Anthropologie
Category: Shopping Fashion Women's Clothing Women's Clothing [Edit]
West Edmonton Mall8882- 170 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5T 3J7
(780) 487-6524
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
14 reviews for Anthropologie
14 reviews in English
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Review from Bethany L.
Edmonton, AB
5/11/2012
I adore Anthro, and have been a loyal customer for years! The store is just a visual delight every time you walk in, and the service, especially when trying on clothes, is always exceptional. Most of what I own from here, clothing wise, seems to be dresses and tops, as bottoms always seem to big too big for me (even in the smallest size *sigh*), but every dress I own always gets complimented every time I wear it out.
I also love their housewares. My fiance and I have set up a wishlist as part of our wedding registry because they have so many fabulous things for the home and the kitchen! Why get a matched set of boring every day dishes when you can get a fantastic pieced together set that is entirely unique? I had so much fun choosing accessories when I redid the bathroom in my old house. Little details like ceramic owl knobs on the vanity and a hand-blown glass tumbler add such flair, and I never seem to find pieces I like quite so much anywhere else.
If more of their furniture and shoes would be carried in store, I would be so happy! A little poorer, for sure, but my new house would be that much more beautiful! -
Review from Laurel P.
3/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
I love Anthropologie. Hands down they carry some of the most interesting merchandise in West Edmonton Mall. Granted, I'm biased because I love the retro look of their clothing and housewares, but I get so sick of seeing the exact same stuff in all of the stores.
Yes, Anthropologie is expensive but I'm okay with that for two reasons: 1) the quality is superior to most other stores in terms fit, materials, and construction, and 2) they stand behind their products. When I had a drawer knob I'd purchased their break for no explicable reason, they replaced it without a hassle even though I was long past the return period. I haven't had a problem since so I likely just had the misfortune of buying a defective knob. I figure, these things happen: the true test is how you fix a bad situation.
The staff here are obviously well trained. They do all the things I appreciate from the retail experience: greet you as you enter, leave you alone to browse, are easily to find when you need help, and go above and beyond to help you find what you're looking for. The last time I was there, one staff member went out of her way to check if another location had my size in a dress I was eyeing without me even asking if she could do that. Awesome.Listed in: West Edmonton Mall, Treat Yo Self!
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Review from Janine E.
Edmonton, AB
11/24/2011 5 Check-ins Here
I love Anthro !!!!!
I love the style of their clothing, the uniqueness of their house wear and I adore their scented candles. They have a lot of wonderful inspiring books as well as cooks books; both of which I have picked up over the years. Yes, it's expensive but some of my most favourite pieces in my wardrobe are from here. The ambience of Anthro is so down to earth and trendy. Plus, it's featured in my all time favourite movie "She's the Man"
My best-friend and I have always joked that we can't wait to get married because then we would have joint-bank accounts and be able to buy all the Anthro our hearts desire..... It's partial (fully) true.
I love Anthropologie. -
Review from Carina Z.
8/13/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Unique household items and women's fashion is the best way to describe the eclectic style of items found at Anthropologie. I love that I can buy a skirt and pair it with a bunch of basics I already own and look different enough to be remembered.
This location is interesting. Right inside the mall - positive is they get more foot traffic; negative is that detracts me from going as often as I would otherwise because of how busy West Edmonton Mall is. Parking is hard to find at the best of times, and once I was just going to return an item and it took me over 20 minutes driving around the parking lot to find a spot.
To get nit-picky I don't like how often they rearrange the whole store because I often cannot find an item that I had seen a week ago. Additionally, the items are also on the pricier side, especially the accessories, so you have to be feeling rich when you walk in. However the items go on sale often so if you keep your eye on the sale room you can often find some great steals!
The staff are fantastic. Always willing to go the extra mile, including phoning a different store to find the size you need, or helping during a complicated return. The staff is what takes this store from good to great. -
Review from Alex P.
8/12/2011
I love the look of the items offered at Anthropologie, but they're just too darned pricey! I walk into the store and daydream all the time about buying their merch. But even on the sale rack, things are too expensive.
