ABS by Allen Schwartz

Maybe if you are size 2 – 6 then this place will have options that will look good on you, but personally I don’t find the designing to be that inspired considering the prices. Many are downright hideous in my opinion. The service is good but I wouldn’t call it outstanding. And if your dress size has more than one digit you better look elsewhere. This place is not too interested in having you wearing their designs. And I think that probably works in your favor. Just look elsewhere. I think the logo alone tells you all you need to know about the quality of the designing…

I absolutely love the quality and designs of the dresses at the ABS store. I just wish I had more events to wear gorgeous dresses to, so I can buy more things from this store. The service is fantastic. The girls who work at the store (I wish I could remember their names), are absolutely amazing. They are sweet and helpful and make me feel truly special. I can’t say enough good things about the store and the service. The outfits are made in the USA, so that already is a big deal to me. It made me even happier to find out the things I bought were made downtown LA. So, my prom dress and all my special event outfits came from the store since the late 90s. Amazingly enough, I found the perfect wedding dress there too. They have a small collection of wedding gowns but they are really classy and sexy at the same time. Enough said., love the store!

Love this place, the girls that work here are so helpful and know the inventory really well. Came here the morning of an event and they helped me find something glamorous that looked like it was worth a million bucks in less than an hour, for the fraction of the price.

This store is my one stop shop for fashion. I am a busy girl with a passion for travel, style, and nightlife. I first came to ABS looking for a dress for a black tie wedding as I had heard it was a great place for reasonably priced formal-​wear. Upon walking into the shop, I was warmly greeted by the sales girls who asked me what I needed. I explained the occasion and they instantly knew what to style me in.
Once I had picked my evening gown, they showed me the rest of the merchandise. I had a meeting the next day and they hooked me up with a gorgeous work-​appropriate outfit (seriously, head to toe including jewelry). They even showed me a couple things that I was hesitant to try on but honestly, they fit my body better than some of the lines I have been wearing for years. I trust these girls 100% now and they style me for everything. I highly recommend this store to anyone in need of something new for their wardrobe, whether it be a ultra-​glam evening gown, or just a well-​fitting pair of jeans!

I am dress obsessed, and this is one of my favorite places to indulge my obsession!
The girls who work here are SO nice & friendly. They will help you pick out the perfect dress or outfit, and if it doesn’t look good they will be honest with you, which I love. I’d much rather get an honest opinion than be pushed into buying something that doesn’t look good on me.
Also, it’s a great location on Montana. After you’re done shopping you can grab a juice at Kreation or coffee at Groundworks, and if you need a blowout Drybar is right across the street.

I LOVE this boutique! Located on ultra-​chic Montana Ave, ABS Santa Monica offers a personal styling experience that makes you feel like a celebrity, something you wont get at the department stores that sell this brand. The staff are super friendly and down to earth — they wont tell you something looks great if it doesn’t, but will instead offer alternate choices based on your body type and style. Whether you’re shopping for a red-​carpet event, prom, or a bat-​mitzvah, they will find the right dress for you. The every-​day clothes are amazing as well, and they even started selling really cute shoes. Bonus points for the comfortable couch by the changing rooms, so guys can sit and relax while the girls shop.

I really like this ABS store! There are a lot of cute dresses for all occasions from casual summery, to cocktail, to evening gowns. I live 2 blocks from this store, and I don’t know why but I was always going elsewhere when looking for dresses and not remembering about this great little gem in my neighborhood! The girls here are super helpful, they bring you all the sizes you need and bring other dress options they think might work. Also they get new items & dresses in weekly so there’s always a nice selection. I ended up buying a white gown here for a wedding related event of mine, but it turned out I needed something a little fancier. Though they sold me the gown as a final sale, when I contacted them they did allow me to make an exchange! I cant wait to wear my new ABS dress. Customer service here was great and they even sent me a handwritten note after my last purchase thanking me for shopping there!

Montana Christmas Walk took me to Santa Monica’s Montana Avenue on Friday. I did a lot of window shopping. Saw a fabulous evening gown in the window of ABS store and one other. Went back on Sunday when it was far less crowded on Montana Av. Tried on gown from window in addition to some other items. Bought gown from window and another cute dress for work. Customer friendly but the upsell efforts were a bit off-​putting. I told the young lady I was interested in gowns/​dresses and was specific as to which. I really wasn’t interested in age and fit inappropriate jeans, blouses, or shoes (poorly crafted at that). Tone down the hard sell and it would have been a really good shopping experience. I love the dresses and appreciate they had a range of normal people sizes despite being in north Santa Monica where the average size is ⁰⁄₂. Would have given five stars but for the high pressure sales tactics… even at the register when I was done… not a good look there.

