My favorite clothing store! I love how curated the selection is. I especially love seeing the dynamic duo of Shari and Cheri - they are great at making recommendations. They have suggested some of my favorite items. It's always a treat to come in. And I always get compliments on the items I get from there. read more

The finest boutique in Lafayette for mature, active and accomplished women! Shari and Cheri ), your handpicked sales associates), I highly endorse as your advocates in clothing selections! They are caring and honest, funny and compassionate. Harper Greer has found these two gems! It is my "go to" place for whatever fashion or style needs I have. Sometimes I actually need nothing except their smiling and welcome faces. Yet, I end up carrying the black and white Harper Greer bags out with me. Harper Greer, you bring it on! All day, every day! A feel good environment with flair and personality. Thank you for representing the best in Lafayette! read more

Just wanted to say this is a great little boutique of fun, bold sassy fashions and cute basics - great for all occasions and generations. And the staff is wonderful! Definitely will be back. read more

Good people very pleasant. Everything is beautiful and good choices , Good location. The owner and his wife they're not always there, but when they are in they are very pleasant. read more

Great store ! Wonderful people ! Fabulous styles ! This is a Gem in every way .So much quality through out the entire store , from the minute I entered everyone was excited , every customer was enjoying themselves because the service was so special ! Thank You all , Congratulations and much success! read more

Harper Greer is a great addition to Fiesta Square. Stylish, classy clothes for women who don't want to look like they just walked out of a chain store. I popped in with nothing specific in mind. Just happy to see that there was a new women's clothing boutique to replace Specialtees which closed some time ago. I had a warm welcome from John, the co-owner of the store. Although I saw A LOT I liked, I left empty-handed. And yet I have no doubt I will be welcomed back -- unlike some stores where they seem to take it personally if you don't buy something. Looking forward to my next visit. Harper Greer may replace my favorite Napa boutique which recently closed. read more

I think the reviews way overstate the actual clothes here! I'm an old fuddy duddy and even I think these fashions are a bit out of fashion! The clothing here caters to the older-lady set, as my kids say. My daughter has come here with me a few times and has made me put back all the items I pick up, LOL! That said I've found a few pieces that are nice - big summer dresses and jackets with lots of color. The owners seem super nice. read more

Amazing selection of casual and dressy attire. Great paring of assorted accessories. Owner offers loyalty program which is extremely generous. It's my go to spot for all occasions. Fairly priced apparel and the best quality I've found. Beats all high end shops in Broadway Plaza and can always find parking! read more

Customer service at its best! First of all recently found the perfect 'fun' dress for my son's wedding there. Can't say I've ever received so many compliments!! But the reason I'm writing ..... I receive their emails and saw a cute top which was featured. Decided to be lazy and ordered it on line. It arrived within 2 days wrapped in colorful tissue paper with a handwritten note thanking me!!Who does that anymore?! If you're never been, go check it out. The clothes they carry are the not the ones you see everywhere!! read more

this is the second time I was desperate for an outfit and they hooked me up! The clothes are great quality, visually interesting, and the saleswoman are patient and honest with you. I would definitely check them out. read more

What a beautiful boutique! I stumbled across this fantastic store while waiting for an event at Izzy's Steak House! Owned by a husband (concert pianist) and wife team! What a breath of fresh air. I felt compelled to buy something purely out of the great customer service! To be honest the quality of clothing is fabulous and sells itself! They specialize in women's clothing in slightly larger sizes. I immediately jumped on the chance to buy my Mom something special that she normally wouldn't purchase for herself. The prices are fair. I thought I was going to be paying over $100.00 for a pair of linen pants but that wasn't the case! I ended up picking out the same outfit displayed on the wall by accident! Subliminal message! Lol! I was offered an array of beverages and chocolate! My kind of store! If your looking for unique clothing for someone special this is the place to go! read more

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Harper Greer the most fun, classy, elegant, and sassy place to shop. The service and sales people are the best. Professional, knowledgeable and super nice to work with.. would recommend this store 100% read more

I'm so excited to have found this store! The owners John and Terry couldn't be nicer, and all of the other salespeople are very friendly and knowledgeable. I love the carefully curated selection of clothing they carry. There are so many reasons why I love the store, but a very important and timely reason is how safe it is to shop there! Everything is very clean, and the fitting rooms are nice and spacious. They steam all the clothing after it has been tried on for added protection against Covid. So if you're like me and can't stand going to a crowded, unsafe department store, go to Harper Greer!!! read more

