“Adam was so extremely helpful and professional. Last year my husband and I stopped in the shop while we were driving through Des Moines. Later, I was trying to come up with gift ideas for my husband and recalled they do custom leather work. Adam provided a 10/10 experience and made the vision for the wallet come to life all via email. He checked in with me throughout the process to ensure they were on the right track and it truly came out beautiful. Thank you!”
“This was my first visit to AE and I'm sad I hadn't visited prior to today! Their selection is incredible and they truly have everything that you are looking for. I needed to refresh my winter coat options and found many options worth considering here - as well as cute sweaters to get me through the rest of winter. Morgan helped me find the best options and her knowledge on every product she showed me was incredible and so helpful! The store was clean and organized and the employees did a really great job of being present with every person in the store. I will be back!”
“I have been a long time customer for about five years and most all my clothes come from Marne. I have slowly phased out fast fashion and throw away clothes and exchanged them for life long, ethical, beautiful garments. I love Angela (the shop owner). At this point she knows me. I have no idea how she keeps everyone straight but she always knows what will fit and what won’t. I am 12-14 regular and I fit in her clothes! I always feel celebrated and cared for. It’s one of those store I feel comfortable coming out of the fitting room and looking in the big mirror.”
“I live 4 hours away and LOVE to order from Cindy's. In my part of the state, I know I'm wearing a fun style and unique look that only can be found at Cindy's.Colorful, creative, exciting styles!Love this place!If you stop by the store, expect to get caught up in the fun! They love to tell you what looks great in you and what you need to avoid. Truly wonderful staff and Cindy is a hoot!”
“This place is absolutely awesome! Stickers, shirts, soaps, socks, more things that start with S! So many fun and cool prints. I got my Sister-in-law a shirt as she’s a music teacher… never thought I would find one for music teachers! If you have a little time to kill, Raygun is a must!”
“I have been in several
Times over the years but the window caught my attention today w the kids items for Halloween adorable !!!
SUCH CUTE and UNIQUE items !!! Wow ! Books I had never seen. HUGE selection of jelly cats.
Darling Clothing even for boys !!!!!! Good selection of sizing .
Staff was very kind ..it was the first time shopping w a small child and he was a bit overwhelmed by all the amazing Toys IE wanting to grab etc
Their verbiage was really kind to us “please be gentle with the toys we need to sell them to someone !” Vs “stop playing w the merchandise “ or something else that could of been totally mean.
I was impressed by that I’m new at this parenting thing so made me feel good and want to buy more and be more mindful when shopping ..
A jewel Of a store! Check them out !
Shop Local !!! It’s great to see merchandise that is unique and special
They also suggested a great playground near by with good directions. We found it (American legion park) and had a ball after our shopping trip . Thanks !!!”
“Lula Belle is my favorite boutique! From clothing for the women, men and children, darling home decor, jewelry, accessories and more it’s my go-to for myself and gifting! The owner, Kamie and her team are so helpful and kind. I love the price point, variety and quality of items. Indianola is so lucky to have a store like Lula Belle. Right in the heart of the community on the square!”
“I recently purchased business shirts and suits from Penache Bespoke, and I’m extremely impressed with their outstanding quality. The fabric feels premium, the tailoring is excellent, and I’m completely satisfied with my purchase.”
“Let me just start with saying CJ has been MORE than helpful every single time we come to this location. I have never had someone so respectful, mindful, helpful & caring in retail whether it is 4 hours or 4 minutes to close.
In no way have I ever had someone go so out of their way to find different sizes for my hot topic loving 9 year old. He deserves a raise & all of the recognition in the world - if he has not yet been named employee of the year he very much should be!!
I cannot express my gratitude, always looking out for us for deals, coupons & recommendations. I could keep going on & on & it still wouldn't be enough. Thank you CJ for being so incredible, you ARE our FAVORITE. You not only always make our visit unforgettable, but it’s one-of-a-kind and wouldn’t be the same if you weren’t there!
Thanks for being you,
Your biggest fans
Xoxo
Toria & Brittany Dukes”
“Preservation has been one of my favorite small businesses since opening day nearly a decade ago. Iconic, and inspirational in brand offering, styling, friendliness and innovation (their newer alterations program and wearable collaborations are always cool). Thanks to Nicole for bringing in flattering, forward-thinking brands to the area!”
“Incredibly impressed with my experience throughout the whole process as Stephanie took very good care of me. I would highly recommend Tom James for anyone looking for a top tier custom suit in the Des Moines area that won’t break the bank. Thanks for everything, Stephanie!”
