Frances May

APC. Acne. A++++++ in my books. $$$$ on my VISA.
Shoes selection for ladies could be a bit better but life ain’t perfect homie. Beautiful stuff.

They have APC, Rag & Bone. This is mid range priced denim and shirts. I am instantly happy. They have amazing brands that I wish I could care for and afford.
I was once told that you always get what you pay for. Well, elegance comes with a hefty price tag at this store.
Is it worth it? Dude, definitely.

filled with some of my favorite designers and a great choice of shoes as well. i liked seeing lauren manoogian.
i enjoyed looking around at what was offered but i can’t afford any as of now.

Beautiful clothes but the service is so rude it’s laughable. Try Parallel across the street — gorgeous clothes and really friendly sales staff. A much better experience.

Man, I usually brush off rude customer service with a chuckle because I’ve been there, I know times can suck working sales. I liked going there because they carry some of my favourite designers. Last month I stopped by to look for a pair of Acne jeans I already have two pairs of but just in another colour (I’m at the point of older age where I pretty much wear the same thing everyday). After receiving zero assistance in the first 10 minutes, I asked in the general direction of the three or four employees (I couldn’t tell if one of them was just hanging out) if they carried my size. Instead of a simple yes or no, one of the girls literally sized me up and said, «Yeah, we don’t carry that size because the sizes run small… do you already own a pair of these or something?» I replied that I have 2 other pairs, and she just kinda went about chatting with her coworkers???
Okay, cool, I guess?
Then, as I was getting ready to leave, the guy sales professional chirped in and said «oh, but it’s worth taking a look if we have it in stock.» I thought, «Oh great, awesome, some assistance» only to watch all of the shopkeeps go straight back to conversation amongst one another. After waiting for a few more minutes, I asked if they’re looking for sizes only to be met with, «Oh yeah, no, we don’t carry that size», knowing fully that I’ve just watched them do absolutely nothing. And as I left the shop, I hear the guy say «Good luck!!!» as the door closes behind me.
So thanks, but no thanks.
EDIT: 2 stars for service, added 1 more for their selection.

Frances May focuses on «indie» clothing that you wish you could afford. I only looked at the women’s section and was blown away. ACNE, Dusen Dusen, Horses Atelier — all brands that are well made and contemporary. There is a variation in prices. The jewelry costs quite a bit of money, but this store is about quality.
The employees are welcoming and allow you to browse. It’s an expensive store so people may be intimidated but there’s no need to be. It’s low stress and great clothing. Maybe they should look into serving microbrews and coffee so I can just live there! ;-)

Holy hellballs batman! this place is expensive as *&^*&^^%%.
HOWEVER
If you are interested in beautiful clothes. Like really beautiful. Unique. Well made. If you love Rachel Comey (OBSESSED) and Acme. If you are the kind of women who likes to be a little different. GO. Buy one thing this month, then save up and get another thing next month. :-D

One of my absolut favorites! This spot has one of the best selections int he city. Everything from ACNE and APC to smaller, less known brands like Our Legacy and Common Projects and even some local brands like Draught Dry Goods and Church and State. Kudos to Pam and her crew for owning the indie retail scene in Portland

I shopped online with Frances May this holiday season and was completely blown away by their selection and their customer service. They we’re very attentive, communicative, and helpful in the search for the perfect gift for my wife. It’s one of the better men’s /​women’s clothing stores that I have come across and will definitely be shopping with them again online and when I head down to PDX.

Most well-​curated store in PDX, in my opinion. Best selection of relevant, cool brands (Acne, Comey, MM6, Mociun, APC, the list goes on and on). Great jewelry and apothecary items, as well. Lucky to have this great shop in PDX where I’d otherwise have to shop online for similar labels. Staff is chill and helpful as well (Ashley’s a doll). Don’t sleep on Frances May!

Love this store! I must disclose that I have never physically been inside the Portland location, but I stalk the website obsessively and everyone that I’ve ever dealt with, over phone or email, has been super-​kind and helpful. The selection and curation of designers is amazing. More stores like this in the world, please!

This is a cool store with nice clothes in it, and also nice shoes. Beyond that though, there isn’t much to say about the experience there. You could be anywhere buying those clothes, you might as well do it online. I probably won’t be back just because why drive across the river when everything about the place is just average, besides the product.
They could do a lot for themselves by adding a bit of personality to the place to go along with the good taste in clothing inventory.

High end clothes, but not as functional wear as I prefer. More like, office wear, in my opinion. At least on the women’s side. The men’s side seemed to have more casual wear. I preferred the options over at Lizard Lounge, better focus on indie labels and solid construction. At least from my single visit to each.

Meh is right.
+ BEAUTIFUL clothes
— Customer Service (YUCK, gangly white girl who only talks to friends that come in and flamboyant gay boy are wayyy to cool for me and makes me not want to drop a cent in this shop)
I’d rather just but my Rachel Comey from Totokaelo.

There are a couple things I really like about Frances May. The most important one being is they offer up something other than the grandpa-​woodsmen attire that seems the trend in Portland. Thank you for that.
The selection is everything from standard fair (APC, Gitman, Wings+Horns) to some decent surprises (Robert Geller, Patrik Ervell.)
However, I’ve yet to purchase anything just because every time I’ve come in I get pretty vibed out or ignored. Most recently, I had a $ 580 Robert Geller coat I tried on, walked up to the counter with and was plainly ignored the entire time while the two girls were checking out something on Tumblr. I left. So, I went online and ordered it elsewhere. As much as it pains me to do that, I expect some level of service, regardless I’m just browsing or ready to buy.

Loved this place to death.
So I loved:
+ the layout
+ the goods
+ the local OLO fragrance line they carry (unique scents and surprisingly affordable)
+ the ladies (helpful, stylish in a not trying too hard kinda way, and most importantly… friendly)
+ the location– just a hop, skip and a jump from where we were staying (the Ace)
+ the website (I can vouch for their superb online customer service and crazy fast shipment, A+++)
+ THE RACHEL COMEY BOOTS I LEFT WITH!!!

I wish my experience was better. not one «hello» or «can I help you with anything?». they may be the only shop in Portland for APC, White Mountaineering, Rag and Bone but so what? I’m not shopping at a store that doesn’t care about the service side of retail.

Frances May easily cracks the top 3 of Portland clothier destinations, and its use of space and excellent brand selection really shine. First thing you’ll notice when you walk in are the vaulted ceilings and general feeling of openness. Although it can feel a little like being in a museum (my friends and I would often ask before handling any of the merchandise), that’s only because they stock items that would be considered rare even in sartorial meccas like LA or NY (Common Project monkstraps anyone?). Yes, it’s expensive, and no they don’t do sales often, but look at shopping here as an investment.
Hell, they even have a down payment program on more expensive items.

Possibly the best boutique in PDX. With the right mix of hip, but sometimes understated items and so many things I want to go into debt and buy everything in this store.
APC, Osborn, Opening Ceremony, Rag and Bone and Vena Cava to name a few.
The owner is super friendly, some of the staff take a few to warm up but overall good experiences.
Go! Shop! Buy! Wear!

One of the only places in Portland to find Rachel Comey, APC and a ton of other great designers.
But booooooooy, do some of the staff give off a super cold vibes. I’ve been in here before, and a girl… who is the owner? I think? Was really friendly, helpful and great. But whenever she’s not there, I’ve walked in here and walked right back out at the immediate freeze instead of trying on the dress I had my eye on.
That «uncool» one, in Danskos, that you’re working so hard at ignoring, is the customer who is going to walk right back out and buy that Steven Alan dress online instead. Whoopsies.