Well here i was a'walking up milwaukee when out of the corner of my eye I spotted the NAU sign in…read morethe window of Connect. holy crap! stopped me in my tracks. I have been following NAU for about a year now and finally I have the funds to afford their outerwear. The transaction didn't take long. I casually walked in and surveyed the store, checked out their bitchin' hardshells- and just as i was about to leave, the friendly clerk asked me if i was looking for anything (which i was). Then i was in the fitting room trying on a luscious NAU softshell and damn, damn did i look good- fit and finish are superb. I walked outta there a few $$$ poorer, but warm, windproof and wicked. The price is worth the style, comfort and materials. Prove me wrong go here: http://www.nau.com/ I rode last friday evening in the 30 degree weather, with two layers and arm warmers, and the softshell proved most effective, it breathes incredibly well while providing excellent windproof protection. And Sunday mornings crappy rain/snow storm i remained completely dry. Best buy I've made in a long time. I gotta give major pluses for connects staff, they were extremely friendly and i totally agree with Steven S'. comments that they gave "just enough help without being annoying". I look forward to spring time weather and their new line of organic basics made in Portland, should give American apparel a run for it's money... I'll be back fo' sho.

Nau closed on Halsted and now, Connect opens its door. They're a retail showroom and very month…read morethey celebrate select Not for Profit organizations by supporting their causes through donation-based events. They even believe in a "one less car" philosophy so they offer FREE shipping and 10% off delivery of orders. Connect developed a courier program that will deliver a "ship to you" order at your front door via a professional cyclist if you live within the city limits (of course, all other orders have the option of UPS) for FREE! The only downside is that they can be a bit pricey but I feel any purchase made here will last YEARS... So... think of it as an investment... Check them out...

I would like to express my admiration for the wonderful fancy satin ivory pumps! The owner of the…read moreBattaglia Footwear store on N. Clybourn Ave. in Chicago, sophisticated Enzo and his co-worker Leo (very charming and knowledgeable young man!) have been exceptionally helpful finding the best shoes for me - mother of the Bride to be! I have been looking for the evening ivory shoes all over Chicago and suburbs for quite a long time and almost gave up (I was ready to wear the pair of shoes 15 years of age)... But luckily, while in Neiman Marcus, the sales associate had advised me to have a try at the Battaglia store. And voila! I got the most beautiful and comfortable (with the medium height heels!) shoes, which I proudly wore at my daughter's wedding! And the store itself is a lovely place to be in! In the future, I definitely will come back to the store again! Dalia

I had a bad experience here. First we walked in the store and nobody there. I walked in further and…read morea guy in the back just looked at me. I said I was looking for shoes for my wedding reception ( not the wedding). First thing he said " what is your budget" I replied about 500. I threw down 1100 for my bridal shoes and didn't want to go overboard for reception. So naturally he showed me these 800 shoes. He was very rude and short with me. He kept pushing this one shoe on me and I kept telling him I don't like it . I said "It wasn't comfortable" he said what do you mean these shoes are comfortable " He then became upset and changed his attitude. He was being so shady about the other shoes. Also his breath smelled horrible, as if not brushed and smoking. Even if I liked the shoes I would have not bought it because of customer service. I hope the guy helping me was not the owner.Just bad experience. I ended up going to neimam Marcus and buying Valentino's.

From the outside, didn't seem like anything special, but don't be fooled. Service inside was…read moreexcellent - the salesman could pick out my size and style just by looking at me. Great selection of quality hats, suits, and shirts. I decided to stop by because I wanted quality, in spite of _expecting_ the higher prices of a specialty shop... but, it was actually surprisingly reasonable. I've had the hat, suits, and shirts I bought from them for a couple months now, and I'm extremely happy with my purchases. Great place overall. Quality products, great service, reasonable prices.

Excellent selection of suits for men and boys - very reasonably priced. They also have shirts,…read moreties, coats, shoes, and hats. They usually have some sort of sales promo going on - be sure to ask!! I found the staff and owner to be very knowledgable and helpful - Customer service was fantastic. Return policy is 7 days (kinda short compared to other clothiers), but the manager was very gracious and generously extended it for me. Will definitely be back!!

Went here to try on some dresses for a dancing event. The staff were extremely helpful, and pulled…read morea ton of dresses for me to try. They seem like they cater to mostly younger folks for proms/quinsiañeras/etc, but there are lots of options available. Size-incusive too; I saw dresses from XS to 5x, though the dresses tend to run small. Price range is in the $150-$500 range depending on what you're looking for. There's a kid section, suits section, shoes section, and tons of dresses, including bridal. If you're looking for a cheap wedding dress ($500 or less), this would be a great place to find one!

