Express

Aside from it being your go-​to store for business-​casual outfits… I called Express to cancel an interview and the employee who spoke to me was very rude. I no longer have even the interest to shop there. Is rude behavior supposed to be appropriate towards former applicants? Does that make me any different from a customer?

I can say without hesitation that a little over 50% of my wardrobe is from Express because they always have DEALS. I usually wait until around Christmas and New Year’s because that’s usually when everything in-​store is 50% off. They also give out coupons, which makes it even more tempting to come back and buy stuff you probably don’t need. It also helps to have an Express card to earn points for additional discounts and you get a gift card on your birthday. Having the app also alerts upcoming sales at the Express store nearest you.
Their pants are my favorite things to buy here since they carry short sizes, meaning I never have to get them hemmed. Jeans seem to always be buy 1, get 1 half off except during the half off sales. The editors are great for work where they look polished yet stylish. Other items I like to buy here: Portofino shirts, dresses and jewelry.
I don’t recommend buying their basic or printed cotton tees. I have noticed that they tend to stretch out and have a weird shape to them after a few washes. I also find their graphic tees a little cheezy as well. Their shoes are also not of the best quality and you could find better shoes at Nordstrom Rack or even Target.
The salespeople that work here are my favorite. They’re helpful when you need it and aren’t overbearing.

I go here mostly to buy jeans (which last quite a while considering how hard I am on clothing), and because there’s usually some sort of sale going on. The store always looks neatly kept. The employees are friendly, except for the aging hipster with blue-​black hair who can’t reciprocate a simple friendly greeting and clearly does not want to be interacting with other humans.

Express is always in fashion and has the hottest trends, but it’s also one of the stores I will not shop at without a coupon. Their discounts are as frequent as the Bed Bath or Best Buy coupons that come through your mail. At least once (sometimes twice) a month, you can go to their website or their Facebook page and get deals like $ 15 off $ 50 or $ 30 off $ 75, so you should never pay full-​price (or as I say, fool-​price). It’s as simple as liking their page and having a coupon sent via email to your Smartphone — common people!

After being a loyal Express shopper from the days of Structure, through the split from Limited Brands, I have to say Richard (The new store manager) has just lost a customer for the brand.
Perhaps, if I had not been a manager for the company for years, then I wouldn’t be so shocked at the lack of customer service or the outright lying that he was able to pull off with a somewhat chipper mood.
Sad to see, but I suppose this is what you get when you bring a Northgate manager into a higher end shopping center, the lack of customer service is to be expected.
At least GUESS? opened a new location right across the way from Pacific Place!

This is my go-​to for non-​frumpy, flattering office attire. The prices are higher than you’ll find at a place like H&M, but the fit and longevity of these clothes tend to correspond with the higher prices.
Come to think of it, I actually find it rare to pay full price on anything. It’s a bit like those gym initiation fees — there is always some kind of sale or promotion going on, whether it’s «buy one, get one ½ off»,“30% off”, or whatever. If all else fails, even that brand new full-​price item you’re dying to have will probably be on some kind of sale in a week’s time.
My only complaint is that their employees tend to be a little too hands-​on and pushy, like the cashiers who constantly «suggest» an extra something on you when you’ve clearly already chosen what you want to buy. Or the fitting room girl who saw it upon herself to pick out and bring me a pile of $ 50 tank tops when I was trying on just one shirt. I know a lot of retailers make their employees try to up-​sell, but that’s just obnoxious. Also, I can do without being badgered for my e-​mail address every single time I buy something, even though I’ve already given it out 324 029 348 times.
Even so, most Express clothes fit my style, and as long as the deals keep on coming, I’m all the more likely to keep shopping here.

