Ted R.
Yelp
OK, someone shrunk Banana Republic, and moved it over a few blocks. The new store is much more of a boutique vibe - women's fashions downstairs, men's upstairs. I miss having a fantastically wide selection. Having so many options to try on meant always finding at least a few items to take home. It was a worthy destination when I got to that point where I need a closet update and could get my gf to make the trip with me. But obviously this is the not-quite-post-pandemic/Internet era and that's how things roll. For selection, go to the website. Stores are for...people who are keen to touch the fabric or immediately test the fit.
To be honest, all I was looking for over the weekend was a good pair of socks. So, I wasn't disappointed. They didn't have a large selection, but they had what I needed. A stylish pack of three. The sales clerk was nearby, checking out another customer. He got to me quickly. If anything, it is a notable improvement that there's no need to go to a register. He rang me up with his little wireless device.
The prices are OK. I've always thought BR was a good place to stay current with style shifts but slightly expensive. The clothes aren't extremely well made. So I only think they're a value when they're on sale. But that happens frequently. Plus, having a BR card, the points rack up quickly and they add up to dollars off. So my socks were very reasonably priced.