Aprie

AMAZING boutique, it took a lot of restraint not to buy one of everything. The staff was very helpful, and the prices were reasonable for independent designer clothing. I only wish they had an online store since I just moved to the UK!

Great locally owned women’s fashion store!
I always want to own everything from their window display! I have to walk on the other side of the street so I don’t always go in an spend my paycheck!
I love how they have everything for every budget! Super high end then also budget friendly! Also they have one of the best sale sections!
The staff is always friendly and helpful!

Found this place on a whim while walking around Capitol Hill. Once I walked in, I was greeted with a friendly staff member. I also thought that this place was another second-​hand thrift shop in Seattle. But I was wrong! They have tons of new merchandise especially from BCBGeneration. Their regular merchandise were decent priced and their sale items were a steal! I found 2 items on sale for 75% off! I wouldn’t consider this place $$$, more of $$.
Their return policy is a 30-​day return with store credit or exchange and their sale items are final sale. They also have a 10% discount for students with a student ID.
Unlike what most reviewers were saying, they have items in all sizes from XXS to L. The sale items are limited to what you can get after it’s been picked at.
Overall: great selections, reasonable priced for NEW merchandise and friendly staff.

Wow, this place was pretty darn expensive. I popped by after trading some things at Crossroads. Lured in by the sale signs, I thought I’d find some good deals on cute clothes. Even at 50% off, a lot of this stuff was still $ 30 or more. Maybe that’s a good deal for the brands (I hadn’t heard of them, but that’s no indication that they’re not quality), but they were not a good deal for me. I felt I could have found similar things at Urban down the way for cheaper prices in the sale section. Their denim looked nice, but they sized it in junior sizes so I’m not sure if I am exactly their targeted clientele.
Perfectly nice shop if you have the money and don’t mind spending it.

I was lured in by the «free coat with a $ 60 purchase» promotion. And I’m so glad I finally came in! There are plenty of cute items to be found, at reasonable-​ish prices.
My one gripe with this place is the same as it is with pretty much every boutique: what’s with only stocking tiny sizes? I’m a pretty average-​sized person, but all of the sizes ran super small! There was a really nice button-​down shirt I liked for a reasonable price, and while it fit me decently, the saleswoman wisely turned me away from it with the warning that it would likely shrink in the wash (and with this store’s return policy, that’s not a risk I’d want to take).
Still, I ended up with a nice top and a cardigan that put me just over the $ 60 line — a little more than I wanted to pay, but I got a free coat out of the deal! It’s a different style than I’m used to, but I’m learning to love it.
Bottom line, this store is far from perfect. But if I can find the occasional item in here that fits me, then I’m happy to support this local business.

Cute boutique but generally overpriced esp given dept store brands. Selection isn’t terribly exciting — was a bit disappointed, given the charming storefront. Tends to carry smaller sizes ftw.

they have cute stuff and not so cute stuff. seems a little overpriced, but cute overpriced. i have only ever bought these fleecy jackets — buy one get one free — bench brand. not representative of their style, but it was cheap ;) i look every now and again, but never really see anything i have to have. cute.

