makes a lovely, sexy, and fun line of swimwear for breast cancer survivors who have had a mastectomy. These suits have prosthesis pockets and higher cuts around the arm area. The line is called Anne Fanny and you can see the line and story behind it at her website. Heidi Fish is truly one of West Seattle's best kept secrets but Seattle would be a more beautiful place if more girls would rock her suits. Check out Heidi's website and showroom and get the best swimsuit you've ever owned.

Well, at first, everything seemed great. Heidi was willing to hem our new curtains for just 20…read moredollars. Fantastic! Quick turnaround too with just one day. However, Heidi cut a gash in our curtains, and didn't mention it when I picked them up. When I got them back home and hung them back up in front of the door, it was immediately obvious because they hang in front of a sliding glass door that faces the afternoon sun. These blackout curtains allow NO light through, so it's INSTANTLY obvious. I called Heidi and asked if she would fix it, naturally. She said it was like that when we gave the curtains to her, and said she was going to call us about it before starting the work but didn't. She offered no explanation as to why. She refused to do anything to fix her obvious damage to our new curtains, which we had hung up for 4 days before giving them to her. If there had been a gash before she got them, we'd have seen it readily, just as it was instantly apparent when I got them hung up today. Shame on this lying, classless woman who took my cash to avoid paying taxes, and then damaged my curtains and couldn't even own up to it. SHAME on Heidi Fish! All I asked was for her to FIX it, I didn't even ask for my money back. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS CROOKED LIAR!

I'm not usually a "lingerie person" and was totally nervous/not-excited to shop for a friend's…read morelingerie shower gift. Everything in the store was gorgeous (and soft!) and the person who helped me kept me laughing and smiling. Hooray for small shops with warm customer service!

Shadia (the shop owner) is lovely and a very sweet woman!…read more Quick backstory: I was tasked with planning a last minute surprise bachelorette party for my sister (long story but all the plans had to come together with 2 weeks and everything was a complete surprise - none of us live or had ever lived in Seattle). Since our group wasn't the type that would want strippers or anything like that AND our group of gals rarely (if ever) treat ourselves to nice lingerie... I wanted to find a classy lingerie shop that would host our group (5 ladies) for a private after store hours shopping session for 1-2 hours. After visiting the website, I saw they didn't offer anything like that (one other local shop did but couldn't accommodate us) so I sent her an email inquiring. To my surprise (and delight) Shadia replied VERY quickly and came to my rescue saying that she could accommodate. All the gals were dressed for a lovely dinner and our Uber pulled up to the shop. My sister started laughing and got super shy... she wasn't expecting a lingerie shopping sessions at all. I don't think she was into the idea at first BUT with all the gals' enthusiasm, Shadia being very inviting, sweet and helpful, this activity ended up being one of my sister's favorite out of the entire day. My sister was VERY grateful that Shadia opened her shop after hours and now she has a new awesome bathing suit for her destination wedding, a super cute romper for the wedding night ;) and some seamless undies to wear under her wedding!!! SUCCESS!!! All of the gals were able to try on garments. I guess my only criticism or negative is that larger breast gals / more full figured ladies will have trouble finding items that will fit. My size 6 sister had plenty of garments to try on; which was perfect! I'm 36DD so I was limited BUT I still walked away with a beautiful teddy/nighty that I'm really happy with! I love it! More about the private shopping (Shadia, you should totally offer this on your website and I would recommend taking a deposit from the person booking. The deposit (I suggest between $300-500) could go towards merchandise they plan on purchasing during the shopping session. I would do this especially if you provide snacks and bubbles. I know we brought our own sparkling wine but if you provide for folks then I'd hate for you to spend too much out-of-pocket).... anyways, Shadia offered snacks and wine when we connected on email. I told her we'd bring the wine and snacks were welcome if she wanted to provide. She had a lovely assortment of cheese/crackers/chocolate... it was so thoughtful and sweet for you to offer and provide. Again, the shop is super cute, she has great garments and Shadia is a WONDERFUL person!!!! Thanks for accommodating our group. We loved coming to your shop!!!

Had the pleasure of visiting this shop this past weekend while visiting Seattle. Owner was a…read moreawesome and very welcoming/ allowed us to use his changing room to change into our bathing suits and gave us a celebration (we just got engaged) by blowing in a shell and announcing us to the crowd outside. Lots of fun.

