RIP Elements. They are currently having their retirement sale as they are going out of business soon. 30% off everything except jewelry which is 20%. Overall, a solid little boutique selling womens ware. I picked up some tevas at the 30% off and the staff were so nice and welcoming. Style isn't necessarily mine, but definitely some good staples in there. read more

I love this shop. It's my neighborhood place to go for everything I could possibly want when it comes to shopping for new clothing, shoes and accessories. I love popping in at least once or twice a month. When I visit, I like to survey the store and I always seem to find something new or what I want. The merchandise is of quality brands , with trendy and unique items that make it the boutque it is. The staff and owners are friendly and helpful, and are a long time buiness. I kind of consider them a neighborhood institution. They are a huge anchor in this distric. One of my go to's. read more

Favorite shop in Berkeley. Nice mix of solid basics and trendy pieces. Always very neat and curated. The staff is friendly and helpful. I always leave with something. read more

Favorite store on college Ave. Beautiful clothes great service reasonable prices. I can never go in without buying a beautiful unusual find.

Went on a bit of a journey with them, but dealt with the owner and a few of their staff, and everyone was very helpful and went out of their way to help me. Bottom line. If you're looking for Sanita Clogs this shop will be able to help you one way or another. I am a chef and was looking for clogs either Sanita or Dansko clogs. Elements was listed as an official local seller of Sanita, so called up and was told they had old stock that could fit me with and we can order a pair. Noting that the old stock can deteriorate and wouldn't hold up. Went in and worked with their owner Jason who is incredibly knowledgeable on clogs and had been selling them some time. He use to sell Dansko but switched to Sanita who were the original makers of Dansko, when Dansko began to be made in China. He found me all available options, including ones from other sellers and ones I was not able to find in stock online anywhere. He straight up sent me a link to Zappos saying if this the color you want you can find it here, and these are the ones I am able to order for you. Purchased a pair, they came quickly, he gave them a once over and his them his stamp of approval and gave them to me at a very fair price. Would recommend for men's Sanita clogs (even though they currently don't specialize in men's items) and would go again! read more

One of the best retail experiences offered in the Bay Area. Chelsea, one of the staff members, is a gold mine of great style suggestions. Whether I need some underwear or a great party dress, Chelsea combs through the inventory to curate me a selection of trendy outfits that I feel beautiful and comfortable in. She goes above and beyond to create a stellar shopping experience, something I feel other chain stores lack. In addition, Elements has an eclectic selection of high quality clothing (formal and informal), jewelry, and shoes at a reasonable price point. I highly recommend checking out this store, and ask for Chelsea if you are style illiterate like me. read more

An update of my review of a year ago -- and Elements gains a star for its excellent customer service. Since my original purchase of Sanitas, I returned to purchase another pair in another color. These are fantastic shoes to wear if you're on your feet all day. These shoes are so popular in fact, that the owner Jason, had to put me on a wait list for a particular color and style. I actually had a credit in the store, and I trusted that when the shoes arrived in 6 months (yes, I waited that long for a pair of Sanitas), that my account would be honored. And indeed it was. Furthermore, when I returned to purchase my new pair, I had my original pair polished with the exact stain found only at Elements. Quoting the owner, Jason, they're a full service store : ) They have a sales woman who is an expert on their lingerie, sales girls who are experts in jewelry and clothing items, and the owner is the expect on shoe maintenance. As for my Golden Gate Bridge "Landmark" necklace produced by Hrvst 3D based in Emeryville and created on their 3D printer? It's a big hit, especially with the guys! Definitely check this store out! Support local! read more

Elements - Super comfy Sanitas (the original patented shoe) - Women's Clothing Near Me - Berkeley, California

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hmmmmmm. I am so puzzled by the other reviews. I go into Elements every time I am on College Ave. mostly to window shop, but I've made some purchases here over the years. the staff are always friendly, but not pushy. I love their jewelry- something at every price point & I ALWAYS see at least 3 pieces I LOVE. their clothes & shoes also run the gamut from bargain to (in my book) ridiculous, but not always my style. they have a pretty good lingerie selection, for such a small store. always check out the sale rack- you can get some amazing deals there! read more

I love this store and the staff. Everything I buy I just love to wear. I can't say enough about the quality of clothing they have. Covid environment safety is totally taken. My favorite Berkeley classy store. read more

I love that they have bird decals on the windows to save birds from flying into the windows. That is so kind and humane of you. Thank you!!!! read more

They have such a nicely curated collection--my wife loves that she can go there and find so many pieces that look good together! We're so grateful that they are offering private shopping hours due to COVID. I was impressed with their safety measures (the dressing rooms are open, and they steam every piece of clothing that someone tries on). The private shopping experience was the best Christmas present for my wife--she went home and changed into some fancy new clothes right away! After so long just trying to find clothing online, it was a pleasure to have such a great shopping experience. Thank you! read more

