Kate Ross

Snipers!
Finally was in the area with some extra time to shop, and found the area’s BEST clothing/​shoe store, and they are closing!!! :-(
Kate — the awesome and cute owner — is closing her doors to be a full-​time, devoted Mom, and though we are all sad to see her leave, I admire her decision to be there for her family.
So not that this will help anyone out there, but if you go fast — RUN! — she is open today, 16^th of May, while the North Park Festival is going on to get rid of the extras, and things are nearly free. Seriously. I bought 2 pairs of Frye heels for a grand total of $ 78 with tax. YES!
Her display busts — rather industrial steel gray-​ish — are out the door for $ 20 if you want a new piece to jazz up your place.
So, Kate, thank you for the short but sweet time, and many blessings for your future endeavors!
(And run, people, run, and take advantage of the sweet deals!)

Pretty dresses, awesome shoes, nice accessories & great owner. There’s a good selection of denim and stylish men’s clothes too. She carries great high quality lines and products. She was also kind enough to reorder some sunglasses that I wanted & they sold out of.

Great clothes that are the perfect balance of cool and practical. In other words, they’re made from good, durable, comfy materials, but the designs are interesting and will make you stand out in a crowd.
Prices are middle-​high range usually ($ 80 — $ 200/​item), but often sales bring them down to the super-​affordable range. You can get Joe’s Jeans on sale here for $ 50, for example. TOMS Shoes on sale for $ 36. On the last visit I bought my husband a pair of Lacoste brown leather loafers on sale (40 percent off) for $ 66.

Kate is amazingly helpful and patient. I went shoe crazy when she told me the entire wall was on sale.
This place gets five stars from me because I never felt like I wasn’t being helped. Kate found me a jean brand that fit my big athletic thighs and big butt. (Which has always been a feat for me.) She can tell you I had a smile from ear to ear when I put them on.
If you like funky clothes that aren’t «mall clothes» like The Gap or Abercrombie check this place out. She has a great layout and even has a toy bin for people that come in with their kids.
And I disagree with another review in that her clothes aren’t «just trendy» and can only last for one season. You have to be the smart shopper and buy classic items that won’t got out of style the next season.

I’ve been into Kate Ross a few times, but the last time I went I was very happy with my purchase as well as the service. I walked in on Christmas Eve in search for a pair of heels that would make an old dress feel new and refreshed. I found two pair of heels, and they are definetly the best and most comfortable I have yet to find.
The sales associate was very friendly, and she made me feel very comfortable. I asked her opinion on which shoe would be best for the color of dress I was planning to wear for Christmas, and she was absolutely helpful. There are many great clothes in there, however the price tags on them make this store more of a splurge shopping, then neccesity shopping. I will definetly go back to Kate Ross when Im looking for something that I consider more timeless, and something that I plan to keep in my closet for many years. The quality is great, and that always makes me feel more justified when Im spending my money. See you soon Kate Ross~ Tax Rebate season is coming and I hope to stimulate the economy through your boutique!

If you have never shopped here you really should check them out .I buy from them all the time because you just can’t find a better deal .
I shop the clearance section, the other stuff can be pricey
To give you an example I got 9 different casual sweaters for myself last time and my total was 46.00 after taking off the code for 20 off 60, wow. when they put something in sale or clearance is really slashed most of the sweaters I bought were going for 29.99 and up before the mark down .
keep in mind that the sizes run a bit big. The staff is pretty nice too.

Love this place! I have been in a couple of times and the girls are so friendly and helpful. They have amazing deals and fabulous pickings!
But what really made me fall in love with this place is that they have the best selection of cute dresses. Not only do they have dresses but a nice collection of shoes and jewelry! So whether you want a little going out dress or a summer breezy dress or accessories it’s a guarantee you will find it here!

This little gem is a refreshing shop located in the heart of North Park. I frequent the place when ever I am in the area. Kate is so nice and helpful. She has great input and is very down to earth. I am never board in this store. I always find something. I don’t really mind paying for quality products/​labels that they offer, mostly because I know that they usually only have one size run of items and that means that you are not going to go out looking like a lemming. They have ordered items for me if they don’t have the size that I need in stock, so that is nice too.
I ventured in while browsing the arts festival and found some great jewelry and and an awesome new card holder style wallet for my boyfriend. I could have spent more bucks on many other things but I resisted the urge to spend the money that was burning a hole in my pocket book.
Laura was very insightful and cute. She had some great suggestions as well. I know that Kate Ross has fashion shows coupled with the night scene every once in a while and they are always exciting to go to. From handbags, to shoes, clothes and scarves, they have it all. Men’s and Women’s fashions to keep you in style for the season.

