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bananarepublic.gap.com
classic, minimalist, professional, casual men, womenAge 26-45
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bananarepublic.gap.com
+1 888-277-8953
USA
Banana Republic is part of Gap, Inc.
Clothing item from Banana RepublicFashion apparel by Banana RepublicMerchandise from Banana Republic clothing lineBanana Republic fashion product

Business Highlights

General

Parent Company: Gap, Inc.
Target Gender: men, women
Target Age Group: 26-45

Shipping

Shipping Cost: $9
Free Shipping: sometimes
Free Shipping Detail: for reward members on orders over $50

Returns

Return Policy: free
Return Instructions: all items must include the labels and should be in its original packaging
Restocking Fees: no

Sustainability

Sustainability Score: Not Good Enough
Recycling Program: no

Product

Style: classic, minimalist, professional, casual
Body Fit: regular, petite & short, tall, plus size
Available Sizes: Men's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL), Women's (2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)

Customer Service

Support Channels: phone
Support Phone: +1 888-277-8953

Payment Options

Payment Methods: card payments, Apple Pay, PayPal, financing
Buy Now Pay Later: Afterpay

Membership Programs

Rewards Program: TopCashback, Rakuten, Active Junky, Mr. Rebates

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Banana Republic Reviews Summary

Banana Republic has a rating of 2.1 stars from 142 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Banana Republic ranks 52nd among Clothing sites.

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New Jersey
1 review
8 helpful votes
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RACIST STAFF
March 8, 2020

EXTREMELY RACIST STAFF at 17 west 34th street NYC! I felt so offended by the overall attitude of the staff especially the ones at the fitting room. They would not take the clothes from my hand but told me to put them on the table with a condescending and racist attitude. I have never been treated like that at other stores or just anywhere! I tried to think that they were having a bad day but after the continuous maltreatment of numerous staff, I could not handle it. I am thinking of escalating this experience to the manager. Very disappointed. Worst shopping experience I had.

Date of experience: March 8, 2020
Israel
1 review
18 helpful votes
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Placed order online for $5oo suit and needed to change the address. Rude customer service and if i canceled and reordered my discount wouldnt apply. They are useless customer service and i ended up canceling my order. DONT BUY FROM THEM ONLINE.

Date of experience: January 13, 2020
Massachusetts
1 review
19 helpful votes
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I sent an email about an unresolved issue and received a phone call from Zack who was unavailable when I called back. Had to listen to his voice mail 5 times because he mumbled his phone number. Ended up hitting redial. He was on break so the woman that was speaking with me transferred my call (without informing me) and then was in a long cue. Called back and spoke with a woman who told me it was over 90 days so I cannot return the item. I did return the item, with their prepaid label but the item was sent back to me without being looked at. Then I was moving so the item got packed and it was never dealt with. So upset that I literally paid for a defective item, I decided to pursue this further. Bottom line is they DO NOT CARE! I will cut up my credit card and never go to Banana Republic or Gap again. Actually like Ann Taylor Loft better. Their items are nicer and I get better prices there. Bye bye Banana Republic. You do not care about your customers!

Date of experience: January 8, 2020
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Awesome
August 30, 2019

Everything I get from Banana Republic is it good quality and fits to the tee and the customer service is excellent

Date of experience: August 28, 2019
Georgia
1 review
22 helpful votes
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They have no clue what they are talking about. Website is trash and customer service is even worse. Was told in an email I would get a promotion and then said they miscommunicated and wouldn't honor it. If I really cared about that $100 soooo much is shop at a cheaper store. They fact they say one thing (IN WRITING) and then don't honor it is just unacceptable and unprofessional.

Date of experience: April 9, 2019
California
17 reviews
104 helpful votes
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I personally have countless clothing items from this retailer. Cashmere, linen, silks, merino wool, cotton and cotton blends... what's not to love about high quality fabric? And Banana Republic is proud to use them!

Their sizing is always consistent. I've even had my wool blend trousers hemmed for free by their fabulous sales associates right in the store!

Pricing can seem high, but when you consider the quality of the items you're buying, and how many years of uses you'll get out of them (one of my cashmere sweater favorites has lasted me over 11 years!), it's really quite a deal.

Highly recommended for any occasion, every gender and any place!

Date of experience: August 14, 2018
Florida
1 review
7 helpful votes
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I received a Father's Day gift from my daughter. I selected the color shirt from Banana Republic and the wrong color arrived. They said they did not have the color even though the black color was offered and selected. It was a rather expensive shirt and a total hassle to deal with.

