Chic

Chic is not just a clothing store; it is an art store and the owner, Rana, is the person who puts all this art together. She collects them from all over the world knowing her taste of her costumers. She has created a place that you want to spend time there and with no doubt you find what you are looking for. You ought to check this place out. The owner is very knowledgable and is one of the kindest people I know in our community. You need to visit this place.

Stunning clothes from new European designers. Every item could be a museum piece. Many garments designed for taller women, too, like me. I just wish I had more events to attend to wear these stunning dresses!

Today I am happy that I do not have a credit card. I would have happily maxed it out in this beautiful boutique. The pieces are breathtaking. I did not purchase anything today because I am looking for something specific, but if that hunt proves unfruitful, I will be back.

Rana, is so talented and knows what she is doing when she buys these beautiful garments. It’s always a pleasure seeing her. As a stylist I strongly recommend CHIC!

I am so pleased that other reviewers have recognized the unique, personal and tasteful qualities at Chic. I’ve referred a number of friends to take a look at the fashions and everyone has thanked me. For a special event there is no place like it.
Plus, and I want to be sure to mention — once you’ve met the salespeople and they get an idea of your style — it’s the perfect place to «send» or «invite» your honey to visit for you. The Valentine’s gift from Chic is just the thing. And the salespeople will take care to assist your honey in choosing just the right thing.

This store is your ultimate place to visit when you want an absolute good quality and trendy piece of cloths. Despite my geographical distance, I’ve gone there many times and been VERY happy leaving the boutique with a beautiful piece or two in my hand. The owner, Rana and her assistant, Nancy are two wonderfully professional ladies. I highly recommend this place.

Style on College Avenue! So so so welcome. Raina finds fashionista clothes from around the world — well made, different, flattering. And she is so great. She helps a lot, without being at all intrusive. I love this store.

Chic is a gem of a clothing store on College Avenue. I stopped in there last weekend with my sister and niece, as my niece is looking for a wedding dress and wants something a little different, rather than the standard David’s Bridal fare.
Chic is just packed with wonderful, gorgeous dresses, gown, trousers, accessories — you name it. The clothes were beautifully cut and are very unique. I love the dresses with all the pleats — kind of a Fortuny style.
The salespeople were just lovely and very helpful. There were only a couple of dresses in my niece’s size, but she tried them both on with the help of the kind salesperson. Unfortunately, they didn’t work for her, but the store took down her contact info and said they would give her a call when something comes in again in her size.
I should also add that the store is a jewel box — beautiful decorated, very luxe and really comfortable. I would definitely recommend checking out Chic for any special occasion you have coming up.

Chic is absolutely the place to go if you have a special event coming up and you want the perfect outfit. Rana (the owner) selects the most beautiful merchandise for the store (usually clothes that you can’t find in regular department stores), and she has a wonderful eye – she can help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
The store is pricey, so I only go when I’m looking for something special. But the pieces I’ve bought there I’ll keep forever.

Okay, I want to like this store. They have gorgeous clothing and I understand the prices because, as stated, the clothing is gorgeous. I went in several times specifically to find a bolero to wear over a wedding dress. N.B. this is one of the few stores that has a good selection of boleros and shrugs in the Bay Area! Every time I went in, I was hit over the head with one of the strongest sales pitches I’ve ever encountered — and I’m including the storekeepers of China. The saleswoman actually put a shrug on me forcibly when I told her I was looking for something in a different color with sleeves — and it had holes in it. The next time I went in, the saleswoman didn’t recognize me and I pretended I was just looking for a bolero in general, nor for a wedding. This ploy did not save me from the sales pitch and I suddenly found myself being outfitted in every conceivable bolero, shrug, and shawl (which I explicitly stated I wasn’t interested in buying any shawls). The third time, I tried to look inconspicuous by the bolero rack, but as soon as the sales tornado started again, I bolted. I’d like to buy a bolero here, but I just can’t seem to have enough time to look without being harassed into buying something I don’t want. If you’re interested and strong of constitution, the boleros are about $ 200 – 350 a piece. They have a bunch of Nicole Miller.

