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Johnny Was

4.1 ★★★★☆ 33 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Palm Desert, California

Boutique

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday 11 AM–5 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, trunk shows, and private appointments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the racks

Clothing categories at Johnny Was, confirmed in shoppers' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👗 Plus Size Dresses 2 mentions

“He helped me decide on a party dress to celebrate my 70th birthday with my family in Arizona for the weekend.”

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🩱 Plus Size Swimwear 2 mentions

“I went in for a bathing suit and cover up and found exactly what I wanted and a cute sweatshirt too.”

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From the reviews

Setayesh, Emily and the rest of the staff in the Palm Desert El Paseo Store couldn’t have made my shopping experience easier or better. I went in looking for a dress for a date and left with an entire wardrobe.

★★★★★ — Hilary, Nov 2025

I absolutely love this shop! The staff is always SO welcoming and helpful. Not to mention how beautiful and organized the place is as well! I always have an enjoyable shopping experience here, so I highly recommend checking it out!

★★★★★ — Leeanne, Jan 2022

The Palm Desert location of Johnny Was is one of the best shopping experiences I always have. The staff is amazing, helpful, lovely and kind. A shopping pleasure. Thank you....

★★★★★ — Gail, Jul 2025

I remember seeing Johnny Was in Santa Monica but had never been in, so while shopping at the Gardens I popped in. The patterns were bright, cheerful and hippie-bohemian chic, and the fabric was high quality silky to the touch. Loved the vibe. The prices were an appropriate price for the quality.

★★★★★ — Melanie, Feb 2026

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Where to find Johnny Was

73545 El Paseo #1704, Palm Desert, CA92260

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