I owe a lot to Jason for his thorough knowledge of the shoe market, and his knack of suggesting just the right shoe for me. I have had plantar fasciitis as well as a total knee replacement, and he suggests shoes that are supportive and good looking. Thank you, Jason! I have also purchased scarves, hats, and jewelry there. I like that they feature local artists. I'm always happy when I leave the store and when I wear my purchases after. Very polite and friendly salespeople there. read more

I'm always so dissappointed everytime I walk out of elements. I keep on wanting to give them another chance though because you cannot have that much space and not have more than 1 piece of cute clothing item. I think there is something wrong with the buyer's style. They usually have a pretty decent line up on the mannequins but overall their style is not quite impressive or chic. I always go in thinking that things will change and that I will find that cute outfit to go out in the night with but that's quite rare. I bought 1 thing from the 25 times that I go there and that's saying a lot because I like to burn a hole in my wallet until it's on fire!!! If Element was a girl, she will look like the girl you really want to get to know because she is cute and friendly but then when you talk to her, she is actually a robot. haha. Random, but oh well, it's midnight! Also, it always smells like feet there, I dont know if that has changed recently but I notice that the ventilation sux. The price is decent, you won't find the trendiest pieces here.The only brand that I can say was quite decent was BCBG and maybe to the max. read more

BUYER BEWARE-Their return policy: 10 day exchange only or store credit and no returns on sale items. I only mention their above policy because I had a horrible experience with this store trying to do a return I don't want to get into the details of the experience, but I just want to warn people that if you choose to go to this store the sales associates are not helpful and the sales associate that i had approached was rude and uninterested in my return (who actually is a manager). Element could be one of those great stores on College Ave. that you just make that special stop because they always have great stuff for a decent price. WELL ITS JUST NOT ONE OF THOSE STORES IN MY BOOK! BUT they do have a great shoes and bags and I would go to the Emeryville store if you like ELEMENTS-they have wonderful customer service!!! read more

They had some cute stuff.... They surprisingly had some lingerie, fair shoe selection, decent clothes, etc. If I could freely spend $500 I could have bought a jacket, a dress, and some shoes. But that's too much for me ;) service was meh. read more

Elements - $70, similar to toms but stretchy!!!! I like them. - Women's Clothing Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love this stylish, curated boutique. The interior is spacious and relaxing, with lots of natural light. I believe the owners work in the store most of the time, so the service is thoughtful, attentive and prompt, but never pushy. They have a great selection of casual, urban, contemporary, adult styles for work and for the weekend (and when I say adult, I don't mean boring, I just mean - for example - here you will not find sexy pieces for a night out, or body conscious athleisure. But if you are a college student who wants to look a little more put together, or a professional wants something current but not trendy, you'll find something here). I am not super trendy, but I don't like to wear stuff that looks dated from five years ago, either. I come here whenever I want something to update my wardrobe, is good quality, and won't cost a fortune. Prices at this boutique are not cheap, I'd say a top is probably going to be in the $50-$90 range, but that's what you pay for clothing that is both unique and well made. And shoes and jewelry! Come here if you need stylish shoes from knowledgeable staff, and for jewelry that is one-of-a-kind. Their shoe and jewelry selection, as with clothes, is not vast, but that is exactly what is wonderful about Elements: it is curated, such that every item has another item that works with it, and you can intuitively, creatively match items yourself because you are not distracted by infinite variety. Anyway, I love coming here for the aesthetic, the selection, and the service. read more

I could easily spend thousands of $$ at this awesome store...if I had thousands of dollars to spend. In the meantime, I enjoy purchasing the occasional pair of shoes for myself or the honey and great gifts for family- particularly snuggly sweaters during Winter. My favorite employee there is Natasha, she's so sweet, really knows shoes, and she even has a call list to let you know when you wish list items arrive in the store. A bit about their style - lovely jewelry ranging from funky handmade pieces to carefully set precious stones, decent selection of designer jeans (Joe's, etc), awesome funky, sleek, & supportive shoes (Hunter, Ugg, Dansko, & more), sweet little summer dresses, sexy undergarments of all kinds, and -what decent boutique wouldn't be complete without- Hanky Panky panties on the counter! :) Even though I don't want you to buy all the goods before me, I still recommend you check this place out. It's just too good to keep to myself. read more

