Shopping in Maine

p3bbz · Jul 16th, 2008, 04:09 PM

Hi Ladies of TPF in or around the Maine area!!

I will be in Maine next month for a girl's weekend and I wanted to know if there were any particular areas, streets, boutiques, etc. where we could shop for clothing, shoes, & accessories. We will be in the Rockland, Rockport, & Camden areas. If there is any other types of stores/places we should visit I'm all ears!!

This will be my second time in Maine and this time I want to be better prepared or at least have a game plan. TIA for your help!!

Melanie · Jul 16th, 2008, 05:14 PM

I am not from Maine, but the times that I have been, I have always stopped at the outlet centers in Kittery and Freeport. I really lucked out big time at Burberry and Coach when I was in Freeport last year!

UK2ME · Jul 16th, 2008, 08:24 PM

If you have the time to get down there, Freeport is definitely the place to go. I'm a plus-sized girl who lives in Lane Bryant so I can't vouch for the clothing available there, but for shoes and accessories you should be able to get some bargains. And remember, a trip to Maine isn't complete without stopping in L.L. Bean!!

Rockport, Rockland and Camden may have some cute boutiques, and if you make it up the coast, Bar Harbor too.

Have fun here - I love my state!

Goody Will · Jul 16th, 2008, 11:35 PM

I also have to say Freeport is the place to shop when in Maine (my home state). It may be a bit of a trek from the area you'll be visiting, but honestly, it's a bit of a trek to get to most places in Maine! Here's a site that shows the stores in the Freeport outlet area: http://www.freeportusa.com/FreeportShopList.html

Also, Portland is a bit further away, but it truly is a beautiful little city and has lots of things to do in the summer. Worth a visit if you can make the trip; hope you enjoy your time in Maine!

candypants1100 · Jul 17th, 2008, 01:57 AM

maine is so beautiful, i swear the air feels better to breathe up there! bf is from there, so i'm a little biased. i was just there this past weekend, and went to freeport...i didnt find anything at all, but there are reallllly good sales going on at banana republic, and burberry had good sales on swimsuits and shoes.

Tracy · Jul 17th, 2008, 11:19 AM

Freeport and Portland!

p3bbz · Jul 17th, 2008, 12:05 PM

Thanks for everyone's response!! I'm going to talk to my girls about hitting Freeport!!

If not we'll settle for all the lovely antique & art shops available our way. We all fell in love with Maine last year. The towns are adorable and scenery breath taking. Oh, yes and the food! Such a perfect place to get away from it all, esp from hot, humid, insane NYC.

Thanks again for all your help!

Evening · Jul 17th, 2008, 02:45 PM

I just stopped by Freeport last weekend and it was great. That town is super cute, with all the outlets on Main street - there's so much to browse! The Burberry outlet had $19 wool scarves, such a steal! If you have time, you can stop by the LLBean and do some of their outdoor discovery adventures. We went kayaking there first the first time and it was so fun and only cost $15. They also have shooting, archery, and fly fishing.

UK2ME · Jul 18th, 2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by p3bbz

Such a perfect place to get away from it all, esp from hot, humid, insane NYC.

Yay! Come to hot, humid, insane Maine instead!!

(I think there are some normal people up here. Somewhere!)

If you make it into Portland, you should check out the Angela Adams boutique on Congress St. I don't think all the tourists make it there, because it's just a little outside of the Old Port.

p3bbz · Jul 18th, 2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by UK2ME

Yay! Come to hot, humid, insane Maine instead!!

(I think there are some normal people up here. Somewhere!)

If you make it into Portland, you should check out the Angela Adams boutique on Congress St. I don't think all the tourists make it there, because it's just a little outside of the Old Port.

Hahah thanks again everyone! When I went up to Maine last year, the weather was warm (low humidity!!) and very cool at night which I love. Reminded me of my college days up in Buffalo, NY. I look forward to the nice weather again - I hope I didn't just "luck" out!

I

Angela Adams! Thanks for the heads up - though now going to Portland may be a danger to my credit cards!

UK2ME · Jul 18th, 2008, 04:29 PM

It's awfully hot and sticky right now, but then there is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect LOL

You should hit Portland if you can - I know it's a little OT, but I discovered a fabulous textile company today who have a store on Commercial St that I didn't even know about. They're called Company C, and if you like Angela Adams you'll probably like some of their stuff too.

p3bbz · Jul 18th, 2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UK2ME

It's awfully hot and sticky right now, but then there is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect LOL

You should hit Portland if you can - I know it's a little OT, but I discovered a fabulous textile company today who have a store on Commercial St that I didn't even know about. They're called Company C, and if you like Angela Adams you'll probably like some of their stuff too.

