Taroo

As someone who generally tries to support small businesses, I would advise anyone to STAY AWAY.
The owner herself was incredibly rude to me since I had a stroller in the store. She pushed me into buying shirts without trying them on stating that I could return whatever I didn’t like… just hurry up because the stroller took up room in the closet of the store. She rang me up for everything I looked at, instructing me to try them on at home then return what I didn’t like. When I came back the next day to return two of the shirts I was told that I can only get store credit now. The cashier moved an enormous plant away from the wall where there was a sign saying returns are only for store credit. This would have been nice to know when the owner was encouraging me to «try things on at home» the day before.
To top things off, when I got home the shirts had been «relabeled» with their tags on a very cheap brand. The shirt I posted lasted two washes before it started to shred.
I stay away from this place because of the shoddy quality of the clothes and the unethical business practices.

TERRIBLE experience here — bought several items here and at the Taroo 2 (kids store 1480 First Avenue) and found out the clothes that i bough here were in fact TARGET brand, they ripped off the target label and attached their own and conveniently priced the items at a much higher price than i’m sure i would’ve gotten at Target. I am extremely disappointed at this «re-​branding» and when i called the store i was told that the owner «most likely will not call me back» b/​c apparently this isn’t an issue worth calling me back about.
I shop at an UES boutique to get clothes that are different (not the entire world is buying) and trendy and hopefully better quality than what i could get at a Target. this is extremely disappointing to say the least.
STAY AWAY!!!

This store is absurdly overpriced. I bought a tutu and a matching top for a 2 year old, which albeit cute, totaled $ 50. That is outrageous!
I’m also quite certain the sales associate was high on something. My friend who came with me agreed. I don’t plan on ever going in there again.

Loved shopping at this little gem! Theresa was so good at dressing me in things that worked for my shape! I feel younger and trendy without looking over done. I bought lots of great thing and this is now my first stop on 1 Ave!!!

Let’s begin with the staffing. The woman who runs the shop in the owner’s absence is unprofessional and rude. She also doesn’t know how to properly run credit cards. Not only did she charge me in advance for items that ultimately were not in her inventory, but instead of isssuing a credit, she charged my card a second time in the amount of the credit. When I reached her to try to resolve this issue, she conceded she doesn’t know how to run a credit and would have to wait for the owner. I called again to follow up and the owner didn’t return my calls OR issue the credit for items out of inventory OR the second charge run on my card.

This is another of those stores where the attitude of the manager has forced me to say I would not shop there. I was there twice.
The first time it was in the evening just at about closing time. The manager was standing outside looking at the windows. My wife and I started to enter — it looked cute and we have grandchildren who might do well there. The manager, in a very good natured and friendly way said, «We’re closing — unless you are definitely buying something.» We told her we were just looking and she told us to come back another time. I thought it was short-​sighted, but shrugged it off.
Two weeks later we came back with our grand daughters. They loved the store (ages 5 and 7). The manager same one) was friendly and talkative. Our kids were sitting on the floor, about to try on some sandals and the manager admonished them, «Unless you are buying that pair, do not try them on — your feet will leave an indent in the sole.» Huh?
I realized that she is friendly and nice but not very consumerist. And not in the least interested in winning friends for the store. We left and will never go back

This another one of those boutiques that sells garments you could probably find at a place like Mystique Boutique. I refuse to pay full price there because of that, however the sales are amazing. I got two cute dresses last time for $ 20/​each. Remind me to wear my iPod next time I stop by – the salesgirl was really annoying.

bought clothes the other day — was told there was a one-​day sale in which every regular-​priced item was 50 bucks. The saleswoman was very helpful and reiterated the ONE-​day $ 50 sale a few times. So i bought a couple things… and the salesperson was quite pushy so i ended up buying a couple more items. i walk by the next day to see the same $ 50 sign was up!!! Apparently, they are pushy AND liars. And when ive been in the store before, the sale people are generally very rude. the clothes are not of the best quality — but they are cute so im not too upset :)

Some Taroo employees are nicer than others, but management is THE WORST. I bought a pair of black pants, had tried them on in the store but didn’t notice until I put them on at home (more natural light, I guess?) to wear them for the first time that there were STAINS AROUND THE CROTCH — very faint but definitely there. I tried to exchange (not even return, I would’ve been fine with store credit) the pants, with tags still on and a receipt, and they would not accept them because it had been more than 10 days. I spoke to a manager, politely said I understood their policy was 10 days for returns, but that selling pants with crotch stains was unsanitary and exceptions should be made. She was rude and unapologetic, saying that the fact that the pants were on sale excused the stains, and I should just try to wash them. EW! That’s like Victorias Secret re-​selling previously worn underwear. So gross. I used to shop at Taroo fairly often but will NOT be going back anymore.