Fabulous neighborhood gem. Great for sophisticated dressing (both men and women!) great for a little something special for a girlfriend (scarves and accessories) and fabulous for that special outfit you need for a gala, night out, etc.
Prices are on the moderately high end — think Nordstroms not Saks. But design is unique european chic not mall-​tastic like nordies.

I try not to go into this boutique very often, because almost every time I do, I find something really wonderful and want to buy it! I have bought a number of items at Chic, including costume jewelry, scarves, blouses, T-​shirts, skirts, dresses, sweaters, and jackets over the years. I have bought gifts for people who are special to me in there, too. The recipients seemed to love them because they are so unique and often are like art pieces. People often comment on the Chic items I wear. My Ocelot clothes, which are really convenient for travel, feel so luxuriously comfortable, wash beautifully, and elicit compliments. The owner, Rana, selects the clothing and often wears them creatively. Her great eye for clothes enables her to size you up and choose things that might look good on you — kind of like your own personal shopper. Many of the items are very expensive, but there are good sales now and then, and some of the accessories are kind of affordable. I admire the place and wonder how in the world it will make it in this terrible economy.

Chic is unusual in my experience. It is a high end clothing store with beautiful, unusual, carefully chosen items with a European flair. Often in stores such as this one, the staff are impatient, unkind, suspicious, and generally unpleasant.
Not so at Chic. I have come to love this store, and especially the beautiful Spanish-​looking woman with the accent (is she the owner? I will edit this review when I find out). She is tall and stately and very gentle. She finds me beautiful dresses, gently encourages me to show her how they look, and is genuine with her assessment of whether it works or not. «You need a padded bra for this to work,» she said to me. I trusted her, bought the dress, tried it with the right bra, and voila: chic. She has earned my trust thousandfold.
I’ve come to appreciate the value of a well-​made, classic, beautiful dress, and this is the place I come. I’ve bought two Nicole Miller dresses here that fit perfectly and for which I always receive enthusiastic compliments. The fit, the drape, the style, and the reliability mean that I wind up wearing these two dresses far more and with more pleasure and confidence than my less expensive dresses. In the end, I’ve found the better deal is the Nicole Miller dress that I can count on.
Chic is warm, friendly, and a class-​act. I don’t bother with any other stores for a good dress for any occasion.

Lovely, lovely clothing. Way out of my price range, but I love to go in just to look! I would definitely head here if I had a big important event to go to.
LOVE the window displays, esp. the current one with the Obama family! It’s total art.
The staff is oh-​so friendly and charming!
Of course, the best part is that they’re one of Rockridge’s fantastic local, private businesses. There’s no need to head out to the city to shop with places like this in the neighborhood!

A beautiful store I just discovered today. The owner of the store is very sweet and definitely has style and does not pick just generic brand name clothing.
AND she carries small but very cute bridal collection, if you’re not into the big poof dresses go here and give it try. I actually bought my reception dress here and it was a bargain, but she does also carry long dresses that can totally work as bridal. Wish I was rich enough to shop here more regularly. Oh, and her scarf collection is very affordable too.

This is such a beautiful store, as are the owner and her staff.
I have to admit up front, I cannot afford all of the things I want in this store. I cannot afford a fraction of the things I want in this store. Nevertheless…
I did not regret the Nicole Miller cocktail dress that made me feel like the million bucks I didn’t have to spend at Chic.
Every now and then you have to spurge. Now some of you probably get to splurge more often than I, and to you I say, enjoy. Everything in Chic is unique and stunning.

My favorite shopping in the entire Bay Area! Very upscale! Nicole Miller Collection, Neesh etc. Rana, the owner travels to Italy, New York and France to buy only the most unique and best. If you are into fashion and want to ooh and aah, this is the place. Voted best of the east bay. This is a not to be missed experience.
Update: So now we are in 2010 and I still shop at Chic. I get to travel to Europe and other parts of this country, including LA. People stop me and want to know where I buy my clothes!
On a personal note, Rana has helped me to develop my own personal style and become comfortable as a woman. I now know how to really «wear» the clothing so that my outer self and inner self match. My inner confidence is reflected in these one-​of-​a-​kind pieces.