After working more than three decades in retail, I KNOW customer service excellence. One word: Elements. ...Within minutes of arriving in Berkeley from out of town, the shoes I was wearing started giving me a blister--and we had a long day of walking ahead. So, I peeled off College Avenue and into Elements to purchase emergency backup. Only a couple of miles out the door and three-inch long angry abrasions rose on the tops of my feet. But, by that time, I was too far away to hobble back to the store and deal with it. That's the bad (and painful) news. Here's the good news...when I originally came into the shop with my shoe crisis, Chelsea couldn't have been nicer. She greeted me promptly, treated me with respect, and helped me the entire way through the transaction. More good news...when I got home, the abrasions had turned to thick gouges (that's NOT the "good" part.) I took a chance and called the store, hoping to exchange the even-worse replacement pair. Chelsea answered, remembered me and set aside another pair of shoes I had happened to try on while in the store. She promised to have Jason, the owner, call me to follow up. Jason and I connected and the great service continued with his unhesitating can-do attitude. Did I mention I live roughly 500 miles from his shop? He agreed to exchange the shoes, and I snapped a few quick photos for him of the offending footwear. I sent them along with some choice evidence shots of my wounded feet for good measure. He even issued me a store credit for the difference. I would have accepted an even exchange for his troubles since I was returning a worn pair of shoes, but he insisted. My feet are healed and I'm happy in my new better-fitting shoes. If you think customer service is dead, or applies only to Nordstrom, think again. Head to Elements and prepare to be completely satisfied. Thank you Jason and Chelsea, you have reaffirmed my faith in humanity!!! read more

This store has an excellent selection of unique, good quality shoes. I always love to take a look, and this time I found a pair of boots I just HAD to have. I was sad because it seemed like I was in-between sizes. Jason to the rescue! He stretched the boots so that they fit perfectly. His knowledge of shoes and how they should fit is amazing. This is how customer service should be! Thank you, Jason! read more

Shopping! Yay!!! I visit this shop very often and mostly love their stuff. It is a bit of a mixed bag and I end up browsing more than buying unfortunately. It is a small boutique, not a department store, so their selection and sizes are limited. One thing that I tend to come back for the most is their jewelry. It is mostly locally made jewelry that is reasonably priced. I ALWAYS find lots of shiny things that catch my eye. read more

Found it to be spendy, and an odd mix of clothes. Some of it seems quite trendy and quirky, other pieces are old lady, like it can't make up its mind about who the target demographic is. Beautiful shoes, but not a varied selection. There's jewelry but I didn't spend much time looking at it. I think if the store was more focused and didn't try to do everything, clothes shoes and accesories in one place, it would have a better result. It's like Anthropologie, but not big enough or quirky enough to carry it off. Pleasant staff! read more

Elements carries everthing. I mean everything, from earrings to shoes, they have you covered. It is like a really tiny department store. It is a nice place to get gifts. I don't usually don't like all the stuff they have, but there is always at least a few things I really love. The prices are quite reasonable. read more

Elements - Women's Clothing Near Me - Berkeley, California

So much potential...Stopped by here on the continued holiday shopping adventures - mission: present for mama marie. There was so much possibility here - in fact there were a couple items that struck me. But the staff was so blah about it that I decided that they werent special enough. And who wants to give a not special present? Not me. read more

Two things that are very important to me in any store. - selection - customer service My sister and I walked and received no acknowledgment from the staff who were all hanging out near the registers and no other customers. When it looked like we were looking at the shoe selection one of the ladies finally came up and asked if we needed a pair. I was in the middle of my sentence ' No, but if ... ' then she just turned around and walked away. Wow, nice! This store use to have a separate shoe section next to it but they down-sized and tried to make the whole store accommodate whatever stock they have. Its honestly a confusing mess of a wanna-be-boutique that its more of a smaller version of a department store. I live in Rockridge and College Ave. is my home, don't ruin it with attitude because we locals are your number one customers. Theres an obvious lack of attention to what kind of customers they are targeting and an even obvious lack of attention to good customer service. read more

I had a really strange experience in this store. I was in Therapy (down the street) looking for black flats with pointy toes, which they had, but in snakeskin. I wanted something a bit more formal and simple, so I decided to look around at other shops. I stopped in Elements and asked the salesclerk if they happened to have black flats with pointy toes. She said something along the lines of "No, we don't," and added, "you're going to have a hard time finding that because it's not in fashion right now." Other the fact that her comment was inconsiderate and slightly rude, that particular style is, in fact, in fashion. read more

This place strikes me as a hit or miss place. Very reasonably priced. Designers include: Dereon, Tulle, Blue Cult, Felina, etc. They really do seem to have a hodgepodge of different items, with different styles, i.e., it would be interesting to see if they have one buyer or more. Each time I've gone there I end up thinking about a coat / jacket I see there. This time around, I am jonesing for that certain white mandarin Tulle jacket that they didn't have in my size. Shoe and purse selection next door is OK, too. But their styles seem to be a "step" behind even SF stores. Even so, I did see a cute Fendi "inspired" patent leather black and camel buckle bag on the cheap. read more

