Anthropologie — Local services in Ann Arbor

I went to Anthropologie today because I had a gift card, and experienced something no woman should go through when I walked up to check out. A middle aged female employee complimented my dress and then said "when are you due?" to which I responded "what?" As if that wasn't enough of a response to make her stop talking, she then rubbed her own belly and said "aren't you expecting?" and I said "no". She offered a weak apology and I said "maybe don't say that to women." The other employee continued checking me out and then the first woman said something to the effect of saying it wasn't her intention to make such a mistake and I ignored her. This woman wasn't even the one checking me out so there was no obligation to converse with me in the first place.

I hurried up my transaction by telling the worker not to worry too much about wrapping my items and asked for my receipt to be emailed. I was in tears as soon as I left the counter and cried all the way home. I am a thin person/slightly curvy and a 36 year old's body is not going to be perfect but to bring attention to it is wrong on so many levels. I have been feeling good about myself lately and got several compliments today at work on my outfit.

I cannot believe in today's world, a woman would be so self absorbed and ignorant as to assume that a stranger is pregnant. ESPECIALLY an employee at a retail store that sells clothing (often not inclusive sizes which I literally heard another customer comment on while I was in the sale section of the store). I could have health issues, an eating disorder, fertility issues, etc. I am a social work supervisor and am shocked that someone would have the lack of insight and audacity to comment on a woman's body. Under no circumstances would I ever assume that someone is pregnant and I sure as hell wouldn't say it out loud to their face. Some people apparently just don’t think before they speak and it really shows their character. Anthropologie already has a reputation as being uppity and entitled and unfortunately this negative interaction has just supported that reputation. I have always enjoyed shopping there but I will never be back to...

This post is not a reflection of the store location itself but the entire chain. Anthropologie delivered a damaged piece of furniture that was valued around $1000.00. After delivering the damaged furniture they did replace the piece. HOWEVER, they will not pick up the damaged furniture for the return. They will expect the customer to repackage and get the product ready to go for UPS pickup. Let me emphasize, if you order a large piece of furniture you will have NO assistance in getting this out of your home. Basically, figure it out and good luck. But don't worry, if you can't get this furniture out of you home on your own, they will offer you a 20% discount and allow you to keep the piece of furniture on top of the good piece of furniture. And to be clear, no one needs 3 nightstands! God bless. After 15 calls, and an offer of a 20% discount you are screwed. I will never again purchase a piece of furniture or clothes from Anthropologie after realizing the scam they put customers through. If as an entire chain you can not assist in returns and a delivery service for the furniture you are selling. Don't market the product. At 135 lbs, single women are not able to man handle 70 lbs of furniture by themselves into boxes and...

WANT. I want so many things in this store! Most of the clothing is unfortunately above my price point and perhaps below my size. But there are great beauty products, including some nice fragrances. I did get really attached to one fragrance in particular from the spring, but it appears they may rotate them out and didn't have it anymore. Bummer.

Very nice items for the home too, such as unique and beautiful dishware, and wonderfully scented and packaged candles. Plus other fun items such as journals, travel items, feel-good books, etc. And I didn't mention the jewelry and hair accessories! (the latter of which are quite unique and also very pricey for what they are.)

Overall, this is an amazing place to even just browse; and an excellent place to find unique and heartfelt gifts for the special people...