Boy do I have a bone to pick with this store… I was in a shopping kind of mood on my trip to Seattle for the very first time with my sister, and ready to spend my money when we stumbled upon this store on a pleasant early Saturday (8÷25÷12) evening.
I have been on a search for a nice pair of bright colored skinny jeans that actually fit so I was happily surprised to find a plethora of brightly colored Flying Monkey jeans displayed. I also found a really cute black w/​white polka dots cut-​off shirt on sale, score! The young lady who helped me that day was very friendly. She engaged me in conversation and was nice enough to put the jeans on hold for me since I was unsure about getting them. She told me if I changed my mind about the jeans to come in before 7pm, since they closed earlier on Sundays, then she gave me a business card. DONE!
For THAT experience, I give them 5-​stars. To the lady helping me that day, a big THANK YOU.
My visit back to the store on Sunday to purchase the Flying Monkey jeans, is a completely different story…
My sister and I had lots of things planned for Sunday, but I made it a point to keep in mind the store’s closing time at 7pm. We caught a cab up to Capitol Hill pulling up to Aprie at 6:53pm. I hopped out of the cab to find a ‘CLOSED’ sign on the door. I tried to open the door, but it was locked. Luckily, the girl at the counter was still there counting her cash from the register. I knocked on the door to get her attention, for which she replied by shaking her head at me and mouthing the words ‘we’re closed’, and then shrugging.
I checked my phone and the time was 6:55pm!!! WTF?! I banged on the window this time trying to tell her through the closed door that I had something on hold, wasn’t from Seattle and that I was leaving tomorrow. Even then, she wasn’t going to open the door. After my relentless knocking, she decided to come to the door and see what I wanted. I explained to her that I was here yesterday, put some jeans on hold, and that the lady who helped me said I had until 7pm to come purchase them.
The bee-​yotch FINALLY let me in with complete hesitation, saying that if I had cash, only then she would allow me to make my purchase. Lucky for her ass, I had the cash, or I would’ve (or SHOULD’VE) just paid w/​my credit card.
Can you believe this (insert derogatory name here) had the nerve to act frustrated for letting me in… LITTLE GIRL, you weren’t supposed to be trying to close the store EARLY in the first place!!!
Anyway she rung me up for the jeans and I even got a 10% off student discount so that made me feel a little better. The dark, short haired girl w/​a chubby round face and light complexion that could totally stand to get a little tan, gave me my receipt and insincerely apologized for what happened. She rudely explained that there aren’t usually people that walk in this late to make purchases… WHAT-the-F**K-ever.
SO?! You’re NOT supposed to be closing the store earlier than what is posted on the door and you are certainly not supposed to be rude to someone who just explained to you they have something on hold… to purchase!
For this, they LOSE THREE stars. Since then, I’ve spoken to the manager about what happened who said she would speak to the dumbass who was involved. I seriously hope she got appropriately reprimanded…

They have a cute selection of clothes, and I love the idea of supporting a local business. Unfortunately, they charge higher prices for their items than department stores (saw the same BCBG items at Macy’s two days after going into Aprie for 40% less), and the worst return policy ever (tags on, return within ten days, store credit only). I understand the need for returning unworn merchandise, but the stingy time limit and store credit only deal leaves me feeling like I could get much more bang for my buck and better peace of mind someplace else. Probably won’t be going back.

Since I’m freezing my face off here in Seattle (damn you Pacific Northwest chilly-​wet, windy cold), I needed to add to my meager supply of cold-​weather clothing I brought with me for my 2-​month stay here.
Headed up to Broadway to bop around and dropped by Aprie.
It’s a cute shop, but christ, how much BB Dakota brand stuff can you shove into one shop? I didn’t find the selection that innovative or refined so Aprie does not make my list of to-​die-​for shops.
That said, the sales clerks were nice and helpful, but not too in-​your-​face.
And I *did* find one must-​have mini-​skirt that will transition nicely from spring to summer to fall.
Here’s the kicker. It’s BB Dakota brand. Ha!
(Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself, right?)
All in all a fine experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back in, but overall the clothing selection didn’t scream ‘me’.

It’s always a good sign when you walk in the door and immediately want to buy everything. The selection at Aprie is excellent. There were so many different pieces that I wanted. If I wasn’t trying to watch my money, I would now have them all. They have clothes that fit both my friend’s style as well as my own. Plus, if you bought anything from Redlight next door on the same day, they’ll give you 20% off 1 full-​price item.

I had a really good experience here, even though I was the only customer in the store and usually feel really awkward when its just me and the employees (heres looking at you Free people downtown).
I randomly stopped in one friday afternoon and found a beautiful coat by Jack for 70 $ and a amazing top by Bcbg girl for 55. The girls asked me if I was doing ok just the right amount of times, didn’t follow me around, and got me a room just when I needed one.
Now, not all the clothes are that great, but there are gems and the prices are very reasonable.
The one thing I dont really like is their return policy (I’m way too spoiled by Nordstrom) but I totally understand it given that they are a small store.
VERY happy with my purchases!!!
oh and they gave me the 10% student discount even though I didn’t have a student ID :).

