Isaac G.
Yelp
Let me start by saying I'm not reviewing the Bonobos brand--just this specific guideshop. That being said, let's get into it...
INTRO|
I scheduled a 60min appointment to go through the entire store and find my "perfect fit". All the hype surrounding the brand and the idea that the store itself would help you find a perfect fit sounded great to me! I'm an athletic guy and finding shirts that fit perfect is very difficult for me, so I was super excited by the prospect of going into the store and having someone take me through everything. Whelp! Unfortunately that's not what happened at all.
EXPERIENCE|
Like i said prior, I made a 60min appointment. Well that appointment only lasted 10 minutes, 15 tops. The person helping me (tall black guy whose name I didn't get) seemed totally uninterested and just overall wasn't helpful. The ONLY thing he did right was explain the shipping process--which is also online and explained prior to setting up the appointment. He didn't ask why I was there, what type of shirts I wanted, what fit I was looking for or even a color preference. All of that would've been fine with me if I was shopping online or in a Macy's or something like that. But their whole premise is "come find your perfect fit at our guideshop",that was the whole point of me going into the store.
A 60min appointment dwindling down to 10mins of basically me browsing on my own is the major red flag here for anyone wanting to use this particular location. Be advised and be aware that the employees there MIGHT help you if you keep pestering them to help you, but for the most part they'll just stand around and reread and repeat the words you received in your confirmation email.
AESTHETICS|
Not much to say. Small, the interior decor is like a mix of Hollister and Abercrombie. Fitting rooms far too small if you're trying on pants, only a tiny curtain for coverage,and three very thin very useless wall mounted mirrors. I don't know where they spent their money here, it's not on employees and it's not on comfort. The place really seems like they don't want customers, just more brand recognition. Again, buyer beware.
CONCLUSION|
If you like the brand just shop online. You'll save time and money. Find your perfect fit that way, they have free returns, if it doesn't fit just send it back until it does. That'll workout much better than This guideshop.