Donna’s Dress Shop

I am a big supporter of locally owned businesses, but Donna’s is a complete rip off. I religiously shop PUG, Mary Blair, Bernie Dexter, Voodoo Vixen, Laura Brynes, and etc. Yes, these are high quality items that stand up to the test of time. Yes, many prints and styles come in limited runs. This is not my first rodeo. But the mark up on these name brand designers is hilarious. A PUG dress that I purchased from PUG’s website was marked up an additional $ 50! Seriously?
The staff is inattentive to the point of complacency. I found a dress that I felt was reasonably priced at a mere $ 120 and went to try it on, only to find that it ran small. I wanted to try the next size on. I poked my head out of the dressing room, then eventually added my leg to see if that had an effect. The patrons of the store thought it was hilarious though I was livid I was hanging bodily out of a dressing room to get someone’s attention. After realizing that no help was going to come to my aid, I got dressed and left. At least they said «bye.»
Don’t shop here! If you’re in love with an item that’s new not vintage, take a pic of the tag and order it through the online retail store. Or go talk to the girls at Retro Vixen as see if they can order for you. Either way you will come out ahead.

Another great retro shop in KC area! Mere blocks from Retro Vixen, they both have awesome things to offer. Donna’s Dress Shop has a more robust selection of pre-​owned vintage pieces, and a little bigger footprint than RV. Stop by and see their adorable birds, try on a few of your favorite vintage brands, and get yourself something special.

I love this store and have no problem buying luxury clothes and shoes, I do all the time. That being said, way too expensive and they need to lower prices.

I’m throwing a vintage summer bash just so I can justify purchasing another one of their dresses. Donna’s has the legit vintage and than the newly made vintage inspired styles to boot. Scarves, glasses, jewelry, shoes Donna has it all. A cute red and white polka dot, sweet heart neckline vintage cut dress could set you back $ 90. I know, I know it’s a lot, but hear me out these are handmade and quality. I still have one from when they first opened and worn it to all kinds of events. These dresses are one of a kind, I also got a red winter vintage coat here for $ 60 and it is stunning.
The window displays are works of art, so much thought and time goes into them. They change often and I usually want to own everything I see. Donna and staff are really sweet and you can tell they really love what they do. Atmosphere is fun lots to look and fall in love with.
Lots of the stuff is locally made, got my sister a gift card and she said I finally got her something she could use. Need lindy hop/​swing shoes or attire, got it.

Donna’s Dress shop is a Kansas City gem! Here you will find friendly ladies and the most unique dresses! This store is absolutely one of a kind! They have many fun seasonal events and make a fun shopping experience for their customers!

I was hesitant to update my review but after I’ve had similar experiences the last few times I’ve been to Donna’s, I felt lIke it was necessary… I’ve been going to Donna’s since they opened. I love their jewelry and prefer to shop local but the customer service is lacking. Last summer I wanted to show my best friend how wonderful this place was but we both left empty handed and disappointed. We were walking around looking at jewelry, grabbed a few pieces we intended to purchase and then continued to walk around and look at the dresses. We were followed around the entire time like we were going to steal something. It was very obvious after declining 3 times if they’d like us to hold the jewelry at the front counter. Jewelry isn’t heavy and I’m definitely not a thief!!! We ended up putting the jewelry back and leaving. I thought maybe it was just a one time thing and decided to go back after I recently got engaged. They were having a wedding event and I was looking forward to a fun experience trying on some dresses! My fiancé & I walked in and were greeted by 2 girls. One of them asked if we were looking for anything in particular and I stated that I was there to look at the wedding stuff. They said nothing… After looking at dresses for 15 minutes with no help, I tried on a few. They were adorable but just not my style and I’m petite so they weren’t flattering on my small frame. I decided to look at some jewelry instead and was told by one of the coworkers that I was welcome to take anything out of the case to try on. I looked at a few cute necklaces that I was interested in purchasing until I heard the other girl behind the counter whisper to her coworker; «Are the anti-​theft sensors on.» WTF!!! Not cool! I’m not sure why they would profile someone like that TWICE but I work in customer service and that is absolutely unacceptable!!! Needless to say, I put the jewelry back and walked out. As much as I love this store, I will not be back!

