Doll Factory By Damzels

I’m almost reluctant to share the secret, but Damzels is always my first stop when I need a new dress. The selection in-​store is so well curated, from the Damzels line to the pieces they bring in from other designers. I always find something to love. Not only that, but every piece I have purchased gets complimented when I wear it for years to come.

Oh good gosh, give me it ALL!
This is an amazing little haunt — I could have easily bought 5 – 6 dresses within 30 seconds of walking in the spot and for this, rather particular gal? That’s saying something.
I kept myself controlled and took home a mere two dresses and two pairs of tights, which amounted to $ 175. $ 60 a dress!?! You beautiful creatures, you. I would definitely recommend this little haunt for the vintage inspired gal!

dream come true. original fashion, amazing staff.

LOVE this store ! :) Everything a girl could ask for.
I bought a beautiful Stop Staring dress that fit like a glove and a tank top for my sister and they gave her a matching ring free of charge :). The accessories they have in store are super cute and I love the dresses.
The girls working there are rocking the pinup look which is great and they’re super friendly.
5 Stars!

Think I found my new addiction! Doll Factory by Damzels on Roncy is the cutest little shop you ever did see! Beautiful pin up style dresses and accessories. If your size isn’t in stock, they can check their Leslieville location and transfer the item to Roncy. It’s a $ 20 fee but is refundable if you choose not to purchase and will go towards the purchase price if you do. Great customer service too :). Go and check them out!

I’ve been shopping at Damzels for years and I can’t speak highly enough of them! As a wearer of skirts and dresses most of the time, I would estimate that 50% of my wardrobe comes from Damzels.
As a gal with an hourglass figure, I find shopping at many stores infuriating due to weird sizing, unflattering styles or clothes that just don’t suit my body type. Damzels carries dresses that are made for women with women-​shaped bodies. I am constantly getting compliments on the dresses I buy from their store.
Kelly and Rory are an absolute delight, and always offer a helping hand when choosing between options or suggesting things you may not have seen or considered. The rest of the staff is super too. They offer a wide range of accessories and shoes as well.
Watch out for their backyard sales, or any messages saying they’ve just received new styles!
So much love for Damzels!

I am a big fan of cotton dresses, and I buy them everywhere I see them. I do not mind paying extra $$$ for a really cute, high quality dress.
But this store was a disappointment for me for the following reasons:
1) Very limited selection of sizes.
2) The type of dresses are suitable only for a very narrow niche of customers. If you love lots of bright flowers on your dress, the place is for you!
3) The dresses are really hard to wear in a hot humid climate because they are either made of synthetics or very heavy cotton.
4) Quality/​price ratio is not exactly amazing. I’ve seen better in the city and online. For example, aTrollied Dolly dress will cost you $ 110+ while an Esprit dress made of a much better quality material will cost your around $ 70 – 80.
5) Sales persons were sort of pushy, but I guess they have to sell those dresses.
Also, most of their dresses are sold online, if you know you size. Those online places may not exactly be much cheaper but at least they have many more sizes!

I wish I could give Damzels 6 stars, I love it so much.
Unparalleled selection of comfortable, feminine, figure-​flattering dresses for the vintage inspired woman. I love the colours, the cuts, the fabrics, the patterns — LOVE IT ALL!!! These dresses look good on everyone, regardless of size or shape, and they make you feel sexxxxy while keepin’ it classy.
The staff are sweet, and really good at helping you choose the right thing, and just overall making you feel good about yourself.
I suggest making a day of it with your lady-​friends, and lunching in Leslieville after browsing through some antique shops and choosing your favourite Damzels dress to wear to next weekend’s cocktail party. No party to go to? Just throw it on with some heels and pearls and vacuum your home in style.
I could spend all of my monies here. And some days… I have.

This shop is so bloody cool, I thought I’d be kicked out for my apparent nerd factor. I think it’s the glasses. Or, my gawking at all the rad merch. So, being on the hunt for a super cool, as in, not from Artizia, cool, tshirt, I roll into Damzels. It makes me wish I were one of those hot retro chicks, so I could buy my entire wardrobe from here. However, I’m not. (See reference, above.). But. I did buy a cool graphic tshirt, of which, the staff were happy to import from their Ronscesvales location, making me feel all VIP. Fantastic.
Aside from great Tshirts, the shop carries really sexy pinup, classy, cool dresses and accessories to announce yourself as the hot girl in the room, with all the style that the others are lacking.
I’ll be making another purchase for sure when I head over to pick up my awesome tee.

