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The Finerie
Category: Accessories
Neighborhood: Downtown1215 1st Ave
(between Seneca St & University St)
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 652-4664
- Hours:
Mon. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Tue-Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
-
$$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
3 reviews for The Finerie
The Finerie carries unique, stylish clothing for all types of glamorous girls and boys. They do an amazing job connecting with independent designers who create pieces that provide the extra special need in ones closet. We are often in the public and the Fineries clothes provide us with a well fitted and perfect look regardless of the event we attend.
Seattle is lucky to have Tanya and Michael in their midst. They can read body shapes and personal styles quickly and always find the perfect outfit to fit the occasion.
Look soon for their bridal dresses!
The Finerie is a high-end boutique with an eclectic collection from around the country and the world. They take pride in having unique pieces that other department stores like Nordstrom won't even have (I hear there are even the occasional spy shoppers that come here to check out the goods!).
I like to stop in to see what they have, you never know what you might find.
I once tried on this beautiful dress for $500 even if I knew wouldn't be able to drop that much money and had to walk away. Most recently, I went in on another day after happy hour to browse... I tried on a pair of cool Fortune Denim Jeans (think fortune cookies!) from L.A., and a dress by Yoana Baraschi.
Michael who was working, helped me and asked if I was looking for anything in particular. Initially I said no, but after he almost convinced me to buy the jeans, I asserted that I didn't need a pair jeans...but I have actually been keeping my eye out for a durable bag/purse cause I'm so over the backpack stage (I'm not in college anymore and I needed an upgrade without sacrificing bag space/fashion/comfort). He was on his game finding purses for me around the store, and I felt bad he was trying to find me a purse, since I was really almost about to leave to catch my bus... until he pulled out a bag I fell in love with.
Needless to say, I ended up walking out of the store with the perfect durable leather satchel/purse with no remorse for the price. I could have gone to the typical Coach store or outlet etc., for a bag and pay the same price, but it was a great shopping experience and I found what I needed!
Another cool story is that Michael said one time a lady came in looking really flustered and she was going on a date in a few hours and still didn't have anything to wear! He helped her find a dress that she was happy with and even let her leave some of her other items at the store to pick up later, so she didn't have to carry it around with her on her date. I'm sure it may not be the case that you can just leave your stuff there, but the above and beyond service for a customer is remarkable.
It also impressed me that they had a few purses from Abaco Paris. I saw them while shopping in Paris and was kicking myself for not buying one at the time. They have a few/limited selection of these purses here.
This has proven to be my favorite boutique downtown. Quality brands, some you have heard of and some you haven't, all in the season's latest style. Tanya there has a real eye not just for what looks good but what looks good on you. Not to mention she has been willing to go the extra step, I wanted a set of Ted Baker loafers that she had only in a different color, and she brought a pair in for me in the desired light blue. I have been delighted with the clothing I have purchased there, and always feel as if I look a little better when wearing it. If I could I might only shop here and Brooks Brothers it would be great, actually if only all girls shopped here I would also be delighted. I don't think I have ever gone in with a girl and not had to drag her away from the shoes. Not to mention her women's clothing selection is amazing.
