Quintessential

Very cute clothing and shoes from brands you can't find elsewhere. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful - all of them greeted me and asked how I was doing while I looked around. Huge thanks to Penny, who assisted me for over an hour while I looked for a pair of sandals (and found me a tank top and pair of pants too!). Decent prices for the quality. The online stock is not up to date so call or visit the store in-person to find what's available.

Love the vibe of this local gem. Island, breezy, flow, effortless, classic and still on trend style.Following the public health guidelines of be safe, be kind, be calm. You can even book a private shop for and your peeps if you so desire.Shoes. Accessories. Women's. Baby stuff too...with local producers flowin throughout the store too.

I have shopped here often and the service and merchandise is always top notch. The owner stays on top of what is hot and current as well as bringing in great style to Nanaimo. Treat yourself and get a bag or shoes or dress, or all 3 delivered to your door!

Posting this review for a friend.As someone who has been shopping at Quintessential since 2014

Penny was super helpful and bought some lovely dresses :)

Shopped online with curbside pickup - great service, fast to get my order ready. Quality clothing. In person, the service is friendly and helpful. So much selection. Will definitely continue to shop here!

A convenient and and current clothing store with a nice assortment of shoes and accessories. Located in a beautiful old building on Commercial St, it makes for a nice leisurely shopping experience. They carry many trendy" pieces but I also find it a useful place to pick up a basic cardigan or a little black dress. Regular prices are fairly attainable and they often feature good sales as well."

I went there with my girlfriend and i bought her a dress, after a while she found out that it didn't fit her so i decided to bring it back while i understand that it was a final sale and so i could not get a refund. But when i walked in the ladies at the counter looked at me very angrily and shut me down very quickly this upset me very much because they could of had helped me understand what was going on and smiled at me all they did was frown and kick me out this was the worst experience. I work at the number one restaurant in nanaimo as a waiter i know what customer service is and this was the complete opposite...

I went into Quintessential yesterday and had an excellent shopping experience. It was late in the day and I felt a bit overwhelmed and rushed to find an outfit for the weekend. Carla patiently helped me find several outfits that fit me, my personality and the occasion I was shopping for. The variety and selection of clothes are awesome, and the staff are so helpful and obviously love what they do.