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Local(617) 228-0225

15 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114

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Wish
Local(617) 228-0225

15 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114

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Expert Reviews of Wish

Citysearch | Charles Street designer boutique carries some of the most stylish threads in the city.

Fun, trendy styles make Wish's collection a rival to any Newbury Street boutique. This Charles Street shop is home to designers like Nanette Lapore, Rebecca Taylor, Theory and Yu Jean. But these super-cute...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/10/2006
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User Reviews of Wish

Terrible Customer Service

Having lived on beacon hill since Wish opened I feel that I have given the store more than a fair chance to change my opinion of it. However, I have to say, the customer service is the worst I have experienced...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by matilda w.

5.0 of 5 stars. anyone who has anything negative to say about wish is crazy. It is the best boutique in boston and is way better than crush and queen bee. their clothes are amazing and priced accordingly! the staff…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Blair H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Two words, window display. Gag... Go to Crush for nicer people and a better, fuzzy feeling in general.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mabel C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I wish I made more money so I can buy more clothes in here. Or better yet, I wish they would bring down their prices so they are more affordable. This is one of the cutest boutiques I've been to in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like this clothes in this store, as long as you're willing to spend $$. The staff sucks... especially if you DARE walk in from the gym, not looking your best, Completely judgmental. Unfortunately,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ali S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Here is the Breakdown: 4.25 for inventory. 2.0 for salespeople. 3.75 for prices. [prices during sales are very reasonable though!!!]
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Best boutique experience in Boston

I was recently at Wish in Beacon Hill and was shocked at how different the store looked and felt. Not only did it look beautiful but the staff was warm and welcoming. When I inquired about the changes I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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BEST CLOTHING IN BOSTON - RIGHT ON THE "PULSE" OF CASUAL FASHION

Wish is a great clothing store. The clothes are all beautiful and well made. All of the store's clothing is on the PULSE of casual fashion - not surprising since the clothes designed by some of the best in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Deepa C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I. Love. This. Store. Small and cute. I like the layout and even liked the tight squeeze past other customers. The staff was aloof - which I prefer to being all fluttery and asking if I wanted to try…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cute selection, convenient location, great brands, nice variety. The sales staff... eh... two chicks were all over helping this one girl not buy anything. They were nice, but totally ignored me. I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kat m.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this little Beacon Hill clothing shop and always find something terrific. I especially love their collection of dresses, from casual to fancy. It is quite expensive so I can't shop here too…
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Wish was funkier when it opened; lately, though, it's skewed solidly preppy. I like the lines it carries, but Wish seems to select the preppiest, loudest items from each designer. I'm not such a fan…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Athena C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Thought this was a cute swimwear boutique! Carries a variety of one piece, two piece, and even monokinis from all types of fabulous designers. I believe this where one of my Melissa Odabash suits…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Horrid Attitudes and NO RETURNS

i have given this store several benefit of the doubts and every time i have my doubts and ask myself why did i even go back? Right from when you walk in the little door you feel very uncomfortable with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by bostonstyle g.

4.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful delicate pieces of wearable candy. SO nice.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Poor customer service

I agree with all of the poor customer service reviews of this place. The handful of times I've been in the store hoping that my previous visits with bad service were flukes turned out to be the norm. The store...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dorothy L.

3.0 of 5 stars. They have a decent selection of clothes here. My friend picked up some Splendid, Nanette Lepore and a cute pair of Citizens. I can't say the service was the best though.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This tiny new addition to the Wish family of stores in Beacon Hill is just as inviting as the original Wish, further down Charles Street. Racks of swimsuits from designers like Shoshanna and Milly…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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RUDE, DESCRIMINATING, BAD BUSINESS POLICIES

My friend bought a size 12 dress and when it arrived and she tried it on it didn't fit right. She did not want her money back, she just wanted to exchange it for another dress. One of the many rude judgmental...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasha A.

3.0 of 5 stars. The clothing selection in this store is emaculate, trendy yet wearable. However, this being Beacon Hill, the prices are very Neiman Marcus. Nothing in here is priced below $200. However, they do have…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marguerite W.

5.0 of 5 stars. After popping in for the first time just the other day, Wish has quickly climbed the ranks of my favorite shops in Boston! A mix of Milly, Diane von Furstenberg, Shoshanna, Theory and other easy to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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Best dresses and going out tops in town!

After reading all of the reviews, I have to say that my experience with Wish has always been pleasant and the salespeople are always helpful. Last week, I went in there and although it was extremely busy, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Why would a guy be rating a women's boutique clothing store? Because I'm comfortable with my manHOOD and I thought it would be funny. Back in the day, I dated my fair share of Core-four girls and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Lack of customer service

While this store sometimes has beautiful outfits that I haven't seen at other stores in the area, I wholeheartedly agree with other reviewers that the owner and staff are usually extremely cold and rude. It's...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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Uncomfortable visit every time

I could not agree more with some of the other reviewers that the owner and/or sales people at Wish are incredibly rude and unfriendly. I have been on several occassions - and to be honest thought it was just...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by B C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great for dresses and jeans. Hate the main rack that has most of their pretty dresses. This rack is always crammed and hard to browse through things. I definitely understand because the limited space…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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Fantastic clothes

My recent visit to Wish was very pleasant: the staff was friendly and helpful and knowledgeable. They gave tactful and friendly, but honest, advice to customers, and advised them against buying clothes that...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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Customer service improved

I read the scathing reviews about the service but found the staff to be friendly during my recent visit. The shop does not carry too many size 10's or 12's forget 14 or above!!! It was fun to treat myself to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Although I can't allow myself to enter Wish unless they are having a big sale (because of the potential debt that will ensue), this store is a little slice of fashion heaven. The clothes here can be…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess P.

