Stein Mart

I’ve been to the Uptown Stein Mart a lot as it’s a great option rather than having to head out to the Metairie mall. My daughter said she needed new performance clothes the evening before leaving for all-​state orchestra, so we tried Stein Mart hoping we could avoid going out to the mall. Score! We found a beautiful full length black gown (she’s a cellist) that fit perfectly, a tea length black lace dress and a shorter black dress that all fit perfectly. We ended up buying all three as they were on sale and perfect. She also found a great pair of bow front black shoes too that were on sale. We could not have done better if we scoured a huge mall, but spent a fraction of the driving and time, and the prices were great. I am very impressed!

By far my favorite Stein Mart is uptown New Orleans… I love that store… so nice, the workers are so pleasant there. The other local Stein Mart are very business like… uptown has a personal touch and you feel right at home.

The Stein Mart on Tchoupitoulas has continued to reinvent itself over the years. The clothing selection varies quite a bit depending upon your style. The store features everything from shoes to housewares, clothing, and accessories.
They used to feature a better selection of plus sized clothing for women, but lately that selection has been lacking. As a professional woman who is not a size 8, it used to be the go-​to place. It is always a work in progress.
They feature coupons and sales frequently — so pay attention.

While I do think the overall quality of the clothes at the SMs in NOLA have gone down a bit in the last few years, I do occasionally hit a jackpot (the jeans I’m currently wearing).
But I’m re-​reviewing specifically since the shoe department changed hands. No more checking out separately in shoes, and the sales (if they have something you like) are really good. I’m glad DSW is the new subcontract.
The housewares make good last minute gifts and again if you need a basic last minute then this is a good place to check.
The staff varies from extremely helpful to outright surly depending, which is about what I expect. My biggest let down? the dressing rooms which often seem to need a good cleaning.

The clothing here is not really my style. it’s a bit geared towards an older crowd. BUT they do have great brands and accessories. They have a good collection of pretty much everything.
The store is always neat and the employees are super nice and helpful… even near closing times! I’m really impressed by their customer service.

We had a great time shopping here on Black Friday, and Saturday, too. We found the towels we were seeking (like the ones in our rental, thanks, Jeff), on sale, and then marked down more! So, we had to go back and get them in another color, too.
I wasn’t familiar with this brand, but had seen it on our travels. I’m glad we stopped in, it’s sort of a combo of Kohl’s and Gordman’s back home.

I went to Stein Mart because I was looking for bottom closet hangers (with the clips on them). At first I was bummed because I couldn’t find them. Then I found a bunch of other stuff I had been needing for a long time but couldn’t find, like a jewelry organizer and scarf/​belt hangers. Then when I asked the woman at the register if they had any of those hangers I was looking for, she confirmed that they didn’t, but then she just gave me about a dozen of their bottom hangers that they use. I was so grateful! (I really needed those hangers! haha)

Shopping at Stein Mart while on vacation was a pleasure. Better than TJ Max: 4 styles of Not My Daughter’s Jeans in my size for 40% of retail! I was surprised by the selection from housewares to hats. Staff was friendly/​knowledeable.
I bought more for myself (including fab $ 65 boots), my husband and son in three hours there than I did in Manhattan during a two-​day trip recently.
Now, how to get it all home!

I frequently shop at Stein Mart for their men’s suits and casual ware. It’s often difficult to find a store that sells reasonably-​priced men’s summer ware; department stores frequently stock dark colors in heavy cotton and even wool year round, without regard to the weather. Stein Mart doesn’t do that. They sell linen suits and shirts, as well as a wide assortment of silk and light cotton.
On the other hand, my wife tells me that their women’s department is average at best, and I’ve noticed that their men’s shoe department could be improved. On the whole, though, Stein Mart is excellent for men’s clothing, and the prices are difficult to beat — particularly during sales.