It’s rare that I find something that fits right, as they don’t have a Petite section. They do have «short» pants, though, which is good. What I do love is the friendly staff! Whenever I walk in, I’m immediately greeted with a hello and a smile. And yesterday when I walked in looking for Valentine’s day clothes, the gal asked me what I was looking for. I told her, «Pink or floral dresses or outfits.» I grabbed a few things and walked into the dressing room. When I was trying stuff on, the dressing room girl (someone different) came over and threw a pretty floral dress that I didn’t notice over the door, size Small, and gave it to me saying, «So and so said you were looking for pink and floral things. I thought you might want to try this on.» Alas, it was too big, but that was such a nice gesture! On the whole, this is a great clothing store for both men and women. My bf found an entire wedding outfit (slacks and shirt) here. And I’ve found jeans and nice tops here too.

This is my first time inside the Pacific Place Express, and I had an enjoyable experience. I was planning on going to H&M, but my friend Joakim gave me his coupons, and on top of that Express is having a really good after-​holiday sale. I spent an extra hour longer than I had planned there, but it was well worth it. I ended up getting over $ 400 of merchandise for just over $ 80.
The employees are very friendly and helpful, and not pushy at all! I wish the section in the front filled with dress shirts on sale wasn’t so messy, but I can’t blame the employees because retail is VERY difficult to keep up during big sales like these.
I will definitely shop here again!

Express is definitely one of my top 3 stores to shop at! Express almost always has some kind of sale rack and/​or deals. Around this time of year, they had many buy one get one 50% sales, 30% off accessories and lingerie and a huge sale rack in the back room.
Surprisingly I was able to browse around the store without running into other frantic shoppers or wait in a huge line to try on one pair of pants, which I have experienced here before. The checkout was quick and they’re usually willing to give you more of a discount if you ask.

I shop at Express more often then anywhere else. They always have cute jeans, office/​business wear, jewelry and anything else your heart desires. The sizing is so consistent that 75% of the time I don’t even have to try stuff on… which makes for fast and stress free shopping. And I must say that after getting the express card I get more discounts then I know what to do with… I haven’t paid full price for an Express clothing item in a few years.
I shop in various locations and most of the time service is more then adequate.

I love Express. Every time I come here, it’s with the full intent of «just looking». Really, who goes anywhere to «just look»?
I typically get good to great service here. A couple of weeks ago I came in and was greeted, and another of the sales people replied back to them «she’s great, she’s a regular», haha. I DO work next door and I DO love clothes, so yeah, I’m a regular.
The service can vary. Sometimes I feel as if I’m being completely ignored. Other times they can be chatty and very friendly. Just the other day, I had a few things I wanted to try on. The gal who helped me was great and more than happy to go look for another size of a pair of jeans for me. Sadly, they didn’t have the pair I was looking for, she did bring me an alternative pair, but I was trying to stick to the sale stuff.
And boy, do I love their sales. I pretty much love the Essential shirts. They fit me well and are quite flattering. I really like the Editor pants, but I rarely find them in a short size. I love the cami’s. They come in some great prints.
The clothes are affordable and they really do have lots of great sales. I get coupons in the mail all the time. The bummer about the coupons is that they aren’t valid on redline items, which are my favorite items to buy.
I also really love their pencil skirts. The have lots of very pretty ones, a lot of basic styles that are great for work and look awesome with the Essential shirts.
All in all, I’m a huge Express fan. I like to shop alone, so if I get crappy service, I’m a little ticked but a little relieved too. I don’t need an employee showing me a bunch of stuff that I may or may not like

Cheap under-​attire, durable knit shirts, cute graphic t-​shirts; and all at a very nice price. Wait for season-​end sales, it’s totally worth it. 4 v-​neck shirts for example… $ 33.00 — thats a deal — try getting that at american apparel.

