Panache

Great deals and perfect shop for last minute outfits late on a weekend! Life saver…

Staff is super friendly. Clothes, however, fall apart after one or two wears. I guess this is OK for some shoppers, but I try to be economically and ecologically responsible while shopping. This is not the place to go if you are the same type of shopper.

Good prices, some cute stuff, clean, and really nice staff!
They have a lot of accessories, including masquerade masks, that I didn’t have time to check out… this time.
Found three great dresses though!

really fun selection of all kinds of things… clothing, accessories, masquerade masks…
i was drawn in by the masquerade masks displayed in the window, but upon seeing how much they cost, my eyes nearly fell out of their sockets O_​O they sell pre-​decorated masks that range from simple to elaborate, but all are very expensive ranging from about $ 15 to well over $ 50. they also have blank masks that you can buy and decorate yourself if you want.
their selection is great if you have a flashy and funky kind of style, but if that is not your thing, then you might not find much in this store.
if i had more $$ to throw around, i might have purchased a mask… :P

I might have been in Panache years ago and forgotten about it but I am really glad that I discovered it again!
They have lots of nice guys clothes, Pride gear and a lot of the merchandise is fairly reasonable in price. The clearance sales they have in the back of the store are amazing!
I just bought several pairs of pants recently elsewhere but I will come back here when I need more. They have lots of styles I really like!

My husband, baby and I were enjoying our day shopping in Capital Hill yesterday while visiting Seattle. My 6 mo old was hungry so I found a quiet bench in the store to sit and nurse while my husband shopped. The store manager, Jennifer, approached me and asked if I «wouldn’t mind relocating to a dressing room» to nurse. I said I did mind. It was hot and that did not sound comfortable. She then launched into a loud tirade about how she knows the law and her store is not a restaurant so I had to move to the dressing room. I told my husband that we were leaving and not purchasing anything from this store. She then got louder and louder attempting to explain «the law» and drawing a lot of unwanted attention to me as we attempted to leave the store. It was very embarrassing.
Once we left, I took the time to look up the law and discovered that what she did was not only against the law in Washington, but that Seattle specifically has an ordinance that protects the rights of breastfeeding moms that says you CANNOT ask a nursing mother to cover up or move to another location. An overview can be found here
and the actual ordinance here
So I returned to the store to ask for an apology and to clarify the law with the store manager so she would not do this to other women. I will confess, based on her previous rant, I thought the odds were low she would acknowledge her mistake so I videotaped with my iphone. If she was going to continue to insist on violating women’s rights I wanted evidence. I now have a long video of her loudly and aggressively insisting that she has the right to discriminate in her store. Her justification is that she is a small shop and that it was making other customers uncomfortable. The only thing I saw making people uncomfortable was her yelling and causing a scene. She also indicated on video that she had had a similar altercation with a previous customer who breastfed in her store 2 months ago. So this is a recurring issue.
Anyone who asks you to hide while breastfeeding is basically saying that what you are doing is dirty and shameful. I feel like I was shamed in the most public way possible for doing the most natural thing I could do. Even if other customers complained, which I doubt based on what I saw, it is the owner’s job to know the law and educate her customers. It’s no different than explaining why a customer may come in to a store with a service animal.
How is it as a culture we are ok with the breasts being exposed in bikinis and other cleavage exposing clothing all around us, but when the same amount of a mother’s breast is showing while nursing her child it is unacceptable and needs to be hidden away? The tides are changing and I applaud the Seattle city council for taking extra steps to ensure the rights of breastfeeding mothers. If more and more women feel comfortable feeding their child in public then eventually it will be so commonplace that no one will give it a second glance. Stores like this set us back and cause women to fear being shamed. I hope the store manager can educate herself, stop breaking the law, and start being as progressive as the city she lives in.