5.0 of 5 stars. very expensive, but worth every penny. it is the best place in boston for cute/sexy/cool dresses that will make you the envy of chiffoned bridesmaids everywhere. a real antidote to the boring, staid…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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An alternative

I've been to Wish a few times and have found the service to be lacking. Native Sun (Andover, Newburyport) has bigger locations and the service is outstanding. They go out of their way to help you , offer...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful clothes, but unfortunately not within my budget at this time-- perhaps in the future!! I do love the clothing in here and it makes me feel and look as if I walked out of a magazine!
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandee S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I feel special once I have that wish purchase in my cute ribbon-tied wish bag and I am walking out of the store. I have probably just discovered a fantastic pair of jeans, a unique top, or a dress…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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You will Spend Lots of Money

Here it is almost a guarantee that you will spend lots of money so do not venture out unless you are...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love, love, love Wish! Every time I'm in town, I need to stop by to see what they have...guaranteed to be chock full of interesting, fun, unique pieces all of which I'll crave. The staff is super…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne B.

4.0 of 5 stars. For Sex-and-the-City types. The stuff is pretty expensive but on par with the quality and designers that they have. If you ever want to splurge, this is definitely the place to go; they even give you…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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Wish

Quite appropriately named! This woman's clothing store on Charles Street features beautiful clothes ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Carey P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Appropriately named! This woman's clothing store on Charles Street features beautiful clothes with less than beautiful price tags. If you're willing to invest the cash, then definitely check it out.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizzy M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This store was the reason I ventured to Charles Street and I think the reason a lot of other stores that are there now ventured there as well. I this this store may have been the beginning of real…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very cute and unique clothes. I love their coats, cardigans, and dresses. Reminds me of clothing stores in Greenwich Village and SoHo.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Nish N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Totally cute women's clothing store, whenever we're in town the wife "needs" to stop in to pick up on the latest and greatest in fashion trends in and out of Boston. Not inexpensive, but worth it.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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Rude Service

Wish has a nice collection of brands, but the service is AWFUL. I kept going back figuring I had just caught them on a bad day. I have finally given up - the sales staff is just plain rude. There are plenty of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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Very rude staff

I do think that Wish does have some nice things, but there are some significant problems with this store. The biggest is the 'not particularly rude, but rude enough to make the shopping experience...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2004
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Shoddy Service

If you buy a lot of stuff from Wish, the service is first class. However, I find that whenever I come out of the dressing room empty handed, I get brushed off and treated like I'm not worth acknowledging. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2004
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Not what I wished for

I recently purchased a an overpriced belt at Wish which I tried to exchange. The women in the store were awful and very rude, unwilling to do anything to help me acquire a purchase I was happy with. Small...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2003
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Wish I got some service

I was looking for a dress that was posted on their website only to find that their website has not been updated since Fall/Winter 2002. I asked if they had something like the Spooner Prague dress on their...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2003
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Worst shopping experience I've ever had.

This is nothing more than a charade run by a poser. The designs are average at best with prices that are so over-inflated and an ignorant owner who refuses to acknowledge any issue that you may have after the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2003
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Put the whole store on my Wish list...

Wish is a great boutique, which has a fabulous collection of unique and hard to find designers. The people who select the clothing have done a super job of providing a wide range of styles...everything from...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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shopping in a dream world

wish is like entering a dream world filled with pretty things...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2002
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Wish Rules!

Honestly, what did I wear before Wish opened? I know I must have worn clothes, as I have no arrest record for indecent exposure (yet), but I really can't remember where I bought my dresses. Anyway, Wish rules....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2002
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Great Clothes

I could shop only at Wish and be happy. While the brands they carry are upscale and therefore pricey, they choose great styles and colors. The staff is very helpful and friendly, and they make the store very...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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My WISH came true

I was visiting Boston earlier this year and met and fell in love with one of the owners of Wish. I found her cute dresses and accessories utterly enchanting. I was so taken with her that I propsed to her in...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2002
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I know my chicken

I couldn't believe the designers this little store was bringing in. I had so much fun at their trunk show. So much fun drinking champange and trying dresses on. Those girls are a riot.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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only tiny sizes

i am a size 10 and a small one at that....i ATTEMPT to buy something in here all the time....since i live around the corner....i am so sick of them not responding to many suggestions by myself and alot of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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don't buy til the sale

I recently went there for the first time, after hearing so much about it.. Well, I did buy something, but only because it was 50% off... I don't know if I caught them at a bad time (end of the season) or what,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2002
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