I've been to the factory store on many occasions and each time I've been, it's been disappointing. For one thing, the clothes that you see at this outlet and presumably other locations are mostly made exclusively for an outlet store, meaning that you aren't getting the same quality, craftsmanship and attention that you'd find at a department store and the prices here really aren't better than a department store. One thing I've noticed also about factory outlet "malls" is that they're generally far away so when it takes you 30 to 50 minutes to drive to one - you feel the need to purchase clothes so that you don't feel as if you've wasted a trip and gas. I don't fall for that psychological gimmick.
Back to Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, the customer service is average and they always lock the dressing rooms which means you have to wait on someone to come unlock it. I guess theft is a big issue here. Sales associates have limited knowledge of the clothes and accessories...sad. As I mentioned earlier the clothes are of average quality and not the same quality you'd find in a department store. For example, I saw some jeans at the outlet store for $70 dollars and the feel and quality was lacking but on a recent trip to Dillards, I found a very similar style of jean, better quality for less than the outlet store by $11.
The selection of items here is sad, really sad and that's not exaggeration. So, save your time, money and gas and just go to a department store. You'll get newer styled clothing, better quality, better customer service for about the same price or less than coming here. read more