They have great clothes and styles. It's just that their prices are ridiculous. No way I'm paying $50 for a Tshirt

Every year, I would take advantage of the holiday sales and refresh my entire wardrobe at Express. That was ~$1K. I loved the brand. Then I started working from home, then the pandemic hit, and I pretty much stopped buying. Often times I work in my pajamas 😂

Frankly, I’m surprised any of these mall stores survive anymore. Most people probably buy online now.

Just went to Express yesterday and they only have 30% off. It is still expensive.

Their quality was so bad for years. Everything was falling apart after a few washes. I remember buying 2 of the 1MX shirts at the same time and just got a different color. The two fit me completely differently. I couldnt believe it They always did those BS sales too, where it was like spend $75 and get $15 off. But everything was priced at like $70 or $150. So it was just a crappy scheme to get you to spend more on their BS. Lastly, their dress clothes never really felt dressy….they felt like they were meant for clubbing or something. They never came off as ‘formal’.

The quality did not match the price as the video explained. They were delusional.

I had no idea express filed for bankruptcy. It was my go-to store a decade ago….. I wish them luck.

I used to love Express in my 20s and 30s, but they got rid of all the good, simple, plain designs in favor of large ostentatious logos. They also price their items like A&F but they're not A&F. That's why nobody shops there anymore.

Didn't know Express went through bankruptcy. As a 5'8" guy with an athletic build they're one of the few places where the clothing fits me well. I've never paid for anything at full price there, but at 50% off or on clearance I think the quality's pretty good.

Their prices were so high that’s why people stop shopping but since the bankruptcy this year they have sales every week 70-80% off. I’ve been shopping nonstop now t shirts $10 ,dress shirts $20 really good quality stuff. Thanks Express.

Express is too expensive. I used to work for a law firm as IT support and I was looking for slacks and button up shirts. Button up shirt was $ 65.00 and pants $ 80.00. This was in 2019 before all this inflation.

I used to shop there when I was college because it was a way for me to get stylish clothes that were much cheaper than Armani or Neiman Marcus but over the years the inventory for discounted retailers like Nordstrom Rack, Tj Maxx and Marshall’s have improved over the years where prices for designer clothes are now more competitive so that is where I shop now. I feel like the styles of Express has gone bland over the years and the quality is no longer justified for the price they are asking. It’s the same for Banana Republic, I used to buy a lot of their clothes but now I wouldn’t even consider it.

I still shop at Express. Love that store. ❤❤❤

For me, the issue with Express is that the quality did not match the price. Selling a polyester blazer for $150 dollars when I can get a 100% linen or cotton blazer for the same price or less depending on where I shop. Express does have nice designs, but if I wanted to buy fast fashion, then I'd just shop at H&M, Forever21, Fashion Nova, Shein, Pretty Little Things, or Temu.

Express has declined in quality and it is extremely behind on trends. It took them forever to start offering wide leg jeans, low rise, crop tops, expand body contour line, and offer non-office clothing. Aritzia is a similar store in terms of clothing style and price, but they emphasize a better customer experience and modern branding

i recently needed a SLIM fit dress shirt and express was my go-to. went to the mall and found out they closed down 😢 i usually don’t mind the fit too much but it was for a summer wedding, so jackets would be off and the fit made it look tailored despite it being off-the-shelf

Still shop at Express, when on deep discounts/sales. Remember when it was Structure.

This was my GO-TO in the 80s. So many fond memories

Our Express is going out of business and has had liquidation for over a month. I went in to see what the prices were with the discounts. I see why they couldn't make it. In that same block is J. Crew Factory, Banana Republic factory, T.J. Maxx and 2 buy-sell-trade consignment stores. Competition. They're being beat at prices. Their jeans were way over priced even with the discount.

As a buyer from express. I would say their dress pants and socks are things worth buying. Shirts don’t last that long

There jeans fit me perfectly! It sucks that they are going to be closing

In the 90s and very early 00s, Express had great quality clothes which warranted the high price tag. I had jeans, slacks, and collared shirts that lasted YEARS (even with weekly washing). Around 2005/2006, they must have changed buyers because the quality fell off quickly and was no longer worth what they were charging. Such a shame because I was a loyal customer!

