Banana Republic

I haven’t been inside a Banana Republic for some time now, and I have to say, the look is definitely different. Came in here for some suits for work and left with a whole new wardrobe. Even my teenage daughter found some jeans that she liked.
I was really impressed with a lot of the clothing options. Even though it was super busy, a couple of employees offered help in mixing and matching things and actually looked like they enjoyed doing it.
The line was long, but that’s expected on Labor Day.

Always crowded! Sometimes I barely stay in the store simply based upon the amount of people on line. They do have a nice petite section so that’s a plus.
The sales are good, but you have to be willing to stand in line forever!

Very happy with my purchase today, but the service leaves something to be desired. I asked an associates question about the style of a pant, instead of answering she turned to another associate & spoke to him in Spanish. I don’t know what she said. They exchanged a few comments back in forth & then he finally addressed me asking what I wanted. Ask I asked was what their skinniest dress pant was. He looked at what I had and said «Sloane!!» & looked back at the first associate like he was missing something. I looked back and forth & said «okay thank you?» & as I walked away he called behind me «gee sorryyyyy!»
I was an associate & a manager for Gap Inc for almost 3 years, I know how to treat a consumer, that was not it. I will not be back.

Was a little disappointed with this Banana Republic. The store is not as big as other stores but it was very disorganized and not that clean. Garments were thrown all over the floor and as employees would walk by they would not even bother to pick them up. The racks were messy and everything seemed out of place. When you went to the counter to pay the cashiers were just conversing amongst themselves and not paying attention to their customers. I love Banana Republic but will stick to my stores in Los Angeles and in the OC.

I love this store and the staff is absolutely amazing. I went in two weeks ago and Whitney helped me find everything I needed. I was in desperate need of some fashionable threads, and she helped me pick out some great outfits. Awesome customer service Whitney! This is why I will come back.

Living in Carlsbad I feel limited in options for clothes shopping since we don’t have a Nordstrom or real mall. When I’m in the mood for some Carlsbad clothing shopping I usually hit Anthopologie but occasionally I venture to the BR factory store. Overall, I feel this store offers a good value and I would summarize my visits as follows:
— cute fashions
— often everything in store is 40% off, more during holidays
— customer service is average. They are willing to help you if you approach them but this isn’t Nordstrom so expect to get what you pay for.
— dressing rooms are filthy, don’t look down unless you are wanting a pet lint bunny to take home
As most people are aware, outlets are typically not seconds or past season items anymore — rather they are items specifically manufactured for outlets and that is what you’ll find here. For example, that $ 110 silk blouse you saw at the Banana Republic store in La Jolla will be at the outlet for $ 60 (plus 40% off) but be made of polyester instead.
It’s important to note that because I do live in Carlsbad I avoid this shopping center at all times except after work on weekdays. Since I go at off peak times parking and lines are never an issue for me. If you are visiting this shopping center at busy times be ready to hunt for parking, wait for dressing rooms, merit in lines to pay and find food and beverage options limited.

This store is located in the Carlsbad Premium Outlets. They have a great selection of women’s clothing at superb prices but there’s really not much there for men; I was disappointed. All of the men’s clothing was what you’d expect in an outlet store — stuff that no guy would buy in the regular store. This is where all the bad clothes for men come to die. I exaggerate a bit; there were some good suits and dress shirts.
As mentioned, women will have a much happier shopping experience here than men.

Bad quality and Bad Customer Service
I bought a few items from this store. I followed instructions to wash all. Three pieces shrunk so much that they couldn’t fit me at all. I brought them back to the store. The assistant manager, Whitney, refused to return one of them. She blamed on me that I didn’t wash that one correctly. She was very rude at the same time. Why would I wash two pieces correctly and one piece incorrectly? Logically, wouldn’t I just wash all of them the same way? I had more than $ 200 worth of clothing in my hands. Because of her bad attitude and bad clothing material, I decided not to buy them and took my business somewhere else with better service.

Super friendly service here from Jefferson … we quickly bought some of their standard t-​shirts and he even asked us about a AAA card for a discount. He really went way above and beyond standard service. Unfortunately, the shirts are definitely a lesser quality than the regular store and they run big, so we’re going to have to make a return. Still, a great experience!

i’m a fan cause they were having a major sale the other day! I know it’s usually hit and miss here, but this particular day was awesome! 50% off the whole store, including clearance items. got t-​shirts for $ 5! I got enough for 3 years. as long as I don’t get any fatter that is…
some tips: show your AAA card, automatic 10% off, no minimum. just show and save. you can also get more money saving coupons at the customer service desk by showing your AAA card.

I really enjoy this location of Banana Republic. Because it is a high traffic location with high end customers they are constantly recieving new merch. THeir merchandising staff does a fantastic job keeping the displays fresh and stocked. They is constantly a good amount of highly reduced clearance merch. THe jewlery selection here is fantastic and always on sale. For men, there is always super fun boxers. On the weekends you have to wait in line for a dressing room so if you can sneak in during the week you are better off.