Went to Aprie on a last minute shopping trip before an event. I was attending a White Party on a boat and needed something white. Luckily, I found what I was looking for. Aprie has items ranging from $ 20-​$ 200+ which is good and bad. Good if you find something great on the lower end but bad if all of the pickings that day are items on the more expensive end.
My advice, if you’re on Broadway just browsing, give it a shot. It’s one of the those places to check out regularly, you might get lucky. The worker was also really, really sweet.
I think students get 10% off too.

Meh. Pretentious. Stuffy & Rude. I don’t really care for this place but after being in Seattle for work last week, I decided to stop in here to look at some new threads since I used to frequent this boutique often while living in Capitol Hill.
I walked into the store and there were two girls standing at the register — one reading and the other checking her phone. There were no greets or smile or even acknowledgement that I was there and I’m almost 100% sure they saw me coming in. In any case, the prices are seriously inflated and it looks like they now resell a bunch of bcbg apparel from like 1999. I’m sorry but there are plenty of boutiques in Seattle that are reasonably priced and provide a much better shopping experience! Major Fail!

Cute little store. It has some nice clothes, some brands I really like (ie: Gentle Fawn, Kensie, Bench, and others), however it can be a little pricey for certain things. Their clearance section is ok, but not too much of a discount. They have had the same Bench stuff on sale for months and the sale prices on them aren’t that great considering how long some of those items have been there.
I like their jewelry collection there quite a bit and it is reasonably priced. Cute hats and shoes too! There is usually only one person working at the store at a time, they say hello when you come in, but no matter who is there, they barely smile. I like when business owners smile, makes it more welcoming. I like this store, but have mixed feelings about it sometimes.

ADORABLE!
I want to walk by Aprie with a blindfold because it’s impossible to pass by the windows (even from across the street) and not wander in. They mannequins are always dressed in the cutest outfits and it makes me wonder, «what else am I missing out on?!»
Some items are pricey but they have fantastic sales and tons and tons of clothes. Service is always friendly and dressing rooms are a plenty.

Aprie reminds me of a decent/​attractive looking guy/​girl with a horrible attitude.
You approach the store, excited to look at all the neat stuff, but the horrible service makes you just sick. Sure; the clothes are cute, but almost all the employees there STINK! And with that horrible attitude, makes the clothes ugly.
I don’t even like aprie stuff. yeah it’s cute but growing up shopping only at Value Village, seeing the prices ($$$) on their mediocre clothing is just a turn off.
Literally, every single time i walk into that store, i’ve never been greeted. One time I went in to get an application. There were 3 girls fixing a light and one at the register. I was the ONLY one in the shop and NO ONE GREETED ME. I stood at the register for a minute, and nothing.
and TODAY, me and my friend walked in (the only girls in the shop) the woman at the register literally just stared at us, not even smiling. I hate the vibe in there. Sales people are everything, and yours stink.

Cute stuff with a decent sales rack so I scored something at a great price. They didn’t have anything I had never seen before but the selection was good and the service was fine.

The clothes are very reasonably priced for the quality and like others have said, fashionable without being too trendy. Definitely a lot of staple pieces in my wardrobe.
I have been in this location a lot and the two employees have always been really sweet and helpful. One of them even lamented about only carying straight sizes. Maybe in time they’ll get plus?
a 10% student discount does not hurt

When I made a purchase here, I specifically asked the manager about the return (NOT exchange) policy, and she conferred with her staff and said it could be returned within 30 days. However, they were not forthcoming about the fact that they will only exchange items for store credit.
I later saw the EXACT same item for 50% off elsewhere — and a quickie Google search revealed that the item was being sold at clearance prices across the board.
When I went to return it, the same manager was snide and dismissive. She remembered me, and my very specific and clear query about their return policy, but refused to make any adjustment even though she admitted that she’d explicitly told me that I could return the item a mere two days before.
Now I’m stuck with a store credit for a boutique that I definitely do not intend to support in the future. I strongly recommend that you browse for ideas, and then purchase the same items online for vastly less money and hassle.