I'm actually pretty surprised, every time how I walk in i feel like I'm in Brunello Cucinelli but like a little more cheap expensive version, it would feel like luxury and had the old money style so I'm pretty surprised.

As a Zillenial- Express has great quality and the basics last for so long. I will continue to buy because of their quality. However, the online presence is non existent. The only reason I know of Express is because my parents took me to the store as a kid.

A lot of people are looking for affordable quality. If these legacy mall brands were better at advertising and guaranteeing this they’d be more competitive to Zara, Shein, Target, etc.

I used to work for this brand in their Times Square location!.!.

I loved Express. I still have so many of their clothes that’s lasted me since high school (8+ years ago)

I absolutely LOVE thier clothes🖤

I use to ❤ going to express, but when they started to make cheap quality clothes and straying from the prep look I stopped shopping there. I hate when brands chase trends rather than set them.

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Express was my go-to for clothing from 2017 to 2019. I considered my style to be "elevated basics" -- tops with an interesting detail like frilly sleeves or a sweetheart neckline -- and Express was (and still is) the best option for this type of clothing. Although they were pricy, I would always wait until what I wanted would go on clearance + an extra 50 or 60% off, and I'd stack $10 reward and a free shipping coupon on top of the discount. But between the fact that I bought a ton clothes a few years ago and the fact that I work from home most days, I don't really need to add any more clothes to my wardrobe. Additionally, something else happened to turn me off from Express: their quality and sizing isn't as consistent as it used to be. I've always been a size large at Express, even when I was 15 pounds heavier. But last summer, I bought 3 blouses from Express and the sizing was terrible for two of them. One I had to size up to an XL; the other I was in between sizes: and this was even though I was 15 pounds lighter! The last blouse fit great, but the material started pilling within an hour of me wearing the blouse. So it looks like Express has chosen the "fast fashion, worse quality" route (except they haven't lowered their prices). It makes me sad to say this, because I still really like the clothing options at Express.

Hell. I went there in 2005 because of the fashion. Tried to force myself to go back a few times. But every time, the prices never matched the quality. I can't imagine how much worse it got since then. It's never had a good quality meets price ratio lol

wow i was really looking forward to that bankruptcy sale….

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Paid $50 for a plain skirt thinking they were a regular clothing store. Never went back 😂

I haven't been to Express in years! There are better options nowadays where you can buy cheap items with same quality. I worked there for exactly one month in my early twenties and quit because they said you could only wear Express jeans, knowing we couldn't afford it LOL

The quality is now laughable - on par with SHEIN and 5x the price. Express used to be a great store in the early 2000s.

It's too damn hot to play dress up at Express' prices!

Honestly never paid attention to express when it was popular bc I was too young lol. Now that I’m in my early 30s, I love the brand so much. To me, the price isn’t bad for the quality, and fits my 5’8 pear shape body perfectly :)

Love express tops. I always shopped online because they had special sizes. The last year or so, they stopped carrying the special sizes completedly so I stopped shopping there.

Some of their styles are in a weird limbo. “Where would I wear this?” Too dressy for work, too casual for a dressy environment. These companies that have been around for a while need to stop trying so hard to be fashion forward and go back to the archives and reintroduce top sellers. I just got an incredible Express top but it was the last one. The fit was impeccable so I could see why it sold out. If they had more colors of that style I’d buy em up. But I’m a fashion school dropout so they’d never consider hiring me in corporate even though I’m apart their target audience. The fashion industry is so stuck up in regards to hiring people who are genuinely passionate and have the talent and drive to make much needed improvements.

Love there clothes stylish good price and quality

I used to like express, even back when it was structure. I feel like the quality just got worse and worse through out the years. I stopped something because the quality was just horrible and a shirt would look like trash after 3 or 4 washes.