Once again, John at Harper Greer has provided outstanding customer service, along with fine quality merchandise. I bought a dress from Harper Greer's website to wear to my son's wedding, and realized that I needed a wrap to go with it. I sent John an email telling him which dress I bought and asked if he had any suggestions for an appropriate jacket. Not only did he answer me promptly, he sent pictures of suggested items and offered to order something different if I preferred. His suggestion was exactly right - I called and bought the jacket and he put it in the mail right away. I am so grateful to have found Harper Greer - I feel like a valued client when I shop here, not like just another customer. read more

Great selection of women's fashionable yet comfortable clothes, especially for the 40+ crowd. The owners are really helpful and the prices are varied enough to be able to find something great you can afford. read more

I came in looking for something to wear for a specific reason/occasion and John had lots of ideas right off the bat. Within a minute or two I was already trying on options he was pulling off the racks. I love his warmth and humor and dressing room side manner. I ended up getting more items than I came in for and I'm super happy for it. Yes, it's more expensive that your average Big Box Store, but it's completely worth it for lovely, interesting pieces with quality materials and workmanship. I also really appreciate that they have a seamstress they work with so I was able to get a rush/quick turnaround on my item so I could look fabulous for my event that was just a few days away. Thanks again! read more

Terrific selection, even on the sale rack, combined with friendly sales personnel helps turn one of my least favorite things (clothes shopping) into a rather fun adventure! The store is lovely, too, and still smells so new to me! read more

I have fallen in love with the clearance rack at this place. I scored a silk skirt here for $30. It's pretty and swishy and perfect for those days when you've got a dinner date right after work, dressy, but not stuffy, feminine but not too girly for the office. I'll have to save my pennies because I will be back, I have my eye on some fabulous black (non-clearance) pants. Pricey, but oh-so-worth it! read more

I have been shopping with John at Harper Greer for nearly 20 years. When we started shopping there, most people thought SOMA was only for the daytime hours. Now, 4th Street is trendy and HG is sandwiched between two great restaurants. Big News- they are moving uptown to Sutter and Powell, so shopping just got easier. (PS- Store on 4th Street in Berkeley also, but smaller!) I go for classic and elegant clothes most of the time and HG always has something for me. Mostly business and dressier pieces. Terri has also developed some sporting looks and my wardrobe is sprinkled with those also. Wool, linen, silk, cashmere are the basic fabrics, with some denin mixed in. I have some suits I bought more than 10 years ago that still look great and I am hard on my clothes! Big size clothes usually come in lousy fabric and fall apart! Not here! They have also got nice accessories too- scarves, jewelry, coats, hose, etc. The shop is elegant, the staff are great and Joseph the tailor works wonders. Spacious dressing rooms and honest opinions can always be counted on. Plus- they always have a sale rack in the back for off-season deals. read more

I found Harper Greer at the end of a long day of tirelessly trying to find new clothes for a few special occasions. Harper-Greer provided me with a lovely new wardrobe. I feel beautiful each time I wear one of my new pieces. Still, my visit to this locally owned, expertly stocked boutique offered me more than just nice clothes. The care and service was exceptional. From the moment I walked in the front door, one of the owners, John, greeted me with a friendly kindness that made me feel welcome and truly seen. He searched through every rack to help me find clothes that would be flattering. He listened to my preferences and offered honest feedback as I tried on almost every style in the store. He even offered alteration services, refreshments, and pressed a jacket I purchased so it hung perfectly. Do you remember when boutiques used to actually offer the kind of customer service that made you look forward to shopping and want to keep coming back? This kind of special care is alive and well at Harper Greer. I was delighted with my experience. read more

I am sooooo happy they've opened a store in Lafayette. Excellent selection, beautiful displays, and wonderful customer service. I'll probably go broke here! read more

I can't love John, Terry and Harper Greer any more. Finally an excuse to go to their new Oakland store. John is the best, and I hope he makes room for the piano, because I love it. Terry's clothes beautiful as always. I had the perfect interview outfit within minutes, but stayed to get a couple more pieces. The first outfit I ever got from them in 1995 lasted 10 years. I have not been to Harper Greer in 5 years but my closet is full of their clothes looking really great. Quality and the best customer service in town. Can't wait to come back. You may get sticker shock, but if the blouse, pants, jacket lasts 10 years and still looks good, just pay the money. They also have a great sale rack. So hussle your curvy body down to the coming trend ,downtown Oakland! Whoever thought I'd say that? read more

