There's a ton of clothing stores in Chicago, but this store recently caught my eye. It's a small, clothing boutique in Little Italy (probably the only one). The only thing that gives the store away is the big yellow "Capri Dolce" sign right outside the store. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the nice hardwood floors, the store has a pretty cosy atmosphere to it,there's artwork on the walls and a cool exposed ceiling (looks like they kept the old details of the building and mixed it with the new modern decor).
I've worked in retail before, I can pretty much spot a posh-snooty boutique from a mile away. I first expected this store to be the same, but it was nothing like that. The minute I walked in, the sales associate greeted me immediately, with a nice "hi, welcome", it did'nt feel 'fake' and she didn't hover around me. She was attentive, but not overly attentive. She offered me info on the brands, and allowed me to try on a few items.
The clothes are truly an eclectic mix. I found a mixture of trendy clothing labels such as Ed Hardy, Monarchy, Parasuco, but they also had their own brand of t-shirts (aptly named Capri Dolce). The tees ranged in different colors and cuts. There's also a great SALE section at the back of the store, with items on sale up to 50% discount and the styles are really nice. I loved the dresses they had on sale (printed handkerchief style long dresses, sarongs). Perfect items for summer!
This small store was worth checking out! If you're looking for a place to find one-of-a-kind clothing, this is the place. I think its Little Italy's best kept secret (apart from the cool pizza place down the street). I came into the store on a whim, and it turned out to be a pretty cool place to shop;) read more