A wonderful little souvenir shop with genuinely friendly folk! Hustled over on a Sunday late…read moreafternoon just before closing for a couple of refrigerator magnets for wifey, and found exactly what was needed. Kahuna Dave is a gem! Be sure to drop by and say mahalo to this wonderful person and support this small business!

I don't even know where to start with The Pencil Test in Renton, but I truly feel like there should…read morebe more stores like this for women. It's honestly kind of crazy that in my 33 years of life, I went so long without actually having a bra that fits me properly. The women who work here are incredibly knowledgeable. Both times I've gone in, I was helped by, I believe, Hailey, and she made me feel so welcomed and comfortable right away. What amazed me the most is how quickly she could figure out my correct bra size. She'll take a look at your back, see you in the bra you came in wearing, and then bring you an option she thinks will work. The first time she did that, I was shocked. How would she act know my size without even using a measuring tape? It was like magic. She came back with two bras to try on, and my mind was blown after the first bra she brought fit me like it was made for me!!! I can't explain the feeling you have once you wear a bra that actually fits you. Like you thought you were a bra that fit you until that moment. You're like, "Whoa! This is what it feels like. " It's crazy and out of this world to explain. It's honestly impressive how experienced and skilled they are. They also do such a great job making you feel confident and supported throughout the whole process. It never feels awkward or uncomfortable, which I really appreciated. Another thing I didn't realize before going is that they sell more than just bras. They also have underwear and a really great selection of bathing suits in different styles and colors for all kinds of preferences and body types. I highly recommend making an appointment if you can, because it can get busy, and you might have to wait a bit otherwise. That said, even without an appointment, the wait sometimes isn't very long. I've told my mom and several friends about this place, and every single one of them has come back telling me how impressed they were with the customer service and the overall experience. Yes, the bras can be a little more expensive than what you might find at a typical retail store, but the quality and materials are excellent, and they last a long time. For something you wear every day, it's absolutely worth it.

Absolutely wonderful experience. I've struggled my whole life finding a place that can accurately…read moremeasure me and give me recommendations. You get a personal fitter and they give you tons of recommendations based on what you're looking for. They also don't sugar coat it and give you the hard truth- like needing to embrace underwire . I found some good high impact sports bras and everyday bras that gave me my waist back. Highly recommend this place to anyone with boobs. Prices are reasonable too.

Violated my civil rights and federal law. This retail store that is open to the public violates the…read morefederal law, the Americans with Disabilities Act. They refused me entrance to their retail location based on my disability that requires me to have a Service Dog. The Retail Services Manager, Kim Babcock, demanded an ID card for my Service Dog. There is no such ID card. Service animals are: Dogs Any breed and any size of dog Trained to perform a task directly related to a person's disability Service animals are not: Required to be certified or go through a professional training program Required to wear a vest or other ID that indicates they're a service dog Emotional support or comfort dogs, because providing emotional support or comfort is not a task related to a person's disability.

Its a nice place in the city. Nice people around here. Specially this business is a part of…read morecharitable organisation for cancer.

Huge REI store with an amazing selection and great service. They even offer 1 hour of free parking…read morefor customers -- which in Seattle is already a big win on its own. The store is one of the largest I've been to, and they truly carry everything you might need for outdoor activities. Staff members were friendly, approachable, and consistently helpful throughout the visit. Overall, a smooth and pleasant shopping experience with no complaints.

I had a great visit to the REI Flagship Store. I had no idea they have an actual ranger station…read moreinside the store, with real park rangers. Ranger David and Ranger Eric helped me find Washington State and national park passes for people with disabilities. I did not know they existed. It felt less like shopping and more like stepping into a gateway to adventure. I do not know of another retail store where they offer something like this. Now, if they really want to take it to the next level, they can harness me up and let me try the rock wall using my good leg. I would absolutely give it a shot.

Stopped by before an event in Seattle recently. Looking for something special. The staff was a…read morelittle preoccupied but friendly. The selection is huge for such a small space. It would be cramped with more than a few folks browsing but thankfully it was just us and the two folks working. They have a good selection and a range of brands. But even with that they all kind of blended together in similar look/feel. They also had a clearance section so I may go back and check that out. I would just love to see them add a section of more sexy underwear. Its so hard to find men's lingerie anywhere.

Cute shop in Cap Hill. Though the footprint is small, they pack a whole lot into that space. Great…read moreselection of well-known brands. Staff was friendly and helpful, answered a lot of our questions and made us feel welcome. Great recommendations based on anatomical needs and some really good-looking underwear.