Yes, I've seen there stuff and catalog at a little home & textiles store G.F. MacGregor on one of the main streets in Rockport/Rockland (?). There stuff is beautiful!

Jul 16th, 2008, 04:09 PM	#1
p3bbz Resident Catwoman! Location: N . Y . C .	Shopping in Maine Hi Ladies of TPF in or around the Maine area!! I will be in Maine next month for a girl's weekend and I wanted to know if there were any particular areas, streets, boutiques, etc. where we could shop for clothing, shoes, & accessories. We will be in the Rockland, Rockport, & Camden areas. If there is any other types of stores/places we should visit I'm all ears!! This will be my second time in Maine and this time I want to be better prepared or at least have a game plan. TIA for your help!! __________________ My BBW MAM is here!! Until further notice. http://appetizeme.blogspot.com/ http://flickr.com/photos/31568003@N06/

Jul 16th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#2
Melanie Compulsive Shopper! Location: CT	I am not from Maine, but the times that I have been, I have always stopped at the outlet centers in Kittery and Freeport. I really lucked out big time at Burberry and Coach when I was in Freeport last year! __________________ Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination. ~Oscar Wilde

Jul 16th, 2008, 08:24 PM	#3
UK2ME Go on, I dare ya! Location: Maine	If you have the time to get down there, Freeport is definitely the place to go. I'm a plus-sized girl who lives in Lane Bryant so I can't vouch for the clothing available there, but for shoes and accessories you should be able to get some bargains. And remember, a trip to Maine isn't complete without stopping in L.L. Bean!! Rockport, Rockland and Camden may have some cute boutiques, and if you make it up the coast, Bar Harbor too. Have fun here - I love my state! __________________ *Wear clean knickers!* (As my mother always told me, you just never know when you'll be run over by a bus.)

Jul 17th, 2008, 11:19 AM	#6
Tracy Rebecca Minkoff Mod Location: Fashion Avenue	Freeport and Portland! __________________

Jul 17th, 2008, 12:05 PM	#7
p3bbz Resident Catwoman! Location: N . Y . C .	Thanks for everyone's response!! I'm going to talk to my girls about hitting Freeport!! If not we'll settle for all the lovely antique & art shops available our way. We all fell in love with Maine last year. The towns are adorable and scenery breath taking. Oh, yes and the food! Such a perfect place to get away from it all, esp from hot, humid, insane NYC. Thanks again for all your help! __________________ My BBW MAM is here!! Until further notice. http://appetizeme.blogspot.com/ http://flickr.com/photos/31568003@N06/

Jul 16th, 2008, 11:35 PM	#4
Goody Will Member	I also have to say Freeport is the place to shop when in Maine (my home state). It may be a bit of a trek from the area you'll be visiting, but honestly, it's a bit of a trek to get to most places in Maine! Here's a site that shows the stores in the Freeport outlet area: http://www.freeportusa.com/FreeportShopList.html Also, Portland is a bit further away, but it truly is a beautiful little city and has lots of things to do in the summer. Worth a visit if you can make the trip; hope you enjoy your time in Maine!

Jul 17th, 2008, 01:57 AM	#5
candypants1100 Member Location: candyland	maine is so beautiful, i swear the air feels better to breathe up there! bf is from there, so i'm a little biased. i was just there this past weekend, and went to freeport...i didnt find anything at all, but there are reallllly good sales going on at banana republic, and burberry had good sales on swimsuits and shoes.

Jul 17th, 2008, 02:45 PM	#8
Evening Member	I just stopped by Freeport last weekend and it was great. That town is super cute, with all the outlets on Main street - there's so much to browse! The Burberry outlet had $19 wool scarves, such a steal! If you have time, you can stop by the LLBean and do some of their outdoor discovery adventures. We went kayaking there first the first time and it was so fun and only cost $15. They also have shooting, archery, and fly fishing. __________________

Jul 18th, 2008, 04:29 PM	#11
UK2ME Go on, I dare ya! Location: Maine	It's awfully hot and sticky right now, but then there is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect LOL You should hit Portland if you can - I know it's a little OT, but I discovered a fabulous textile company today who have a store on Commercial St that I didn't even know about. They're called Company C, and if you like Angela Adams you'll probably like some of their stuff too. __________________ *Wear clean knickers!* (As my mother always told me, you just never know when you'll be run over by a bus.)