One thing I noticed, though, is that the items on the sale rack that have been a bit handled and picked through seem a little worse for wear.... already. Isn't that weird? After washing something 20 times I expect seams or threads to come loose, beads to fall off, that sort of thing. But while still hangin' about the store? That's kind of weird. Not all of the sale rack items exhibit this, but a good fraction do... much more than most places. Some of the stuff in the sale section looks like it belongs in Value Village. It makes it really hard to trust buying things from them. -
Review from Melanie L.
Edmonton, AB
3/21/2011
Just aight for me. I suppose it's great for those looking for flirty, ultra-feminine, bohemian wear (and lots of pastels). Everything looks like the same outfit worn 100 different ways. Kind of a waste of an entire store, I think.
I did love the Anthropologie I visited in Philadelphia a couple of years ago. Maybe there are different purchasing policies amongst locations? -
Review from Brittany K.
Edmonton, AB
3/7/2011 4 Check-ins Here
I seem to be on a roll with those super positive reviews lately, but I just can't help it. I love love L-O-V-E Anthropologie!
Stupid expensive prices aside, this store is perfect. It's heaven to walk into. Visually, the store is chock-full of gorgeous clothing, accompanied by pretty hardwood floors and delicate kitchen ware, bedroom linens, and accessories. The store tickles my other senses, too. It smells amazing and the clothes here feature a huge array of fabrics for a variety of feels.
Although I almost always head straight back to the sale section (which is awesome), it's worth taking the time to browse through the story, if only to appreciate the fine craftsmanship of the garments and gain some outfit inspiration. Just don't let the price tags scare you off from making it to the sale room at the back.
Once you get back there - be prepared. Mega-savings are in store for you. Yes, the clothes are still expensive, even after the discount, but the discounts are pretty extraordinarily massive all the same. And the clothes are gorgeous. Beautifully patterned skirts, lacy tops, the best dresses. I must have close to 10 Anthro dresses now, and they remain some of the favourite items in my wardrobe.
I've always encountered excellent service here, too. I especially appreciated when they accepted my birthday coupon of 15% off a month late because it didn't arrive in the mail on time. Woohoo! -
Review from Lauren N.
4/25/2011
*Sigh* Oh, Anthropologie, why must you tease me so? I love this place, despite all its ridiculously over-priced merchandise. And it's not even all made in non-third world countries :(
Suffice it to say, I can never bring myself to buy anything here at regular price. I just can't justify it! But everything is oh sooo pretty, with a feminine, boho-chic flair. The cargo pants in all kinds of colors, the frilly skirts and summer dresses, and the silky tops that would go so perfectly with almost everything ... it's all too much, really ... I need to take baby steps when I enter this place, otherwise I put myself in danger of free-falling into a blind shopping spree. Not good.
As if the clothes weren't enough, they have to tease you with beautiful home decor items, like the prettiest teacups you've ever seen, and adorable bohemian print aprons, and soft, plushy bedding to match your pretty apron ... you get the idea.
But all is not lost! They DO have sales once in awhile, so it's worth it to go then. Plus there's always their sale room in the back where they try to get rid of all last season's stuff, still perfectly good and pretty. At least you're saving a few bucks that you can put towards ... ooh, that sweet teapot on the display shelf over there ... :) -
Review from caylee c.
Edmonton, AB
3/18/2011
I'm usually a pretty positive reviewer but I can't see what all the fuss is about with this store. All it seems to be is an expensive Urban Outfitters- just another American chain store that has everybody so enamoured. Almost everything there is their private brand that's made in china and probably costs $5 to make but is sold for $150... sad... Yes they have some cool jeans, but so do independent stores... I guess Edmonton just really loves chains.
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Review from Priscilla R.
Edmonton, AB
5/24/2011
Love love this store...always have! I sure missed it when I first moved here from California but alas it finally is here! And it only took 11 years..teehee. The store is like walking into a dream. So many beautiful gorgeous somewhat funky clothes and lovely colourful items that are screaming for me to take home. If only I could...pockets seem to only hold so much money. I recommend this shop for the everyday girl, the uptown girl, the sassy girl and the wild at heart girl. There's an outfit calling for you!! I would say the price point is reasonable since everything is made very well. And yes they have sales too!! Makes me smile and say "ah" when I walk into this stores.
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Review from Mo H.
Edmonton, AB
4/15/2010 1 photo
Anthropologie is one of my favourite stores in West Ed! I mean where else can you go to find clothing, decor, housewares, toys and books in one spot?
