Barefoot Boutique 1575 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001

"Was so excited to go to Barefoot Boutique, and was almost immediately uncomfortable when entering. The store is beautifully set up. But the thrill ends there. The environment is not welcoming. The music was too loud. The owner kept watching us, and was very rude. I loved a blue sweater that was nearly $80, but even with 20% off. Could not even fathom spending money here after how uncomfortable the owner made me feel. The clothing was nothing special. I’ve seen the blue and white striped button up a dozen times in other places trying to emulate coastal clothing. It’s very Hampton chic. There were so many items I was interested in. But customer experience will 100% determine how I respond with my wallet. Will never go back."

"I look forward to shopping here every time I drive up North. I always find something different and cute!"

"I've been in the shop once, and it was a poor experience. Whoever was in the store obviously thought I didn't belong in there, and made it obvious. The product in there is cute, but over priced. I've heard a lot of chatter recently from other people having similar experiences while in the shop- staff making comments about people's financial status, their bodies, their children. I was hoping to try again, but definitely won't. Shop with caution."

"Took my toddler son out in the rain to buy Christmas presents here. Was browsing around the store when the lady working here stopped me and asked if I was "just peeking or actually browsing to buy." Shocked, I said I was planning to buy Christmas presents. She told me "well your stroller's tires are wet and I'm by myself," gesturing at the floor. I'm not exactly sure how wet stroller tires are different than everyone else's wet feet, but I got the impression that she didn't want a stoller in the store in general. I told her oh, ok, that's a bummer, I guess I'll leave. Wanted to buy 3 items but I guess I'll take my business elsewhere. Store is not mom friendly. EDIT TO ADD: I took my DRY stroller out of my car, strolled approx 50ft across the parking lot in a light rain to your store. The parking lot is surrounded by SAND. You know the tires weren't muddy and you lied in your response and added that to make it sound worse. You only suggested I dry off my tires AFTER I had turned around to leave (realizing your behavior drove off a customer.) You were not at all polite. I did not storm, in fact I turned around and told you I was bummed because I had planned to buy 3 things, but instead would shop elsewhere. It was very Pretty Woman-esque. Unfortunately, you're the rude shopkeeper character in that movie. Also, do you regularly question your customers about whether they plan to buy anything? That's so rude! Additionally, I'm curious to know if you'd make a person in a wheelchair dry off their wheels as they come in from a light Ventura rain? I shared my experience with a local mom's group. They, too, were shocked at the rudeness I experienced while out shopping. However, as the post grew, many other moms shared their own experiences in your shop. One was told not to touch anything, just look. Another was asked if she could even afford anything in the store. One mom said you called her "big" 2 months after having her baby. Another said you followed her around the store acting like she was going to steal something. With all these awful similar stories I'm not surprised you doubled down on your abysmal customer service with your response to this review. Congratulations on converting an eager paying customer into someone who will forever share their terrible experience with the ridiculous woman from barefoot boutique and warn others to never shop there."