Dottie Couture

You will find cheaply made clothes at high prices at Dottie Couture. What has led me to this conclusion?
1. Most clothes fit like a potato sack. Blousy sleeves? Check. Cinched elastic waist making the top and bottom poof out a bit too much? Check. I tried on a tunic today that was literally shaped like a triangle… price was $ 45 I believe.
2. Fabric is the kind you will find from Target clothes. Guaranteed if you dry these garments they will be the size of your third grade niece’s socks.
The only thing even slightly couture about Dottie Couture is that they sell Ambre products.
So the clothes are kind of lame-​o, but what about that couture service?!
I’ll give you a run down of my interaction with the two blonde, Kate Spade handbag toting sales girls I encountered today. (No literally, one of them had a cream colored Kate Spade purse… she was digging through it at one point.)
*Around noon, walks in door. Spade girls don’t even look up from their cellphones. No joke.
*Look around entire store for something to exchange for a gift a friend got me that didn’t fit. Didn’t even get courtesty ‘can I help you find anything?’ blurb.
*Manage to find a few tops I think are pretty cute. Carries around store looking for anything I missed. (cue birds chirping from the Spade’s. Too busy on their phones)
*Enter dressing room to discover a tunic is really a triangular shirt made for the shape of absolutely no adult woman’s body. The cute maroon t-​shirt dress I picked up has these hideous side slits that render it useless as a dress, even with sweater tights. The third shirt, although a little big would look ok under one of my comfy oversized cardigan sweaters. Plus it is in Autumn colors and would only cost me an additional $ 12 on top of my return amount… so that’s about $ 38 for the Target quality shirt.
*Leaves dressing room feeling suprisingly victorious.
*Goes to checkout. One of the Spade’s realizes I am a person in the store and swiftly processes my return and rings up my new item. Very swift. Like, ‘get out of my store. you are interrupting my watching the newest Anna Kentrick Kate Spade video, swift’.
I agree with some of the other reviewers that have dubbed the staff as ‘Ice Queens’. Yeeesh!!!
And I have to give them a little credit. They always have some cute scarves. I bought two plaid ones last year at a fundraiser held there for the Make a Wish Foundation. Today there were a few I also liked, but this girl is one a scarf diet.
Overall, I just don’t see myself ever shopping here again unless I must exchange another gift.

I’m such a fan, that I shall be wearing a sweater that I purchased there today maybe soon. Depends on the weather! haha!

Where do I begin!!! I have been shopping here since they were a solo boutique in Greenwood (6 – 7 years ago?). I thought they were great then — they just keep getting better. Their customer service is above and beyond — in the same category as chick-​fil-​a and Disney World. You feel like you’re the most special customer they’ve ever had. Their website and social media are amazing, too. FREE SHIPPING on all online orders (are you serious!!!)!! If you leave a question or comment on Instagram, they almost always respond. They now have three locations and a huge online business, but they still feel like the small, quaint boutique who’s number one priority is customer satisfaction. This is a stand-​up company. Nothing but praise!!!

I absolutely love this store! Since I’ve moved from Indy, I’m still a huge fan. They ship your stuff so quickly too. When I do come back to Indy I always visit this store. One thing I have noticed is that the Dottie ladies aren’t as friendly with they’re shoppers of color and that’s not ok. It hasn’t stopped me from shopping here but definitely leaves me disappointed every time.

Oh Dottie… how do I explain my obsession with thee? Ok. I will refrain myself after writing this review from going onto their website to browse new items or sales. I am always surprised when a girlfriend hasn’t heard of it.
I visit here often and this is one of their three locations, along with Greenwood and a newer location in Fishers.
They sell jewelry, shoes, scarves, dresses, and plenty of tops and bottoms, all in trendy patterns and colors. Trust me. The stuff is all ridiculously adorable! I receive compliments often when wearing items from Dottie and I think half of my closet consists of their stuff.
If you want something, buy it today. It will be gone when you go back and/​or look online. Happens to me all the time.
Pros:
–New styles arrive daily
–Most items are $ 50 and under
–Free shipping on their website
–Trendy, up to date styles and colors
–Cute shop | shabby chic vibe
–Although small, shop is organized well
–Sign up for their email and receive discount codes
–Sales are always popping up
Cons:
–ALWAYS a long line for the two dressing rooms
–No refunds, only store credit is offered (and on sale items, you can’t even get store credit)
–As other Unilocalers have stated, sometimes the staff is not friendly

I do like this store, but the (now four) times I have had to bring my kids with me, I sense a lot of tension and get a lot of glares from employees. Considering many of the clientele are young mothers, this is a bit contradictory. For that reason, I doubt I will make a return trip.

I love this store! I don’t care for this location though, very small and the girls working there are never nice. TOTALLY different than at Greenwood. Plenty of space and the girls are overly nice there.

They really have cute stuff! Been to the one in Greenwood. I was needing to exchange an online order and the girl who worked there had carried my size and did an even exchange for me. They seem to have more stock here than in Greenwood. This place is perfect for summer clothes or needing a cute cocktail dress for a special occasion. I tend to do online ordering just because I know its in stock and FREE SHIPPING! I didn’t like they do not hold clothes (not even for a hour), so I really took my chances and drove here and got lucky when they had my size. For sure I will be back!!!

My name is Brooke and I am a Dottie-​holic. I admit, I get a little giddy waiting for their new arrivals to post on Instagram and Facebook. I am always on guard wondering when their next contest for a free gift card will be. Plus, I am always eager to receive their newsletter containing valuable information like $ 10 off or a free scarf with purchase. They also have a punch card. Every $ 50 you spend you get a punch. Once you have ten punches you get a $ 20 gift card. What can I say I am a sucker for a bargain.
Did I mention they get new shipments in every day? Brands come from New York, LA, and Chicago. You will never come to the store and see the same merchandise twice. Styles are often limited. This is always a challenge as items sell quick (within a few hours kinda quick). I am still thinking about a $ 39 dress I missed out on. It sold out in 4 hours… sigh. The good news is my wallet thanked me. I too must admit I was relieved that I didn’t have to sell plasma that week to keep up my Dottie fix.
There are 2 Indiana locations and rumor has it a 3^rd location is coming to downtown Fishers (mercy help me as that’s practically my backyard). Everything in the store is adorable and swoon worthy including the shabby chic décor. Most items are typically $ 50 or less. Just talking about Dottie is making me sweat for the next big flash sale!
The only reason why I docked Dottie 1 star is their return policy. I learned this the hard way. Items can’t be returned for a refund, you can only receive in-​store credit. Their fitting rooms are a little dark. They could definitely stand a touch of bright light. I have come home thinking something was going to work and then changed my mind. They will not bend on this policy. Just wanted to give the heads up. It’s one of the only retail clothing stores I know where you can’t return in a set amount of days and expect money back. Other then that I love this store.