I totally forgot about this company omg

I worked there for 8 years

Express was one of my favorite clothing brands as a teen, sad to see their faith

Best fitting slacks I've ever owned 🔥

I haven’t heard of Express before

Does it need to? Do we need this brand as a society? They had a model based around the mall and the mall went away. So express goes away, I’m not sure society cares about this brand anymore? It’s not critical to our existence as a species. Let’s move on.

Express sells cheap quality at an expensive price. No thanks.

Express and The Limited used to be staples in my business casual wardrobe, but then they stopped providing quality clothes and went with super cheap material that was way overpriced.

I liked Structure. Bring that back.

I’ve been buying their clothes for 25 years. Quality is pure garbage, I struggled to buy anything in the store it was so bad

Ya as other comments mention they have really nice stylish clothes but the prices are crazy!

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They changed buyers then it went south from there, I used to like shopping there

Express stopped having good stuff for men years ago. The shirts used to be so dope

When they where Structure they were way better years ago the sales are scams & the biggest issue is definitely the $prices$ I haven’t shopped there in years.

Love love love there clothes but I can not afford them in these days

I know for me i stopped shopping there because i felt like their stuff was way overpriced. I've worked retail so I'm familiar with how these things work. Their styles were unremarkable and felt cheap and like i said overpriced. But i do hope they figure it out. They're a staple in American culture at this point!

They went public. That was the downfall. When the focus goes from product and customers to making investors happy instead of doing what they need to. That's what happens. It's a pattern, look into it. Going public causes the downfall of a company.

I'm SO thrilled!!! I love Express. It's affordable and b/c I'm getting a new job soon, they have clothes I need. Online clothes are just too frumpy for me smh

EXPRESS was cool ASF when Bootcut jeans for guys were popular with spiky hair. That was it. I bet it's not cool to say 'this is from express' among youngsters.

Love Express, but long lines, staff not trying to help people who look like me, coupons that don't work and a horrible website has killed their business

I still love Express!

I used to buy long sleeves from this company. Then Amazon took over and I found better deals online.

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Never heard of it.

I still shop at express 😂

"Investor groups saving the brand" is never a good idea. Usually investor groups are there to plunder what's left and eventually destroy the business. Express, it was good knowing you.

They charge too much for good quality basics

Express is a wanna-be high brand buy sells you a high price with weak quality

I used to love Express. However the styles I've been seeing in the stores are just so.... unwearable

I've had several suits over the years each looked great in the beginning but man were they falling apart in a year. Overpriced for worse quality

they need to study how abercrombie became successful again and copy that strategy

Overpriced, low quality clothes! People are now smarter & have many choices. Ripping customers off does not help any business to survive.

It’s a shame cause I actually liked their clothing

Former Polo RL employee here. Express prices became close to our Outlet prices, even for most basics. No way they would thrive

They also own JCP and Aeropostale. Not really a new thing.

Express used to be so huge in Canada, sad to see them leave

Its too expensive

I never thought anyone would have ever considered Express as “high end”! lol Prada and Tom Ford are high end, not something made in China like Express.

Please come back!

Oh I remember EXPRESS so well! I was 16 and made the dumbest finance decision ever by purchasing a $95 dress shirt!

I never shopped at Express. I had a Macy's which closed early 2016. I have got all my 100% cotton or linen by RL, Jones NY, CK when Macy's had sale. Some cashmere sweaters by charter club. We still have Dillards and they do sales twice a year. Some of my blazers, dresses were and are from these two.

Bring back Structure. 😂

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1000% No Comeback

How do mall stores survive survive anyways? #moneylaundry lollll

I liked The Limited more😒

I went to Express to find a top for work and 90% of their inventory was bodysuits. Their clothes are outdated and expensive.

Horrible quality clothes. Too expensive for their quality. I don't know how they remain open in the mall I go to. They never have people in that store.

It’s a good tactic if you sell cheaper stuff at high prices. Buy low, sell high.

They were making billions and I was so happy to get a 25 cent raise to 6.25 an hour after working there managing the backroom and stock 3 years. That was 1993-1996.

i used to shop here but they effin over priced

The material felt cheap and would fade quickly.

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Affordable!?!?!?

OMG lol.

Never heard of them.