Take note of their return policy — which is no returns or exchanges, no matter what.

Donna’s Dress Shop is a sweet little boutique in the 39^th Street West District. The selection of dresses is fantastic and fulfills the needs of a multitude of styles but what they really shine the most in is the genuine vintage and modern retro classic styles that would make any 1950’s housewife proud.
I go here weekly to check out the new arrivals and store displays, which are carefully updated at least every other week. I have a hard time leaving without spending about $ 125 per trip, happily so. That may sound high but you get QUALITY items and the dresses really are standard pricing even compared to online shopping (trust me, I checked for each dress). While I love places like Modcloth and PinupGirlClothing, Donna’s is a local shop that offers the same prices with a friendly service you don’t get from online shopping.
Recently I went in to and found a beautiful 1950’s style vintage fall halter top dress. Being that it was actually a vintage piece, there was a small tear in one spot. Donna gave me the name of a seamstress/​tailor that she knew would be able to fix it and offered a discount that actually covered the price I paid for the repair. She really took the time to talk to me about my concern with they dress and make sure I would be happy.
Pros: sale section, vintage section, local goods, lots of great jewelry, fantastic selection, quality, constant new stock and store displays, caring staff with low pressure but lots of encouragement.
Cons: quality items cost a lot, no returns or exchanges, can be a line for the fitting rooms.
I would recommend this place to a girl looking for a regular place to develop a quality wardrobe that will last and a style that is fun and Classic.

I stopped in Donna’s Dress Shop while visiting from LA last week. I’ve known
Donna for years and have always admired her style and was excited to see her shop. The store is small but very neatly arranged and has a lovely selection of both new and reproduction vintage styles. I found a lovely red 1940’s red reproduction dress which she referred to as the «hot tamale» dress which fit like a dream. I also picked up a pair of heart shaped Lolita glasses in polka dots for $ 12 (a nice price indeed). It was lovely to see Donna and her other employee was charming as well. I will definitely return when I am back home for another visit… Thanks Donna

I. Love. Donna’s.
This store, which is (too) close to my apartment, is so fun and always has cute dresses and jewelry to buy. It has not helped my shopping problem at all, but has helped me add some fun and flair to my wardrobe.
Donna is a doll and is always decked out in head-​to-​toe vintage adorableness.
They have a birdcage with two little birds, which you might think is so cute but they’re noisy little guys.
Prices range from moderate to kind of expensive depending on what you want, but they often have fun events and discounts to promote certain items.
One of KC’s best boutiques!

I like Donna’s Dress Shop, however, I really wish they catered to a little bit larger sizes or just had more of a selection of larger sizes, and dresses without tiny spaghetti straps. I wear a large, about a size 12 in women’s sizes, and I can’t wear spaghetti straps because I need support, so that just doesn’t work for me. I’d really like to buy a dress from here someday, but the fact that the dresses seem to be geared toward those of a smaller size has led to me not buying anything yet. There is selection but as I said, geared towards those of a smaller size, and I do like the designs. Some of the pricing is a bit steep as well. Also. unfortunately there is no parking to be had and one must often run around in circles for a good thirty minutes attempting to find a place to park. Le sigh.

I went in to Donna’s for my first time ever. Looking to spend a pretty penny for several events this next month. I had my 1 year old with me and the looks I was getting from a store associate made me feel very uncomfortable that I left. And probably won’t be returning. The prices were a bit high as well. I have visited a few other stores that had a couple of the same pieces and they had them priced much cheaper. Sorry Donna, but this very excited potential customer turned not so excited and won’t be returning.

The name sounds old-​lady, but the stock isn’t! This store houses a range of vintage and vintage style clothes, including jewelry and accessories. Definitely worth checking out as you trek down 39^th street.

