Tenth & Proper

Solid 3.75 stars, nice store to get for the missus.
Mostly European brands, as well as from Asia. More on the higher-​end quality and nice designs.
Saw some summer dresses in the $ 80-​$ 150 range.
Friendly service from Marion.

I fially (finally!) had the opportunity to get back to the mainland recently, which of course meant a visit to Tenth & Proper. As before, I was struck by the style and quality of the whole experience, but especially the clothes. It really is a light year above typical clothing fare. In a time when so many rely on the sweatshop disposability of stores like Old Navy, it’s such a relief and a treat to find items of real quality. All you need to do is run your hand over the clothes — the fabric is high quality and extremely well made. The clothes are fit skillfully and thoughtfully, and fit well, to compliment the body. These are clothes made for bodies and figures, and wardrobe classic staples, some with genius flare and unusual style, to last and last.
My favourite recent find was the bamboo leggings — being of a pretty generous body size (14 – 16), I was skeptical at the «one size» tag, which usually is my arch-​nemesis, but they really are such a gorgeous, high-​stretch but natural, durable fabric. I wear my two pairs constantly and hope to get more soon.
If I had the money to be on the mainland more often, I would be here very frequently.

When I need to fill a spot in my wardrobe with some basics that are unique, impeccably tailored using top quality fabrics but with enough of a fashion edge to never appear boring this is the place I look to.
Every garment in the store seems to have arrived on the rack only after thoughtful consideration and more often than not I can flip through the rack coveting everything.
This is not a store that chases trends and I suspect would not be the least bit appealing to the under 21 crowd. They carry a varied selection of local, Canadian and European designers, many of whom I think are unique in Vancouver to this store. There is a nice relaxed vibe and I have never felt uncomfortable even if I am only browsing. It is however not a store for the budget conscious unless you are buying yourself a quality investment piece.

Located in lovely Point Grey, Tenth & Proper carries stylish basics for women and men. The store’s in-​house line ProperTy combines gorgeous textures and quality with affordability (even though I’m told it is produced in France by the same manufacturers of Prada and Jil Sander basics). Plenty of Canadian and international labels to choose from.

This is a high end women’s clothing boutique with an emphasis on elegant yet slightly funkier than conservative work and going out wear. The styles here are not trendy, but emphasize well-​made and more classic looks sometimes with a bit of an edge. This isn’t really a shop for younger women, it has a slightly more mature vibe and the clothes here would do a great job of keeping any woman au courant without being ridiculously trendy. Come here for tailored jackets, well-​made skirts and blouses, along with fancier dresses and some accessories like scarves.