Purchased a top from this store. Unfortunately had body odour under arms. I expect it had been worn by staff or returned by a customer. Either way it wasn't very pleasant.
Approximate cost: $69
I was looking for a top online, and found it at a place in Hobart called ci Simon. They answered my queries immedicately, had the item I wanted, and it arrived in Melbourne the next day. Brilliant, friendly service.
Went in to get some more Bravado pants - excellent service - not pushy - very helpful. Polite & friendly - not patronising (I am over 50 yo - hard to get service sometimes when you are "old" in classy store such as this.) Also bought the most amazing knee length jacket - just in - don't ususally buy on impulse but it was way too good to miss & I think the great personal service must have helped. I'll be back! :-)
Approximate cost: $370.00
While the customer servive was great i was disturbed to see eel skin products for sale. Are you aware that just as leather doesn't all come from the meat industry ,most animals are hunted and killed specifically for their skins. Eel skin can come from the animal being skinned alive because of the belief that flaying imparts more elasticity. I urge you to consider the ethical implications of these sorts of products, for this reason I can only give the business an overall score of 3.
Great location. Lovely variety of styles. Prices range from really affordable to very expensive. Styles are modern and great for layering. Stocks good range of sizes.
A friend returned from Hobart with 2 pairs of Cisimon's Skants and it was love at first sight for me. I emailed, they phoned and I had two pairs of this fabulous garment by mail to my place near Byron Bay within two days. Great value, lovely people. Thanks a lot, I'll be shopping online.
Approximate cost: $70.00 per pr
Consistent quality and service. So happy to see natural fibres...like bamboo and wool, and at a reasonable price. Of all of the boutiques in Sandy Bay, Ci Simon is definitely the most realistic in price, and genuine service for that matter. Whether I'm in my walking clothes or corporate wear, I always get genuine service. Love my new bamboo, cotton and silk top.
Approximate cost: $195
Art in the store very good, nice to see different things to attract the eye.
Service fantastic, great to see help when needed
Approximate cost: $Na
excellent store i always get what i want for the price i want. service is excellent not too in your face just enough
great atmosphere very different from usual clothing stores where they attend to customers in a very plain way. the clothing is decently priced and of good quality, i would recommend it
These people have a great range of products, i have had numerous dealings with them and have been highly satisfied with all aspects of the business, thank you very much.
Ci Simon's always the place we - my wife and I - end up buying good quality clothes - for every day wear or dress. Yesterday she bought a pair of skants that make her look really....hot! And while I was waiting I got to try the salesman's new iPad!
Approximate cost: $49.00
I received fantastic help and came out of your shop feeling very happy. My mum also brought items while we were shopping for me.
Approximate cost: $200
I've worked in retail for 25 years (in the US), and haven't had service like that *anywhere* in Australia in the 9 years I've been here. I stopped in for a "browse", ended up buying a pair of pants for myself (moderately priced, great fit), and then based on the service I had, brought my husband back for a suit and shirt (because he HATES shopping, but the salesman knew how to make it entertaining for him--distracted him with cycling conversation :) ).
It was a pleasure to be a customer again.
Approximate cost: $650
Nicely set out store, large range of very reasonably priced items, from underwear, sleepwear all the way through to evening. Customer service is fantastic! Very helpful staff and I'll definitely buy from again! :)
Approximate cost: $80.00
Excellent - very helpful staff and great follow up - including tracking down something I was looking for, contacting me and sending it out so I received it the next business day - Impressive!
Approximate cost: $70
I was absolutely amazed, I left my details on line not expecting to hear anything as usually happens and WOW they had called me back within a few hours! I was treated so nicely and I knew what I wanted but the lovely staff were able to introduce me to another label that they thought I would like, and NO they weren't trying to sell me more expensive items they were actually cheaper and I love them. The little gift in my parcel was a nice surprise. As this was a phone order I was expecting to wait a week to get my goods but they were on my doorstep the next day! What more can I say but I will be shopping at Ci Simon from now on! THANK YOU to all.
Ci Simon is fantastic, I absolutely love them to death. The clothes are stylish, comfy and affordable (think Target prices). They also stock glass nail files, wallets and other small gift type items.
The real reason you should visit them though is for the bravado pants. Australian made, a variety of styles and a huge range of colours, they're stretchy and really forgiving about a whole range of paranoid body types. They also wear really well and most importantly, at around $50 a pair, you can afford to have a few in your wardrobe. Up to size 20 (I think).
*Edit* I bought a pair of bravado pants in ink just prior to writing my original post (so think 12 months ago), and have worn them at least 3 full days a week in a job that involves crawling on the floor, hefting heavy boxes as well as just generally trying to look presentable for customers. I just toss them in a lingerie bag with a regular dark wash and they still look like new (no saggy knees).
You really need to buy a pair!
Katie 29/9/2009
Hi, We are sorry for your unfortunate and unpleasant experience . This is not the normal for our clients and it could be due to a few unmonitored returns to stock from being tried on . This is rare but it does happen .