You know, I used to glare at Express.
Yup. It’s true. They seemed to trendy for the likes of a girl who believes in jeans and t-​shirts. The music was too loud, the displays too slick, and the staff too aloof.
So either something’s changed or I was wrong. Either way… I don’t see Express like that anymore.
Went in while holiday shopping with the best friend — we were looking for sparkly tank tops for us and a sweater for my sister-​in-​law. We wound up finding a tank top on a manequin that both of us loved but we couldn’t find on the hangers. Fortunately, the aloof staff are no more and we were offered immediate and friendly help in tracking down said tank tops. Which the best friend wound up buying… I wound up side tracked by cute little v-​neck with fluttery sleeves.
Did I mention great button ups? No? Okay — they have GREAT button up tops, which is good for those who need the business casual look for work. I wear scrubs so my idea of fashion is VERY different.
I bought that cute little v-​neck with fluttery sleeves and LOVE IT. They have some neat accessories but I tend to make my own so I didn’t bother. (Though there was a neat pair of earrings…)
So there, Express. You’ve changed my opinon of you. I will return and I will return often. I love the cute tops (for going out) and I love that you’re not ridiculously expensive, like Nordstroms. And seriously, the staff? Really really friendly. Wow. Just… wow.
(Note: no idea on the men’s side — will have boyfriend check them out and report back to me and I will update.)

I used to think of Express as the hoochie-​mama little sister of The Limited. But now that The Limited is slowly disappearing, I’ve had to turn to Express for more of my affordable «career woman» needs. While there are alot of tube tops, micro-​minis, and weird ultra — trendy items to wade through, what girl who works in an office doesn’t own a pair of Editor pants or that blouse with the buckles on the sleeve?!? Express figured something out all right cause even Patti Stanger on Millionaire Matchmaker was rockin «that blouse.» Their basic shirt is practically indestructible, I have some that are almost 6 years old that still look impeccable and new. In addition to shirts and pants for work, Express also has my eternal love and devotion for their jeans. Nice tight sexy ones for goin out, and more relaxed ones for a casual day, in at least 3 inseam lengths. Sometimes I can find non-​work pieces here, but it’s rare cause I’m not a super trendy 20 year old. I do like their accessories, lots of cute necklaces and such. Express also has really good sales and Buy One Get One Free or Half Off deals and I get coupons in the mail all the time. I don’t think the salespeople work on commission so service can vary. I’ve had some very helpful and knowledgeable boys and girls, but then was totally ignored other times. If they don’t have an item in your size they can locate it for you at another store and have it shipped to you. I usually wear Petites but Express’ smaller sizes do me just fine. The dressing rooms kinda suck, the floor is always dusty and gross and you have to go outside to look in a 3 — way mirror. 4 Stars seems like a bit much but I find myself at Express all the time, so they must be doing something right!
I can’t comment on the men’s clothing, but it was rumored that Richard on Lost wears their button-​ups.

I don’t think I will be going back after yesterday as they had a sign out front that wrong and they did not honor the promotion. They had a sign out front yesterday that said you got $ 25 express cash for every $ 50 that you spent. When I check out and asked how to get my Express cash they girl said you just spend $ 50 and the girl at the next register informed me that they are only redeeming express cash but not giving it today. I told her the sign was out front and all she said is «thats strange — thanks for letting me know». So I guess customer service is not high on the to-​do list and false advertising is ok with Express for men. After that, I wold recommend shopping somewhere else that deserves your business.

With the economy in the shitter, they have a great sale going on right now… Buy 1 get the 2^nd ½ off, the entire store. They usually have great sales anyway.
I have found a lot of things for my 30 something, career needs.
My one gripe is I bought earrings and went to grab them for a wedding I was attending and they weren’t in the bag… they forgot to put em in.
Been a place I’ve been coming to for most of my life… will always come back.

Somewhat hit-​and-​miss for men’s clothes.
Their 1MX shirts are the best button-​ups out there… holding their shape & color wash after wash, fitting well (I get more compliments on my red 1MX than any other piece of clothing I own) and affordable, especially when on sale.
Their seasonal clothes are sometimes amazing (impeccable wool peacoats) and sometimes pretty lame, with nothing original in stock.

Overall, relatively good choice for the modern semi-​professional man.