I first came here in search of a dress for my grad ball– I’d already combed through 20+ dress stores online and in person without finding something that caught my eye, and I was running out of time before the actual event. Damzels was the last place I had left to try.
The store was small and adorable, with a fresh and unique collection of dresses. What really made Damzel’s magical though was the damzel working there who helped me look for the perfect outfit. She pulled dresses off the racks that I would never have to thought to try on on my own, but when I did try them on I was blown away. The dresses she picked out fit beautifully, and looked stunning! After 20 minutes of happily romping around the store, I had not one, but two dresses, matching stockings, and a rocking new pair of heels. I only wish I hadn’t wasted all my time looking elsewhere before coming here!
I cannot recommend this shop more, LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

OMG!
Eli and I stopped by Damzels after a Beach visit and I suddenly realized, it has been far too long since I have been in this place. I know I have reviewed it a lot, but goodness gracious this store ROCKS! I just wish I could get every girl in search of the perfect dress to come here or to their west end location.

They have always been a Go To Staple for me. now that I have moved away boy I miss them… whenever I am in town it is a top spot to re-​visit!
Styles that are funky, fresh and well priced. I have never gone to an event in a Damzels outfit and seen anyone dressed the same-​Love that!

You’ve got to check out this store! The best place in Toronto for cute, awesome dresses! They’ve got the best taste and such a terrific selection of vintage inspired clothing. Go check them out!

One of my absolute favourite places to buy clothes in Leslieville. The owners are personally vested in the business, remember you and your purchases and just have a wonderful eye for great pieces. I get great looks in dresses (for black tie or casual dressy events and for work) that have a decidedly 1950’s old Hollywood and rockabilly appeal, with labels like Stop Staring, Luxe Deville and Bettie Page Clothing at really, really reasonable prices. Their eye for accessories is equally wonderful. I like supporting this gem of an independent clothing retailer in the heart of Leslieville. I have sent several people there and they have all had a great experience. When I buy gifts from there, like the clutches, wallets and purses, they’re a huge hit. If you like modern, wearable women’s clothes with a hip retro vibe, Damzels should be a must-​stop in Leslieville.

We first noticed Damzels In This Dress while walking after brunch. The funky window caught our attention. We were looking for moustaches for a birthday party and my boyfriend thought that this would be a good place to start.
There were lots of fun things in the store. I got side tracked with the bracelets and ended up buying two because I couldn’t decide. :s They had lots of cute gifts & funny cards. (There was a little girl that seemed pretty proud that she knew what the dirty words on the cards meant) I did notice that people were trying on clothes but didn’t look at what they had (I was afraid to spend more money)
I ran into a friend the other day in a cool dress and when I asked her where she bought it and she said Damzels In This Dress. (It reminded me that I hadn’t posted my review for this store)
**I’ll be back to check out the clothes the next time that I’m in the neighbourhood, the ladies that work there seemed really friendly and not pushy**

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 Danielle P. and the madness began!
As part of the STOMP, all their dresses in the back of the store were only $ 20!!!
I scores a super cute halter dress regularly $ 80 for $ 20.
There were tons of beautiful retro style bags and accessories to choose from at regular price, but I was not prepared to drop some coin that day.
No worries though… I’ll be back!

What boutique in Toronto accommodates for the busty gal? Surprisingly, Damzels In This Dress! When I found out about their retail in the Leslieville neighbourhood, I figured I’d go try it out just to look at their edgy, urban designs — pretty meets gritty.
Kelly, co-​owner/​designer of the shop, asked if I needed any assistance and I gave my polite «Just looking» but she would comment on certain dresses I’d be glancing at I confessed my reservation of actually being serious about trying on a dress due to the «girls». But then Kelly started suggesting dresses which made me more comfortable to at least TRY something on. From there she would also grab various dresses off the rack and handed them to me in the change room. I tried them on and low and behold, not only did they fit, they were flattering, good quality (not the rayon/​nylon/​spandex blend you get at mall stores) and darn it, they made me look and feel pretty.
I should also note that the store was not empty, she was this polite and friendly and helpful to everyone who walked in the store. And there was no feeling of her trying so hard to make a sell, she was a friendly person.
It is my to-​go dress shop!