Banana Republic - Bellevue
A J I would like to rate this store after years of shopping and comparison with other brands.
First, money/quality ratio. BR has kept its bar of using natural materials, great craftsmanship over the years. I can easily find 100% cotton, wool, cashmere pieces, that are not only comfortable to skin, but also last for years, a big YES! In comparison, nowadays other brands like to use synthetic materials instead, for example Jcrew, Madewell, I can find most $120 tagged sweaters made out of more than 70% polyester, a big NO!
Second, they maintained the cut over the years, any jeans or top or dress on me, make me look 10lb slimmer. Other similar price range brands don’t do this job well.
Third, the stuff at this store. I often met the Hawaiian lady, she is always pleasant to work with , chat to, super friendly and helpful. And other ladies I met less often, they’re very nice too.
So after years, I’ve passed on many brands due to lowing quality, BR now become my go to place for long lasting pieces.