This place has a HUGE selection of dresses. Unfortunately, we'd already purchased my daughter's…read moreprom dress elsewhere (and spent way too much money), but were looking to get her a dress for a gala she needs to attend. This place has dresses for quinces, proms, and semi-formal/formal events. They also had some casual wear and had dressy/wedding attire for children. Definitely has a range of prices, which is nice. Plan on coming here in 3 years when my other daughter will presumably need a prom dress! They also carry a decent selection of fancy shoes and accessories.

Really awesome place. If you're looking for a suit I'd highly suggest working with ESQ. they work…read morehad to get things right and have excellent communication. One piece of advice would be to get to know your personal style before fitting. I have preferences that help with customization.

My favorite clothing store. Both of my favorite suits come from Ge Wang's store…read more They are not just fashionable but his Ge's touch and high quality materials make them comfortable and very classy. I love them.

Name brand clothes, such as Tommy Hifiger and Guess, can be really expensive-- especially if you…read morewant the newest and most latest style! However, at this store you can get all sorts of name brand items at really low prices!!! Some of the items are not so new, however they have some really nice stuff!

There is a lot to like about Dearborn Denim, with just one caveat at the end…read more What I like: + The jeans are made in Chicago. While I am not someone who completely avoids clothing made overseas, I feel good about wearing something that contributes to the local economy and is made by someone working in safe conditions for a good wage. + The jeans are a good cross between rugged and comfortable (especially after a little wear-in). While I would not wear these to a construction site or run in them, they work well for an office worker with a cat. What I mean is, they are soft enough that I don't feel abrasion or scratchiness from all-day wear. At the same time, when my cat greets me at the door with claws extended, I am not as worried about holes or damage as with other, more expensive brands. + The length is cut to your size and preference and then sewn in-store while you wait. While I am not a man with an unusual or rare size, I love that I can have something customized to me. It's a rare and treasured touch these days. + The service in their location was fantastic. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and worked with me to find something I would be happy with in terms of color, length, and fit. + Especially considering the quality of the product and that it's made locally, I feel as though the asking price of $79 is more than reasonable. The caveat: - The fit could have been better. When I bought Levi's at Target or Amazon, I would go for the "Athletic Fit," which is a little narrower than a standard cut but not skinny. I thought Dearborn's "Tailored Fit" would be perfect, but it didn't feel quite right or comfortable. I had to go for their "Relaxed Fit," which was comfortable but didn't quite hit the nail on the head in terms of overall fit. However, I am not an unreasonable fellow and I realize that if I wanted something that would fit perfectly, I would need to pay a lot more money and go bespoke. Having fits for every body shape is otherwise impossible. I do want to mention that Mugsy, despite being of only one style, seems to be more in line with the fit I seek. However, they don't have some of the other benefits mentioned above. Final Verdict: As I start to move on from Amazon and Target (for they shrink way too much), Dearborn Denim will enter my rolodex for places where I occasionally buy clothing. However, I cannot say it will be the only place where I buy my jeans.

I have been a repeat customer over several years. But no longer. The zipper on my most recent pair…read morekeeps failing down - a fault they don't seem to disagree with when I took them back to the store and showed then the problem. However the staff including an apparent 'manager' refuse to stand behind their product and are completely unwilling to try repair or replacement. It is clear from other reviews recently recorded here that this place is going downhill rapidly. Avoid them and avoid employing any of their woefully unhelpful staff after they close down. It will be soon.

My fiancé and I both worked with Arthur and Lucca for our wedding alterations; myself for my…read morewedding dress and him for a custom tuxedo. They were an absolute pleasure to work with, walking us through every step in great detail and accommodating with multiple rounds of alterations as needed until we were perfectly satisfied with the final result. Plus everyone is so nice there! We have also recommended Arthur and Lucca to multiple family members who are now getting their suits and tuxes through them, and have been so pleased to work with them too! 10 out of 10 recommend!!!

Highly recommend!! My wedding dress arrived 3 sizes too big and came in a velvet material that is…read morevery difficult to tailor. But Arthur and Lucca worked magic and produced the wedding dress of my dreams! Not only did it fit me like a glove when they were done, but the bustle looked chic and held up so well.