The Art of Style Review

Always changing and they will do alterations. How can you go wrong?

I was intrigued by a recommendation to check out Art of Style so I stopped by, looking for the assistance of a woman named Kendra (owner). While I looked through their selection, she commented on the specifics of why certain colors and cuts of clothing might look better on me (skin tone, hair/eye color, and physique) and why some things might not. I enjoyed the honesty in her observations. After finding my sizes (samples on floor, inventory in the back) it was time to see which ones would make the cut. I'm usually skeptical about new things or new looks, but after trying on a few items I noticed she was spot on about everything. In fact, to my surprise, the clothes were quite flattering... all of them! Kendra really knows her stuff! I'll never forget how she explained it... "clothes can make you look good, but more importantly, they need to make you feel good." What a great ethos!

The clothes were more fitted/tailored than what I was used to wearing, but they were very comfortable and have quickly become some of my favorites. Being complemented by friends and catching people eyeballing you when you're walking by are great ways of realizing you've definitely bought the right clothes! My personal style has always been a little conservative, so the distinction between "blending in" in the past and really being noticed now was quite palpable, noteworthy, and singularly satisfying. Many, many thanks, Kendra!

Absolutely loved my experience here. I was looking to step up my clothing game and this was the perfect place! They really do have some great high quality clothing!

Best clothing store ever. They have the most unique selection of clothing. 10/10 would recommend.

Great place to find unique, quality pieces in Cameron Village. The owner, Kendra, is animated and loves to help people find the right style or fit. She stocks her store with clothes that have a classic look but with a little edge or flair. She chooses from among local and national designers, offering men's, women's, children's and accessories.

I've been a regular customer for a couple of months now. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. They're there to help you style the perfect outfit or if you just want to browse they'll leave you alone and have you look around on your own. The customer service experience outside the store is lacking though. I've had a shirt altered by their seamstress and the turn around time for it took about 2 weeks. In my opinion that's a long turn around time that should've been presented up front. I paid $10 for it to be shipped back to my place of residence which is also over priced considering priority shipping is $7 for a small flat rate box. I ended up in town when it was ready so I picked it up instead. I didn't mention that I had already paid $10 for it to be shipped back to me. I just let that go. That 2 week turn around time was only for the tailoring. It would've been closer to 3 weeks had I waited for it to be shipped. I had also tried on a white dress at the store but I noticed it had brown markings on it. They said they would have it dry cleaned and shipped to me free of charge which is great. The turn around time was about the same for the first item and I received it about 3 weeks later. The dress arrived with the same markings it had as when I tried it on in the store. I have great experiences in the store with the staff but it seems like once you purchase the item they don't seem to care about your experience afterwards. Communication is lacking. The turnaround time for tailoring and shipping should be stated up front and the dress should've been checked after the dry cleaning to see if the stain was still there or not. They should've communicated to me that the markings were still on the dress before shipping the product. Dissatisfied with the customer service after leaving the store.

This is a great place! The products are extremely unique and very high quality. If you want style you can t find anywhere else in Raleigh or NC for that matter, this is the place. Kendra is really nice and helpful and very knowledgeable about all things style! More than clothes...jewelry, shoes, bags etc.

Honestly the only place downtown to get stylish and current men's clothing. I've stopped in for a tie bar and a bow tie and there are literally no other options. The staff is helpful and Kendra is amazing.

I go to this store regularly, and every time I go they have a new selection of unique clothing items. If I could only shop at one store for the rest of my life, this would be it.

Most fashionable, beautiful clothing for men and women in Raleigh. Constantly changing what is in stock and I love that every time I come in, Kendra and her staff have fun with me and present such a pleasant shopping experience. Check it out or you are missing out!

I love The Art of Style! I went in after work on a whim and bought several really great pieces that were unique and edgy - i.e. just my style with high quality materials. Kendra and Alexis were super helpful and honest about what looks good, as well as just friendly and personable. They all had great recommendations and I'm excited to come back soon!

I've been here a few times, and this is a special store. The girls here really know what they're about, I've never had a bad experience here. I especially wanted to commend Sunny, the salesperson who recently helped me. One of the most stylish and fashionable women I've ever been lucky to meet!

Awesome place with super helpful staff. Great selection of Men's clothing. Alexis is a rockstar!

This place is fantastic! The Art of Style is my go to place for men's clothing when I'm feeling "shoppy". Kendra, Natalie and Jessica make every visit a truly fun and exciting experience. Go here!

Best mens and womens clothing in the downtown Raleigh area for sure. Kendra and Natalie have an eye for what's fresh. Just look at them and you can tell. See something you like but can't spend right away? Put it on your style registry and pay it off whenever you feel like it. They've only gotten better with their new location.

This store is great if you are looking for great clothes that you won't find anyplace else. Kendra and her staff are excellent and are super friendly. I used to live in Chicago and I was very happy to find a clothing store that's unique and personal

Wandered in for the first time and did some browsing. My wife and I were greeted enthusiastically and eventually dressed with some very nice clothes. Very reasonable prices for some high quality clothes.

I was treated like I was a friend and the owner has beautiful and intelligent personality.

My husband and I were walking downtown Raleigh and i needed to use the restroom. We popped into this shop and I asked to use theirs. The girl behind the counter started to tell me that they usually don't get "people off the street" asking to use the bathroom. And said, "Just a minute" and proceeded to check put not one, but two ladies before allowing me to use their restroom. She let me in. While I was in the restroom, my husband asked her why she was so rude to me. She again said that they usually don't have people walk in off the streed needing a bathroom. She had absolutely no way of knowing whether or not we had money to spend in her shop. Which we did. If i was going to spend it somewhere, after the way she treated me, I wouldn't have spent a dime there. I thanked her on our way out and she smirked at me. Only after we had left did my husbamd tell me aboit his conversations with her. Overpriced clothing and a rude salesgirl