This is such a great boutique. I recently went shopping there with my friend and she found a lot of great pieces. The store was really organized and clean and the staff were friendly without being pushy. The prices are what you'd expect for a boutique which match the quality of the items. I even managed to snag a hat for myself! read more

I was walking past the store and happened to see a dress that really called out to me. Fortunately, they had it in my size . Kayla was the one helping me ,I was hoping they would have an option of hemming but unfortunately not .The collection is good and the associates helpful. read more

Normally I enjoy my experience shopping at Sloan unfortunately not today. I usually go to the one on NW 23rd as the staff seems to be friendlier and more helpful. Today's experience was just disappointing at this location. The person that welcomed me in was clearly unhappy to be helping me from the start. She asked what I was looking for and I told her a specific pair of jeans that I had been waiting to come back into stock. I had been notified by text they had them so when I told her that's what I was there for she rolled her eyes and walked away without another word. I feel the staff at this location are often less helpful if I look "less put together" when I shop here. It'd be nice to not feel judged by what I'm wearing/whether I am wearing make up etc.... I was just running errands and definitely regretted stopping by for a quick shop. read more

This place is great! I went here for my friend's birthday, told her that I would get her one thing. The service was on top of it the lady that helped us brought all the sizes she needed and asked if she was doing ok and if she needed anything else. I would totally recommend this place. read more

Sloan - Women's Clothing Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Excellent service without being pushy.. They truly care about helping you find what you need! Lovely group!

This store has cute clothes but their sales tactics have made it so that I won't shop there anymore. The first few times I went in I quickly found some clothes I wanted to try on and they were helpful and started a dressing room for me. Each time as I was trying things on, they brought me more things they "thought I'd like", which I looked at and politely declined. This last time, I was just browsing and a sales person came up to me with an armful of clothes she "thought would look great on me". She clearly just guessed my size and preferences which is a pushy sales tactic I do not enjoy. I said no thank you and left. I won't be back. I appreciate help when I ask, but not unsolicited. read more

Sloan customer service is superb, it's like having a personal stylist help you. Prepare to be there for a while in order to try on all of the cute stuff that they bring you. They were flexible and helpful with an issue that I had with the quality of a previously purchased item and made it right. Cute clothing and personal service! read more

Great service - Kayla was soooo patient and helpful as I struggled to find just the right items to update my look. I'll definitely be back! read more

Fashion boutique with nice clothes and accessories. Bought someone a nice faux leather fanny pack here. It began tearing at the stitching shortly after. We brought it back next visit but no longer had the tag or receipt (we had other proofs of purchase) and they were struggling to find it in their system. However, they decided to exchange it. We appreciated the time, patience and generosity of the employee that worked with us. It's the type of service that will keep us coming back! read more

Love this clothing store except for their return policy. Absolutely ridiculous that it is so short and only store credit. I know it's local but at least give 30 days. Most people can't just run back to a store within 10(?) days. It's infuriating to get stuck with clothing because you work and don't have the time to return promptly. read more

This place is a gem! I don't particularly enjoy shopping. I find it stressful and it triggers every insecurity imaginable. The staff here is so lovely and patient. They dressed me for a week long conference and I walked away feeling confident and fashionable. This place is my go to in town. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Every time I visit Portland I always make a stop here. The pieces I've purchased at this boutique have been closet favorites of mine. Great styles and selections that don't break the bank. I get why they have a strict return policy -- as a small business owner managing returns is a nightmare. At least they have an exchange policy. Just know that when you purchase something here you need to be absolutely sure it fits, there's no doubt you want it and that it's in pristine condition. read more

Great service, the people who work there are so helpful and kind. They almost act like personal shoppers. I feel very special when I shop there and that's a rare experience for a low income person. My only gripes are that a lot of the clothes are not eco friendly, i wish they would focus on that more with their inventory. Also many of them are way overpriced for what they are. $40 for t shirts? Additionally, they don't do returns. Only exchanges and store credit. read more

This place is pretty hit-or-miss for me, so I've been popping in occasionally for at least 10 years now. Some of my favorite items have been from this store. Watch out for their return policy though - it's the least customer-friendly policy! 14 days, tags on, with receipt, for store credit only. read more

Sloan has a great combination of fun day to day items, and a few more upscale items like Kensie. I don't think i'm entirely their demographic, as I typically look for more original items. I did however find an absolutely perfect sweater for my sister for Christmas. I can't wait to give it to her. She's going to LOVE it. The sales gals were friendly, the store is well lit, and clean. There were a few too many items on the racks, making it more difficult for someone like myself who has a short attention span. Overall very nice little shop. read more

