Everyone here is always so friendly and happy to help. The team members are quick, organized and knowledgeable with how the uniforms fit and make good recommendations with sizing. read more

I went there Saturday morning feeling clueless what uniform my daughter needed for preschool. The staffs were patience and helped me picked what I needed. My daughter felt really comfortable. She tried out couple of dress sizes and pants. read more

Dreadful, absolutely dreadful. The worst part of going back to school is visiting this monopoly Hot, crowded, expensive and no service Took me an hour to find what my kid needed, the entire hour a young mom and her family stood patiently next in line at the counter just to be ignored for 60 minutes Someone open and new uniform store please read more

Helpful staff makes shopping a breeze. Love the fact they ship directly to the school.

Amazing service! Very helpful and patient. We were able to get everything we needed in a timely fashion

The customer service was excellent and right on point. I needed school sweatshirts for my son. Called in my order and the received the next day! It was smooth & simple. Thank you. read more

Let's face it, brand new school uniforms can be expensive. While it's not the most attractive store I've been in the young staff that work here are pretty helpful in letting you know what you need. Don't expect them to know about your specific school's uniform wearing policy (such as how often the PE clothes are worn during the week, what kind of jewelry is allowed to be worn, etc.). They only know what's on their list to sell to you. Also, they don't sell uniform shoes so you'll need to go elsewhere for those. I can't help but notice how cute the little dressing rooms are for the kids and just the right size just for them. A couple of tips: * If you can, buy used uniforms at the school. The material for most of the items are very much wash and wear and last through the year. You can find out from the school when they have opportunities for such sales. * Buy socks, tights, & the polo knit tops (if without any logos) at other stores where you can find them a bit cheaper. That is, if you want to take the time to do this. read more

We've been coming here for years to buy the kids' their school clothes. Service is always friendly and helpful. The clerks are attentive without trying to make you buy everything under the sun. Prices are ok. I wouldn't say they are super cheap since they have a lock in the business. Plus for opening on the weekends and for ok street parking. read more

The worst thing about my daughters schools is having to buy uniforms from this company. They are the worst. A whole lot of apologies and ever year the answer is sorry we don't have it. I like that every summer they come to Hayward and so that parents can shop at the school rather than driving to San Francisco or paying shipping. However, they never seem to have the most basic sizes when they come or plan ahead in order to have enough inventory. And when they don't have the appropriate sizes, they aren't even willing to waive the shipping cost. So I always end up driving all the way to San Francisco where they supposedly have it in stock but he knew they NEVER have it in stock. Every year it is the same thing. Last year it was the shirts. This year it's the skirt. They came to the school in early July. They didn't have my daughters skirt size at all. I was told that I would need to order it and they could ship it to me at the school or home with an additional shipping cost of about $20 but it wouldn't be there by the first day. If I need it by the first day, I could drive to the San Francisco store and pick it up. So I did just that. I drove about an hour to the store and they DID NOT HAVE THE SIZE IN STOCK. said they have to back order it which could be about 6 to 8 weeks because it is a unique print and size. Here it is three weeks before school and they don't even care enough to manage their inventory well enough to make sure they have enough stock on hand. At this point I'm convinced they will just tell you whatever in the moment and then they apologize later but don't mean it and could care less about inconveniencing you, while charging you $55 for a skirt and trying to add more for shipping. I was also told by Wendy who was helping me that a comparable size for my daughters skirt would be a 10 husky. It would just be a few inches shorter while this was true. But she failed to mention that it would cost $3 more. But at least Wendy was nice. read more

I've been going here to purchase uniforms for nine years, and each visit is rewarded with the same excellent customer service as the last. Upon arrival, a well-informed sales representative greeted me and asked what school I was from. He was familiar with the school's requirements and quickly helped pick out the right sizes and pieces, referencing my account that had been on file from previous years. The store gets a little crazier during the late summer months, so I usually try to go before the rush, or stop by once in a while during the school year if things are outgrown (as I did this time). The items are a little bit on the pricey side, but in my opinion it's worth spending a little extra for the good quality rather than go elsewhere with cheaper material. The store is as efficient and well run as a major retailer but provides assistance on a more intimate level, with the customer accounts, personal shoppers, and friendly service. read more

It has been decades since I last shopped for school uniforms. Growing up in SF, Dennis Uniforms was the only option. However, not a fan of the reviews for their current SF location. So, we arrived at Classic Designs (for my niece) with a fair amount of skepticism. And, we shouldn't have worried. All the staff were patient, caring, and knowledgeable. They didn't up-sell, had the uniform list readily available, encouraged trying on each item, and gave useful feedback on sizing/purchasing decisions with the customer in mind ("Buy one now; you can always get another one later, we're open 5 days a week."). And why else do I think they're fabulous? Gym clothes with school logo are now required and even the smallest pair of pre-made sweatpants was too big/long for a kinder person. Classic Designs tests the merchandise they carry to address everyday questions/issues that may come up and prewashed the gym sweatpants 4+ times to see how much they would shrink. We were able to try on a pair of re-preshrunk sweatpants. Changing rooms in the middle of the store. Prices for new uniforms are reasonable. Easy street parking. Return/exchange policy clearly stated - 45 days from purchase with receipt. Additional pluses, if you care about these things - family owned and locally based. (I like supporting local when I can.) Highly recommend! And as another reviewer mentioned, no shoes! read more

