Lily Et Cie

this place is a gem. the service was lovely! i walked in without an appt and was received with a smile. everything they have is unique. you must know about fashion, and the history of fashion to appreciate this place. If you have an eye for special items and love to find special pieces , this is the Place for you!! Pros: special items more

How they can possibly have 4 and a 1/2 stars with 3 out of 4 reviews giving it a 1 is a testament to how messed up this town really is! I came in last week (dressed in head to toe labels - not that that should make any difference at all!) to look for a wedding dress and all I found was a rude and nasty owner who made it VERY clear that since I am not a celebrity she had nothing to show me. How odd considering supposedly they have over 1000 designer vintage pieces? Interesting.... Here's a tip Rita, there are plenty of people in this town who will spend money on a designer vintage gown and the majority of them are NOT celebrities. If you are looking for great designer vintage try Paper Bag Princess, Resurrection or Decades but what ever you do remember that the weathered, uninspiring pieces at Lily et cie are not worth the hostile service you will receive. Pros: If you are a sadomasochist and enjoy being treated like a gnarly piece of gum on the bottom of a shoe this place is great! Cons: Not so special items at very high prices with extremely bad service more

Yesterday I went to shop at Lily et Cie. After reading the negative reviews on this City Search site, I steeled myself before entering the shop. From the moment I entered until I left, the owner (Rita) and a young employe (Marcus), were unfailingly cordial and helpful. Marcus approached me with a smile and an obvious desire to help. I asked if they carreied (a larger size) and he pointed me in that direction, kindly. I did not make a purchase but I did consider one lovely piece and Rita spent time explaining how it should be altered. Pros: Employes were helpful and pateient. So was Rita, the owner! Browsing makes one appreciate the beauty of Ms. Watnick's selectons. Cons: Not enough larger sizes, which is not the fault of the shop! more

Shopping should be a pleasant experience for the customer, not a hostile one. Plus, the owner is a total poser. Don't step foot in there. Pros: Nice things Cons: Not so nice atmosphere, and I don't mean aesthetically more

STEER CLEAR. The owner, Rita Watnick, is monstrous. She treated me terribly, as though I, a mere mortal, had no business being in her shop. She has an awful reputation for being condescending--at best-- if you are not a celebrity or extremely wealthy, but nothing prepared me for that kind of treatment. I was looking for a gown (and was prepared to spend a lot of money, not that it should matter), but she clearly didnt view me as ""VIP"" enough, and the old witch let me know it. I left her shop almost in tears. It is astonishing that someone in retail could behave with such hostility toward people. I don't care how extensive her collection of vintage is, it does not justify her behavior. Anyone who treats people like that clearly has some anger issues and is deeply insecure about ..something. I would not usually bother to write a review like this and waste my time on somebody like that, but people need to know. Rita Watnick is toxic and shopping at Lily et cie is an extremely negative experience. Cons: abusive owner more