Boutiquey yet affordable? Boutiquey yet their clothing racks have many different styles and many different color palattes to choose from? Boutiquey yet not made for super skinny model bodies only? So often Boutiques consist of: 1. limited amount of clothing on the racks 2. boring and uniform in style/color 3. made for 1 type of body and 4. exudes this kind of sophistry, which really means fallacious. This place was instead, very approachable and kept me in the store longer than a few minutes as I perused their full racks. read more

Sloan - Women's Clothing Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This is a cute boutique with a variety of lovely clothing that is not size inclusive. Everything I tried or was interested in wasn't available in my size. What's my size? I am a fit, healthy, 40-something women who is most comfortable in 12-14. A very common size and shape for an adult woman. I have made peace with my body, but sadly many shops have not come as far. I tried on two dresses, two blouses and two sweaters here in size Large. All of them *almost fit*. The first dress was gorgeous and I was so excited! But when I asked if I could try an XL, the response was a somewhat frosty and unapologetic "Um, it doesn't come in that size..." I was polite and said what a bummer it was since I loved the clothing, and was again met with about the equivalent of a disinterested shrug. After repeating this disappointment and the embarrassment of having to come out of the dressing room asking for the next size up, I politely said something along the lines of "You know women my size and age often have good money to spend on clothing!" and they curtly said "It's the clothing brand, they just don't make sizes over large". Yes, but YOU stock your shelves. YOU choose your vendors. Why not partner with brands that include all bodies in their designs? Or at least up to an XL!? I would have easily spent $500 on myself alone at Sloan, not to mention stuff for my teenage daughter, but instead I left feeling defeated, disappointed, and fighting off feelings of shame and exclusion. Stocking a wide ranges of sizes and treating full-figured women with dignity and kindness isn't just good for business, it's the right thing to do. I hope to see Sloan do better at this in the future. read more

Like others have said, their return policy is unreasonable. It 1000% makes me want to shop elsewhere. They carry Free People and other common brands that you could get elsewhere without the contingency. I do not like to return things and always make a point to try on in store, but sometimes there are just plain exceptions. I purchased $120 jumpsuit less than 24 hours ago and wasn't able to return after realizing at home that the color completely washes me out. I think we all understand you can't compare a small business to larger corporations - but geez, they offer zero flexibility. However, i do appreciate that they don't give you a gift card to keep track of but put the balance on your account. read more

Spend a significant amount of time in Portland, even though I don't live there, and in the midst of the pandemic I haven't been able to visit my favorite PDX boutiques... but with Sloan's IG and FB posts I have been able to stay in the retail loop. Love this boutique- the staff IRL and over the phone and on social media are always helpful and creative! Love it! read more

I don't advise shopping in the store. Even though the clothing looks really cool and unique- Quite a bit of it is low-quality. Today I shopped there, in middle of a transaction I noticed that the sweater I was purchasing had a snag in it. When I told her I didn't want to buy it she said sorry we don't do returns. She said she would make an exception. when I made a big deal of insisting on the refund. But she then continue to rebuke me, telling me this was a one time deal only. I don't think that's very good customer service. (By the way, she did find me another sweater but it too was snagged). The salesperson was adamant that it was my responsibility to make sure the clothing was not defective. What?! I won't be shopping here again. read more

I have walked by this place for ages and never been in, and boy am I glad I finally took a look! They have such a great selection of cute and super high quality clothing. The staff were awesome too! They're really attentive and helped me find exactly what I wanted. The shop is really well laid out/organized as well. read more

I've been shopping at Sloan Boutique for years. Almost everything fits me in the store, and the salespeople are so incredible at what they do. I'll try one thing on, but then they'll suggest a whole bunch of other things that work so well! They'll also stop if you tell them to, but I really enjoy the attention and the suggestions. I always go in with an open mind. Every time I got in they get better and better stuff. I stay away from the shoes there (I have feet that don't work with their selection) but I really love all of the clothing. A year ago one of the girls had me try on a jumpsuit, and it looked awesome! I would've never worn a jumpsuit before, and I wear it all the time now! This place makes you feel welcome and invited the moment you walk in. I find it hard to shop anywhere else for relatively affordable, quality items. I pair a lot of their stuff with more designer items and it works out really well. Three cheers for Sloan! Their other locations are just as good, but the Hawthorne location is my favorite! I'd reserve a couple of hours here to see what they have. You can get everything from casual, to dressy to professional here. And yes, I gladly spend my money here. read more

