K. Renee is a boutique specializing in designer clothing for women. It sells blouses, dresses, tops, pants, leggings and jackets, along with shoes and jewelry. Candles and oil fragrances are also available.
Lillian's Shoppe is a regional chain of women's boutiques that sells mostly designer handbags and purses. Lillian's is unique in that each of its franchises are located in smaller communities in or near main street areas and are typically only open a few days a month. The Valley Junction location is usually open for the first weekend of the month as well as for farmer's markets in the spring and summer and other Valley Junction events. The self-proclaimed "hippest shoppe in town," is also known for its charitable donations, especially in the fight against women's cancer.
Plato's Closet is a national chain of gently used consignment shops marketed at young men and women who want to be fashionable on a budget. The store buys and sells quality used clothing. Selection varies from store to store, and resale rates vary based on what's in stock.
Express is a national clothing retailer geared toward trendy young adults and teens. With two locations in West Des Moines, one in Valley West and the other in Jordan Creek, Express mainly focuses on jeans, graphic tees and hooded sweatshirts. Express also has a wide selection of dresses, blazers and formalwear, men's and women's accessories and swimwear.
True Style is a women's clothing store located in the Jordan Creek Mall. It sells fashionable blouses, pants, dresses, jewelry, accessories and footwear.
Cool Shades (also known as Sunglasses Universe) is a national chain of sunglasses retailers with a location in both the Jordan Creek and Valley West malls. Known for selling discount designer glasses, Cool Shades is an affordable alternative to other speciality eyewear retailers. Name brands available include Spy, Ray-Ban, Bolle and Arnette.
Gap is a national clothing retailer that offers clothes for men, women and children. Customers can find simple styles for all seasons that some staff members describe as "preppy." The team here says this store strives to maintain an "eye for style," and offers to help customers find the pieces to fit different bodies and occasions.
Bella Boutique is a locally owned boutique carrying designer-inspired women's clothing and accessories located at the center of the West Glen development. Owner Victoria Jorgeson welcomes style-conscious women to check out the inventory of clothes and accessories, including blouses, dresses, handbags and jewelry.
