Denelle is a JEWEL! I was so lucky to find Circles Boutique in Champaign IL and they had the hard to find Rundholz coat/dress in large. I had only been able to find this beautiful piece in a small in CA so i scouted around with Google and lucky me! And free shipping! Danelle was so sweet, and i had the dress in 2 days. It was too small in large, so she didn't even wait for my return to re send me the XL to try. I am excited to get the replacement, and really excited to order again from Danelle @ Circles! read more

Circles Boutique - The "must have" stretch coat dress from Circles. - Women's Clothing Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

I love this shop! Circle's collection is thoughtfully curated. I always find something that pushes me out of my comfort zone in the best way. I could spend hours looking at all the different style details on the intricate pieces. I love clothing worth saving for, and this is that. Heirloom-quality pieces that will live in my wardrobe for years. read more

This boutique is really special! I purchased two dresses that are super unique! The owner was sweet and helpful!

So fabulously unique. My father would take me here when I was younger to shop with my mom and I was awe-inspired. SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!

The owner, Danielle, cops a bit of an attitude if you happen not to be the most snazzy dresser in town. If you happen to walk into her store with flat sandals and shorts, she and her right-hand woman will give you a staring treatment and monitor your every move. It's uncalled for, and it's stupid. I don't get it. Her stuff is very pricey, and I swear I have caught her following me from a distance and "keeping an eye" on me just because I like to take my sweet time to look at and compare clothing. Or is it that I get special treatment because I have a bit of an accent? It's demeaning and unnecessary. It's not worth the visit. Bella is more professional. read more

In a nutshell, Circles = cute but utterly unaffordable. They have a decent selection of brands: Isda&co, Betsey Johnson, Eileen Fischer, Free People, and Skunkfunk. If you're familiar with these brands, you'll know that you're looking at pieces averaging in the $200-some range (except for maybe Skunkfunk and Free People...tank top, anyway), and Circles unfortunately doesn't have much of a sale section (though what they do have is usually 50% off). Poor med students like me will usually have to just beeline straight to the sale section, but if you do have the cash, Circles will definitely be the place to find something very special and unique. PS: They are now on Neil St, next to Pekara. read more

I love this store. It stands alone here. For a city with a major university, Champaign has very little to offer in terms of shopping. If that sounds snotty to you, I ask you to look down at the ketchup stain on your Tasmanian Devil tee and reevaluate your priorities. You're better than that, girl. This having been said, I will disclose that I love this place more when my mother is in town. Although I'm in my 30s, she continues to feel guilty for living so far away from me - and that's as good as gold. Literally, she spends a bar of gold on clothes for me at Circles. Am I ashamed? Yes, but the feeling is overcompensated by wearing a Skunkfunk dress over jeans under a smart Skunkfunk coat. That's how I sleep at night. In my Skunkfunk fancies. read more

Since Circles doesn't cater to the size 9/10+ crowd, I am limited by what I can shop for there. Thankfully in late Fall '07 I found my favorite pair of boots ever: an import from Spain for less than $300. They have cute accessories, bags, etc. but I can find all of that stuff at H&M for significantly cheaper (and probably a little cuter). I definitely did not spend anywhere near $300 on those boots as my payment came in the form of gift certificates... BUT, based on the selection for fall, I will probably be back in Spring '08, maybe even willing to shell out a bit for some great shoes. Otherwise, I'd rather go to any other store and not feel bad for wearing a double-digit size. read more

Every so often I'll try this place out and I manage to always find something that I have to have. It's a bit pricy, yes, but you'll find things that are really unique in this place, and therefore (to me) worth it. Definitely try it out if you haven't been before! read more

I totally agree with Jade. The moment I walked throught the door I felt like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman . . .the store where she got rejected! The clerk was staring at me like I was some kind of a kleptomaniac. The shop was just okay for me. Some things were very chic and appropriatley priced for chic, others were casual but overpriced for such. read more