I used to come here to purchase my school uniforms when I was in elementary and middle school. The customer service is great and the people who work there are friendly and very helpful. Even if you're a parent new to the whole uniform thing, I wouldn't worry. The employees here are really knowledgable and know what your child needs to wear, from the kind of pants to the shirts to the sweatshirts/sweaters. If you're shopping for your child before the new school year, I HIGHLY recommend coming at the beginning of the summer to avoid the crowd. It gets really busy near the end of summer, especially in August. If you're afraid your child will outgrow the clothes during the summer (if you bought at the beginning of summer), the return policy is actually really accommodating. As long as an item hasn't been worn/washed/still has tags attached, I believe their return policy starts from the first day of school! Also, specific sizes may run out by the end of the summer so it doesn't hurt to shop early. read more

My kids and I went here this morning to get the parochial school uniform for my son (age 5) for the upcoming school year. Kindergarten, yikes. As soon as we walked in, a friendly rep greeted us and asked which school we'd be attending. They have most (all?) private schools' uniform requirements on hand so they knew exactly what we needed. They patiently guided us through the trying-on and purchasing process. We walked out $200 poorer but I figured this was a sweet deal compared to the amount of $$ I'd otherwise be spending on street clothes for school. This shop is in the Parkside neighborhood. It's jam-packed with stock but still quite tidy, well-organized, and with very friendly and helpful reps. The shop manager keeps in touch with the various SF private schools' principals to make sure that they're selling clothes that are up to snuff, and properly fitted. Speaking of which: There are several fitting rooms in the back to accommodate the summer rush of uniform buying. NOTE: as well-stocked as they are, it's best to come during the summer months, since they can run low on some items in late summer. When I went, they had pretty much every shirt, sweatshirt, pants, jumper, skirt, jacket, etc out there on the private school market, in every size imaginable. We were able to find clothes with the perfect fit for my woefully short and skinny son. Love this place! We'll be coming back through the years as our kids continue to grow. read more

BEWARE. The cloth is easily torn. The sweaters pill like no others I've seen. But Classic Design blames the children. And they insult parents for trying to bring it to their attention. They also called our principal and told a story to get the prinicipal to pay for the poor quality items rather than replace them. EMBARASSING!! No matter what they say, the truth is in the cloth... read more

I wish Yelp offered more stars to give for this company. What a class act- efficient, knowledgeable, incredible service, reasonable prices, and they go out of their way - and I mean way out of their way-to accommodate clients, their needs, etc. These people are a rare breed of old-fashioned adherence to the customer is always right and treating every customer like they are the most important one. You simply cannot go wrong with this company- a no brainer. read more

I agree with Harlow. The quality of the boys corduroy pants has declined over the years. These pants are expensive and should be made to last longer than the first 2 weeks of school. My son's pants ripped in the 1st 10 days of wear. I tried to return the pants and was told items previously worn could not be returned. We have been loyal customers for 9 years. The Classic Design staff are charming and helpful as long as you are spending money. When items are faulty they cite various reasons why they are "so sorry" but can not return the item. Very disappointing. I will never buy anything at the store again. Go online... find another uniform store who will stand behind the clothes they sell and who will treat loyal customers with respect and good customer service. read more

Dear Male owner of Classic Designs, I have never written a yelp review, but todays exchange required I sign up to warn customers that there are better places to go to ensure great value and customer service. As a personal preference I do not give out my personal phone number or other personal details even though you and your clerks asked for my phone number multiple times during my visit. You were running the register and demanded that "If you do not give me your phone number, I will not exchange or return any of your items." I shared, "On the bottom of the receipt it says all I need is the receipt for an exchange or refund with in 90 days - nothing about a phone number being required... you then stated, "I am the Owner, I make the decisions." Thank you Mr. Owner. I will be doing business elsewhere and you will lose the business to what equates to my estimated 20 years where I will need uniform assistance for all of my children. I hope this serves as a warning to others, there are other places in the city to go to as well as on line that have better business integrity. Your staff was nice, but your business practices is inconsistent with your demand. read more

This is pricey and cheap quality place for uniform. If the school does not recommend this place. I won't buy there even they give me hundred dollar at the door. read more

The staff at Classic Designs simply couldn't be any more pleasant and helpful. Truly a breath of fresh air. If you need a school uniform, consider going here first. I'd rather give them my business than some huge company on the Internet. The only reason I checked "pricey" is that the uniforms themselves are not cheap in general). read more

I have always been happy with this store. However, they have truly disappointed me lately. I purchased pants of the same size that my son already has. When I got home, I removed the tags, so that he could wear them to school the next day. I was surprised when he put them on - the pants were longer and tighter around the waist than the ones he already had. I then noticed that the manufacturer was different. I took the pants back to the store and asked whether I could get my money back or at least get a store credit. They refused to help me in any way because the pants did not have the tags on. Although I explained that I had no idea that they changed manufacturers and that the new sizing did not correspond to the old sizing, they did not have any willingness to remedy the situation. I am now stuck with pants I can't use due to no fault of my own. read more