Pricey stuff. They have better quality clothes than some other boutiques in the area but a little too pricey considering they are only fashionable for one season.
They have the cutest shoes and sometimes some nice bags and scarfs.
It is one of those shops where I wouldn’t go on a shopping spree, I only buy one or two pieces at the same time and leave for months…

A beautiful shop filled with vintage shoes, bags and some very originally designed dresses. It is a fresh and friendly environment, and the salespeople do their best to cater to the clientele. The store is narrow in shape and neatly laid out.
I was drawn in by the free wine and DJ at one of the Ray at Night events, and have been back several times. ONe of my best friends takes me in every time we are nearby so she can try their new perfumes.
My latest purchase was a neo-​flapper-​style dress which pulled a lot of compliments. They altered the dress for me for free and quickly. I would have rated this store with five stars if it weren’t for the fact I had to go across the street myself to pick it up from alterations.
This shope seems pricey at first, but there are several dresses for less than $ 100, and a nice sale rack in back.

One of my favorite SD boutiques by far. Classy. Clean. forward. But still San Diego.
Love it

Beautiful space, awesome clothes (love Ella Moss and LA Made) and local jewelry designers… including me from time to time :)…and on top of it??? Kate is a sweetheart and her staff is always great.
Although the clothes can be expensive, they are not overpriced for what you get and I’ve found really cool stuff on the sale rack in the back. I always drool over her sunglass selection — limited but perfect.
Love the dressing rooms with the curtains and the giant mirrors. Love the little displays of artwork and accessories everywhere. This place is the definition of cool.

Wonderful local place!
The owner has amazing high quality/​unique art of her own all over! I was so distracted by that — I sorta blocked out everything else! Expensive (for me) but great quality.

I want to like this boutique more but something’s missing. What is it?
The layout of the boutique is nice. It seems they carry mostly Velvet, Ben Sherman, Porridge, and Mixie (based in Orange County) for women. Every time I’ve visited the store, I’ve noticed a lot of the inventory are from these lines.
I do like Mixie, but I don’t like the prints on the latest designs. I’m reminded of the ugly prints on donated clothing from the 60’s at Goodwill.
The store carries LA Made, but they are very few pieces. I also remember seeing She-​Bible from SF in the store some time ago, but maybe it’s not carried anymore?
I do look forward to the rotating artwork on the walls. I think I appreciate that most of all.

Great place to find amazing clothes!

Love the dress I bought at Kate Ross today. Going to a wedding and wanted something original and within my budget. I’ll wear this dress over and over again — it’s timeless.
I like how the selection of clothing is well thought out that there’s no need to do TOO much thinking of what would look good.

LOVE IT!!!
Kate is a trendsetter with a good eye. The shop is comfortable to shop in and the clothes are worth the prices. I met Kate Ross, the owner, and she was mellow, down to earth, friendly and sooooooooo very helpful. Got the Apple of my Eye a few hip t-​shirts to make him even MORE adorable. He loved them.
When I returned a month later and only purchased a few little match-​boxes the staff was just as nice. Now THAT is what I’m talkin’ about!!!
Thumbs up all around the table. She’s the best thing on that block!!!

As a heterosexual middle-​class male, I do not consider spending more than 30 dollars on a t-​shirt very often. But last Saturday I did. And then I did again, and again.
Kate Ross knows what she’s doing. This is a friggin «Boutique.» Impossibly cool from the door to the dressing room, KR makes me proud to be a North Parkian. The moment I walked in there I felt my hair getting messier, my five-​o-​clock shadow more prominent, my demeanor more apathetic…
Four out of five stars because I wanted it all but couldn’t afford it.
AV

Kate Ross is rad. A relatively new boutique in the heart of North Park, Kate Ross boasts men and women’s clothing (Ben Sherman, Ella Moss, Penguin, Joe’s, Earnest Sewn and many more) in a pedestrian friendly area.
Location is a plus, Off the Record is basically across the street, and if you’re a fan of Ray At Night, stop by Kate Ross first… you won’t be disappointed (and you’ll probably want to buy the entire store).

Kate Ross is a fashonista; a true genius of style. She fills her little boutique with only the hippest shit. She’s a forward-​thinking gal too – set up in a part of North Park that will, one day in the not-​too-​distant future, be the heart and soul of San Diego.
Kate’s got both girl and guy’s clothing. Go there. Go there now.