I always find cute clothing here. Today I was helped by a girl named Kalani (sorry if misspelled). She was really helpful, knowledgeable and sweet. Her clothing suggestions were really great too. Thanks Sloan! I'll keep purchasing from you guys read more

I love the huge selection of very forward styles. I also love how flattering everything I bought are. I also love how friendly and helpful the staff are. However, I do not love how terrible the quality is for their price points! I've dropped nearly a thousand dollars on two visits here after having a baby and needing to rebuild my wardrobe. The money wasn't easy to part with but nothing I had fit anymore. I was so looking forward to wearing them throughout the coming seasons. Much to my dismay, just about everything I bought here have torn apart within the first six months! Not just in the seams but the fabric themselves, too. It was so disappointing as I absolutely love the women who work here and how great the clothes looked on me. I really wanted to support this place. Please look into the quality of your merchandise, Sloan! I love EVERYTHING ELSE about you! read more

My favorite boutique downtown, they have amazing clothing variety and the pricing is reasonable, the staff is nice, and it's easily accessible. Great place to shop! read more

Meh. Previous years were much more fun to shop here. Prepare for boutique prices, average quality and harsh return policy. Be sure you love what you're purchasing. Sales people are a bit too much. Ugh, just let me shop, okay? read more

Life, is dragging me kicking and screaming out of Forever 21. Be it my expanding waistline or the shame that settles over me like a thick fog while I shop amongst high schoolers, it has become abundantly clear it's time for me to move on. Sloan, bless them, has made this process easier on me. Sloan is fastly becoming my first stop when I'm looking for new clothes. I've said before that "boutique" is a word I generally consider short hand for "out of my price range". Sloan however is a boutique that does not break the bank. While I'm not buying $20 dresses like at Forever 21, I'm not spending that much more and I'm getting a much better quality product. Also hopefully I won't bump into a handful of teenagers wearing the same thing as me on a regular basis. You can find a lot of fashionable, interesting clothes for every type of ocsassion at very reasonable prices. I personally love their shoe section. I got a pair of awesome summer flats for under $40. I'm really on the fence about giving Sloan 4 or 5 stars. Ultimately, I landed on 4 because I can't always find a lot of things I like. In Sloans defense I am kind of boring dresser (See my wardrobe of solid earth colors and a few stripped items). I feel like they have a lot of trendy stuff which isn't really my cup of tea but I understand I'm the minority in that. I fancy myself a classic dresser. On the other side of the coin I love that this is an afforadable local store that sells great clothes with a lot of variety. So, you decide! A tip for the wise - Sign up for the newsletter. They won't spam you with junk mail and they'll let you know about awesome sales. They have sales with some regularity and you can get some great deals. If you're on the market for new clothes and you're not backstroking in benjamins, Sloan will see to it you leave lookin' fly without an overdraft fee. read more

Cute store with a great selection of gorgeous clothing which is pretty well priced and seems well made. Super inexpensive jewelry! They also host wine and sales events all the time - I have friends who have attended and swear by them though I think most of those are at the NW location. read more

Sloan reminds me of Jeremy's or Ambiance in San Francisco. A compilation of various designers with clothing articles of all styles. Word of advice, make sure to come here with plenty of time to roam around and dig through items. I did, and I found some amazing pieces. Confession: I have recently decided that my wardrobe is currently more "girl-like" and less "woman-like," so I keep that in mind when shopping now. I want to find pieces that are sophisticated, grown up, but practical. In the end, I was able to walk away with two tops and a scarf (I'm a sucker for scarves), all for under $80. No sales tax in Oregon. Sloan's prices are respectable, and their sales associates all friendly and ready to help you out. read more

