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When you live on a steady diet of dresses and skirts it's important to know where to go!

 1. Damzels In This Dress

1122 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M
(416) 598-0509

Category: Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

5.0 star rating
  6/28/2010

By now any of you who have met me in the flesh know that I mostly wear skirts and dresss... that being said I am a HUGE fan of this store.

I happen to be in the area for the Leslieville STOMP and recalled bookmarking this store; I stopped by with…More »

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 2. 69 Vintage Store

1100 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1H9
(416) 516-0669

Category: Used, Vintage & Consignment

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village

5.0 star rating
  5/11/2010

I have drunkenly been in this place a million times, at night it doubles as the coat check area for The Social. Today I finally got a chance to go to 69 Vintage.. in the day time... sober!

There were so many gorgeous dresses, sassy under garments and…More »

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 3. Fashion Crimes

322 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2A2
(416) 592-9001

Categories: Accessories, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Queen Street West, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  5/29/2010 ROTD 10/3/2010

If Alice in Wonderland were a store, it would be Fashion Crimes. Truly a master of whimsy, glamour and mystery, designer Pam Chorley always knows how to make a girl sparkle in one of her gorgeous dresses.

I actually bought my wedding dress here off…More »

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 4. Shopgirls Gallery Boutique

1342 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6K
(416) 534-7467

Category: Arts & Crafts

Neighbourhood: Parkdale

5.0 star rating
  5/11/2010

I met the manager of Shopgirls, Ashley last summer at a mutual friend's wine and cheese patio banter. She mentioned the store was right near my work and I promised I would go check it out. Almost one year later and I am proud to say I finally went in…More »

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 5. Flashback 2

25 Kensington Avenue
Toronto, ON M5T
(647) 343-5569

Category: Used, Vintage & Consignment

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

5.0 star rating
  8/11/2010

Vintage shopping is not meant for the shopping novice. If you get intimidated by Winners you are usually SOL, alas one place has service that rivals the most enthusiastic commissioned makeup counter spray girl...

I walked in and I was immediately…More »

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 6. Winners

250 The East Mall
Etobicoke, ON M9B 3Y8
(416) 207-0245

Category: Department Stores

Neighbourhood: Etobicoke

5.0 star rating
  3/23/2010

I love Winners... it's my Everest!
While some complain about having to dig around for treasure I embrace the hunt and feel a sick sense of accomplishment when I find hidden gems for dirt cheap!

This location is by far my favourite :
An extended purse…More »

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 7. Anthropologie

80 Yorkville Avenue
Toronto, ON M5R 2C2
(416) 964-9700

Category: Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

5.0 star rating
  3/22/2010

I am a stickler for details... especially the ones you can't see:
Intricate writings engraved along a button
The inside lining of a jacket
The the design on a shoe sole
If that sounds ridiculous... skip this store but if you are salivating right now RUN…More »

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 8. Anthropologie

19 Clock Tower Road
North York, ON M3C 0E1
(416) 449-6666
5.0 star rating
  6/14/2009

What happens when you are a loud, fashionable 20-something who works in the corporate world... Where can you shop that combines the quirks of Urban Outfitters with the classic stylings of Banana Republic?
The answer is Anthropologie...and I just about…More »

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 9. Original

515 Queen Street west
Toronto, ON M5V 2B4

Categories: Shoe Stores, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

4.0 star rating
  8/23/2010 First to Review

If Lady Gaga were to go shopping in Toronto, Original would definitely be on her stop!

Just west of Spadina on Queen lies a colourful little shop were F/X used to be. Lovers of F/X should not fear because Originals is owned by the same people and has…More »

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 10. Champagne & Cupcakes

1114 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1H9
(416) 533-2253

Category: Women's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village

4.0 star rating
  7/29/2010 First to Review

Champagne & Cupcakes! These are the two items I want to have present at my funeral...which is fitting given that I thought I died and went to heaven in this place.

I've seen these guys at the Toronto Clothing Show (great place to score some deals)…More »

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 11. Badlands Vintage

104 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON M6J
(416) 553-5871

Category: Used, Vintage & Consignment

Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village

4.0 star rating
  4/24/2010

I was in a vintage mood today and stumbled on this place on my way to work. Like a moth to a flame I promptly got off the bus and entered Bandlands. I walked in and thought "Oh... this is small!" Then I realized there was a downstairs sections with…More »

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 12. Black Daffodil

3097 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6P 1Z8
(647) 726-9400

Category: Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: The Junction

4.0 star rating
  7/22/2010 First to Review

Why do all my favourite dress shops have to be downtown? Why can't there be a cute place in the West end... enter Black Daffodil.

This place has all the things that make my squeal... dresses, dresses, and more dresses! The store is a mix of retro chic…More »

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 13. Swoon Clothes

76 Dunlop Street E
Barrie, ON L4M 1A4
(705) 726-1893
4.0 star rating
  4/3/2010 First to Review

This cute boutique could easily be in Yorkville; it's clean, simple and elegant. I was immediately greeted by an associate who later offered to place my items in a change room.

They have vibrant woman's designer clothing such as Michael Korrs and…More »

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 14. Hells Belles

463 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 2A9
(416) 504-4355

Categories: Women's Clothing, Men's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

3.0 star rating
  6/22/2009 First to Review

Let me start by saying that I am not goth but I love fashion and I make it a point to embrace it in many forms... As it's name would suggest, Hells Belles is a mix of will "rock & roll, pinup fetish, punk & goth" clothing, accessories and footwear;…More »

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 15. The Bay

465 Bayfield St
Barrie, ON L4M
(705) 726-2200
2.0 star rating
  4/3/2010 First to Review

I love department stores... but this Bay has ruined the experience.

This store is nothing but clothing... which would be just fine if it wasn't a collection of rejects from all the other Bays of Ontario.

This super small one floor locations has no…More »

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 16. Forever XXI

1800 Sheppard Ave E
Toronto, ON M2J 5A7
(416) 494-6363
5.0 star rating
  10/6/2011

This is my fav forever XXI in the city and my dirty fashionista secret. What F21 lacks in quality they make up in price and style. This is what Le Chateau used to be in the early 90's, amazing disposable clothing meant to last a season or two at…More »

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