I have been there several times. I have purchased nice things. This last time I was greeted…read more Nicely. What I do not appreciate is the service person pretending to arrange clothes and watching me. It makes me feel so uncomfortable. It makes me not want to shop there anymore. I do not steal.

Upon entry my friend and I was greeted from a lady a distsnce away likely somewhere towards the…read moreback of the store I responded with a hi but I don't typically speak loud. Wouldn't you know this lady walked over to us with an attitude and said I spoke to you when you walked in the store and no one said anything back. Oh my I simply spoke again by saying hi and left it at that though my friend was immediately aggravated, I just laughed it off. The clothes were tasteless, old fashion, and pricey for the cheap materials. Not what I'd thought would be at a fashion boutique. The lighting was a bit dim and the clothes were cluttered. We both were quite unimpressed.

This is one of the most unique clothing store I ever shopped at. I purchased a few items for my…read morewife and now I have to purchase something every month. That's ok because the prices are affordable and the quality is premium. Im so glad that this shop is around. It makes it easy for guys like me to shop for a woman. Thank you For the website.

Went to Maxine's yesterday me and my sister service was poor. The lady I guess she didn't think we…read morewas gonna spend money although we gift cards, but she was not nice. Did not greet us at the door. Just attitude was just very nasty and I will not be shopping here anymore her question about her sales items and she did not respond.

This place is a GEM in the community. A black owned and women owned posh thrift store in the…read moreneighborhood. My friend let me know about the place the summer of 2023. I was excited to pay a visit and when I did on August 16, I must say I was so floored at all the great buys and excellent quality the items there were. My first visit I fell in love with the owner, Ms. Dorian. She is the absolute best! If you are looking for something, she will do everything to find it for you. I have been here several times. My friend had an open house to get the word out about the business. We had big fun there. My friend was a personal fashion consultant and helped many ladies find cute items as well as having the skill of putting together full outfits. I have bought things from tops, bottoms, jackets, skirts, jumpsuits, dresses, jewelry and even a laptop briefcase. I really love that she has a great selection of African styled clothing there. Items are very reasonably priced. Dorian has great sales from everything you can fit in a bag to $5 holla specials. Make sure you check her Instagram page and sign up for notifications to find the latest sales she has going on. I look forward to every visit I make here because I know I'm going to find something beautiful and unique. Great job! A+++!

My second time visiting this time I had my 16 year old grandaughter with me and she enjoyed it…read more The store is full of treasures. Love the layout

Ms Ella has taken care of my mom since my father passed away....her shop is immaculate. Takes care…read moreof my mom she definitely can take care of you and yours if you like that style. Totally professional..

Great little boutique! Ella the owner is wonderful. She is passionate about her clothing and…read moreaccessories and designs many of her own clothes. Ella truly cares about her customers. If you are a church lady or a red hatter, you must shop here. She has limited hours but easily accommodates appointments. Fun place to shop on the south side!

I've been in Essential Elements a couple of times, and it's honestly such a special place. My…read moregrandma orders from them all the time, so it always felt familiar--but when I finally went in myself a few years ago, and then again recently, I was blown away. The store is so unique--you really won't find another shop like it anywhere else. Everything feels thoughtfully curated, and there's just a really welcoming, positive atmosphere as soon as you walk in. On top of that, the owner, Melanie, is incredibly kind and makes the experience even better. You can tell she truly cares about her customers and her business. I highly recommend stopping in or supporting them--you won't regret it!

I visited Essential Elements for the first time. The clothing is very nice, unique and eye…read morecatching. Unfortunately the Customer was lacking. I encountered a woman that worked in the store, but I'm not sure in what capacity. She gave me dirty looks like I was a "Germ" she was avoiding me at all cost. I found some really nice pieces, there were two other sales persons that were very helpful and professional. They saved the day. If I hadn't experienced the lady with the "Bad Attitude" I would have given 5 stars. She's the weakest link to their Brand.

Amazing African goods! The best fragrance, Shea butter you'll ever find in Chicago. The best Shea…read morebutters are come to me, Rose, and money. Black woman is also a great scent too. I also purchased a dress. This is a great place to get statement pieces. They are a bit pricey but when you come at the right time, you will find a great deal. They also do clothing alterations as well for a separate charge. The service is very friendly! They are always accommodating and very welcoming. Feels like home when you walk in. They are located right off of Stoney Island. There is street parking that you do have to pay for. But if you don't mind walking, you can park for free in the residential area.

Great service they have even done alterations on my work uniform dressed and pants. I love the…read morebrothers there. I highly recommend them.

Recently, I ordered an item from AKIRA. They are sweatpants with large grommets. After receiving…read morethe article, I was pleased, had them hemmed and washed them prior to wearing them. I never wore them. One of the grommets fell out in the washing machine. The company consistently refuses to send me a new grommet, repair the pants or in the end, exchange the pants. don't deal with this they back up their products if they fall apart, even after one washing. I only gave them one because I could not give them zero stars.

I strongly recommend this business!…read more I popped in Akira in hopes of purchasing a specific boot I saw online. To my pleasant surprise my size was available and I was able to use a coupon I forgot I had available. The best part about finding the exact item you're looking for at an affordable price is having an amazing customer service experience. I had the pleasure of being serviced my the sales rep, Bri! Now when I say she was a ray of sunshine, she didn't so too much but she certainly made me feel welcome and unforgotten. If I had more cash on me I would have purchased more things, just by the way she was chatting with me about certain pieces throughout the store. The cashier, Amanda was the slam dunk to complete my visit by making it easy to checkout and ending my transaction off with a smile. Thank you Bri, you're such a gem, I'll be back to see you soon girlfriend with my credit card bettwr ready to shop next time!

Yes , yes and yes awesome customer service...the owner is fashionable beautiful and always willing…read moreto assist you and offers hands on styling! Choosing the perfect silhouettes to enhance your body type.

From the owner: Discover the latest trends and elevate your style at Bougie Boutique. Located conveniently for all…read moreyour clothes shopping needs, we offer a curated collection of fashionable apparel for both men and women. Find the perfect casual dress or date night outfit that suits your unique taste.

Kayra Imports certainly lived up to their name. My clothes came back looking sparkling clean, and…read morethe staff was a pleasure to deal with. I'll definitely be returning for their excellent service!!!

From the owner: Kayra Imports is an African Clothing and Fabric store with various locations on the Southside of…read moreChicago. We specialize in African clothing for Men, Women, and Children. We also provide custom tailoring and alterations. In addition, we provide everyday natural beauty and health essentials such as Soap, Lotion, Shea Butter, Body Oil, Natural Oil, Incense, Moringa, Black Seed and More