Janet Varner

This place is pricey but that’s not why it gets a bad review. Every time my mom and I come into this store after the gym (obviously not looking our finest) they looked shocked that we’ve even walked into their store. Multiple times we’ve looked at clothing items and they’ve said «oh that’s very expensive» or «we have cheaper sale stuff elsewhere» AKA you don’t look like the people who can afford this stuff. Jokes on them because we easily could and their incredibly judgmental behavior loses them many sales from my family. Shop here if you’re rude and snobby!

Whenever my wife receives a compliment on her clothing, she’s usually wearing something we bought at Janet Varner.
They offer hand-​selected, highly fashionable pieces at a reasonable price. Additionally, the staff are professional, very personable, and will spend as much time as it takes helping my wife to find looks and pieces that make her feel beautiful and unique. Simply put, I believe they bring the sort of clothing and shopping experience that can normally be found in New York, Chicago, and LA to a small Michigan town.
A few things worth mentioning:
1. It is not fair to rate a store based on price. The price descriptor is used for that. Four dollar signs means «pricey.» That being said, I’ve found that Janet Varner usually has a selection that spans price ranges, and that sales offer incredible values on very nice clothing.
2. I’ve found the staff to be warm, friendly, and polite when working with my wife. I imagine any issues with personal experience would be promptly addressed by the management.
Bottom line: Janet Varner is a gem of Rochester. If you love looking great (or you love your wife looking great) this is the place to go!

I was once treated quite poorly here and recently had a conversation with an african-​american woman who asked to see an item and was told «Oh you don’t want to see that, it is very expensive».

Unique and interesting fashions. Not your ordinary corporate clothes store. 3 Stars because it is pricey, but occasionally good sales.