Dollz & Dames

Worst shopping experience ever. I had just made a purchase of a vintage jacket at wild life reserve and thought I’d swing over to dollz and dames to spread a little money to another local business. They were less than welcoming and refused to let me. hang on to anything as I shopped. In less than three minutes two different sales associates either removed items from my hands or asked to put items at the counter or in a dressing room although I made it clear I didn’t want to try on the two slips I was interested in. When asked if I wanted to try on the slips I said «No» and they proceeded to take them from me anyway to put one behind the counter and one in a dressing room. I was approached this way four times and the only person treated this way. Shopping while black clearly not allowed here. Never again, unless my Master’s educated, gainfully employed person wants women in retail to treat me like a common thief. Update on ¹¹⁄₁₄: The owner has since contacted me three times today to discount my experience as if I somehow «misunderstood’, but has not once apologized for their behavior, hence the lengthy diatribe you will see following the review I wrote while standing outside their store immediately after the incident. This was after I left their store to crickets when I stated to said associates after they took the second item from me, «Fine. If you don’t want me in your store I’ll leave.» So I blocked her to avoid further aggravation after an already bad experience, and they just continue to pretend that «no» doesn’t mean «no» to certain customers at Dollz & Dames. Update on ¹¹⁄₁₅: Nicole, the owner has never contacted me to resolve the situation, but only to further discredit my account by saying it simply never happened. Here’s my advice. You would have made a completely different impression if you had approached me when I first entered the store and was looking at the shoes. Nobody asked me if I wanted anything then. It was only when I picked up a slip that I was henpecked, not just once, but twice. One of the slips had an elastic waste and the other had just an open top and was missing a button. That is why I said «no» to both requests to try them on or put them behind the counter. Yet the staff took them from me anyway. I have gotten five other e-​mails about the owner of the store addressing my review after I blocked her, which considering how harangued I felt when I tried to shop in this store should not surprise me. Funny how I had two sales people waiting on me alone in less than five minutes when there were at least seven other people in the store at that time.

Nice shop. Fun dresses and very helpful salesperson.

Cute clothes, reasonable prices, and quite possibly the best customer service in any clothing store I have ever been to.

I did get a cute, retro, swimsuit here. The dress cuts, though, (IMHO) are a poorer relation to Trashy Diva. The stores are similar in their offerings, but TD has much more varied and flattering cuts. Plus better shoes.

Cute things, nothing really special. I bought a Only Hearts Slip that had make up on it. The girl was nice to give me a 20% discount. However the slip was already $ 40 more than the suggested retail price. Don’t like the feeling of being taken advantage off.

We stopped in this great little shop while walking through the city. Great shop with some very unique and nice clothing that really actenuates my wife’s great body.
Shea spent nearly and hour and a half helping my wife with various outfits and accessories including shoes, hair, belts, jackets. Suggesting items to accentuate her curves. They provided me with a very comfortable chair where I could relax and see the outfits which I think is a huge bonus.
We will definitely shop there again.

While wandering the Quarter before the beginning of the conference I was attending, I found this charming shop. Shay, the owner, helped me style a darling polka dot dress and matching shrug, which I wore to dinner that night and got many compliments on. Shay made the whole experience super fun. I don’t do a lot of vintage or vintage-​inspired stuff, but I just fell in love with this dress.
I went back today on my way out of town and bought the same dress in another pattern. If I’m back in NOLA I will certainly go back again. Highly recommended!

What a great store. Everything is very high quality. The staff are extremely helpful, knowledgable and nice. They even offered that my girlfriend call the store if she had any questions.

My brain is in 1940’s mode, and while in the Quarter, my mom and I thought to pop in to Dollz & Dames to see if I could find a dress. While I didn’t find something for myself, I had a stellar experience with Heather who was the perfect amount of helpful, informed, and laid back.
In stores like this, the salespeople can sometimes be overbearing. Heather was by no means pushy. First off, she fits the part quite well rocking a dress from the store and a streak through her perfectly coifed hair. I told her I needed a dress for a 1940’s party. She asked if I was trying to win the Best Dressed contest, which I thought was a clever question if you’re going for authenticity. She showed me the dresses of that era, and explained that there may have been some women in 1920s/​30s style around in the ‘40s, but they gave most their clothes away due to the war. She ALSO told me polka-​dots weren’t even popular till the ‘60s I think! She really really knew her stuff.
She gave me appropriate sized and colored heels to try on with the dress to show what it’d look like. I tried on a few numbers, and she didn’t try to sell me on looks that didn’t fit, which I really appreciate. Just as an FYI, the ‘40s style seems to have some very distinct stitchings that may or may not be flattering on your body type. For me it was kind of a crap shoot, but I“m sure some of these dresses would look lovely on other people.
I would definitely pop in again to check out more of their items though its very much era/​look related. They did have some men stuff, and some cool shoes as well. Loved the bow ties, guys, go check ‘em out!

New Orleans is a fabulous city for vintage inspired clothing shopping, but Dollz & Dames is one of the best. They carry lots of great staples from other lines, but the real gems are their own dresses made from deadstock vintage materials. If you don’t fit into standard vintage sizes, these dresses are the closest you’ll get to authentic 1930’s pieces without a time machine. As an added bonus, they carry a great selection of makeup, shoes and vintage lingerie!
They’ll also do in-​house alterations to make sure your dress fits perfectly, which is great if you’re extra curvy or have less standard proportions. Their dresses are also washable, which makes them much easier to deal with than many other vintage reproduction lines. Don’t miss this place if you’re in the Quarter and you want something truly unique.

