Loft 82

This is one of my favourite clothing boutiques on Whyte. It has a beautiful selection of high quality clothing, and it isn’t overly expensive either. The staff are a little bit pushy and I usually leave spending more than I had originally planned, but it really is a great little store.

Absolutely love the clothes here. Disappointed with the sale associate though. Very pushy and was constantly asking which ones were in my «yes» pile so she could take them to the till (I understand asking once or twice but is five times really necessary?). After I was rushed to the till I picked up a necklace that was on display which CLEARLY agitated her because as she rudely explained she had «just taken the time to set the display up». All I had done was pick up one necklace which did NOT mess up the display. As a client that had just spent $ 300+, I was pretty tempted to return everything I had just purchased.
But on that note, the clothes are beautiful and very reasonably priced.

I am not a big boutique shopper but I am glad I strayed outside of my normal habits long enough to check this place out. The staff were friendly and I was greeted right as I was coming in the door. I was a little dissapointed with three of them working and only one other people browsing that nobody approached me to offer assistance but when I went and inquired about some earrings that were on sale the lady at the till was more then happy to come and lend a hand.
The clothes are pricey but I think one has to expect that when shopping high end designer lines. They have some sweaters out right now that looked very warm and if I had been in need of one would take no issue with paying those prices for something that well made. I think it is worth noting that there is not much for larger sizes here so if your a plus size in bottoms like me it is probably not worth your time to go in here for pants or skirts.

This store is the love of my life…
I am a fashion junkie, this is a given. Having devoted much of my spare time (and many pay checks) to amazing stores like Aritzia, BCBG & Holt Renfrew compiled with countless trips abroad to New York, Houston and Los Angeles, I am beyond happy Edmonton has a delightful store like Loft 82 to satiate my fashion needs.
The prices here are absolutely glorious ($ 65 for a beautiful silk top, $ 110 for a stunning knee-​length wrap jacket, $ 32 for silky soft cotton blend aline t-​shirts). The styling is 100% on-​point with current fashion and their new arrivals always reflect everything for next seasons up and coming trends. There has never, I repeat, never been an item I’ve purchased from Loft 82 I regret. The compliments are rabid towards all of the items I wear from here, not to mention the fact I feel fantastic in all of their items… VERY flattering to any figure!
With every visit to Loft 82 I’ve encountered top-​notch customer service and great advice from all of the sales associates. They are excellent at recommending items and style advice without being pushy or aggressive. You want to shop and be left alone? They can do this. You want help and advice on finding an outfit? They can do this too. All of the staff are superb at going with your flow. This I truly appreciate.
The one flaw I have with them is their rather strict return/​exchange policy. I understand this is a boutique but I really believe all stores should offer refunds, sale items or not. But, this is my own personal opinion and beyond the exchange policy I am head over heals for Loft 82. It is well worth the attempt at find parking on Whyte Avenue just to venture here alone! I am officially addicted!

Finally had a chance to stop by at Loft 82 and am so glad I did. This store is beautiful and should be added to your repertoire of go-​to shops if you love fashion. Brittany K. nailed it when she said it was similar to Oak + Fort. Lots of cute sweaters, dresses, tops and shoes with a gorgeous variety of unique jewelry. The prices are surprisingly reasonable — judging by the outside of the shop, it looks comparable to other high-​end designer boutiques but the prices are quite affordable, especially for the unique designs they sell. You can also buy fabric here by the meter — they sell swaths of gorgeous fabric from pretty floral prints to floral lace and pleated silks. The staff were friendly and helpful, and happily answered any questions I had. I’ll be sure to stop by again soon!

My review of Loft 82 can be summed up in one sentence: I would buy every single article of clothing in this store. And that’s something I’ve never been able to say about a store before.
Even though I’m mad at myself for not discovering Loft 82 earlier (originally they were housed on the second floor of a building on Whyte, and they recently moved to Gateway and 83), I can say with confidence that I’ll probably start shopping almost exclusively at this boutique now that I’ve found it.
Secret-​sharesies time? I actually didn’t buy anything the first time I came in here. I was just so… in awe. And terrified that if I picked up one dress to try on, I would pick up every dress to try on. And purchase. (Thank goodness for «emergency» credit cards.)
Loft 82 carries both outside brands and an in-​house brand. The style is like the East Village lovechild of BCBGeneration and Oak&Fort. Or as I like to call it, perfection. Silky blouses, lacy dresses, brightly-​coloured pants. My clothes-​horse id said yes but my thrifty ego said no. It was a battle for the ages.
Prices aren’t unreasonable — less expensive than Anthropologie, for example. Almost every dress was right around the $ 108 price point, and for something well-​made, Canadian, trendy and unique, I’ll (more than) happily pay that kind of money.
Go here. Seriously. Buy all of it. Just make sure you leave that glittery white and gold dress at the back in a size small, alright? Dibs.