Eileen Fisher Boutique

This is the *best* little Eileen Fisher shop ever. Whenever I am on 9^th street I make sure to stop in for a visit. They sometimes have samples and they always have a unique selection and some sale assortment. Plus the ladies who work here are always beyond nice. Love love!

I’ve shopped here just twice. A few years back the store carried many sizes, just a few styles. I got some great stuff, and still have and wear most of the pieces, which were very fairly priced (but still pricey, after all, this is Eileen Fisher, and while definitely not haute couture, still relatively expensive for your average middle class person).
The second time I went in 2014 it was totally samples. Some really nice stuff, but in smallish sizes (even though EF does sometimes tend to run large, sadly, nothing fit me and I was really in a clothes buying mood). The sales people are super nice, it’s a teensy store with perhaps one, maybe two, dressing rooms so be prepared for crowds and waits.
I was boiling hot and hungry after a long train ride to NYC, so I ended up just leaving and going two doors down to Veselke (see my Unilocal on THAT wonderful restaurant) for lunch.
If you’re size ten or under, you will probably find something nice to spend your money on, if you’re in a money-​spending mood, as I was. :-)

I would not shop here again; the $ 300 dress I bought, after two washings, looks old and shabby, even though it was washed on «delicate» with a mild detergent and lined dried. A waste of money. Never again Eileen Fisher Boutique.

What a gem! Tucked into a tiny EV storefront and unique among the designer’s many outposts, this is an under-​the-​radar find.
This was Eileen Fisher’s original location. It is now owned by the human being Eileen Fisher, not the corporation Eileen Fisher. So it carries the styles you’re used to seeing, but they’re supplemented by one-​offs, samples, irregulars, seconds, and markdowns. Some of the discounts are significant.
Sales are four times a year, to add to the discounting joy. (The mailing list is separate from the rest of the company’s, so if you want sale notices you’ll need to sign up here.) There are also full-​price items, but they’re mostly on the front rack. There’s a small selection of jewelry and accessories.
It’s worth mentioning that the samples marked «small» can range up to a size 12. Ignore the tags and try on anything that seems like a possibility. It’s also worth mentioning that there are no cash sales here. They get new merchandise every week, so it’s worth it to stop in regularly.
The staff are genuinely friendly and helpful but not intrusive. If you’re in the market for Eileen’s chic, minimalist, and timeless designs, this spot is a must.

I bought a sundress on sale last summer and wore it four or five times. It was $ 85 on sale. Usually Eileen Fisher has quality clothes that really last. This was made of a gauzy linen and developed tears in the fabric in a few places. This should not happen after a few wears. I went in to ask them at least to pay for the repair. Legally something you buy is supposed to be fit for the purpose for which you bought it – i.e. to be able to wear it in one piece for a reasonable amount of time. THe manager said they would do nothing but pass on the information and that I did get five wears out of it. This is not satisfactory. Merchants should stand behind their merchandise.

I stopped by this little shop and ended up buying 5 pieces. Love the comfortable atmosphere in the shop. In response to the comment on the single origin of the clothes: contrarily, among the ones I got, 2 were made in China of beautiful silk, 2 were made in the US, and 1 was made in Peru of organic cotton.

As a Scandinavian visitor in East Village I found this tiny but ever so inspiring shop — and was so delighted to discover the Eileen Fisher brand for the first time. The mild colours, the exquisite fabrics, the simple elegance of the designs… I fell in love! The staff was helpful in every best way — from the translating of American sizes to real good advice on the difficult choices between all the gems to be found in the sale. For me, being a tall and curvy woman, it was also very satisfying to discover both designs and a range of sizes so flattering and wearable. Now, I’ve also found out more about the concept and philosophy behind Eileen Fisher’s line of style I only have one regret: that Eileen Fisher is not (yet?) etablished in Scandinavia and still is in lack of an international webshop… But, for sure: this is must-​go, next time in NYC!

This tiny shop is often filled with Eileen Fisher goodies at deep discounts. Not everything you find in the other stores shows up here: instead, merchandise that ranges from overstock and closeouts to beautifully made samples to slightly damaged (easily mended) treasures are offered for sale here. Since this store’s stock keeps changing, you have to keep checking in to score the best buys. And don’t miss the super sales! The staff is all you would wish for: interested, helpful, kind, talented women who have created a community among the regular customers and are equally relaxed and welcoming with newcomers. They are always willing to go the extra mile in hunting down an item by calling and searching other Eileen Fisher stores, and they listen to customers suggestions about merchandise, taking them back to the designer for future seasons. Their professionalism, their pride in doing their job well and their joy are contagious. This was Eileen Fisher’s very first store when she started up her business. The spirit –and shopping opportunities – here are unparalleled.

This is the flagship Eileen Fisher store, and possibly the smallest. I like the events they have here, and many of their activities – including sale events – are to benefit women and girls. Eileen Fisher’s philosophy is based on the kimono, I’ve heard, which is why all her clothes are designed to be comfortable and stylish.
That said, I’m not happy that everything they sell is made in China. The store presumably has its own factory there, so that they supervise everything that goes on in it, but I avoid buying things that are made in China wherever possible.

I love Eileen Fisher clothes because they are made of fabric that looks good and travels well. The cut of the clothes is flattering and timeless. This particular shop features great sales because they stock samples and close out items. I shop here twice a year, spring and fall, to stock up on my wardrobe basics.