The Ruddy Duck

I had an all encompassing experience during my visit to The Ruddy Duck. First and foremost, the store is very visually appealing. From the inside out, everything seems carefully arranged and pleasing to my eyes. I wasn’t overwhelmed by product or bombarded by pushy sales staff. Instead, I was able to browse the store at a leisurely pace and consult the sales associates with questions at my discretion. Secondly, I was impressed with the quality of the clothing and accessories. I could see myself wearing most everything I laid eyes on and it felt comfortable to the touch. I really value being able to try things on and having them available in more than one style. Lastly, I appreciate the overall vibe of the store. The music soothed me and kindness filled the air. It felt less like a business trying to sell me something and more like a friend advising me how to look sharp and handsome. I will most definitely be returning to the store the next time I’m in Hood River!

I use to love this shop. My last experience there was so disappointing that I don’t know if I’ll be back. I walked in on a Friday at 5:50 pm with a group of other women who were also visiting Hood River. I came all the way from Portland.
In any case, we were greeted by an officious, tall, female sales clerk who abruptly told us they were closing shortly and was there something we were specifically looking for. It was so uncomfortable to browse with her staring with her arms crossed that we all left.
After we walked out and went next door for ice-​cream, the group of six other women and I commented that they just lost at least $ 500 in sales because they shut the door on us.
If a store has customers, isn’t it smart to welcome them in and make a few sales instead of kicking people out the door on a Friday night.

If you are looking for style and comfort The Ruddy Duck is for you! In addition to the wonderful clothing selection the staff are eager to be your personal stylists… from head to toe. They have hats, beautiful cotton scarfs, undergarments, tunics, leggings, stretchy jeans and even shoes. If you need a complete outfit or even a new wardrobe… this is the place! Love, love the Duck!

Fun shop in Hood River! Awesome women’s, children’s and men’s clothing. Be sure to check out the sale rack. I love Tea clothing for kids and they carry the cutest stuff. The accessories are beautiful. Stop and shop!

By far my favorite clothing store in Hood River!!! They have a wide array of clothing and accessories from reasonably priced to more expensive. I love the unique and refreshing styles… both a mix of casual to more dressy. Best of all, they get new things in all the time! Everyone has always been so nice and helpful… I laugh at the person who gave them a 1 star for customer service… truly a fluke. A must go if you ever find yourself in Hood River!

Number 1? Everything you could ask of a local clothing store. I’m a big fan of the Kuhl brand and the Ruddy Dick carries the line. Super friendly staff always ready to help, and always something fresh and new. Best bet.

I was a little nervous about stepping into Ruddy Duck, because I know how easily I can be seduced into buying clothing that costs more than I could spend. But the clothes in the window were so lovely that I couldn’t resist… and inside I found an even more impressive assortment ranging from basics to very interesting (and some dressy) items.
But what really blew me away were the prices! Virtually everything I looked at was less than half the price I would have expected. The caliber of clothing led me to expect a store in which nothing would be under $ 150 — in fact, I expected lots of items to be well over. Instead, there was hardly anything over $ 100, and lots of lovely women’s tops, skirts and dresses in the $ 30 to $ 70 range. The men’s clothing was a little less well-​priced, but still very nice.
Sadly (though perhaps fortunately, as far as my Visa card is concerned) I didn’t have a chance to try on *anything*. But if I were in this part of the world, I’d be eager to do my season’s shopping here.

I love this store. There is a great selection of clothing, and the men’s section kept my husband occupied while I looked around. Great and varied selection for all types of people. One of the best parts about the store is it’s feel. The place is open and calm, the staff is considerate and helpful. The salesclerk was great at recommending options for me in the store. I almost talked my husband into one of their beautiful Persian rugs! A beautiful store with a truly local vibe, which is what hood river is all about!

Unique clothing including one of my favorite causal designers Effie’s Heart. not cheap, but good quality. Lots of children’s clothes. Causal, but can be dressy at same time.

A longtime favorite in Hood River. There are a number of women’s clothing boutiques and sports apparel stores in downtown Hood River, but I have the best luck here.
Primarily women’s clothing, shoes and accessories, but they mix in some cute items for girls, like a rack of ballerina dresses. Prices are on the high side, so I typically only buy when I score a deal on the sale racks located upstairs in the loft.
The staff has always been friendly and I’ve had no issues with customer service.

Visited this store with the hubby. The clothes were typical Oregon hipster with an outdoor feel. Some nice things to look at.
However, and this is a big however, the store earns a one star rating for their customer service. My hubby asked to see a few pieces of jewelry and asked for prices. The sales clerk, rather than take anything out of the case, simply responded with «we have a lot of really nice expensive items» emphasizing the expensive part of the sentence.
I was extremely offended that she judged what we could or could not afford. Even more offensive was the fact that the jewelry was $ 100 expensive not $ 1000 expensive. The pieces were obviously overpriced, as normally expected for a small shop in a tourist town, but its not as if we walked into a Tiffany’s and asked to try on a 4 carat ring.
Their sales clerk was rude and offensive. Its not the sales clerk business to judge who can afford what. There were a few items I was interested in, but after her response I didn’t want to support a store with such bad behavior.