Which stores do you like best @ Providence Place? 🛍️🛒

Submitted by t3_1240ueo in providence

Genuinely curious to see different answers and insights to this question! I know it will depend on people's ages and personal style, but I'd love to see how others like to shop at the mall!

For me as a 31 year old woman, it's Francesca's, Old Navy, Boscovs, and Bath & Body Works. Those are my personal favorites. 😎 Victoria's Secret has also impressed me recently with their sales!

If you asked me 15 years ago though - I 100% would have said Claire's and Borders bookstore (back when it still existed!) 🤣

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t1_jdxwpdh wrote

I appreciate the restroom(s) personally.

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t1_je22610 wrote

>I appreciate the restroom(s) personally.

What goes on in the restrooms at Providence Place Mall?

Serious question. Is it like Copley Place in Boston where the restrooms are used as a gay cruising spot?

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t1_jdxgwzi wrote

Gamestop, Hot Topic, Lego store, and Newbury Comics

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t1_jdxx343 wrote

I like the lucky brand store, brooks brothers and Tiffany's

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t1_jdxqp1s wrote

DSW is the only place I buy shoes from AND the only reason I go to the mall, although imo DSW hardly counts as being part of the mall.

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t1_jdy7t7w wrote

I'm a sucker for the pretzels but only if you get them fresh and not those little bites in a cup either

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t1_jdye4ay wrote

LensCrafters. They are so much better than any other eyeglass place in RI (sorry Warby but insurance speaks).

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t1_jdyqdrj wrote

Providence Optical downtown will cut lenses for any frames you find online, including vintage. They were able to cut lenses for a few 1980's designer frames I have and was previously unable to find an optometrist willing and able to. They later did a run of some newer models that I found online.

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t1_jdzsphk wrote

Yeah I’m just trying to get some frames and lenses through my insurance…my insurance doesn’t cover $600 frames and probably for the best as I’d probably break them!

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t1_jdzswxr wrote

Use Eye Buy Direct. You input your own vision prescription details. They’re super affordable and good quality, and often have good sales.

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t1_je011o0 wrote

Thanks! I am happy with LensCrafters. I find they are much better than the other chain optical stores here, or even some local ones like Adcanced Eye Care.

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t1_jdzdl80 wrote

I really like the Miniso, there's just so much cute and useful stuff!

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t1_je09u8k wrote

I almost never go to the mall. My biggest draw has been DSW shoes and Old Navy

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t1_je0erjw wrote

Mine is the guys who yell at you to clean your shoes

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OP t1_je13q2k wrote

Don't forget the people on the second floor hawking expensive hair and skin products! 🤣

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t1_jdxvdd3 wrote

Idk francesas earrings turned my ear BLACK. Never again. Can literally get better quality sterling silver for the same price online

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t1_je04gtd wrote

I honestly haven't found a reason to go to the mall. I've stopped in to check it out a few times, but most of the stores are outside my price range, or don't carry things that fit me right. It is easier for me to buy my clothes or other things online. None of the food is great. This is providence, our food scene is pretty on point, and PF Changs just isn't going to cut it.

I like the movie theater better than other local theaters, but my partner prefers to drive the extra fifteen minutes to Lincoln then deal with finding parking, paying for parking, and walking through the mall which takes that extra fifteen minutes anyways.

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t1_je0bbwq wrote

I literally just got for LUSH. Sephora, I’d rather go to Garden City. It’s nicer.

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t1_je2hflo wrote

I just go to walk around when the weather is bad

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