I am loyal BR fan — I love their looks and most of my clothes are from here. That said, I was quite ecstatic when I found out Carlsbad Premium Outlets has a BR Outlet store.
I scored:
–A forest green, button up cardigan for $ 20! Perfect for winter.
–A floral-​esque, butterfly print sleeveless dress for $ 35! I love the style and the fit, and it’s versatile enough for spring (paired with a cardigan) or winter (paired with black tights and a peacoat)
–A knee length, maroon sheath dress for $ 50! Perfect for work/​church/​weddings.
Tips:
–Check out the sales section at the right end of the store first. They are final sale, but you can score the deepest discounts here.
–Look in sections with xx% off regular price. That’s where I got the $ 50 dress that was originally $ 70.

The Banana Republic Factory Store is my «go to» for work clothes! They have the best variety, quality and prices out there. The clothes are already marked down, and they almost always have a sale going on where you take an extra 40% off, etc. GREAT deals! I find that I get most of my suits there, they have great color combos and their skirts fit really well. They also have a «petite» section for those of us who are 5’4″ and under. I usually end up finding more clothes that I like at the Factory Store than at the regular Banana Republic store. The staff are nice as well; I wanted to purchase a suit that was really wrinkled, and they offered to steam it for me while I shopped. Very nice and saved me a trip to the cleaners! This will continue to be one of my favorite stores to shop in, and is definitely the best store in the Carlsbad Premium Outlets!

It is evident by my monthly credit card statement and the several years of being a Luxe Banana Republic credit cardholder that I am a big fan of Banana Republic clothing. If you can recall the nineties, then you would have an appreciation of my loyalty to the brand since the «safari» days. Even with the redefinition of the label, I still thoroughly enjoy the quality of clothing, the ambiance, and the sales that BR offers to build my professional and casual wardrobe.
We generally frequent the BR Outlet Store prior to the mad rush of Japanese and Legoland visitors on the weekends. Thursdays are ideal to get a chance of the items that just arrived at the right size and pace of shopping. Otherwise, you are at the mercy to whatever remains after a busy weekend. The staff here is adequately staffed at all times and there is a short waiting period to the cashier. You are at the wrong BR if you expect staff to approach you and ask if you would like your items held in the dressing room until you ready; again this is an outlet store. Also, please be mindful that mail-​in coupons and cataloger specials (Mad Man Series Specials) pertain to the regular retail BR’s, not the outlets. However, any time you have a survey on your receipt it is worth your time to respond. The 15% discount from the survey can be applied to all purchases in the store whether they are on sale or not.
If you see something you like get it right then. There is a chance the item will be sold by the time you return to the store.

A LOT of cute tops at this outlet and very tidy in this store.

HIgh end designers like Zegna, McQueen, Versace, Dulce and Varvatos wouldn’t waste their time or sacrifice their name by opening an outlet store. For high-​end designers, clothing the masses is not their top priority.
Banana Republic Monogram is mid-​level like Diesel, Theory, Ralph Lauren, Boss, and Elie Tahari. Never heard of most of these brands? That’s totally fine, most normal people haven’t. Most normal people think Banana Republic is high-​end.
But there is a huge divide that separates Banana Republic Monogram, Banana Republic, and Banana Republic Outlet. Aside from price, the biggest difference is quality. A v-​neck sweater from the Monogram collection is infinitely better in all facets when compared to a v-​neck sweater from BR Outlet. Even the inside labels are designed differently.
When I think of BR Outlet I think of the Gap at any mall; the quality and prices are similar. But for some reason, people think that just because it says «Banana Republic» it’s high-​end.
It’s not though…

I hate when the outlets try to re-​market last year’s looks for a higher price than last year’s lowest selling price. What’s up with that?
Decent stuff… find the right day when they have ‘take an additional x%” off.

Great BR clothes at outlet prices. This store is about 75% women and just 25% men, but I still found a number of great deals including a killer sweater for just $ 25.
NOTE: Clothes made specifically for the outlet have three diamonds under the BR tag, while regular BR clothes do not.

I heart BR…
I would probably have to say 75% of my clothes are BR, so ya I’m a pretty big fan.
It does help to know some peeps that work there and get the hookups and get the Friends and Fams promo cards.
Sure the service could be a little shotty at times, but hey, I’m there to get the deals. I usually find really good things when I go, so I’m happy…

Wait, is this GAP?
It sure as hell feels like it.
This place is like Nordstrom Rack. I can buy a high end, name brand item at a more sensible price.
If there’s a defect on these outlet items, I sure don’t see it.
Unless the shirts feel extra tight when the size says XXL.
Or are they supposed to be that tight?
Well… it IS Banana Republic.