Shopping (the lack thereof) for clothes

Whitehorse has two kinds of stores: boutiques, often 'made in the Yukon' and big-box stores.

The boutiques are very, very expensive.

We are talking about clothes.

Seasons Galleria is a women's clothing store with underwear and nice footwear, and carries UGG boots. It is quite pricey, and the sales are nothing special. Nice stuff though, Mexx clothing, Sketchers, Rocketdog shoes, good underwear.

Board Stiff is a board/skate shop. Also insanely expensive. Note that all these stores mentioned are located under the same roof, the Houghen centre. Jackets range about $250-$300 (dubious 'on sale' prices as well) and they carry good name brands, Roxy, Split, Dex, Hurley, etc.

Coast Mountain Sports/Sportslife/Sportslodge all sort of joined together next to Board Stiff. Carry a huge variety of winter/outdoorwear/hiking/camping/footwear items. Very expensive but do have sales that are marginally better than Seasons or Board Stiff. Also offer downhill and cross-country skis and supplies, boots, waxes, sharpeners.

Marks' Work Wearhouse one of the aforementioned 'big box stores'. Nothing special. Sales often, not sure if they are worth it sometimes. Bought a pair of wool gloves in November that are worn through already. Enough said.

Wal-Mart sadly another big option for shopping, particularly clothes. Good sales.

Sandors is an interesting store. Caters to the gangster-thug style, clown outfits of flat-brimmed baseball cap wearing children, 'Baby Phat' style and brand and baggy jeans. Word is they are prohibitively expensive.

Fields a low-rent option. Haven't been inside.

Wearhouse One is a womens/mens clothing shop. Clothes appear very improbable for the climate, aka, trashy. Fairly cheap and good sales, but look fairly cheap. Known for low-quality jeans, like Guess but without the niche Paris Hilton appeal.

Superstore actually has some interesting clothes courtesy of line 'Joe Fresh.' I wouldn't count them out

Intersport located in the Houghen centre, kind of a bizarre location on top of the Shoppers Drug Mart plaza. Mainly outwerwear, Colulmbia jackets, have swimsuits for summer. Owner was trying to talk someone into a ponzi/pyramid scheme when I visited the store. Loudly.

Climate Clothing a neat little shop, kind of out of the way though. Sells organic/hemp/cotton work-appropriate dresses, shirts and pants. Also sells a variety of workout gear. Expensive but sales are pretty decent. Nice stuff, doesn't scream HIPPIE like you'd think.

Northern Hempisphere in the same vein as Climate Clothing. Must be seen to be appreciated! Unsure about sales though...

Alpine Bra Boutique is apparently the best way to go, if you are well-endowed. Not cheap, think about $80 for a well-made and professionally fitted undergarment.

Reitman's guess you could call it 'big box' even though it is kind of small. Women's clothes, very reasonable prices. Nothing special.

Wild Wardrobe designer-ish clothing for older women, career-clothes. Expensive.

Zoomz women's fasion. Located underneath the Shoppers Drug Mart on Main St. Cheetah-print crepe tops prominently displayed. Yawn.

There are a number of consignment/thrift shops. That will come in a later blog! Also there is a child's clothing store on Main St. but I decided not go to there. Children are not discerning consumers, and therefore don't count.