The Cramp - (Near Seattle, WA)

5 /5 Phoenix Rising: Nice to have a goth store around for when you need it NOW! This place does not disappoint and truly has something for everyone. They have such a wide variety of price points and styles. Some of the fabrics were lesser quality than I prefer but that is not a ding on the store itself but rather the manufacturers. They had plenty of quality brands with lovely fabrics so I was pleasantly surprised overall. Unfortunately the items I fell in love with most and wanted to purchase were far too big. Again, not a ding against the store. I am rather petite and shopping for ready made fashion can be a bit challenging. I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful which is a true rarity in an alternative clothing store. (attitudes, snobbery and outright disregard for customer service reign supreme elsewhere in the nation) I will definitely be back and hopefully next time some smaller size items will follow me home!

1 /5 S: Had a wonderful experience at New York Exchange and they recommended I check The Cramp upstairs next, so I did. Upon entering the store a lady followed in closely behind me and reached a hand out for my bag without introducing herself as an employee. When I asked her why she was trying to take my bag she said very condescendingly “There’s a SIGN at the door”. I passed her my shopping bag which she threw down in the area behind her with a lot of attitude. I didn’t feel welcome so I left right away without really getting a chance to peruse the store. Hopefully she was just having a bad day and I’ll try not to take her attitude too personally.

5 /5 Bethany Hanson: Ive been to their other store downstairs [same owner], but THIS is the store I prefer more. Such a great selection of awesome and unique clothing. It also tends to lean more into the goth side than the downstairs one does, so youre more likely to find victorian style stuff, and other more ornate pieces. Large selection of corsetry and showy items in their attic area. Staff is always cool and helpful.

5 /5 Chris: I love this place. Every time I go in, someone behind the counter helps me out without hesitation. I came in needing an outfit to see Marilyn Manson. I had no idea what I wanted. I gave a detailed description of what I had in mind (a dress, maybe a corset, and some nice boots). The girl behind the counter (who looked incredible herself) picked me out the perfect outfit. I truly fell in love with this outfit as soon as I put everything on. She made my dreams come true and Ive never been happier.