Carmady Boutique

Never thought id write a bad review but here it goes. Ive worked here for about a year now, and i cant tell you enough how cheap, Ann, the business owner is. When i began working there everything was great, she was very manupulative but i never saw it coming untill 6 months later, when i finally quit some of the girls who i used to work with would tell me strange things like her not showing up for weeks at a time and «forgetting» to pay them. Before i left to a much nicer job i asked her for a raise, maybe 1 $ more or so since it was already a year or about 11 months since ive worked there. She was in shock and said «i thought you were only here for 6 months? hahaha» I felt offended. As of today, Ann came to me and asked to work, knowing me i wouldnt have minded one bit, but there would be some circumstances to which i would work for her, i asked if she could pay me a little more than miniumum wage, so maybe 11 – 12 $. I thought tat was a pretty normal pay, for what she was asking for, i would only be working 3 days of one week. She told me 10.50 $ before i could send the text. I thought it was outrageous. What a cheap business owner. Most of her stuff by the way ios either glued or sewn back together because it was to cheap. Also the lining for the clothing was way off and mis stitched if anyone cares about it. So my advice is to not work here because she wont give you your check for atleasy a month, wont give you a raise, will make you work crazy hours, and push you to work untill you cant anymore. Sorry Ann if your reading this but people in the future who will be working for you need to know the circumstances that they are getting into. Thank you, have a good night!

CHEAP clothing marked up! The clothes fall apart. Go to the OC swap meet and get the same brands for half the price. Horrible management and terrible customer service!!! I will NEVER shop there again because of the manager and owner… rude!!!

Really BAD quality clothing and BAD customer service directly from the store owner. I honestly thought that I found a store for gifts and quick pick ups close to home. I hand washed a romper, and the fabric shrunk smaller than the lining!!! I only wore it once! The store owner refused to call me back or even exchange it for another romper. Your better off going shopping else where! I feel that even an apology call would have been nice, and I spent over $ 500 there, easily. Unhappy shopper for sure!

Lots of flowy dresses reasonably priced. Good deals on tank tops. I’m always skeptical of small boutiques especially in the afternoon because I don’t like to be bothered while I shop but the gal behind the counter was nice and said hi and that was it.
They have a lot of merchandise for a small store but I didn’t find anything I liked. Lots of halter tops. Probably a great store for 20 somethings.

BEST BOUTIQUE IN OC! I love this store I have gone to both Dana and Aliso locations and every time everyone is so nice that works their and is very helpful. The clothes are so adorable, very trendy and they have a great variety from basics to casual knits to fancy and sexy going out dresses and blouses. They also have great deals with the 2 for $ 10 basic tank tops and always are having a sale on something such as maxi dresses, skirts and so forth. They have the bras without wire which are so popular they go off the shelves fast so you need to go when they get their shipments! As well they always cary yoga pants and sticky boob bras which are great for backless shirts which they also have most the time. They are open everyday at good hours and stay open late friday and saturday I noticed so if your at a movie you can go by after or before which is nice compared to stores that are closed usually in the center at Aliso.
Anyways I recommend checking this place out you’ll always leave with something because they have the cutest and most affordable merchandise for a boutique and it makes you want to skip the mall all together!

Great prices and very cute clothes! They get new clothing all of the time and there are often good sales. Love this store! :)

I love Boutiques and I must say that I really like the clothes Carmady has to offer!
This cute and little boutique has everything that you can ask for — from work out clothes to dressy dresses to wear on a night out. I always stop by this boutique when I’m at the movies next door to check out their clothes and I will always find something cute that I want.
This boutique usually has sales. Today I bought a cute, fashionable, long skirt for $ 20 and a pair of fashionable sunglasses for $ 9. That’s a good deal for this place! Most of their other clothes are $ 30+, which I can’t justify buying since they don’t’ look like they are worth that much.
I’ll keep stopping by this place in hopes to finding a sale, but I wouldn’t buy clothes here at normal prices!
Cheers!!!

WHAT A RIP OFF!
I’ve shopped at this store quite a few times, mostly at the Dana Point location… they range from $ to $$$$$, just depending. Every time I seem to purchase something thats around $$-$$$$$, IT FALLS APART!!! I had finally had enough when I sweater I had purchased literally started falling apart at the seems within MINUTES of me putting it on. Knowing their store credit/​exchange policy ONLY, I politely went in asking to exchange or get store credit for this sweater that was falling apart. The young cashier girl told me that it was against their policy to accept something after it had been worn. To which I responded, It was worn for MINUTES before it started falling apart! She then said, AND I QUOTE, «Well its not really our fault that it fell apart. Your the one that wore it.»
I thought my head was going to explode. In todays world, where customer service is key, I could not believe the audacity. I have left my name and number and requested to be contacted by the manager. I went in, just wanting an exchange. Now, I am going to fight to get every dollar I paid back, and let me promise you, I will NEVER spend another dollar in that shop again. And I will also be sure to make sure that none of my family members or friends do either.
It’s unfortunate. I was an avid Carmady shopper. There aren’t many places around Dana Point to shop. I will spend the extra money and extra time driving out of my way to make sure that that place never gets another penny of mine.
If you plan to shop here, be aware that they have a NO RETURN policy. THey will only accept exchanges for store credit. They present themselves like their a «boutique», but you might as well be shopping at Styles 4 Less.

Popped in here whilst waiting for a friend to arrive for dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Some good deals inside — two tank tops for around ~$ 6.
Nice casual summer clothes — e.g. ‘yoga pants’, tank tops, casual shirts, etc. Also some cute attire for summer evening activities — e.g. dresses and dressy tops.
Would definitely go back to shop… after pay day ;-)

Interesting variety of things here. Inexpensive workout gear next to chic dresses and avant garde jewelry.
Small space filled with things to look through. Not a bad place to check out though.