Hoss Intropia

I made a mistake of not bring a dress for a gala-​like event that I had to attend… and this place had what I was looking for, in the right price range! I bought a beautiful creamy long dress that was recommended to me by a very attentive salesperson, who was not sales-​y at all. Because I was looking for evening dresses, I only paid attention to what’s upstairs… gorgeous fancy dresses!

This beautiful womens’ clothing and accessories and shoe store is drool– worthy in my book. I’ve been in this store (in Madrid and Barcelona) a hundred times but have never dared to try anything on, first, because of the price tag. Yup, it’s pricey. Second reason might have more to do with me than with them. I was cut from a friendly cloth and I’ve worked retail for many years and so I’m critical of the cool and aloof customer service approach. It just bums me out, and sometimes it intimidates me enough so that I don’t try on things that I might otherwise buy, if it fits me right, even if it’s expensive, You just never know. And, seriously, iciness, in general, is not good for business– that’s just common sense. Ok, I’m off my soapbox now. I’ll continue with reason three for not trying on/​purchasing at Hoss and that’s because the clothes are so damn beautiful, delicate, original, chic, sophisticated. AgghHH!!! Sometimes it’s just too much going in there because I want everything, it overwhelms, and you know that old saying «All dressed up and nowhere to go»? That’s me. Well, at least for the moment. However, people do get dressed up here more than in the States, in general, at least. People seem to take more pride in their appearance on this side of the pond. Hence, this classy store.
The clothes are just stunning. You can find elegant party and cocktail dresses, wedding dresses, work wear, play wear, hip lounging and drinking wear. And, the shoes and the purses and jewelry and accessories… please! go in, it’s all good.
I had a very nice experience at the Fuencarral location this afternoon. The salesperson at the door said hello to me AND smiled. I almost fell over. This was a first for me at Hoss, and my immediate response was to grab the first thing I like and try it on. And she followed me to the dressing room and tended to my requests and gave me her opinion and it was all so beautiful. Really, it just flowed. And, to make matters even more magical– my size fit me– all the way around. Length too, even for my short little american legs. I’m not kidding! The price tag reflects the impeccable fit of the clothing in this store and that, for me, makes shopping most worthwhile. Of course, when the wallet permits.