8th & Main

When I saw this store for the first time, I was sure I would not be able to afford anything in there because everything just looked so fashionable and expensive. So I was totally surprised that most of the clothes are actually not expensive at all!
Since then, this has become one of my favourite clothing stores in Vancouver. I have bought a beautiful coat here and people keep asking me where I got it (even strangers on the bus). And I’m a fan of their jewellery! I got my best friend (who is quite picky and has a very exclusive taste when it comes to fashion) one of the filigree golden necklaces and she adores it.

I’m so glad I came across this place. It was a busy, busy Saturday afternoon in this store. Everyone was gathered around the back and I quickly realized why — almost ¹⁄₃ of their store is on the sale rack and it’s all in the back. They’re GREAT deals (especially great for me, a visiting American, because of the weak Canadian dollar!) to be found. The only down side is that mostly large sizes are left. My bf found a great pair of boots on sale for only $ 30 CAD and I believe they were marked down from over $ 100. They also have really cute jewelry and other accessories.
I will be making a stop here every time I’m in Vancouver!

The first time I walked in here, I knew I’d be back. The style of clothing is right up my kids’ alley.
The left side of the store is for the boys and the right side for the girls. I am happy too see that the prices were reasonable and not ridiculously marked up.
The staff members are all friendly, however not all are fully trained. More often than not the cashier I get end up getting the manager because s/​he doesn’t know what to do to make the transaction go through. Simple things like Tax-​Exemption forms.
Each time we go to 8^th & Main, we always walk out with a purchase: o) There is always something for each one of my children.
If you’re a driver … parking can be a nightmare … be wary of the time you go, there are time restrictions on Main st for parking.

I love the simple yet fashion forward pieces that they have. The price point is always right! Nothing ridiculously expensive. On top of that they always have a great clearance section and there’s always hidden gems in there ! :) I love shopping here!

This store is awesome! Excellent quality and products are affordable. I would always go to Pulp Fiction across the street and never knew this store existed until this year.

My boyfriend and I both love this store. It has so many unique brands that are sometimes hard to find and are so reasonably priced. They don’t have much for shoes, but the ones they do have are usually a really good find.

Though this place has great selection, there seems to be absolutely no rhyme or reason to the organization of the shelves. Sizes jump from S to 2XL and back down again on every rack. Their shirts are nice and I like the two sweaters I’ve pick up from them as well. The sizing seems off compared to other stores but I suspect this is just the lines that they carry.
Staff aren’t always around when I have questions and I’ve had to assign myself a fitting room in their absence.
Prices are quite reasonable and I’ll be back again for sure but don’t expect these other issues to be resolved upon my return.

Wandered in here with GF on the way home after she commented that H&M was pretty boring. I always thought it had a strong hipster vibe (almost to the point of being elitist/​snobby), but I was sure she would find something cool in there.
I wasn’t actually looking for anything for myself, but damn, really interesting stuff, great quality, and not outlandishly priced. It’s basically the exact same price as anything half-​decent at Pacific Center, but with cooler/​better stuff. Will definitely be coming back here for myself.
It got the stamp of approval from her too («The stuff here is cooler than HM») so I’m impressed.
Great place!

I have never shopped here before. I have never seen this store in Seattle etc. the men’s clothes were odd to me, though they had good socks/​shoes/​whatnot. The girls clothes were pretty great, though. In less than half an hour my daughter found skirts, pants, blouses and a sweater that she liked. The prices were similar to the Gap I guess, but the clothes were younger– which works for us. The help was pretty low energy, but it was kind of late so they get a pass.

Great Danes are tall lanky dogs. Danish people are similar– thankfully for me– and gave birth to a clothing line called «only & sons» which also has a women’s line called «only» for similarly disposed members of that gender. The Danes are great. As is the fantastic customer service experience you can expect to find when you enter the store. I was greeted upon arrival and steered in the way of many interesting city appropriate lines of clothing. The staff Ali and Sam most notably showed me first the most affordable options (located at the rear of the store) then the new arrivals at the front. They gave honest opinions about fit and style which was greatly appreciated. Mygumi also deserves praise for her excellent eye. I LOVE this store and will be telling friends and coming back whenever a wardrobe update is needed.