The clothing here: not my style. But that’s okay. They have their own niche, so good for them!
As previously noted, excellent sales. So excellent, that when everything is 50% off, I NEED to go in just to make sure nothing is is to my liking. Still waiting to like a piece of clothing, but have liked a few pairs of shoes and a couple of accessories (nice scarf collection this fall!).
Two stars because I am a stickler for good customer service.
I went in a couple months ago during a sale and found a really cute pair of shoes I liked. There were two girls behind the counter, having a personal conversation and making it difficult for me to get their attention for assistance. I eventually catch the attention of one of the girls and ask her if she shoes come in my size. She says without coming around the counter or even smiling that the sizes are listed on the bottom of the display shoe. I look, and it says my size. I ask her if I can try it on. She says yes, then turns around and ignores me. I wait a couple minutes… Nothing. So I leave.
So cool.

Can sometimes be a little pricey, but watch out for their sales! Always a great deal to be found!

Panache is all about modern styles and fancy looks at low prices. They’ve got stylish shoes, jeans, coats, and shirts for the fellas, and some lovely dresses and accesories for the ladies. Again, the prices are super inexpensive. I want to say it’s mostly «disposable clothing» made in China but I’m loving the jackets I’ve bought there so far, and my lady wears her super-​cheap sweat pants almost every day as her chillax-​gear. No stray threads or worn out zippers yet. Lastly, the sales ladies here are all very helpful and friendly.

You’re a hip, funky, kitchy Broadway clothing store, maybe not exactly my type of clothing, but I get it. What I don’t get, however, is why your door needs to be wide open on a 30ºF night, with the same annoying iTunes mix of Madonna, the B-​52s et al. playing seemingly on an infinite loop at full volume from sun up until sundown. Maybe you’re the greatest thing on Capitol Hill, who knows, but everyone living and working within a three-​block radius of you needn’t be reminded of it all day, everyday. The bars and restaurants surrounding you manage to be good neighbors. How about giving those around you a break?
And the whole woman-​perched-​on-​a-​stool-​on-​the-​sidewalk thing? I’ve purposely avoided your side of the street on your block of Broadway because of this creepiness. Eep.

I completely love this store. They have a really fun selection of clothing at great prices– lots of fun bright colors and prints, definitely my style. They also carry a TON of sparkly blingy jewelry at super low prices, most of what I wear regularly has come from this store and I coudln’t be happier with it! Well, the jewelry tends to break somewhat easily, but when you only paid $ 2 for a ring then it’s pretty easy to go out and replace it!
There is also a nice selection of shoes that make me want to learn how to walk in heels.

A GREAT place to go to when they have sales. I really enjoyed my shopping experience there recently. The manager and employees are very friendly and helpful!
Personally, I would only shop the sales section. They have quite a few eccentric items and clothing/​accessories that you probably won’t find at other places (except maybe their jeans or jeggings). From what I’ve observed their apparel is on the delicate side so a regular wash won’t do; hand washing would be the best alternative. I don’t mind a few items like that and it’s cute stuff!
I like the clothing choices they have. The sizing is a bit different (or so I was told — European vs American fit), so be sure to ask a sales associate about sizing differences.
If you’re in the area, it would be a good idea to stop by and see if it suits your tastes.

Was wandering up and down Broadway in search of black wedges in a size 13W for an upcoming wedding, and while I didn’t find what I was looking for I daresay that what I found here was even better. Panache has some really fab men’s shoes for exceedingly reasonable prices, and after some brief and very friendly help from Jennifer (who I believe is the owner) I found a GORGEOUS, not-​too-​butch pair of men’s dress shoes with buckles on ‘em that fit perfectly for under $ 60.
After I decided on the shoes I inquired about plus-​size clothing options, at which point Jennifer pranced around showing me everything she could find that might fit me. The selection was extremely limited so I wouldn’t recommend this shop for ladies in the 16+ size range, but the clothes I saw in smaller sizes were mostly super cute (particularly the rockabilly-​esque dresses, I’m a sucker for those), not to mention that many of them were on «$ 10» racks. And hey, I was given a brief list of shops in the area that carry my size and might have stuff I’d like, so I’m certainly not complaining.
Come for the nifty inexpensive clothing, charming men’s footwear and cute accessories, stay for the awesome folks that work here.