Great Place - Great People - Great Clothes - Great that they alter things for you on the premises. Only 4 stars because it is not totally my taste - although I do seem to always be able to find a few things to purchase nonetheless....:) read more

Harper Greer is a unique, beautiful shop selling lovely, quality larger sized clothing. John, the owner, is absolutely charming and very helpful. I found a number of items to buy in his shop. I would visit again and again except I live in London, however he said he would ship items to me so I will keep checking online. Not only was the environment and clothing great, when asked about the grand piano in the corner of the shop, he promptly treated us to some of his lovely playing. An unforgettable experience and totally recommended! read more

This store has wonderfully unique clothes for plus size women. I just went for the first time and found many things that I love and bought! Their customer service is impeccable. If you are looking for stylish, unique clothing head over asap. You will love the experience. They also do alterations on your purchase and ship for free. read more

I've been fan of Harper Greer for over 30 years!! Why do I continue to shop @ Harper Greer ? It's the quality of their clothes, fantastic styles, and customer service. I can't say enough about Terry and John. They go an extra step to make sure you look your best!! I feel as though I have a personal shopper. Thank you John & Terry read more

I have found a few key pieces that I wear again and again. These are quality clothes and worth the price, which is not as high as other quality places I've been in. While I love the overall style of the clothes, it can be hit or miss in terms of what works for me on any given visit. They specialize in plus sized, but they start with size 12 and have smalls in some items. Plus, you get the benefit of owners John and Terry's hospitality. read more

I went here once hoping to find a pair of plain black pants but all they had were stylish (read feminine), flammable, gauzy, numbers that buttoned on the side and cost $200. That said my wife has found some lovely things here on sale - a black silk ruffly jacket and skirt, shells, skirts, pants, etc. She bought at least one interview suit here for several hundred dollars (ouch!) but she did get the job (!) and it has held up well. This is not the crappy disposable clothes that one finds at the Avenue or Lane Bryant. read more

I have been a happy customer of Harper Greer for the last 5-6 years. When I needed a mother -of- the -bride dress it was to Harper Greer that I turned. John and the entire staff were extremely helpful. John even walked down to the fabric store with me to see about choosing a different fabric from those they carried. I always make a point to visit Harper Greer when I have a meeting or conference in San Francisco. Inevitably, when I receive a clothing complement, it is for a top,jacket or dress that I bought at Harper Greer. My only regert is that they left Berkeley! read more

This place is pretty amazing. I had no idea it existed, and stumbled upon it by chance while my boyfriend was in a meeting in the area. However, I'm quite glad I found it. Harper Greer is a beautiful store with a nice selection of plus sized items. Most that I saw were on the dressy side, though there were some wild looking jackets in front! John was super nice and told me about their sizing system and how all their clothes are made in San Francisco. How cool is that? I'm a cheapskate, so I scoured the clearance rack, and got a lovely seafoam green top for 49 bucks. Nice style, good color, and you can just tell it's quality. If I had to compare the overall cuts to any other brand, it'd be Eileen Fisher, and yes, the items are about as pricy, but seriously, if it fits and looks good, who cares? Plus size ladies, more and more, are having a hard time finding clothes that are made with quality and care, and I can say that Harper Greer is definitely crafting clothes with care and attention to detail. It was a true pleasure. They also have a nice selection of scarves and jewelry, and it looks like they carry the Not Your Daughter's Jeans as well. read more

I finally made it into the "new" Harper Greer on Sutter Street and I'll be back. I don't know what kept me away (fear of downtown, I guess). I parked close by, stopped for lunch on my walk over, and had another fabulous shopping experience and visit with John, who is really helpful and knows what looks good. Sorry I stayed away so long. I have two wonderful outfits and if they're like the other HG clothes, I'll still be wearing them years from now. read more

