Simons

Rarely do I walk out of here without something. Huge section of clothing in a wide array of styles and price-​ranges. If you’re looking for specific wardrobe upgrades without necessarily spending a lot (though you certainly can) this should be your first stop. Their house brands are very much on the button in terms of style and their customer service is excellent. Also they’re proudly Canadian owned, which is a plus for me.

A interesting clothing outfit. The attitude from the employees is snoody. Back when I worked at a meat packing plant, I used to go there after work specifically to see there digusted glares.
Outrageous prices. One week a shirt is 600 $, the next its 12 $ in the bargain bin. Keep an eye out for sales! Stay vigilant! Never pay retail, never surrender!
Went there one time with a ‘alternative’ friend, (tatoos, peircings and heavy metal attire). Guess they assumed he was shop lifting based on his appearance. There was a dispute and safe to say, he will never go there again.
Its a good place to go if your boy friend is paying. Maybe I’m just a bit salty, so I will give this place 2 stars instead of 1. I imagine if your fashionably inclined and paying extra doesn’t hinder you, then this is the place to go.

It feels like a distant memory that I remember walking down the WEM corridor to go to St. Honor’s bakery to buy some delicious buns and eat them in front of the people running at the treadmill at Gold’s Gym. Kidding, I ate the buns in my car. Alone.
Anywho, that corridor is long gone and is taken up by Simons. What a mecca of a department store. Not to knock on the stores but you first start at the base which I would consider Forever XXI to make your way up to H&M which is slightly higher on totem pole and then you get to Simons.
What’s interesting about Simons is you can find a whole range of styles and accessories that will make you either smile when you see the tag or cry like me when reaching for that Kenzo sweater. Wallets, belts, hats, shoes, sweats, underwear, tuxedos, bow-​ties, selfie booths, housewares, they’ve got it all. The amount of stuff for girls blows away what you can get guys but I think there’s at least something for everyone.
I tend to buy the Le31 brand shirts as they don’t require a lot of tailoring if any. The fit and comfort isn’t as good as say something like Club Monaco but if you’re lucky you can catch them on sale days where it’s much cheaper.
If you can’t find suits in the store, be sure to check out their online site as you can order a suit with more sizing options and have it delivered to the store so they can perform some complimentary tailoring for sleeves and hemming. Be warned though, I did order a suit for my father-​in-​law and for some reason, they sent a jacket size 2 sizes larger by mistake. This inconvenience is costing us time as it is taking an additional 10 days on top of the first 10 business days of delivery. I was surprised the sales rep didn’t offer us to expedite the delivery time.
Be sure if you shop here regularly to sign up for their rewards card. It’s free and the first tier is pretty easy to get to if you buy items within the year that total $ 1000: the first 10 days you have membership is 2x the points. The perk in the second tier is extended return period.
TL;DR: swankiest customer service area with restrooms; tons of choices of all price range; sign up for rewards program

I love Simons! I have found so many things here that nobody else in Edmonton carries. Some of it I paid full price and others I got a deal on clearance/​for sale. On top of the selection and prices, the associates are helpful and professional. It’s a great place to shop.
Some of my favorite items:
— Roxy snowboarding jacket on sale for $ 199.99 that went down to $ 99.95 that they price adjusted for me within 14 days
— Pima cotton sheets from Peru (amazing quality!) marked down to $ 129.95 from $ 400!
— an Orla Kiely cushion (I have yet to find another retailer in the city that carries Orla Kiely products… no deal on this but still cheaper than ordering from the U.K. or Ireland)
— Red buffalo plaid flannel duvet cover set (made in Portugal and has washed up so well… no pilling)
— a Klippan lambswool blanket that is super Scandinavian (made in Latvia of all places)
— a ton of tops and bottoms from Icone and Twik (their in house clothing brand) that have generally washed up well
The downside to most of the things I’ve bought from Simons is there’s no guarantee you’ll ever see the same item again. A lot of their basics are regularly stocked but most of the things I buy I never see again. I like how their buyers source from places other than China and sell it to the public at fair prices.