The store makes me feel like I've walked into some wealthy lady's dressing room. Clothes everywhere. Lingerie everywhere. Decorations everywhere. Kids toys. Housewares. Every time I go in I just want to lounge on the settee and have my servants cater to my every whim. OK, back to reality.
As mentioned, Anthropologie is a hodge podge (I mean that in a good way) of clothing, decor and books. The clothes can be a bit over the top but the closer you look the more likely you'll find something of interest. The cool thing is they also have kids toys and housewares. It's almost a one stop shop.
Another dose of reality is their prices. They're on the high side, but like many things in life you get what you pay for. Often times you can find the decor items at a better price, but by the time you find (if you even do) you'll likely have spend that much in time and effort.
If you have eclectic tastes go here and have a feast of eye candy. -
Review from Kerri B.
Edmonton, AB
4/6/2010
I didn't like Anthropologie the first few times I visited, but I've decided that it is a great store.
They stock designer denim and clothes from assorted brands. It's a little pricey, but there's a sale room in the far left corner with some really good markdowns. I saw a lot of feminine, colourful pieces.
I really like the housewares section, because everything is whimsical and colourful. They have a small selection of toys and children's books, which would make wonderful gifts. -
Review from Maria F.
1/6/2010 1 photo
What an interesting store! At the risk of sounding like somebody who just landed on Earth from the Moon, I will say that I have never been inside an Anthropologie store before. I have passed it a million times but never went in. When I finally did, I spend a good chunk of time admiring what this store had to offer. Most of the clothes sold here are not really my style, however I appreciated their uniqueness and beauty.
The best way to describe clothes sold at Anthropologie is retro with the hint of modern sophistication. Every item of clothing looks like a piece of art. Not a single item is plain and boring, and even simplest cotton T-shirts come with embellishments and other intricate details. I really liked Anthropologies' selection of dresses, blouses, jackets and outerwear. I fell in love with a trench coat the price tag of which read "$500". Ouch!
I noticed that most items are made of cotton, silk, wool and linen. In underwear section I found several silk bras and bloomers (I just learned that word) that looked very cute but cost way too much at $200 each.
There was a sales rack, but I didn't find anything good on it. The main collection at the full price is what impressed me the most.
I will slowly but surely introduce Anthropologie clothes into my wardrobe because buying too much too fast will result in retro overload. -
Review from Natalie M.
Edmonton, AB
1/9/2010 2 photos
I saw this store, as I was about to leave West Edmonton Mall and after being in that huge mall all day I couldn't wait to get my tired butt home. But I saw this store and I pushed myself to take a closer look. This store has a bit of everything. It actually reminds me of my favorite store, Urban Outfitters, but with higher class. They have some really nice articles of clothing that have a vintage or retro look to them. They are just really nice and classy looking, especially their dresses. I do have to say that this place is expensive, but it's almost worth it because everything they have is pretty nice. I saw this one dress, it was a blackish gray color and it was made from lace or something close to it and it had this really nice blackish gray rose shape stitched on the side of the waist. Anyways, it was a very pretty and simple looking dress, really classy looking and it was about $158.
Their store is pretty big so it's fun to just slowly walk around and see what they have. They have some nice pieces of jewelry; I really liked a pair of rose shaped earrings for $38.
Not only do they have a collection of awesome clothes, but they also have a section devoted to women's lingerie and nightwear. They have some really cute, short lace nightgowns in some great colors; the one I liked was a plum color.
They also have a home accessory section. They have a collection of great looking dishes, but what I really fell in love with was their selection of old vintage door handles and cupboard handles. They were all really great and when I get my own house I know where I'm going to spice up my doors!
They have some classic novels like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens and other classical writers. You could also find these fancy looking hard covered books at Chapters or Indigo.
They also have some pieces of vintage looking furniture like a china cabinet in this nice looking indigo blue color.
The whole store is a treasure and I'm happy I found the strength to keep walking so that I could look around in this great place. The store is very nice, neat and extremely well kept. I almost didn't want to touch anything because I didn't want to ruin their displays. The staff was very sweet and super friendly. I believe I found another great store that I love and will keep coming to just to look at things because I don't think I could actually fit into anything, yet.
