Alright, so folks been buzzin’ about The Frankie Shop, right? Especially the Miami one. Everyone on the feeds talkin’ ’bout the vibes, the styles. Kept seein’ it. So I figured, screw it, next time I’m down there, I gotta actually walk in and check it out myself. Whole point was simple: are these prices nuts or actually fair for what you get?
Jumped in my car last Tuesday after lunch. Miami traffic was its usual mess, but hey, mission time. Parked nearby, walked up. Store looks cool, gotta admit. Real minimalist, kinda industrial but warm? You know the vibe.
Walked straight to the racks. Fingered a few pieces first – gotta feel that quality. Saw this basic-looking knit tank. Flipped the tag. Almost choked. $185? For a tank? Damn. Okay, deep breath. Kept looking. They love their jackets. Picked up this wool blazer thing – felt nice, heavy. Tag says $495. Ouch. Another one, looked kinda like a chore coat but fancy? Bam, $685. Seriously?
My Price Recon Breakdown
Here’s what my eyeballs registered:
- Tops (Tees, Tanks): Mostly starting around $150. Saw one silk cami closer to $300. My wallet whispered ‘nope’.
- Sweaters/Knits: Chunkier stuff? Easy $300-$500 territory. Cashmere? Forget about it, higher.
- Pants: Wide-leg trousers hoverin’ around $350. Some denim looked simpler, maybe $250-ish? Still steep for jeans unless it’s magic denim.
- Dresses: Simple slip dress? Maybe $250+. More structured stuff easily pushin’ $400 or way past.
- Outerwear (Jackets, Blazers): This is where the real damage hits. $495, $685… saw one long coat peekin’ over a grand. Yeah, nah.
Stood there holdin’ a $500 jacket, really tryin’ to justify it. Is the fabric amazing? Felt good, thick wool, nice lining. Stitching looked clean. But $500-good? Ehhh… hard sell for me personally. It’s nice, sure. Is it that much nicer than stuff half the price elsewhere? Debatable. They definitely got their own specific look – the oversized, boxy, minimalist thing. If you love that exact aesthetic and want the piece now, maybe? But worth it?
Bottom line? Yeah, things are expensive. Straight up. No sugarcoating. Like, Miami-luxury-tax expensive. You ain’t walkin’ out with much for under $300 unless it’s a tiny accessory. Are they worth it? Depends totally on you.
- If you gotta have that exact Frankie Shop vibe right now: Yeah, maybe you pay the price. They own that look.
- If you care heavy about fabric/construction: The pieces feel substantial. Good materials generally. Better than fast fashion flimsy stuff for sure.
- If you’re hopin’ for bargains or affordable basics: HA. Run away. My cheap soul was cryin’ inside.
Personally? I walked out empty-handed. Admired the vibe, touched the expensive fabric, winced at the numbers. Maybe if I stumble on a deep sale piece online someday, I’ll bite. But payin’ full price for a basic tee there? Nah, I’m good. Was eye-openin’ though! Seein’ it for real hits different than just hearin’ the hype.
