Kyle O.
Yelp
I went on an impromptu Oak St. shopping spree this weekend (sorry, bank account) and purchased some higher-end items that I've been eying online forever.
Stop 1: Tom Ford.
I've learned that the key to receiving good service in these luxury stores is by acting confident. If you act like you belong in there, you will be treated as such. Gawking at the outrageously expensive items and giggling about it with your friends is not going to attract the right kind of attention. Rant over.
I knew I wanted to try on a specific pair of sunglasses, and saw online (great website btw) that they were available at the Oak St. location. I was quickly introduced to Timafei and we headed to the sunglasses counter. The sunglasses are probably the least expensive items in that store, so I was ready to receive basic customer service.
I was so wrong. After placing my bags down and receiving an ice cold glass of water (on a silver tray), Timafei and I began the selection process.
Timafei did not rush me at all, and went out of his way to ensure I tried on as many pairs of sunglasses as I desired. I ended up purchasing a pair that I never would have tried on if I was on my own, but they're phenomenal.
I left with my sunglasses and some fragrance samples, and I really look forward to trying them out. I'm going to need to save up for a few months to afford the steep $225 price tag if I want to buy my own bottle though. Christmas is coming up, isn't it??
This is certainly a special occasion store, but if you're going to treat yourself, do it here.