Simons is hit and miss for me. It’s laid out so you have to wander the store, and if you have time to kill it’s a lot of fun. It’s one of the only places that you consistently find a $ 30 shirt paired with $ 1,000 pants. The variety there is boggling! With everything from clothes, to lingerie, to household, to active wear, to mens, to accessories, to high end, it has something for everyone!

I don’t get it…
I have wandered through here a couple times but was disappointed each time. A lot of the clothing I looked at was kinda cheap-​looking, was made from fabric that looked/​felt uncomfortable, or was simply not my style. I got super excited last winter when I saw a moose sweater in the Simons catalogue, but when I went to check it out in the store it looked frail and ugly. Parts of this store remind me of the places I shopped at when I was in junior high school, parts of it look like they are aimed at a much older crowd than me, but nothing seemed to fit what I’m looking for in clothing.
Maybe I didn’t spend enough time there. Maybe I happened to miss the «great brands» everyone else is talking about. I don’t know.

During my last shopping trip, I got points for my sister’s purchases as well as my own.
Recently, I got a reward card in the mail from Simon’s for $ 37.00.
My husband was skeptical and wondered if I needed to make a minimum purchase to use that credit. I used it tonight on a purchase and it is definitely as good as money. Scan and go!
The staff are all kind of new and they are still learning the POS, but they are friendly, patient and helpful.

What you’ll find on Simons is a clothing department store for all styles and budgets. The store is laid out with each section evoked to a particular label or price range. One big bonus for Simons is the rather large men’s section (compared to most department stores) with entire section devoted to trendy formal wear. This at be the only place where everything you wear on top and underneath is coordinated – and reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and helpful. The change rooms were clean and each section had a unique colour or design scheme to the change rooms. Makes it feel fun, not blah. The only danger is you’ll want to take home more items than you need!

I love Simons. It has many varieties of style and brands to cater to every person. From high end designer to cheaper essentials and everyday wear. I have always been impressed but it wasn’t till I ordered online that it got really impressive. They had a shirt I had seen in store on sale online. I ordered it over Christmas break and it arrived only 2 days later! I couldn’t believe how fast it was, especially over the holidays. I went to customer service and was able to try it on right away. It was a little big so I asked if they had the smaller size in store. And to my surprise the store manager came out of her office to greet me and go grab another in the smaller size. way to make a girl feel valued! Overall love this store, if I had to nit pick it does drive me nuts when they have an article of clothing on a mannequin it never seems to be anywhere near the stock for you to grab for yourself. you have to hunt the store for it.

While I’ve really enjoyed visiting Simons in Montréal, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed a quick browse through this location in West Edmonton Mall. I certainly didn’t take the time to actually buy anything or try anything on, but I think I would definitely consider shopping here for cute dresses and/​or accessories etc. if I had the spare cash and/​or need. I like how things are organized and how large the space is. That said, it’s a bit overwhelming to have so much available and items at such disparate price points all together in one place.

Simons says… Go there now.
Great place for men to get suits. Sales associates are non commissioned and very friendly. Sales on great designer items are huge. I keep coming back to this store time and time again and have never been disappointed. They have onsite tailoring that is done while you wait. The place is always clean and immaculate. As big as it is… Never seems busy…
Great place!

Oh, Simons how quick I was to dismiss you as a store that would be too expensive, too young in style, too busy and would only have clothes to fit Skeletor… how wrong I was.
My friend and I stopped by here to kill some time on the way to another event. It had been a while since I’d been shopping at West Ed, but the great thing about Simons is it has a separate entrance from the mall.
You don’t have to go inside West Ed, which for locals is great because we’ve probably been to West Ed too many times already.
Inside the store, it is bright and huge. It is way bigger than I imagined. They have clothes, men’s, women’s, kid’s, accessories, and some home décor stuff. My friend described it as like H&M, but better and I’d agree. It’s way better than H&M. There’s room to walk around and look at the clothes. Some of the prices were a bit above my budget ($ 300 for a shirt… ouch), but a lot of it was quite reasonably priced.
I’d also assumed (being plus-​sized) I wouldn’t find any clothes that fit me, but I found several things to try on including a cute skirt for $ 40 to wear at an upcoming wedding. There are a great mix of casual, business, and fancy (for lack of a better word) clothes. Simons pretty much has you covered for whatever your wardrobe may need.
I think the only downside to Simons is that its at West Ed and will likely be quite busy on weekends, during holidays, etc. As I said before it does have a separate entrance outside, so you don’t have to wander through half of the mall to get there (unless you want to). Simons says I’ll come back.

