E Leigh’s

E. leigh’s is a seemingly cool place to get modern boutique items so I was really excited when I found it and I’m really big on supporting smaller local businesses. But my experience was very poor. They’re «contemporary» boutique items are very poor quality. The shoes and clothing are set for normal boutique prices but they’re very crappy items. The jeans I ended up buying have spots in the fabric that are really thin and will definitely end up with a hole in them after a few wears. It was pretty dim lit in there so I didn’t notice this until I put them on at home and then they wouldn’t take them back because I had taken the tags off which I did because I intended to wear them that day. The shirt I bought looks fine so far but I haven’t worn it yet and their shoes that I thankfully didn’t buy are very poor quality as well. Shoes are unauthentic and will probably not last more than a few wears.

You have some incorrect information, so let’s be clear: 1. I had a receipt 2. The purchase was made less than 14 days prior to my attempt to return the merchandise. 3. The merchandise was not purchased at a «final markdown» 4. Your return policy is unusual rather than standard. 5. I was not informed about your lack of a return policy at the time of purchase even though the sales staff knew I was purchasing it as a gift

I had patronized E. Leigh’s online store a few times, and I absolutely loved how the clothes arrived very attentively wrapped and tidy. The experience of shopping online was so positive, I was excited about the bricks-​and-​mortar boutique when it was announced.
I was in twice this week, once to peruse and once to come back to pick up the item I chose (a super-​cute diaphanous print top I thought would be great for an upcoming trip). The proprietress, Erin, was in both times and remembered me from my previous purchases and a question I asked on the store’s Facebook page about some Yosi Samra flats. The boutique is small, but decorated very prettily and is comfortable for shopping. I felt fine browsing and not buying (but of course, I had to return).
The inventory was a little «picked over,» according to the owner, but I found quite a few things I wanted. The items are definitely on trend (lots of pretty tangerine-​colored items this season!), but not fashion-​victim-​y, and although the store definitely caters to a younger crowd, I’m in my early 40s, and I found quite a few things I thought were appropriate for me. She also carries cute accessories.
Everything is VERY reasonably priced, more expensive than Forever 21, but a lot less than Anthropologie. My cute top was $ 42, and the Yosi Samra flats I love are less than $ 70, I think. I can see this store doing very well with people who want to add a little something to their wardrobe with zing and verve, but don’t want to spend scads of money on the latest fashion.
I will definitely be back! She gets new stuff all the time, and stopping in here feels neighborhood-​friendly and fun.