Talk of the Town

Talk of the Town is the exquisite blend of top quality merchandise combined with a knowledgeable caring staff. They go out of their way to ensure that every shopping experience is one-of-a-kind and after shopping there once, you'll become a customer for life. \r \r The merchandise changes constantly and you are destined to discover a treasure with each visit. The store is immense and if you truly enjoy vintage clothing and jewelry, you'll want to plan on spending time perusing the abundance of treasures. \r \r Talk of the Town has all of the positive qualities of a small retail store: customized service, knowledgeable employees, and a unique selection. If you are looking for excellent service and superior merchandise you'll want to check out TOTT today!\r Pros: Great Service, Super Merchandise Cons: N/A more

Talk of the Town is a great place to find vintage clothing as well as great costumes. Almost any costume you could ever dream of can be found at this store. They have everything from flapper costumes to vintage jewelry to costumes from plays such as Grease, South Pacific and West Side Story. They feature outfits and costumes from all eras and they are organized accordingly. \r Talk of the Town not only allows you to buy the clothing and accessories, but rental services are available too. \r Not only is Talk of the Town a great place to find clothing, but they also have great customer service. I was immediately greeted and they helped me find everything I needed for my costume and also offered great advice and ideas. They truly know what they are doing. \r Weather your looking for an old fashioned vintage outfit or a great costume for a party or just Halloween, Talk of the Town is a great place to look & I highly recommend it!\r Pros: Great Vintage Clothing, Variety, Customer Service more

I used to shop at talk of the town in Reading all the time that is until yesterday. I attempted to return two dresses that I had purchased for a community theatre show. They did not fit the actresses. They were in the exact same condition as when I bought them. When I went to return the items, I was friendly and calm. The owner refused to accept the dresses. She was rude and could not control her temper. She basically called me a liar and asked me to choose between my boyfriend?s & my memory and hers. She obviously has no sense of customer service. She began shutting out the lights and yelling at me, as I continued to ask why I could not return the dresses. She operates an over priced retail/rental store. The clothing, appears to be authentic, but has marks, holes and other irregularities that often can not be seen, are not marked and are certainly not disclosed. You can never be sure that you are getting a decent item and who wants to spend $30 or more for a dress with holes or stains? Furthermore, while I was there yesterday, she lit a cigarette in the shop; how can someone who owns a shop with vintage and delicate clothing smoke around such items? Beware of cigarette scented clothing. When I first met her, she treated me like I was going to steal something. She never offered to help me even when I told her I could not find what I was looking for. She refused to take back anything I had bought and her store policies are not listed nor are they clearly stated, with the exception of a small 8.5inX3in penned sign hidden behind a sunglass display. I will never shop there again and I recommend that if you are looking for vintage clothing go somewhere else, unless you like being treated like extremely poorly. It?s unfortunate because she just lost a lot of money and I plan on telling everyone I know about her inability to run a professional business. Pros: Allegedly Authentic clothing Cons: the owner & her attitude more