What a GREAT location. They are like the only big boutique on that strip of College. They could be a one-stop shop. While the clothes are bleh, the shoe selection is decent and the jewelry can be exquisite. I bought the most bad ass necklace there last week and now wear it everyday. Perhaps in the new year? read more

Cute, current fashions...incredible shoes!! Family run and friendly staff, full service shopping experience, but not pushy or overbearing. read more

Once you spend ANY money here, you'll never get it back if something doesn't fit or work out - pathetic, unethical business practice. Very simple situation - Husband bought me a nice coat for Xmas and I just needed a different size. Brought the coat in to exchange 3 days past the 10 day cut off period (mind you, holidays, plus observed holidays, vacation and the gift receipt taped inside the wrapped box the coat came in) and they didn't have my size. Fine, since I had my receipt, please just refund me and I'll move on. Well, the store 'post Xmas' had one coat left and they put on the sale rack for 40% off - so the store would only return me the SALES PRICE AS A REFUND. Mind you, they had my receipt in hand for a full priced product purchased 12/21 as a xmas gift. I will never step foot in that store again. Don't ever buy gifts from them - the return option will expire before the person receives it. Aside from the above, the managers have the girls so hand tied, they have to call and ask the manager to do anything. Makes the customer feel like they've done something wrong simply to exchange a coat size. read more

Love, love, love Elements' finely curated selection of clothing, shoes, and accessories! I was delighted to find the perfect dress for a special occasion *and* the Spanx to help me fit into it. The staff also helped me zero in on some fabulous earrings designed by a local jewelry artist. It's a fun place to browse, with friendly and knowledgeable staff and reasonable prices. One of a string of charming shops that makes Elmwood so special. read more

You can't please everyone but this store definitely pleased me. It has a wide array of a lot of little things. It's a bit of a hodge podge, really. Yet, I believe that's why I like the store so much. You can get shoes, clothes, jewelry, and jeans all in one place. I think it depends on your aesthetic. I mean, if you are uber trendy and looking for something super fashionable, Elements isn't necessarily the store for you but they do have a great selection of shoes and accessories. If you look hard enough, there is definitely something good to be found. read more

shopped here a week ago,and spent more than I meant to! gorgeous clothes,prices about right for a one of a kind boutique. I know that what I bought cannot be found in other stores and will be n fashion for a long time. love this place' read more

Went in today for specific need. As advertised, had exactly the lines of comfort footwear I have been looking all over The Bay for - all in one place. Shop is stress free and the lovely young lady who promptly greeted me was also knowledgable and PATIENT during my entire store visit. Wonderful experience. Will definitely be back!! Thank you!! read more

i really like this place. i always find several items of clothing that i want every time i come in. They always have new and interesting items. I also bought the earrings i wore for my wedding here. they were made by a local artist - so unique and beautiful. i always find the staff low key and ready to help. this is one of my fav spots to shop in the Berkeley/Oakland area. read more

Dear Yelpers, My sister gave me a gift, and I returned it. I now have a store credit, and they keep it on file for me so that even if I lose the receipt they have a copy. The credit is good for as long as I need. The staff is always friendly to me, maybe they have read the reviews here and improved their customer service. They have great shoes, and lots of great things to see. I just thought I would add something positive, because at this time business is tough, and they are doing their best. Give them a try. read more

I'm not really into their clothes, but their lacy lingerie selection is the best in the East Bay. The salespeople are nice, too. Genuinely sweet and not pushy at all. read more

Wish they were a little more attentive to customer service, especially customers who make an effort to support local businesses. Tried to return a gift a little later than the return policy and was flat out refused any consideration despite shopping here regularly. So much for local shopping! read more

This boutique is the only one in the area that brings DESIGUAL clothes!!! the shoes are beautiful and they have unique pieces that are t die for! read more

Not happy with the return policy. Although the store does tell you that there are exchanges only, I assumed I would be happy with my purchase so went ahead with it. When I got home and tried on the item again I realized what I bought was made with synthetic materials, not natural fiber, as it first appeared. Although this was my mistake in not looking carefully enough, I was still displeased that I could only exchange the item. I bought something else I didn't really need just so I wouldn't have a credit for a store I rarely go to. read more

Everyone who knows me knows that I am not a shopper ( clothes shopping that is ) .There are days that I love this place and there are days that I wander aimlessly in the store and say what the FUDGE?.Found some great buys from here and a quick place to get last minute gifts for friends.They since close the shoe section but you can always visit their shoe place in Emery ville.So peanuts come and visit and try it you might like it.... read more