Willows

I love Willows and so do all of my coworkers. The ladies that work there are so nice and helpful — the clothes are a little pricey for me but you pay for quality. It’s a perfect place to go for a gift, lots of cute jewelry and accessories.
PLUS they just remodeled and it looks great.

Purchased a cute purple jacket on the outside clearance rack and returned home to San Francisco to find out the zipper was broken. I would have never purchased it had I known.
Disappointed as the jacket was not properly labeled so buyer beware.

Willows is my go-​to for something fun to wear or for a gift. They wrap it beautifully and the saleswomen are always friendly and helpful. Love this store!

Small, medium and large only! No extra large options. Just wasted a trip — thought I would warn others…

My friend wanted to stop here on the way back from Portland and this store is just across the border and next the Fred Meyer. She had purchased a leather bag from this store before and wanted to grab a few items to fill in her collection from transition from summer to autumn. By looking at the leather bag she already has, I would almost mistake it for a semi-​high end designer bag due to the quality. I don’t know much about hand bags because I’m a guy, but I actually didn’t mind going in the store with her to assist with shopping. It’s a cute little boutique type store with just enough items to fill in the small space and even smaller spaces within the store as well as give it a warm rustic feel.
They had a decent amount of clothes and everything was basically in fall colors (creams, soft browns, nude or skin tones, heather gray, tans, pastels) with a few splashes of brighter colors here and there but mainly in the form of accessories. I was a little surpised by the prices on some of the items but of course I never shop in stores like this. $ 24 for some thin socks that you wear with boots… I kind of rolled my eyes, but again I was only there for emotional support. My friend did find some really cute and moderately inexpensive boots there.
The ladies that work there are pretty cool too especially when I sat down to rest my legs on the small bed they have fashioned as a sitting area while waiting for people to try on clothes or if you’re waiting for your gal pal to hurry up and pick some clothes. Then I think… girls…and hurry up normally aren’t two things that go together when it comes to shopping. Overall, it’s a cute little space with cute little things that most gals age 16 – 30 might like, or maybe even older.

This is my favorite shop! They carry unique pieces at reasonable prices that you won’t find anywhere! The ladies are amazing– friendly and helpful never pushy. I’ve been shopping with them for years even now that I live out in Beaverton. I only wish they we’re closer :)

Ok ok I am not a couv person. yes I grew up there but I dont admit it. But omg. I have been making more trip there. and one big reason is because of this store. The pieces are fantastic and great prices. I love them.

My favorite movie of all time is High Fidelity. I have a soft spot for charming /​sarcastically sweet and yet mildly depressing characters and the story lines they engage in.
So when John Cusack’s character goes to hear a gal by the name of Marie de Salle perform he stops in astonishment upon hearing a provocative rendition of «Baby I Love Your Way» and looks at the guy at the door and goes:
«Is that Peter F#@*ing Frampton?»
Sure enough, it is– and such was my exact reaction while walking to Willows today.
Frampton is doing a show tonight at Esther Short Park and the excessive number of roadies, busses, and fences around would make anyone curious as to who could cause such a rift in the typical family going nature of the park. I was so glad to have a great little shop to step inside and avoid the gaping locals, if only for a few minutes.
So in keeping with the milieu of the review, here are my top five all time reasons why I decided Willows is so great:
1. Location. Right downtown, there are a lack of hip shops around, so to find one in the urban core of Vancouver, rather than near the mall or suburbia is really refreshing.
2. Warmth. These ladies are fun to talk to and are genuine saleswomen. They let you know what’s going on, what’s on sale and what the latest on the floor is. Other than that, they let you shop on your own, but are there to help at moments notice.
3. Inventory. They have some of the best jewelry around, perfect for gifts when you’re not exactly sure what to pick for someone, and buying them clothes just isn’t an option.
4. Quality. Like many other things it seems like craftsmanship in apparel is a dying art. It’s nice to see merchandise that is a little more upscale and made to last.
5. Vibe. It «didn’t make me miserable, or anxious, or ill at ease. You know, it sounds boring, but it wasn’t. It wasn’t spectacular either. It was just good. But really good…»
Can’t argue with a line like that.