Date of experience: June 21, 2018
New Jersey
47 reviews
102 helpful votes
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5 Star Service
February 7, 2018

As a long time customer of banana republic I can honestly say that their service is unfailingly great. If I run into any issues, which is rare, there is always a solution and it is always satisfactory. Plus with their credit card I can use my points for free items (point system based) :)

Date of experience: February 6, 2018
New Jersey
122 reviews
357 helpful votes
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They have some very good quality items and really great sales. I have all sorts of clothing and accessories from when Banana first opened in NYC. Stuff still looks new from 1981 when I was a high schooler. I lived in Banana in the village, and the online is just as good- exclusives are very collectible.

Date of experience: December 30, 2017
Oregon
29 reviews
48 helpful votes
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For the younger folks
December 21, 2017

Cute stuff way too small I wear a size 6 and had to go to an 8 and a 10 crazy how that worked.Am not sure how they measure there clothing

Date of experience: December 20, 2017
Ohio
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Great product!
December 11, 2017

I love their style and have purchased alot of clothing from them. The one downside is the pricing so I only purchase sale items!

Date of experience: December 10, 2017
VE
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Me encanta
December 7, 2017

Usualmente compro pantalones a Banana Republic y a la fecha sin quejas, su servicio ha sido magnifico.

Date of experience: December 7, 2017
Florida
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Over priced
November 29, 2017

Every time I go to this store everything is expensive, they are overpriced, so I end up leaving, I hope they get a grip before they go out of business.

Date of experience: November 29, 2017
Massachusetts
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Easy to navigate
November 16, 2017

Great product, easy to nsvigate through the website. Final check ou process can be somewhat confusing with all discoujt codes so need tk pay attention.

Date of experience: November 15, 2017
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service
October 22, 2017

There is always someone who greets you with a smile. More than one person comes up to you and makes sure that you are looked after. Layout is great, and well displayed, highly recommend the Rockland Shopping center location

Date of experience: October 21, 2017
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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It is hard to find someone to help you in the store. Merchandise has nothing for young men sizes such as 28X32,29X32,29x34 size pants in the store. You can only order online in these sizes BUT When you order online they are out of stock!

The store is stocked full of sizes that aren't selling but won't carry a size 28 or 29 waist pants? WHY

You're missing a whole demographic!

Most of your sales people need training on how to greet and help the customers

You have no idea how many items in small sizes you could sell because they are always out of stock.!

Date of experience: October 6, 2017
California
1 review
23 helpful votes
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Horrible Customer Service
September 18, 2017

You suck, I used to love your company back in the day. It was amazing. Emphasis on "was".
Now, you have zero customer relations. My last experience was in fact my last; Period.
Trying to resolve my query with a sales associate, I was bombarded, repeatedly, with the constant request to become a "Luxe" member. I declined, numerous times, as I am a person with triple A credit and I do not need or want a pedestrian "store card". To finalize, I was dismissed by said employee with the quip "you are just a regular customer".
Seriously? Sell outs.

Date of experience: September 18, 2017
Canada
1 review
7 helpful votes
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I have been loyal shopper of Banana Republic for 15 years, but in the last 3-4 years their styles have become so absurb. It's as if their designers get their inspiration from Dr Suess. I used to love their classic, but stylish clothes and would spend an average of $2,000/ year there. Last season I didn't buy anything and so far this season is a complete bomb. The over accessorized clothing and crazy fabrics they choose are not condusive for a corporate environment. They make sexy and feminine look ridiculous. So disappointed in Banana Republic and I hope they hire some designers who can design appropriate work wear for women. BTW. I'm writing this on behalf of many friends I know who feel the same way. We've all stopped shopping at Banana Republic.

Date of experience: August 20, 2017
Maryland
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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I shop pretty much only when I'm forced to do it. However, my shopping experience today at Silver Sands Banana Republic store was the absolute best! The two men that helped me were simply delightful and the most personable, helpful, and fun assistants that I have ever encountered. I generally always like people anyway, so when I say these were exceptional, I really mean "exceptional"... so, kudos to BR for your Destin staff. Good job!

Date of experience: August 18, 2017
Singapore
28 reviews
87 helpful votes
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I LOVE Banana Republic! The cut, the fabric and the zippers are good. The designs are stylish - very classic yet modern all at once. I find that their pieces are usually good for going out and work wear because the length doesn't get too short. However, the size chart seems inaccurate (especially for the waist). According to the chart, I should be a size 4 or 6 (more like a 6), but 2 seems to fit me the best.
Photos on the site are very reliable as they accurately depict the colours and fit well.
So far, I haven't found the need to return anything, even on my oversized purchases
Shipping is fine. I've always received my items on the promised date. It's easy to get free shipping too!
Prices can be reasonable, making their apparel value for money. I'll definitely buy from them again should I see anything I like on their site.

Date of experience: July 29, 2017