I hate shopping for clothes, but Simons always finds a way to draw me in.
I think they have something for everyone, but for me on this most recent visit I was looking for a new shirt and tie and possibly some socks.
Right next to their sock department is their comfy underwear department… I had to pick up a pair to give them a try.
Buying the shirt was the most difficult task, we had a young sales guy that wasn’t very good. I am a size 18 and he kept showing me shirts that don’t come in that size… He even for me to try on a 17 long… I finally found an 18 regular on my own. It was also on sale for $ 20, so maybe the kid was commission and avoiding it on purpose? Anyways, I went in expecting to drop $ 100-​$ 150 on a shirt, tie and some socks but ended up getting some good sales and a pair of extravagant underwear for $ 65 total.

Service here is excellent. You can always find someone if you need help and you are always asked if you need help by the sales staff.
Store is huge, selection is vast and prices can be reasonable most times.

I will never forget my first visit to the sprawling behemoth that is Simon’s. I am ashamed to admit I actually got lost and was sending texts to my friends referring to it as the «Ikea of clothing» It’s been a few visits now (maps may or may not have been drawn in that time) and I feel it’s now appropriate for me to write a review.
I really appreciate the fact that despite this place being so large they still keep it well staffed. Everybody from the sales floor to the dressing room staff have always greeted me with a smile and been eager to help. On trips where me and my shopping companions have actually purchased and not had a line behind us the ladies have actually come from behind the till to thank us for shopping and handed us our bags.
When Simon’s was still in the process of putting their store together I did not really know alot about them and somebody had described it to me as a great place to get deals on brand names. I have been through their Roxy and Billabong sections and haven’t noticed any big price difference from other stores but their Simon’s exclusive brands are usually priced quite reasonably.
If your looking for deep Winners style discounts you will not find that here but Simon’s is a great place to find reasonably priced stuff that follows current fashion trends and if nothing else a super fun place to browse!

I’ve enough check-​ins here to compel me to write a review.
Simons has become a bit of an addiction for me over the past year. This place represents a paradigm shift for the Edmonton market. There’s nothing else like this in Edmonton, and I’ll tell you why.
VARIETY — The sheer scale of Simons’ variety is staggering. Any garment or accessory type (necklace, suit, pyjamas) can be found at extremely reasonable price points all the way up to high-​end designer prices points. Their house line, Le 31, offers a universe of style opportunities and I’ve picked up a ton of pieces from this range. In the middle sits Diesel, Acne, etc. At the high end you can shop Versace, Margiela and Dsquared. Best of all, though, is that regardless of price point, you can find interesting styles. Simons offers clothes that are truly different from what you will find everywhere else — the colours, patterns, even the textiles themselves are imbued with a sense of adventure that other Edmonton shops aren’t willing to weigh down their inventory with.
SALES — This place’s sale prices are beyond tempting. No half-​arsed discounts here. If you’re patient and check in regularly, you can score some pretty decadent purchases at bargain-​bin rates.
ENVIRONMENT — The store itself is beautiful. It’s immense and a bit overwhelming upon first visit, but once familiar, you get a sense of where certain types (and price ranges) of pieces are located. The art, fixtures, fitting rooms and actual displays themselves are all immaculate and tidy. It’s a pleasure spending time in this place.
SERVICE — The service here sets Simons apart. I like the small touches; for example, instead of handing your purchase across the till, associates walk out from behind the till, and present your bag. My only return was handled by a manager who didn’t mind that I’d lost my receipt — it was smooth and well-​handled.
Ultimately, Simons is my go-​to spot if I need a new outfit, or even a single piece. Heck, I drop by just for pleasure at least biweekly. Here’s to a much-​needed shot in the arm to the Edmonton retail market.
Merci, Simons!