I love A.B.S. My wardrobe was totally in need of a make-​over. After shopping at ABS everyone at my office started raving about my new outfits. One of my co-​workers actually talked me into borrowing my new cute little black top with silver on the capped sleeves. The flow of the store is nicely designed which allowed me to gather up lots of items to try on at one time. A fresh new look was what I was aiming for to renovate my closet. Variety is the key and now I’m dressed in new jeans, jackets, tops, dresses, and of course, one new evening gown for special occasions. It just feels sexy to wear something new that fits so good.
My compliments to the associates that helped dress me for their helpful attention and savvy fashion style. They really made my day!
I’m headed back again this weekend to see what’s new!

I had something shipped to me from Saks Fifth Avenue and it happened to be an ABS by Allen Swartz dress. It’s an asymmetrical design and it fits me perfectly!
I was so impressed by their ability to combine style, color, fabric & price in a way that just about anybody can afford it, that I just had to check out their flagship store on Montana Avenue.
It is interesting to note that… it’s either Allen Schwartz or his partner that used to be spearhead the Guess label. I read that somewhere.
Also if you google ABS Allen Schwartz, you will find that he has the most AMAZING market penetration for his clothing that I’ve ever seen!
He is sold at:
Bloomingdales
Saks
Nordstrom
Neiman Marcus
Dillards
Bluefly
Polyvore
Bay
BagBorroworSteal
Endless
Yahoo Shopping
Shopstyle
Zappos
lastcall
MackTakMart
Shopzilla
Pronto
Pricegrabber
ShopAmbience
UrbanMinx
CoolSpotters
BuyoSphere
theFind
Ioffer
In fact, the amount of ABS clothing out there is quite dizzying but I guess that should gratify us shopaholics since we just CAN’T pass up a good bargain when there is one.
That just makes me wonder… is their clothing on all these other website’s as GOOD as the quality of their clothing in their store???
Besides beautiful cocktail hour wear, there was plenty of on trend style for other occasions as well.
I have my eye on that military style green jacket!
STOP! Don’t you dare buy it !!! Cuz I’m on my way back there tomorrow to grab it!

I would much prefer a bout of gnarly food poisoning to clothes shopping; it sickens me worse.
Marcus and Shaquay, the fabulous salespeople at A.B.S, transformed me from a sloppy and cynical mom to a jaw-​dropping sexpot in no more than ten minutes.
I needed something for $ 100 or less and rather than scoff, they both sized me up and down with savvy eyes, walked directly over to the sale rack, and handed me two hot black dresses I would have never seen the potential in.
They made it their personal mission to make me a knockout and never once gave me the impression that they were trying to make a sale. It was the best shopping experience of my life.
The dresses in the store were simple and sophisticated showstoppers. I wish I had a formal event every week just so I could go there and buy something hot.
Prices seem fair.

I’ve only been to the santa monica store once but I was very impressed with the selection and with the sales people who were super helpful and friendly without being annoying or pushy. If I lived closer, I would definitely be a regular here.

This flagship store has a wider selection of styles and sizes as compared to its South Coast Plaza store. It’s also twice as big so you don’t feel too confined as you browse the collection. Feeling a little thirsty while you shop? No worries because they serve champagne! Nothing too fancy, but hey it’s free!
The ladies that work here are amazing! They’re tremendously helpful, but not in that irritatingly overbearing way. They also have a great sense of style, but i guess you have to working at this store.
I’m always down for a good bargain and this place has great deals during their half-​yearly sale. It’s not widely publicized, so keep an eye out around December and June for their sales. You can get an evening dress for about $ 65 when its on sale.
great clothes + awesome staff + free drinks + sweet deals = :D

a.b.s boutique is a less expensive verison of celebrity looks, the new products arrive weekly with an up to date apparel for different occasions
they also have a shoe collections and men’s lines
tip: if you like a dress worn by a celeb ar an award show, a/​b/​s will be the first place to have a cheaper verison