I've never been a big boutique shopper because I've always found it kind of intimidating. Squasht…read moretotally converted me! It's so accessible, size inclusive, and welcoming. And they have such a beautifully curated selection of brands. My favorite clothes and jewelry are from here. And now they even carry indie perfume!

I'm a guy, so there is nothing for me to buy at Squasht. However, my girlfriend LOVES this place,…read moreso I'll be coming back here often! And actually, I love Squasht too. Leslie has EXCELLENT taste, and there are always the most beautiful things on display, with amazing fabrics and elements, for example, in the jewelry. Often she carries items that are nature-focused or created with sustainable materials. All in all, I'm very happy that my sweet GF has chosen a place I enjoy visting and feel good buying from!

My sister has been telling me about how cute able shoppe is for a while and wanted to take me while…read moreI was visiting! I am so happy I got to check it out! There are so many cute pieces here and the owner and other girl working there were super nice. The owner actually remembered my sister! I ended up getting a really cute vintage blazer that I wore the next day and love! Can't wait to stop in next time I'm in town!

VINTAGE GEM ALERT in historic downtown Elgin!…read more I stopped in Able shoppe on Saturday to check out all the curated vintage. You can tell from a block away the shoppe is gorgeous! It is so welcoming and bright. I've bought several pieces from Able shoppe online and I love each of them, so I couldn't wait to visit in person. It was so nice to be able to try on clothing and appreciate all the pieces the shoppe has to offer. You can tell a lot of thought and expertise has gone into the selection and arrangement of the pieces. It feels like you're shopping in an art gallery! This was my second time stopping in, and there were lots of new things since the last time I was there. The shoppe has women's, men's, and baby clothes (including vintage jeans!), along with lots of accessories, home items & furniture. I enjoyed speaking with Liv and hearing about her plans for future collaborations in the shoppe! Will definitely be back! Oh! And a note about Covid: everything felt very safe, spacious & clean. Thank you!

Last year I visited Mexico and grew attached to their style of embroidery. I bought a huipil dress…read morein Costa Maya and really loved their vibrant patterns. While attempting to find places in Chicago that sold garments in this style, Solei popped up on my Yelp search. Solei is a Chicago based store that partners with indigenous cooperatives in Mexico ensuring your purchase goes back to the community. They have a big selection of Mexican style embroidered dresses, tunics, tops and accessories in a multitude of colors and styles. A big plus is that they also sell Otomi style clothes and purses. I was really impressed with their selection which led me to visit them in person. Unfortunately they didn't have what I wanted in store so I ended up purchasing my things online. In house, their stock is limited but at least you can try on stuff for look and fit. A majority of their goods are pulled from their warehouse. What you can't find in store, you can oftentimes get online at: https://soleistore.com/ If shopping in store, they have a section devoted to ball gowns and tiaras. It seems like a popular place for purchasing quinceanera gear if you're in the market for it. Come out and visit Solei. They have a beautifully curated selection of fine Mexican embroidery well worth the trip to Little Village.

The huarache ordered in women's size 8 would not fit a size 7! The business reviews are also a…read morescam as they only post positive ratings. I'm annoyed that the sizing wasn't even close and I paid 10. shipping out and 16. back. I reached out to ask if they would cover return shipping based on the reason that the sizing wasn't even close but they said that is my responsibility. Never again!

Cute vintage store! They have a curated selection of all the vintage clothings and things. Some of…read morethem are not vintage but trendy and hip. As a girl, I did lose myself in all the cute merch they had. It's great for findings gifts or fancy things for yourself. Staff was friendly and service was fast. You can get great things for a good value. Some items are appropriately priced for those rare vintage items.

Such a cute store! The outside is painted so bright & adorable. Great new items & vintage. Jewelry,…read morethe cutest socks, candles. Great gift ideas. Friendly people working. My new go to for unique girl gifts.

Great vintage selection, great prices. Staff was very helpful and the fitting rooms are spacious.read more

This place is a gem, lives up to the "vintage" name. There's no thrifting here, it's straight up…read morevintage-- as in totally unique, quirky and interesting pieces that you wouldn't mind paying more money for. There are unworn items with tags from the 50s like two-piece skirt suits and cocktail dresses or Levi's jeans from the 70s. The tags with prices are keepsakes themselves. My daughter found a varsity jacket made with wool and leather, no polyester or pleather like you'd find nowadays. The space is clean and chic, the only thing not typical of a vintage spot! Looks like a boutique!

In honor of women's history month, I would like to shine the spot light on this very cool shop in…read morethe Pilsen neighborhood. Also, I would like to thank all of the people that have come out to support businesses in this area that were hit hard by the current political climate in Washington D.C. At the height of violence in our streets I tried to do my best by supporting some of these businesses. During this phase 18th street looked like a ghost town on a Saturday. Normally on a Saturday in this neighborhood has people teeming everywhere and the smell of an asado in the air (Yum). Having time off and having an asado is the perfect way to relax and spend time with your family. Plus, who doesn't like the smell of an asado? Well during this time period I found this shop that I thought had some really cool and unique stuff. Also, you may notice that they have a fair amount of stuff with the famous Hulu's The Bear line, "Yes Chef, No Chef" on it. If you are a fan of the show like I am, then, the interior will look familiar to you because it was in a seen on the show (I think it was season 3). I immediately recognized the store and thought to myself "cool" and great choice. Anyhow, if you find yourself in the area, pop in and check it out. They are very selective as to which artists around the country they want to buy from and in turn sell their products. Maybe you will find that one unique thing that you have been looking for that you didn't realize you need. I mean, you never know unless you check it out. My fellow Chicagoans, please go out and support your local small shops!

A MUST when in Chicago! Visited from California and made sure to have this local shop on the…read moreitinerary. This place is heaven for Knick Knack lovers. My mom and I could've spent the whole day there, the staff was welcoming and the store offered the most cutest items that were reasonably priced. The selection of things was great, from bookmarks, clothes, to mugs anything and everything you'd want for a souvenir.

Great bargains and great customer service! Very helpful and good varieties at the store.read more

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I purchased online for pick up at the store. I was told my order will be ready for pick up at…read more6:30(during business hours) when I arrived the store was closed. I called and texted and was asked to allow them an additional 15 mins to arrive. I waited for close to an hour outside the store and no one ever showed up. They stopped answering my calls and stopped responding to my text. This took place on last Friday. It's now Tuesday and I still have not gotten a response regarding the order I placed or the refund I requested.