Ambiance -San Francisco

Cute, stylish & local women's boutique in SF!

Ambiance just opened its fourth location in the Inner Sunset neighborhood! They have stores scattered locally around the city at neighborhoods in the Marina, Haight, Noe Valley and now Inner Sunset!

The Inner Sunset location is on the corner of 9th & Irving and across the street from Jamba Juice. Its also right off the N line - hop off and you are already in the store!

Ambiance has an array of women's clothing, including tops, tunics, dresses (casual & party), denim, sweaters and jackets. They also sell many cute accessories, including jewelry, shoes, bags and scarfs. There are so many styles, designs and colors to choose from! The prices vary from affordable to mid-range and pricey - accommodating to all types of shoppers which is great! There is also a seating area for the guys to wait if necessary...

Thank you for opening a store in my neighborhood!!

Excellent service and very cute merch even though I didn't find what I was looking for the staff really tried and suggested other options. Very nice.

A cute store ! But the prices are RIDICULOUS!I've seen similar items if not the same at other stores way cheaper .

I try to support small & local businesses but this ain't it ! I may as well go to Nordstrom or Saks


I've walked in and they keep asking if I need help or need a fitting room .. once is cool.. but more than once is a no ! It makes me feel like I'm being followed !

I've been shopping at Ambiance for some time now and love every piece I've bought from there. I switch between the Marina and Sunset shop and have noted the great service at both of them.

Most recently, Dani (sp?) helped me with a return -- she was an absolute gem. I found her to be super patient and helpful, which led me to write this review. She didn't rush through the transaction just to get it done, but rather she talked to me throughout it making it a pretty positive experience.

I also recently attended the "Queen" party here and I had a blast. My friend who had never been to Ambiance had a great time as well - I loved that they had the mini-massages, charcuterie and champagne for us! Honestly a 10/10 experience.

This is my first visit since the change of ownership, and I am really disappointed in the service. The two ladies working (not sure if they are the new owners) were not friendly. I had high hopes of buying a few new things for the spring to freshen up my wardrobe, and not once did anyone approach or greet me. One sales person walked around me several times and approached customers who already had clothes in their hands ready to try on. When I finally asked a question, the response I got was very aloof. Wow! I went into the store in such a good mood only to leave feeling very unwelcome. I did see things I liked, but the bigger department stores sell a lot of the same brands, so I will go that route.

My family and I live in the neighborhood and used to come here all the time to support small business. The service here was Impeccable, and we always left happy. It's really sad to have people in the customer service field who can't treat their customers the same.

Wanted to like this store because I'm really into fashion and boutiques, but I bought a ring from
them in January and it didn't even last 4 months! When I bought it, it was about $40 so I expected it to last awhile, like my other rings. Unfortunately, it snapped on me today.

++This leads me to believe that their jewelry/clothes are not good quality and seriously overpriced. Hopefully this is a one time thing!

So glad this place stayed open. We don't want any more shuttered storefronts in this city! Not to mention, the windows here are always inspiring. Even children enjoy looking at the quirky props and colors. Always a fun browse.

So happy they didn't close! Our family loved the 24th street shop. Unique clothing, a cool boutique.

Cute little boutique! Some of the items are a little pricey but you can find good deals in there during their sales and if you look hard enough. Great selection of jewelry and I've found some cute boots there as well.

I love coming here to get a present for someone. The staff are able to wrap it up in tissue paper nicely for you during checkout.

Service is good and the staff here is usually pretty attentive and helpful.

Great little addition to the neighborhood!

Sandra helped me update my wardrobe with some fantastic pieces that I will be able to use with garments I already own, as well as add to. I love the new looks and it has inspired me to make my own new looks from my closet.
I love the variety and quality of the prices I bought there!
Thanks Sandra!

TLDR? SCHEDULE A PERSONAL SHOPPING APPOINTMENT WITH SANDRA!

I've been going to Ambiance since I moved to SF in 1999. It's always been the absolute best store for my last-minute or longer-term fashion needs.

Recently, I made an actual appointment for personal shopping services with Sandra at the Irving location, something I've been meaning to do for years and I'm so glad I finally did! After this experience, I don't think I'll ever shop any other way again.

Prior to my appointment, I'd worked with Sandra many times over the years at the Noe Valley store (now closed - booo!), and she always made the time for helping me on-the-fly by suggesting the best items for my body type, event, and budget.

While the unplanned time I spent with Sandra was always great, having a personal shopping experience with her was a whole new world and I can't ever go back to my old ways.

It was easy to schedule my appointment directly with her over text (I gave her my number when I was casually shopping for a spring dress the week prior). We met on a Wednesday when the store opened.

Prior to the appointment, she asked what I was looking for. I said, "General theme upgraded basics. - shape, forgiving, soft, stretchy. Fitted pajamas that don't look like pajamas with style."

Upon arrival, she had a full-blown capsule wardrobe waiting for me. Every single piece of clothing on my personal shopping rack matched what I was looking for and so much more. She picked styles, shapes, patterns, and colors I would have never chosen for myself and they all were perfect for me. All the items were mix and match and dozens of outfits were made out of the pieces. As I tried them on, she helped me style them with belts, layers, accessories, and my favorite, how to effectively half-tuck a shirt.

At the end of the hour, I had dozens of pieces I wanted to buy but I had to stay within a budget which meant getting really ruthless and weeding out pieces I didn't "need" or were somewhat less than amazing than the others. It was hard because they all fit so well and looked so good . . . but it got easier because Sandra never pressured me to buy anything I was hesitant about, or simply needed to let go of because they were more expensive (1 pair of jeans vs 3 tops). She helped me to get critical about fit and make sure I wasn't buying multiple pieces for the same purpose.

Her enthusiasm, fashion sense, relatability, style support, effectiveness, efficiency, and all-around great personality make her the ideal person to work with for special occasions or a wardrobe overhaul.

I love the selection and quality at Ambiance and the service of the team, especially Sandra! I look forward to working with her again soon.

PS. By scheduling an appointment, I got a $75 credit to use that day. Total bonus!!
PPS. None of my outfits actually look like pajamas, they just feel amazing as if they were. :-)