Clover

Had a nice chat with the owner today, on my first visit to Clover. I got 2 amazing 100% linen jersey t shirts. One is gray and has long sleeves and is a Henley style I guess, the other is white with a v neck. The beautiful shirts made up for the fact they don’t carry jeans in my size: F, for fat.

First Downcity store to offer mens selvedge denim! it’s about time PVD get some style, we need more Clovers and less Jos. A Bank’s.
I found a great pair of Neuw Denim black jeans on sale! Looks like everything is on sale this week in time for the holidays. Too bad I need to buy people gifts this year! The selection is small but all great brands (i.e. Nudie, Nuew, etc.) Clover has both men and woman’s clothing almost ⁵⁰⁄₅₀.
I hope they carry men’s shoes in the future, I need something to go with these new jeans!

This is a hip little boutique with a nice edited selection to shop from. It has a good offering of denim. When I was there — they had a bit of a sale rack which also had some cute items.
They carry mens & womenswear which is nice, too.

Was visiting Providence for the weekend and did not expect to do any shopping, so when I stumbled upon this gem I was pleasantly surprised. Loved their selection — casual chic. Luxe tees, easy dresses, and great denim. Plus the owner was really friendly and helpful.

what a great store. this is pretty much where i get all of my clothes. it’s nice to see such a selection of hard to find designers.

I understand that this a clothing boutique. That being said, I don’t understand how everything in the store is completely unaffordable.
I’m not the best judge of women’s clothing, so I’ll let the ladies who came before me review on my behalf in that regard. I can say that the men’s selection is not that great, and only Burberry models would actually choose to wear most of what Clover carries. Then I’ll see the occasional flannel or grandpa sweater and get excited, only to discover that you need to show proof of ownership of a Fortune 500 in order to leave the store with merchandise…(ok, I exaggerate; but it’s definitely pricey). Given the wealth of other stores that carry clothing made by local designers, I would go elsewhere.

Clover is the only great womenswear store in Providence (actually, Queen of Hearts is good, too) and sadly I can’t afford anything in it other than the jewelry, which I already have plenty of.
It’s set up like a real boutique – with products displayed thoughtfully within a spare, breathable space – and carries things that are relevant, but not trendy. The staff are generally pretty friendly, but not chatty (which is nice) and they know their stuff when it comes to current lines.
People always complain that everyone goes to NY to buy clothes instead of shopping in Providence, but I think if there were more stores all over the city with Clover’s taste, but with a greater variety of price points, the problem would be solved. Are you listening, Providence powers that be with regard to encouraging small businesses?
If I get a decent tax refund I’m coming here to finally buy clothes somewhere other than the internet.

J Brand jeans in a little boutique in Downcity. Awesome.
I’ve probably walked past Clover dozens of times, not realizing what a lovely little gem it is. Yes, the items are on the pricier side, but if you’re looking for gorgeous clothes that are really well made, then you know it’s worth it to spend a little more, and you should probably come here.
The shop is set up kind of like a show room. Everything is beautifully displayed in the otherwise stark space, and natural light floods the room. I found the shop owner to be very friendly and helpful — he wasn’t up in my face, he didn’t make and suggestions, he just let me poke around and answered my questions when I asked.
Everything in the shop has a very downtown, somewhat edgy feel which I really like. I got some fab sweaters, and was eying several pairs of jeans. There were orderly sale sections, as well and he let me know that they would be getting another shipment of jeans in later in the week.
I like Clover. It’s sophisticated and funky at the same time, which is a fabulous balance if struck properly. I’m so glad I finally made my way in!

The jewelry here is always amazing, both because they are really chic AND inexpensive. I went here in the fall last year and I always knock my head against a wall thinking about a necklace that I fell in love with and did not buy (why did I do that??).
My boyfriend and I went yesterday and we bought a really pretty necklace (and he picked up three shirts that he loved).
Later that evening, we went to eat sushi and when we got the check, the host told us that the lady from Clover had put in $ 20 towards our check. I am guessing it is because we had to wait a few minutes for her to help someone else when we were in the store. We didn’t mind at all, but she was very apologetic at the store, and then bought us some of our dinner without even telling us she did that!
That is good service. And a good store to boot.

I called ahead to make sure they had Lofli jeans in stock. They said they did. I went there the following afternoon; they had one pair of size 24 lofli skinny jeans.
Seriously?! I trekked all the way to Providence for that? Sorry, Clover, I can’t take you seriously as a store if this is your service.

I’ve been in Clover twice, and the staff have been very friendly. I don’t usually buy things at such high prices, but I bought a Rory Beca draped jersey sweater wrap the first time I visited, and a pair of dark J-​Brand jeans the second time. I have to stay away, or I’ll be broke! :) I love their selection and the space the store is in.

I went to Clover Saturday for the first time and I loved the place. Very chic, modern quality clothing/​assesories. And the sales staff were really nice to me.
As far as the prices: Its expensive for sure but they had 2 large sale racks where the prices were «reasonable» depending on your standards. Great jewelry, same prices as say Arden B, but way better quality in my opinion. ($ 22 for some pretty cool necklaces, $ 40 for the extravagant ones)
Overall, I’d def. return when I have somewhere good to go and don’t mind spending the $ on a great top or dress.

Despite the fact that I live in New York, and should therefore be used to somewhat snobbish boutique sales staff, I was awed by the treatment I received at Clover. Here, perhaps finally, is the best example of Worst Sales Strategy I have yet encountered. For anyone interested in replicating:
My friend and I approached the store, as the sales associate watched. We proceeded to open the door (unlocked) and entered. As we did so, the sales person’s small dog approached. My friend exclaimed over the cuteness of said dog and asked of what type it was. Sales person then retorted (with arms crossed and steely stare): «We don’t open until eleven. You’re going to have to come back later». I check my watch: it is 10:53. So, we leave. And have no intention of ever going back.