After spending nearly two hours looking for the perfect party dress for my upcoming birthday party, I found myself walking down Hawthorne empty handed. And right as I was about to give up all hope, a fashionable girl walking in the opposite direction thrusted a flyer in my hands. "20% off your entire purchase at Sloan," it read. I decided to give it a go. My husband & I walked in & were inundated with happy greetings & curious faces from the staff. I quickly scanned the floor to see what was happening in this space: shabby chic decor, clean, a little kitschy, & warm -- both in the friendly & temperature sense. It felt very. . . expensive, & right as I was turning to give my husband the We Cannot Afford To Breathe in This Place look, a perky, brown-haired girl approached us. "Hi!" she said eagerly. "Can I help you guys find anything?" Now, typically, when this question is asked to me I wave it off with a "No thanks, just looking," response, which, when delicately coded, translates into "Go away, kid, you bug me." But this time, I decided to see what this girl (& Sloan) was made of. "Yes," I started. "As a matter of fact, I'm looking for a party dress. My birthday is in a few days, & I'm having a little get together." "Ohhh!" the girl practically squealed, "How exciting! Well, you are in the right place! We have many dresses to choose from" (they absolutely did) "& I'd love to help you find the right one!" She then asked me all the important questions one asks when party dress shopping: Long or short? A-line or maxi? Sleeveless or strapless? Black or White? Matte or shimmery? And after I gave correct answers, she trotted off & began collecting dresses around the shop that fit the criteria. She even started a fitting room for me. I was impressed! Flabbergasted, actually, because no one had EVER taken the time to personalize my shopping experience quite like she did. And as I was in the fitting room trying on a slew of dresses -- most picked by her, a few picked by me -- she checked in every so often to ask which ones were working & which ones weren't. When I handed her three dresses that weren't quite right, she replaced them with FIVE MORE DRESSES that she "thought would look beautiful" on me. I felt like royalty. I eventually settled on one dress that was darling, but just a bit big. I went up to another shopgirl -- who I assume might've been the manager -- & asked her if she had the dress in a smaller size. She stuttered over her words a bit as she told me that, yes, she did have the dress in a small, but she had had her eyes on it as well; that she was keeping it in the back to buy for herself later that day. "Oh," I said, feeling awkward. "Well, that's alright! The medium's not too big. . ." "No no no," she insisted, "Please, try it on! If it fits better, you should take it. Here, I'll go get it." After trying & retrying on the small & medium, I ended up settling for the medium. As I checked out, the shopgirl asked me if I was sure I didn't want the small. "Seriously," she said, "It's not like I need more clothes, anyway." I told her I was sure, & smiled as I thanked her for considering me. The dress, by Free People, retailed at close to $100, but with my 20% coupon, I saved a bundle, which I was grateful for. As we left, we were bade with gracious goodbyes, & the girl who had helped me find my dress even wished me a happy birthday! I walked into Sloan only wanting a dress. . . but I walked out feeling like I had been given a handful of gifts in the form of kind, attentive, not-forced customer service. read more

I like Sloan and I have been to the NW 23rd Location, but one thing I don't like is the sales floor. It's just so messy and overwhelming never know where I have looked and were I haven't. The prices are decent and there is a wide mix of designers. There was a pretty big sales section and nice clerks. The dressing room (at least the one I was in) was tiny tiny and the curtains don't shut all the way so I felt like people could peep in on me. That didn't make me feel comfortable at all. I tried on a few things, but ended up spending $20 on a necklace that broke later that day. I could return it, but since I have all the tools to fix jewelery I didn't bother with it and just fixed it at home. read more

I love that Sloan usually seems to have the thing I am looking for and cannot find anywhere else. I think their target audience is much younger than me, but there is always something that will work for a more mature woman. Prices are on the high side, but it is worth it to find the season's "must-have". I do agree with another review that the sales staff can be pushy. They typically bring things to you as you are browsing as suggestions, and when you are in the dressing room they bring you more things. It can be a bit intense. I did have a weird experience there this week. As soon as I settled on one $75 item, the person helping me stopped being friendly and was terse. There was such a noticeable change in her attitude that it was unsettling. I didn't like it. read more

My girlfriends and I were wandering around Hawthorne and I'm so glad we randomly stumbled upon Sloan. I definitely did some damage here. No regrets. Make sure you have plenty of time reserved to go through all the racks. Sloan reminds me of my favorite boutiques in San Francisco: Cary Lane and Jeremy's. Sloan sells many different brands and styles ranging from Roxy to Free People. The clothing here is pretty fashion forward without being too trendy where you run the risk of the item going out of style the next season. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, but the girls here were super helpful and kept pulling outfits they thought fit my size and style. I end up walking away with 4 pieces for $250. Everything is pretty reasonably price and I was told they get new items three times a week. read more