I should have known better than to stumble into a cute clothing shop while slightly tipsy. The Old New Orleans Rum Distillery has a drop off point right nearby, and I can’t be sure that this isn’t on purpose.
I was drawn in by the sale racks (and the super cute outfit on one of the women standing outside who worked there), and I came out with two dresses. I can’t tell you how it happened, I can only say that the woman who helped me (the facebook page suggests her name is Lexy) was outstanding. She even gave me a few ideas for how to wear the two dresses I got. I can’t believe I blew my whole clothing budget in one shop, but THAT’S HOW CUTE THEIR STUFF IS.
If you are tipsy and need to control your pursestrings, don’t walk in. Just don’t. Because you will find some cute dresses, Lexy will help you accessorize them, you will fall in love, and then you’ll walk out with four new dresses that you’ve somehow justified to yourself.
I justified it with just getting engaged, and having tons of engagement events that I need to buy dresses for, and well, modcloth dresses just aren’t long enough, and look at this pattern, you’d pay way more for this in NYC.
Don’t get sucked in. Or do. But don’t say i didn’t warn you.

Awesome staff along with an eclectic collection of one of a kind or near one of a kind clothes. My wife didn’t buy anything nonetheless we were both impressed by the store and it’s collection. FYI: They ship custom orders everywhere.

The wife wanted to come here. She bought a dress from her previously and likes their style of clothing. She said the staff are always very helping and assist with proper fitting and finding the right dress to fit your shape. She also said the prices were reasonable (especially for the Quarter). So, stop in and get something a little rockabilly to wear out and see some music!

Oh my goooooooosh. This is a great store!
So, anyone familiar with my «style» know that I love dresses with a little bit of a vintage/​retro/​pinup flair. I just happened to stumble into this fabulous shop which carries dresses in the style of «Trashy Diva», «Bettie Page Clothing» and other favorites.
I was in kind of a rush, so I didn’t have time to try anything on, but I definitely need to have some kind of shopping spree here soon. I just wish I had discovered this place before the holidays. I would have sent EVERYONE here to purchase my gift.
The dresses here are amazing and you really can’t go wrong with anything you find here. Even if you think it’s not really your «style», just stop in and check them out. You are bound to find something you will like.

Heather and Lexi were amazing. They helped my friend and I find the most perfect dresses, and as a busty girl, it’s sometimes difficult to find things to fit properly after the rack. Heather even took her belt off, showed my friend how to properly belt her dress, so of course the belt was purchased as well. I’m so glad I only visit New Orleans, I might have an addiction problem (though the lovely salesgirls didn’t neglect to mention there is an etsy shop, and they even ship internationally). I love my Orient Print Rita dress. Classic, and even machine washable. And only $ 158! Well worth it for a wear everywhere dress. Definitely will return.

I saw a dress in the window from across the street and thought my wife would look stunning in it. Service was impeccable, and the selection was extraordinary. They helped me pick out accessories and everything (I am no good with this stuff). The vintage style is so appealing, and they do a great job presenting it in this quaint French Quarter shop. As daring as it is to buy your wife a dress without her there, she absolutely adored it! She was floored at the fit, accessories, the whole shebang. Diva Dollz FTW.

I found my dress soul mate here, and through I dropped more on it than I would normally, it will serve for years to come as my go-​to fancy dress. The best part? Machine wash and dry. (SCORE!)
The racks are filled with amazing and inspired patterns and lots of different beautiful cuts that are flattering for every body type and size. If you like one print but a different dress style, they can make it for you! They also do alterations, shoes, etc.
The service was the best, and the owner is clearly in love what she does. Speaking with her is like being blessed with a little peak into the joy of choosing fabrics and creating dresses — just chat with her, you’ll see what I mean! Happy to support the business and really hope that I’ll be able to make it back or even up to Seattle to get another dress… you’re really missing out if you don’t make a stop here!

Diva Dollz is a dream!
The service here was better than any place I have ever been to, including upscale commission based stores like Neiman Marcus or Barneys. The staff were helpful, fun, and had great style. I left here feeling like a princess, despite only spending slightly over $ 100.
The clothes were cute, quirky, well made and well priced. I fell in love with everything. The accessories were out of this world too!
It exceeding my wildest expectations and I got contact info to order future pieces.

My absolute favorite clothing/​accessory store in Seattle
has now opened in New Orleans! I’m rather beside myself with excitement over this so you’ll have to let me have a moment…
*fans self* Recovered. After all, I have to get back to my FTR!
Oh, the shoes.
Oh, the super cute, flattering dresses.
Oh, the lovely lingerie.
Oh, the lush, baroque décor that makes you feel like you’re shopping in Paris.
Oh oh oh oh!!! But there’s more. Walk in clueless or even thinking you have an ounce of fashion know-​how and these ladies will set you straight (in an ultra kind way). They will make you look hotter than you could have ever imagined. I witnessed them turning one Miss Emily A in a divalicious pin-​up girl from H to T. She picked the dress. They did everything else: shoes, hair, a touch of blush to the cheeks. Seriously, you’d think you were at some ultra high end shop that would be kicking Pretty Woman out the door, but it’s not the case. Figure on price points ranging around 120 – 150 bucks for a really pretty dress (they have casual to dressy). Accessories are at very affordable price points (I purchased gorgeous red gloves and a studded belt for a total of 60 bucks). Shoes are of good quality and will run you around 150 (note: they have the kind of heels that are so comfy you’d never know you were wearing heels).
They will alter any dress to flatter your figure, ladies. That’s kinda priceless, especially in a town where it’s not the easiest thing in the world to find a good tailor. Just sayin’.
I’ll be updating this review on the regular. Look out for the attached lingerie shop that is going to open soon. I know I will be perusing it on the regular.