I’ll tell you what I like about Simons … variety. This is not a boring retail establishment. Inside you can pay 60 $ for an ugly sweater with a roaring tiger on the front that looks like it was drawn by a junior high student or you can pick up an impressive $ 1,500 suit. At times you can overpay for styles you’d find cheaper elsewhere, but inside you’ll find occasional sales and well priced items that you thought were more expensive. It’s zig and zag, it’s salt and pepper and that’s why I keep coming back!
It’s weird to say this but I absolutely love the men’s underwear, ties and socks options. The selection is immense and really appeals to me. In fact, that’s all I think I’ve ever purchased here save a blazer.
At worst coming here is an hour of retail entertainment!

I died when I found out Simon’s was coming to Western Canada. I’d been in Quebec many times and absolutely love the Twik brand they carry.
As soon as they opened in WEM I had to take the 3.5 hour drive and go! My wallet didn’t know what hit it, you could literally spend hours in there. From accessories, to clothes, to shoes, to jackets, and activewear, the store is endless.
They did an amazing job coming out West, and I felt the selection was even better than some of the Simon’s I’d been to in Quebec.
My husbands friends also bought dress clothes there, and it was great quality and quite affordable. They have a wicked sock wall where men can get funny socks to go with their dress clothes as well.

After much searching at many stores, we ended up getting my fiances suit for our wedding at Simon’s, and I must say that I couldn’t be happier with the experience. We were looking for a three piece suit (which is almost impossible to find right now), and ended up picking out a grey two piece and getting a vest elsewhere (Express) that matched almost exactly. The service we received both times (the initial visit and the day we actually purchased the suit) were exceptional. I also love that they do in house alterations. This was SO convenient, it took less than a week to get everything done and it was very inexpensive. They also have a great selection of semi-​tailored french cuff shirts for under $ 100. I’m very pleased with how everything has turned out.
Simon’s continues to be one of my favourite new stores. The range of products that they carry is varied in both variety and price-​point. The store itself is always immaculate, well organized (considering how huge it is) and well staffed. I also love how every one of the change rooms (particularly in the men’s area) is different. Even the architecture on the outside of the building is fantastic. When we went to pick up the newly tailored suit, we went to the customer service area on the upper level for the first time, and it was a neat office area with seating for people waiting and an interesting lighting feature going up the staircase.
I’ve yet to be disappointed by a purchase from this store, and will continue to shop here for the foreseeable future. They made checking off one more thing on the wedding «to-​do» list relatively easy and fun.

Simons, I surrender!
I walked into your store not knowing what to expect, you certainly were hyped enough. The nearly year long, major construction of your WEM location saw the entire outside of the construction zone wrapped in a billboard, that seemed to stretched, over hundreds of feet of mall space. Not to mention the masses of billboards around the city: «Dress Code To Follow» became a daily commute mantra!
I entered through the Men’s section entrance, one of the three entrances including an exterior one to the parking lot. I was not blown away, but did see that this was on par with the new Bay’s or Macy’s. There was DC, Lacoste, Ralph Lauren ect. I then entered the Women’s section, ok, there are some really cute tops, sweaters and dresses. Oh wow, brands I love and that are hard to find such as Vera Moda. Ok ok, this is looking good — great brands, with affordable prices in a well lit, airy, well conceived store. I then notice at the opposite end of the store is a very large home section; sheets, towels, small décor, perhaps I will make my way over. OH OH OH, on no, on my way across the store I am attacked, full on siege, I am instantly surrounded by my kryptonite… BLING!
Whoa is me, there are sparkly, shiny, blingy, cute, fancy, funky, chic baubles all around me. I can not resist their lure. Must buy something, just one, one necklace. Oooo, maybe two, er three. Yes I will buy four necklaces and a ring. I now seek shelter in the form of very cute red head that politely smiles and rings in my spoils of war. Hmmm, $ 49.95 for 5 pieces of costume jewelry (that I will explain to hubby I can’t live without, hee hee). Well, if that is the price of doing battle in this new department store, I say bonjour Simons, Bienvenue to Alberta!
(Ya ya, my French sucks)