This is officially my new favourite clothing store in Vancouver. I never leave here empty-​handed! They carry a lot of clothes so allow yourself plenty of time to browse and try things on. I can’t believe how reasonable the prices are considering the level of quality. I have never had an issue with the customer service here and I love the big, airy, open feel of the store.

Chic, fun, fresh. Décor is amazing and it gets you in a shopping mood. Very hard to find something that doesn’t fit your style.

I am sad. This store is brimming with cute-​looking, well-​priced clothes, including a healthy sale section for even further savings. The atmosphere is light and woodsy, the music is great, and when I needed to use a fitting room, the staff were most pleasant human beings. But here comes the tragic part: out of a diverse pile of stuff, nothing looked good on me.
The shapeless shift dresses were just not happening, and though the vintage-​looking dresses had a little more structure, they all seemed to have some detail I wouldn’t wear to work, such as cutouts on the belly (yeah, no one needs to see that) or too much sheerness. Either that, or the clothes had some crazy pattern. Some people avoid gluten in their diet, I have a no-​florals policy in my closet. I like outfits that are easy to put together, and I have more than once been duped into buying patterned pants, which don’t match with anything, at all.
But I’ll keep trying with 8^th & Main, because I like the vintage looks; I hope fall and winter collections will bring better structure and fit. Fingers crossed, belly sucked in.

8^th and Main is quickly becoming one of my favourite clothing stores in Vancouver.
There is a huge selection of both classic and on-​trend pieces and I love how reasonable the prices are, especially for the quality you get — far better value than the average thing you find on the rack at Urban Outfitters etc. The sale section is fantastic, as is the shoe selection, and the staff are friendly but never intrusive. Yet another reason to make the trip to Main Street.

I bought acid wash fat pants here, and I basically live in them.
I’ll just repeat what everyone else said. The store has a huge selection, it’s cheap, the staff is friendly and often hilarious, they have an amazing sale section. Good thing it’s only 10 minutes from my apartment (Bye bye all my money!)

Great store in my hood! Dangerous — without constant monitoring I could lose a lot of money here. Thankfully they have a great sale section that is always brimming with awesome items — somehow I always feel better about spending $$ if I feel like in getting a great deal!
I love their shoe selection but have left disappointed on my last two visits as they didn’t have my sizes in three pairs of gorgeous flats that I fell in love with.
If you’re looking for vancouver style and comfort — this is must on your shopping list!
Bonus: reasonably priced COOL sunglasses and amazing music! While shopping there they had the «Calm Before The Storm» playlist on Songza playing and I loved it! The helpful sales rep write it down for me along with the names of the songs and artists that I loved specifically! awesome!

Such a great store. I love 8^th & Main. Its so different then the most stores on Main Street. The collection for Man & Women is pretty good. I am happy to find a few of my favourite brands I always shop in Europe. Take a break of shopping in Downtown and spend some time on Main Street… you will like it!

Great store! They have a good mix of reasonably-​priced clothes as well as more expensive items, depending on your budget. The staff are really chill and friendly, which makes for a pleasant shopping experience.
The only downside is that parking could be a problem.

If I could choose one store to shop in until my skin dries up and I die an well-​dressed crotchety old maid, this would be that one store.
There is a fabulous selection of clothes for both men and women, and new stuff comes in every day so it is literally a new experience every time you come in here. I have always left with a lighter wallet and a overwhelming feeling of satisfaction (along with some guilt related to spending half my paycheque).
The staff here are great – friendly, helpful, and most importantly, they leave you alone. They have mastered the art of attentiveness without being obnoxiously overbearing.
My one complaint is that I would like to see them try to carry more XL sizes. I typically run from a medium to a large, however, a lot of these designs are from overseas and are tailored to fit a smaller physique. The «large» usually fits like a medium and the «o/​s» sizes are a total no-​go for anyone with the slightest boobs, butt or belly.

I love this place! It’s got a unique urban/​vintage feel to it, without the expensive prices. I am definitely a frugal shopper, and I feel like this place has some unique key peices that are both timeless and trendy without having to hurt your wallet.
I got a flowered bandeau from here and a couple dresses. I’ll definitely be back!
I love how the pieces are creatively merchandised. I’m always so in-​awe with their different clothing and jewellery displays! love love love this place.