I love coming to
Vespucci whenever I'm in this area, because
they always have something new. They are a
fine quality consignment store, and carry
brand name clothes, shoes, jackets, bags,
and jewelry for a fraction of the usual
price.
I think they are geared more towards mature
women, because every time I go it's always
older women who are shopping there. Which
leaves me wondering, why don't women my age
come here? I mean, there are brand name bags
and shoes, still in good condition, that we
can actually afford!
The shoes are by far my favorite part about
Vespucci. Oh, and the bags. Okay, it's a
tie. The first thing you see when you walk
in is their display of boots. Great for the
fall and winter, and they have a lot of
knee-highs. They also have a large display
of designer handbags on the other side of
the entrance. Brands like Guess and Kathy
van Zeeland are usually nesting among there.
They've got loads of jewelry, and you might
be able to find a pretty vintage broach, if
you look hard enough. The remainder of their
shoes are in the back of the store, near
their comfortable dressing rooms. As one of
the saleswomen said, one thing's for sure,
they have lots and lots of shoes!
The staff are very helpful, and will take
the time to help you put together an outfit.
It's kind of like having your own personal
shopper!
Jennifer P.
Edmonton, AB
This is a
higher-end consignment store just west of
124 St. I have been in both good and bad
consignment stores. I thought this one might
be for older ladies but I found lots of
items I liked to try on. The quality of
clothes is high. They don't re-sell stuff
that's worn, frayed or damaged. Everything's
in top condition, and the prices are very
good. Clothes are divided by the type of
clothing: top, tank, sweater, cardigan,
skirt, pants, jeans, designer denim,
high-end suits, ball gowns, etc. There are
also lots of shoes scattered throughout the
store, and on several racks. The clothes are
also divided by colour, so I headed to the
pinks and turquoises, two of my favourites.
The sales people of very friendly and
helpful, and can take as many items as you'd
like inside the change room. I didn't buy
anything this time. Consignment is always
hit and miss. But they always have new stuff
coming into the store, and you never know
whose toss-outs might be your new wardrobe
treasure.