I have mixed feelings about Taroo. I’ve popped into the store probably a dozen times, and almost every time the people working there have been very nice and helpful. Once, however, the salesperson was *extremely* rude and visibly annoyed that I tried on several items but didn’t end up buying anything. I’ve never encountered her again, though, so maybe (hopefully?) she’s gone. As for their clothes, I find them to be a bit overpriced and not super well-​made. That said, I LOVE the few items I have from there (a bag, a dress, and a top) and have gotten tons of use out of them. The bag lasted me four or five seasons; I think it’s time to retire it, though, as it’s looking kind of ragged and the «leather» is peeling off in places. The dress and top both have assorted threads here and there hanging off from them. However, I love them both so much that I deal with it; they’re unique and I’ve never seen anyone else with them and I get tons of compliments whenever I wear them; I just wish they had cost me about $ 10 – 20 less.

I’m sorry that others had such bad experiences here.
I guess I lucked out, wandering into this teensy store on a slow afternoon, while the salesperson was eating her lunch at the counter. She graciously paused her lunch to give me a quick rundown of the store.
I mentioned that I’d been looking for a good, basic grey or black cardigan and she immediately pulled out their signature jersey wrap-​around sweater. She showed me lots of different options for wearing/​wrapping the sweater, selling me on its machine-​washability.
Several weeks (and washes) later, my dark grey wrap sweater still looks chic and pill-​free. Thanks, Taroo!

DO NOT SHOP THERE!!! I went there about a week ago and was in the dressing room line to try on two dresses that were on sale. The sales person told me I had to wait until the customers with the regular priced items tried on their clothes. I was in shock! I just handed her the dresses and as I was leaving she proceeded to say «we have a bathroom if you want to try them on in there». VERY RUDE!!! POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE and DISCRIMINATION!!! DO NOT SHOP THERE!!! and spread the word! Plus they are very overpriced and you can find the same items in other boutiques or even at Forever 21 for a lot cheaper.

Do not shop here. The clothes are cheaply made and overpriced. I bought a shirt there for $ 58. A week later, I saw THE EXACT SAME SHIRT at Forever21 for $ 16. I wore the shirt maybe twice before it started to unravel.

Love, love, love Taroo. Another hot spot to find the best thing to wear out. Prices are totally within reason and they always have something adorable to wear! Don’t miss the opinions of the sales people… they always know what looks good and what doesn’t…
Check out their stand during the 1^st ave Street Fairs in the summer — amazing sales!

Tired of paying Hampton-​heady prices at Big-​Drop and Scoop and I won’t name all of them that line Third Avenue?
Exhausted your finds at Pookie-​and-​Sebastian and maybe you’re looking for something less ‘out-​there’ but still fresh and cute?
Taroo rarely disappoints. If you’re like me and always fluctuate between two jean sizes they also have some great non-​labels that have a lot of stretch and are forgiving until you get back into your size 4’s — or whatever.
The jeans are very reasonably priced and look a lot more expensive than they are. Don’t limit yourself to blue jeans. In season, they have corduroys as well as the classic white jean and other colors you wouldn’t have thought of.
Their tops and cute little jackets are equally adorable and wearable, and if you’re in a hurry to put together an outfit for a last minute date, meeting or vacation this is a great all-​in-​one-​stop to shop. They even have bags, belts, shoes and other accessories, so you won’t have to deal with a big department store when you’re just not in the mood.
Their pieces are well made and last incredibly well, and you will not see yourself coming and going in the same threads as everyone else; with the monograms that announce that you have no fashion confidence.
Check them out when you’re in my neighborhood (and they have two other outposts). You will always find something cute and irresistible as well as usable.
The staff is very helpful and will give you their honest opinions as you try on the garments: so don’t be bashful and ask a lot of questions — they are glad to be of assistance. (They will also call their other two stores for you, if an item is out of stock).
There’s always something new, so check back often!