I found HG by accident many years ago while looking for a restaurant I wanted to try. Ended up loving the restaurant and HG so it was a lucky day for me! I hate shopping, and entered the store with trepidation, but I found the sales staff to be helpful yet not intrusive, and over the course of several visits, John (one of the owners) grew to know my tastes and could quickly point me in the direction of styles I would like. As another reviewer has pointed out, the quality of the clothes you get from HG far surpasses that which you get from other local 'large woman' venues. 99% of the clothes I wear to work every day has come from HG. Yes, they are expensive, but their quality is such that you can wear them week after week for years. They use expensive and heavy weight cloth and finish their seams with great attention to detail, so the clothes stand up well to repeated wearing and dry cleaning. (Many of the clothes say i can wash them, but I play it safe and dry clean them as needed and they have served me well.) I have found their clothes to be well worth the investment! I have gotten many compliments on my clothes over the years. My coworkers can tell that these clothes are not typical 'off the rack' clothes. The styles and the cloth used are unique and you won't find either anywhere else. When one of their shirt styles that I loved began to not be popular enough for them to produce regularly, they were open to the idea of making them for me as long as I provided the cloth! They will alter not only pant length, but sleeve or shirt length as needed and will do any other quirky thing I come up with! They are very flexible folks. I recommend them to friends all the time and will continue to do so. They are a great business with a great product and I feel lucky to have found them. read more

It's hard for me to feel I look great in an outfit, but everything...absolutely everthing...I've bought at Harper Greer makes me feel attractive. It's the cut, design and fabric. The designer understands that we larger ladies don't want to look like we're wearing a sack meant to disguise our bodies. Instead clothing at Harper Greer is made of lush, interesting fabrics with a nod to the curves we have! Enchanting. Oh, I should mention the accessories, too. I've bought some beautiful jewelry and scarves at Harper Greer, too. read more

I was leaving a doctor's appointment and happened upon this store. Beautiful clothes. I actually purchased 3 pieces and love them all. The clothes are made well and they look good. I am definitely a fan. read more

Pros: I shopped at HG for years for work clothes and always when I had a special event coming up. Timeless styles! Fabrics you won't find anywhere else! Icing on the cake at HG is great store decor, fabulous accessories (scarves & jewelry), in-house alterations and Jon's corny jokes. I always look for similar shops when traveling and there are none- HG is unique. Cons: Would love more casual styles to choose from (now that I'm retired) and, am I the only one who misses their old south of market location? read more

When I lived in southern California, I made a special point to visit Harper Greer "up north" because I knew that I'd find high quality career clothes. Their custom-tailored pants and "Lucy" blouses are still among the favorite pieces in my wardrobe. What I hadn't expected was the amazing customer service and attention I received, not only on the day of my first purchase, but long beyond that. Now that I'm on the east coast, I can still shop online and on the phone, and I speak to the same caring sales staff who go out of their way to extend stellar service. It makes all the difference! read more

When you've reached the point where you'd rather spend $80 on one blouse that fits well, looks great, and lasts for years instead of three H&M blouses that make you feel fat, frumpy and cheap, this is the place to go. Lots of comfortable and attractive work wear and special event clothes, especially if you are plus size. They carry a wide range of lines, so if you don't like the look of the stuff on one rack, you still might find your new favorite brand on another rack. While I was there, two men were picking out dresses for one of them; there were sizes and styles that fit him well, and John the owner was offering the same *really helpful* and body-positive service that he gives everyone. Pretty cool place. read more

This is my favorite dress shop on the planet. It is also my favorite blouse, blazer, jacket and pants shop! I have been shopping at Harper Greer for more than 15 years. Timeless styles, contemporary fabrics, and the best quality clothing construction I have ever seen. My mother was an expert seamtress and all of her "secrets" and "special touches" that made her pieces last are found in every item I buy at Harper Greer. Of all the clothes in my closet (and, yes, I am a clothes-hound), my Harper Greer purchases are the best-made, long-lasting, and well-fitting. I always feel my best when I am wearing one of my HG items. They perpetually have that "new and beautiful" feel to them. Great shop. Also, if you are into music, especially jazz, you could talk for hours with John. Fabulous repetoire of music. read more

I've been buying Harper Greer clothing since the 90's when they were in SF and have always loved the way the clothes feel and make me look. Compliments seem to follow when I wear their clothing, and I too have some older pieces that have stayed in great shape over the years. I'm so glad that they are now located in Oakland! read more

Fantastic place to find gifts. Their selection is so beautiful and tasteful. Clearly people with fantastic fashion vision.