They have amazing deals and while I think a lot of their clothes are really cute, they’re made more for that hourglass figure. I didn’t find anything for myself but I found great presents for my sister and brother in law. Also, the staff is very friendly and helpful

Daddy needs a new pair of shoes.
Panache means a dash or flamboyance in style and action. This small boutique has many fashionable items such as clothing, shoes and jewellery for both men and women.
The men’s clothing line is little too flamboyant for my taste but I am a huge fan of their shoes. I needed new shoes to go with my jeans. I look for stylish dress boots with a zipper on the side that goes well with jeans and I can always find them here.
I came here right after dinner and the lady staff said they were closing in 10 minutes. She still was very helpful in getting me the two sizes to try on, and check me out with the goods. I was a happy camper!
I will be back for more shoes, because daddy needs his shoes!

If you pay full price for anything here you are a complete dumb ass. I mean seriously they have more sales then Macy’s… whatever. Anyways, they have some cute stuff and some pretty wicked hot guy clothe’s but I rarely buy anything here other ethen accessories and jewelery (cause I’m a total whore for both and cannot resist such things as 40% off).
The shop people are pretty friendly overall but I think they are pretty maxed out what with the store being as packed with stuff as it is and there are always tons of people in there.
Not my fave hill shop spot but a definite stop if your in the area.

Staff, not so great! All ready to check out and I waited and waited and waited some more. All while two men flirted. If you would just ring me up I’d be out of your way for the flirting to continue. Annoying!
Otherwise great store! Some really unique stuff can be found here. From girly hair accessories. Cute shoes. Even masquerade masks… I purchased one! Perfect stop for accessorizing needs.

Was in the area checking out more places to eat when I saw about 6 racks outside with $ 5 shirts, $ 15 shorts, and other goodies. Had to come in a take a gander. There were cool, inexpensive clothes in here that are stylish yet not too outrageous. The rest of reviews were right, the sizes were way off so make sure you try on all the clothes you plan to buy. A medium shirt fit like a small and a large fit like a medium. Men’s pants 32 was more like 28 and so forth. Other items worth noting:
Stylish underwear with a «special» front pouch for the hardware (that is what the label says!!). Some funky looking underwear, neat hats, fashionable jewelry, shoes are all there. The quality itself is not high as you get what you pay for. But for us peasants, it’ll do!
Ended up with a pair of shoes, bracelet, cap and a shirt for a little over a hundred dollars.

You can’t beat a good deal and Panache is all about ‘em!
I live right nearby and some days when I’m headed to the grocery store or the bank I can’t help but get sucked through their doors. Who can resist the signs announcing that dresses, shoes, accessories, etc are on sale for at little as $ 5!
I’ve only shopped here a few times but I’ve found that they have a pretty decent selection. It’s also nice to avoid Urban Outfitters and American Apparel (both nearby) because you’re much more likely to run into someone wearing your same outfit!

I had just been informed that I was spending New Year’s Eve at a «cocktail party» and was trying to figure out what the hell one is supposed to wear to a cocktail party full of early-​twenty-​somethings who party like they’re still in college. A dress? Jeans and a sweater?
As I was mulling this over and driving home from work, I passed Panache. I’d told myself I’d never go there because their music is so freaking obnoxious and so loud you can probably hear it from Shoreline, but their signs proclaiming «Everything 50% Off!» (and the fact that I needed something to wear and felt I had nothing suitable) actually worked.
It’s tiny and cramped inside, and I can’t even count the number of people I ran into with my purse (or my body). I had to wait for one of the three fitting rooms for about ten minutes (not terrible, but slightly irritating because I was in a 30-​minute parking space), and I had to listen to what was probably THE most annoying couple in the world talking at the top of their lungs the entire time. I’ll spare you the details of their annoying-​ness, but just trust me on that.
The upside? The staff was nice enough, but not so «nice» that they didn’t leave me alone, and I managed to score a dress for $ 2.50 (now, will I ever actually WEAR it? That remains to be seen…) and a nice top for NYE for about $ 14. Paired with my dark skinny jeans and black boots, it was quite the hot little item and will quickly be integrated into my «what to wear when I want to look hot» wardrobe.
Some of their clothes are kind of «WTF?» but if you’re looking for cheap deals, it doesn’t seem like a bad place to at least check out… if your eardrums can stand it.