Jennifer North is way better. However unlike Justine, I do like the Bestey Johnson, the Theory, and most importantly the Eileen Fischer line. How can you not love comfort and sleekness all in one? Anyway, I will check back here whenever I stop by Cafe Kopi because after all they're attached. read more

Circles is the best place in town to get beautiful, unique investment pieces that you'll have for life. Not overly trendy but beautifully designed, the clothes will last you for MANY MANY seasons. Danelle TRULY cares about the quality of what she puts on her shelves and hangers, so you can be sure that anything you purchase there is the absolute best. The jewelry is incredible and the staff is helpful and honest when you need an opinion on something you are purchasing. LOVE it there! read more

Circles is a GREAT place to find that one-of-a-kind piece. Well made fabrics, that will last many years with amazing style. I love that I know I won't be walking down the street and see 8 people in the same piece of clothing like items you find at the mall. Also, a great 50% off rack & shoe area that I can always find good deals at. Thanks Circles! read more

Circles is the edgiest clothing store in C-U. It is pricey because the clothes are made in the US by individual designer types. I always find something gorgeous and you only cry once when you buy quality. I have also been able to get items that are discounted 75% if you are willing to wait for the new season of items when the last season needs to go. I also have very specific tastes that I describe to the owner and she picks clothing out for me that work. This is the best place in C-U. No other like it! It is a shop that you usually find in the big city. We are lucky it is here. read more

LOL I have known the owner since high school days. Her own insecurities perhaps drive her attitude, but this is sad to read that she has yet changed her attitude to encourage purchasing, not the other way around. I have lived on four continents and am able to laugh at the price points on things from Asia, especially Thailand and Indonesia...over the top expensive. As for her selection, it is not bad for Central Illinois and is worth a visit if you are interested in something special that is a true investment piece. You'll need to search, however. However, look around a bit Central Illinois, ladies...there are a lot of specialty boutiques worth a visit. In this economy...specialty does not merely cater to those with wads of greenbacks.:) read more

Others have complained about the prices here, but I have done insanely well during some of their sales. I got two pairs of boots, both for 75%, both of which I love and wear constantly. This place has a split personality--half of it is chic and interesting clothing very suitable for a fancy event anywhere. Definitely the only shop that fits this criteria in Champaign. The other half of it is hippie clothing that you might expect to see in a consignment shop in the untrendy part of Berkeley. So half of this place is for a party girl with some money who likes Betsy Johnson and the other half is for a well heeled Gestalt therapist with really long hair who likes Eileen Fisher. I have honestly seen lots of tie dye looking and overly-ethnic clothing that is almost costumey but beautiful. You would need a huge personality to pull it off. This is maybe the only place in town to go if you need to buy a dress to attend a wedding and you are not actually part of the wedding. It is also the only place within a hundred miles where you could buy Cydwoq or Giraudon shoes. read more

I have shopped at Circles for 15 or so years. I live over an hour away, but whenever I had the chance to travel to Champaign, I'd always stop in. While prices are high for my (and many others') budgets, the items I bought in the past were worth it; they were attention-getting, unique, and worth the investment. I have to say, though, that in the last three or four years, the clothing I have purchased has been inferior in terms of quality. Two or three items have shrunk (even though I carefully followed washing /care instructions on the labels), a dress began coming unstitched at the seams after one or two wearings, etc. I didn't return the items because I live out of town and know that their return policy involves a one-week (or similar) time limit. Customer service is very uneven , too. I feel I receive honest feedback (which I appreciate) when I try on garments and ask owner and employee opinions. However, during my last three or four visits there was basically no interest shown. The owner and employees have been mesmerized by their cell phones, (I think they were playing some kind of on-line game during one of my visits) discussions about personal/social lives etc. far more frequently than in the past. If I am going to spend money in an establishment, I would like some basic interest shown toward me. read more

Circles is one of the shining jewels of Champaign! Incredible clothing that is usually only found in large cities. Expensive but impeccable quality. Service is superior. I have only been treated with respect & courtesy on each visit. One of a kind. Not to be misses when in town! read more