I was on a goddamn mission to find a new pair of jeans. Not only that, I was determined to find a different brand that would rip at the thigh like my Gap jeans always do (ones that never fit me well anyway). Despite the knowledge that clothes are supposed to fit /your/ body and not the other way around, I was starting to feel despondent and mutant-like about my inability to find pants that just...fit correctly. Allie (sp) was the person who helped me while I shopped. I'm usually pretty hesitant of walking into a place where the women follow you around and recommend things for you to try on, but I decided to take a chance here as she seemed friendly and easygoing. She made the whole experience super personal without being too invasive, and was incredibly knowledgeable about all of the merchandise they had. She also picked out a ton of options for me, including some cute shirts and sweaters (which I didn't end up buying, but might in the future). I also noticed that they actually had pants within my price range, which is pretty uncommon in boutique-like stores. I walked out spending slightly more on jeans than I have before, but with more confidence and a more positive body image that before I walked into the store. Looking forward to doing much more shopping here once I'm a local. Thanks Allie for the awesome experience! read more

The day I visited Sloan, I was on a weekend trip to Portland and I had a massive hangover that deprived me of much interest in shopping. But Sloan looked enticing enough to lure me in, even though I had to keep an eye on the exit just in case my stomach followed through on its threats. I tried on a bunch of cute stuff and finally settled on two basic, incredibly soft and flattering shirts, both made in the USA. They were pricey, but when I don't have to worry about sales tax, I tend to go a little overboard. (The shirts were worth it; I've worn both several times in the past couple of weeks.) I also snagged two very pretty and reasonably priced necklaces. The girls working there were super friendly and helpful. read more

Sloan is literally the only place I shop for clothes in Portland. It has a good selection - a lot of good brands, good quality for the price - but only carries a few of each item, so you don't look like everyone else. Good prices, plus good deals if you're a regular shopper or on their email list (hello champagne sale nights!) The staff is awesome - good style (they'll pull pieces for you to help make outfits or find something for a specific event), super friendly and they're honest about what looks good on you and what they actually like. read more

Sloan carries tons of cute and on trend pieces - a lot of which are super affordable. The problem I have encountered is with the staff. The gals seem to get blinders on where they start helping someone and fail to notice whats happening around them... I was in last night and wasn't greeted or spoken to for the entire half hour I was browsing. I witnessed a couple young gals stand at the checkout waiting to buy jewelry for ten minutes as the sales-gals just walked past them over and over. As I was shopping a rack a sales-gal walked up and shoved all the items over so she could get at an item for someone else - but in the process totally slammed my hand between hangers while I was looking for a size. I looked over at her to see if shed noticed me standing just two feet away... didn't appear so. The above experience is a typical one for me, which is sad because I live so close and their clothes are super cute. read more

I'm not a great shopper, to be honest. I never have a friend who is excited to come along, so I go by myself and feel confused. I don't know what looks good, or what might look good. I always gravitate towards the same old stuff. So I was happily surprised when I walked into Sloan and they had enough people working to really give everyone personal attention and advice. They have a full length mirror setup right next to the checkout counter, so when you come out to see what the latest outfit looks like they are there to give you feedback. And they are honest! They were not afraid to tell me that a dress I had on was the wrong color and even suggest a color I should try on (which, by the way, was a really good color on me). The one thing that is hard for me about this store is that everything is totally mixed together. I wish for a section of dresses, a section of pants, etc, so that I don't have to go piece-by-piece through the whole store. It puts me into overwhelm mode which is not a really conducive state to be in for buying things. In fact, I didn't end up buying any of the things I tried on there that day. But I still left with a great impression overall - customer service will keep me coming back. read more

Stopped in here while visiting the area. My 22 year-old fashion-minded daughter LOVED this boutique. They have a wide variety of quality clothing in this small little store. Everything from jeans to sweaters, to hats, to shirts to shoes. The prices are reasonable for a boutique. I would compare it to the Brass Plum at Nordstrom. The employees were all friendly, but bordered on the line of being nicely pushy. My one gripe was when a customer brought her dog into the store. The employees gathered around the dog (I LOVE dogs) and promptly forgot AND neglected the customers for about 10 minutes. It was almost comical. My daughter bought a beautiful sweater (that we later found for MORE money at 4 other stores in Oregon and California), a top, a belt, a hat and a pair of earrings. She was very happy with her purchases. We will be back the next time we're in Portland. read more

Finally checked this place out and had a great experience. I had always found it intimidating since I'm new to being able to afford anything higher quality than Forever 21. I went in looking to treat myself. Normally I prefer to just browse on my own but the employee who helped me out brought me great pieces that I would never have picked for myself. She wasn't pushy and caught on to my style very quickly. I was able to find quite a few pieces I can wear from work to drinks with friends. Will definitely be back! read more