Women's Clothing Store in Gainesville, FL

About the Store

LOFT at The Oaks Mall is located at 6403 West Newberry Road in Gainesville, Florida 32605. The Oaks Mall sits along the busy Newberry Road retail corridor in west Gainesville, just off Interstate 75, making it easy to reach from virtually every part of the city and the broader north central Florida region. The store draws a wide mix of shoppers, from University of Florida students and faculty to working professionals, healthcare workers from the UF Health system, and families who live throughout Alachua County and the surrounding communities.

The LOFT Gainesville store carries a full range of the brand's modern, feminine, and versatile women's clothing, including pants, dresses, blouses, sweaters, denim, skirts, and accessories, as well as petite, tall, curvy, and regular sizes designed to fit a wide range of women. Whether you are shopping for the office, the weekend, or a special occasion, the store offers seasonal collections and everyday essentials at an accessible price point. Shoppers from neighboring towns such as Ocala, Alachua, High Springs, and Lake City regularly make the trip to The Oaks Mall, making this LOFT location a true regional shopping destination.

If the size or style you are looking for is not available in the Gainesville store, our associates are happy to assist you with ordering online for delivery or in-store pickup. We also gladly accept returns of eligible LOFT.com purchases in the store. Simply bring your item along with your packing slip or order confirmation, and our team will take care of the rest.

Getting Here

By car: LOFT at The Oaks Mall is located at 6403 West Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605. The mall sits less than half a mile from the Newberry Road exit off Interstate 75, one of the busiest intersections in Gainesville, making it straightforward to reach from I-75 whether you are traveling from the north or south. Shoppers from Ocala, Lake City, and the greater north central Florida area can access the mall directly via I-75, while those coming from within Gainesville can reach it easily along Newberry Road from any direction. The mall offers ample surface parking with multiple entrances, providing convenient access to LOFT, department store anchors, restaurants, and the mall's many specialty retailers.

By transit: Gainesville is served by the Gainesville Regional Transit System, known as RTS, which operates bus routes connecting The Oaks Mall to downtown Gainesville, the University of Florida campus, Santa Fe College, and neighborhoods throughout the city. RTS Route 5 runs between Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station and The Oaks Mall, and Route 20 connects the UF Reitz Union area to the mall as well. Schedules, route maps, and real-time arrival information are available at go-rts.com. That said, most shoppers visiting LOFT at The Oaks Mall find that driving is the most convenient option, particularly when traveling from outside the immediate area.

About the Area

The Oaks Mall is Gainesville's premier enclosed regional shopping center, spanning more than 900,000 square feet along the Newberry Road retail corridor. Opened in 1978 and renovated in 2002, the mall features over 100 stores and restaurants anchored by Dillard's, Belk, and JCPenney, drawing shoppers from a trade area that stretches across 11 counties in north central Florida. Its location just off Interstate 75 makes it accessible to a broad regional audience, and the mall's proximity to the University of Florida and Santa Fe College means it serves a uniquely dynamic mix of students, educators, researchers, and longtime residents. The Oaks Mall is the only regional shopping mall in its trade area, giving it a strong draw from communities throughout Alachua County and beyond.

Gainesville is a vibrant, education-driven city and the county seat of Alachua County, home to the University of Florida, one of the nation's largest universities with an enrollment of more than 57,000 students. The city has a youthful and diverse population, with a lively mix of academics, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and long-established families who appreciate both the energy of a college town and the character of a tight-knit community. Gainesville is known for its natural beauty, its engaged local culture, and the influence of UF and UF Health on daily life throughout the region. LOFT at The Oaks Mall serves this community with clothing that fits every dimension of a Gainesville woman's life, from conference rooms and classrooms to weekend brunches and outdoor adventures.

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