“I had such a blast looking through the racks here and found some incredible deals on designer clothes that I usually see for way higher prices. The store was really well-organized, so even though there were a lot of items to look at, it didn't feel overwhelming to find my size in the jeans and jackets section. I ended up finding a pair of high-quality boots and a really soft sweater that I know I will wear all the time. The checkout line moved surprisingly fast for a busy Saturday, and the staff was very polite and wrapped everything up carefully. It is definitely my favorite spot to go when I want to update my wardrobe without spending a fortune.”
“Always happy with the service I get when I come to Zumiez. Just the other day I went in for an exchange and I got personal assistance looking for what I needed. Very helpful and always friendly, makes my day everytime I go in there.”
10AM - 5PM
136 5th St, West Des Moines
Clothing Stores
“Sassy’s has always been a favorite of mine, but my friend from Chicago was visiting and we spent an hour or more shopping and buying. Chris helped us add accessories to our chosen clothes and we felt as though she was shopping with us! Fun experience!!”
“John does a great job on screen printing, vynl, car wraps, business signs, banners, graphic design. If you need something he's the guy to get the job done for you. Great service!”
“Kayla ROCKS! All the people working there had fantastic attitudes, and made me feel so welcome. I had a specific wardrobe issue, and Kayla was ON IT. She cared, and filled my dressing room with GREAT options! She even knew my size better than I did. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you Buckle and thank you Kayla!!”
“Best store in Des Moines I am seriously obsessed with this place owner is fantastic about picking items to fit your needs!! Won’t go anywhere else 3/4 of no my wardrobe is from here”
“Was looking for original and affordable gifts for the holiday season. I always like to give gifts that are thoughtful and something that a person cant see at one of the big box stores or see someone else owning it. I heard about this boutique and couldn't wait to go see. It didn't dissapoint. The owner greeted me with a smile. This quaint boutique is thoughtfully packed with tons of locally created gems, jewelry, art, food, clothing and more. Its one of the places where you could stand in one spot and just move your head around for several minutes and find so many treasures. Also the creative in me was inspired by so many things. If you are looking for one of kind anniversary, birthday, THANK YOU, thinking of you, just because, or TREAT FOR YOURSELF gift.... XO Studio is a great place to go. You will leave feeling like you paid a fair price and you supported a local artist. ALSO if you know an artist that needs help with marketing, selling and a spot to showcase please check out their website. The owner is a light in this world. I dont know her other than this one encounter but I can tell, you know when you know, that she is someone who lives to serve, teach and help others lights shine!!!!”
“We placed an order for embroidered jackets for our business and The Vinyl Studio knocked it out of the park! Everyone there was very responsive, they got our order done quickly, and the jackets turned out great.”
10:30AM - 5PM
426 E Locust St, Des Moines
Clothing Stores
“Completely forgot my dress was going to wear to a wedding in Wisconsin. Luckily I found Aimee’s because not only did I find a dress I found 2⃣ and a shirt. The woman working was so nice, and not just to me. There were other ladies she was helping as well. She also steamed my dress for me before leaving. I felt like I was in a movie montage, kinda like the sweetest thing. So fun, lots of GREAT items, even amazing clearance area! Now I just wish I lived closer to Des Moines!”
“The family-owned business that offers an international furniture shopping experience. Global inventory includes Handstitched rugs, Sofas, Bed Frames and Mattresses you won't find at Homemakers.”
“I was on the hunt for something specific. While one employee told me the item was in “storage.”Jackie, the store manager, went above and beyond looking through several boxes to locate the item I was looking to purchase. She didn’t have to do that on a busy Friday evening, but she did! It’s the little things that matter. She was very personable and has the customer- first mindset. (I’m a customer care manager myself)”
“My wife and I were at Old Navy yesterday and the individual that helped us out treated us like we were king and queen with respect he loved his job and he was just totally awesome. Keep up the good work I would buy a lot of clothes there but you guys have too many holes in jeans and I’m not paying that kind of price. Thanks for everything.”
“All my favorite jeans? Metro Market, hands down.
They’ve also got the cutest tops, dresses and fun accessories that instantly level up your outfit.
Sure, you can hit a big box store and see the same stuff as everyone else… But I’d rather shop with a women-owned biz that brings the style and the heart.”
“The staff working here was very helpful, my wife had purchased an item the day before and purchased the wrong size and I walked in hoping to return the item in exchange for a different size and the staff is very helpful to accommodate my needs.”
“This store is beautiful! The owner is very friendly and welcoming. Extremely fair prices and honestly so much better than Amazon or a big box retail store. So many awesome items here and I’m very excited to have a store to buy my wife ‘just because’ gifts. Check it out!”