EVERY TIME! EVERY TIME! EVERY TIME! EVERY TIME I COME TO KANSAS CITY, MO I COME SEE MS. DONNA!
I truly have a great love and respect for her store uniqueness of finds and her beautiful personality. I look forward to purchasing quirky finds and beautiful pieces that I always get compliments on. The finds that I have found through the years while visiting Ms. Donna have been epic. I found fascinator which I wore at my wedding and great jewelry. Donna’s Dress Shop sell vintage (used but good condition) and retro (recently made/​new inspired) clothing, shoes, jewelry, hats, makeup, earrings, necklaces, rings, sunglasses, stockings, swim suits, etc.
DEVINE, FABULOUS, OUTSTANDING are a few words that come to mind when I think of Donna’s Dress Shop. They have awesome themed parties and sales! AH! I am so angry that I am not a local.
Donna know that you are loved from Washington, DC by the Wallingford’s.

I love love love this place. They have vintage styles. Not to mention vintage clothing at affordable prices in great condition. As well as newly made clothing. They are very helpful and have good hours. The only thing I can say thats not 100% positive is that they only have one of each size of the new dresses. So get there early if you you want the best selection.
They also throw partys and shows. I havent goten to go to one yetn but I realy want to.

The clothes alone are enough to get anyone hooked. Some of the most fun and cute clothes live between these walls. They have a good assortment from new and vintage pieces, some in plus sizes as well. They also carry shoes, jewelery, and accessories. After my first glance of the quaint shop, I knew I would love it here, but there is so much character in this shop besides clothes.
The two girls working greeted me right away, despite having a good amount of customers already in the store. One of the girls asked me if I had been in before and after I told them I was from out of town, they offered me a warm welcome, gave me a quick run-​down of the stores set-​up, and informed me of their current sale.
The minute I grabbed an item off the rack, they had a fitting room set up for me. They were even kind enough to stand outside the fitting room and help me decide on my items! This was all in a very fair way, as well. I never thought that they were pushing a sale on me. Even though I was far from home, I still felt like I was shopping with my girlfriends!
While prices for their modern pieces were a bit high (the only thing I bought that wasn’t vintage was on sale), the vintage seems fairly priced for the quality pieces you are getting.
If you’re the frugal vintage shopper, keep your eyes open for sales! I scored two vintage plaid mini skirts for 10 dollars each! I couldn’t believe my luck!

Here it is, girls! Donna’s has new and refurbished vintage styles, all lined up and sized (big range of sizes) just for you. This huge selection of organized stock is encompassed by a light, airy store, ‘vintage’ music and even humidifiers to keep the clothes and shoes happy.
I am an 8 – 10 and usually can’t find much vintage, because so much of it is teensy. Not so at Donna’s – lots of sizes, lots of colors and prints, and even witty comments on the dress tag (as in, «You’ll be ready for Studio 54!»). Add a wonderful, personalized customer service experience, and you’re in clothing heaven.
The other aspect here is that pieces are unique and NOT just like everything at Macys and Nordstrom. Everything has been lovingly restored; linings are there, lace is tacked down, etc. Accessories abound, so you can create an entire look here, not necessarily just one piece.
Donnas brings back an experience of personalized shopping, high-​quality unique goods, and great customer service. Try getting that from Amazon!

If you go into Donna’s Dress Shop once, you will be hooked!
There is a good variety of styles, even though it’s such a niche shop. The prices are not terrible… it’s no more for a dress there than it would be at stores like Gap or Express, and you’re getting something a lot more original and not as widely sold.
I recently bought a dress with cats wearing bows printed on it there and I love it. As I was shopping, the woman working there (I think it may have been Donna herself!) was really friendly and helpful. While the dresses can be a little pricey, there are basic staples there that are pretty low in price, actually. the jewelry and accessories like belts are very affordable. I got a belt for $ 14 and a pair of cute earrings shaped like dachshunds for $ 10.
They also post pictures on instagram and facebook of all their new products as they arrive which is really fun because then you don’t miss anything. I can only let myself go in there if I am planning to spend money because I always find something I want!

I love this store.
I love the jewelry.
I love the shoes.
I love the friendly staff.
I love the clothes both vintage and retro.
I even quite like the prices.
I have not yet found the right item in my size, but I won’t give up.
Donna’s carries some plus sized, so hooray.
I’d love to see more larger sizes though.
Until then, I’ll keep visiting and searching.
The hunt is half the fun!

This store was super adorable! I saw a huge number of things I would totally wear. Of course, I’ll probably never be back to visit, yet I will always have memories of the adorable comic dress I saw hanging on their racks.