Tello’s

I love this place for styling photoshoots or trying out trendy styles that I’m not that sure about yet. Everything is cheap, and not the best quality– about the same as the lower end stuff in Forever 21 and Love Culture, with less marketing/​PR.
I LOVE their selection of fleece lined leggings! So many colors and the plus size fleece lined leggings are great if you don’t fit into the ‘one size fits all’. I’m warm all winter, and they’re much softer and half the price than buying fleece lined leggings anywhere else. I also have their t-​shirts in just about every color, and they’re so freaking comfortable (esp. when they’re only $ 3.99 a pop).
Their plus size selection is pretty decent– I was definitely envious of the cute maxi dresses being too big for me last summer.
Sure it’s a bit ‘ghetto’ but it’s a well kept secret of mine. I can get trendy clothes & shoes for photoshoots without dropping a ton of cash. If you’re one to always have the latest trend and don’t want to spend all your monies, this is a great shop. And the staff is very pleasant and nice if you smile and treat them like a fellow human.

Scrubs are cheap. $ 7.99 each for tops and bottoms
However, if you’re an S or M and ain’t that bootylicious, you’re SOL. There’s Kenmore Army and Navy store next door that sells them in plenty of sizes and plethora of colors but they’re ~$ 13 each for tops and bottoms.
Smallest pants they have come in L. They’re fine to fit in even though I’m typically M since it’s drawstring.
There’s only 2 solid color tops left in XL; of course those would be on the verge of being sold out. The rest are all prints… hearts, flowers, ‘I love you’s’ galore. Smallest print I saw were in M, though only 2 – 3 left.
90% of the sizes are in 2XL and 3XL. Again, if you’re lacking in assets, you’re SOL.

I am not quite sure how this place stays open? There are so many other stores that sell similar type clothes but aren’t half as ghetto.
I hadn’t been here in like 5 years and now I know why!
Well if you are looking for cheap on top of cheap this is the place… they had things on clearance for basically free… (I love a good clearance deal… keyword GOOD)

Really cheap club clothing. Good for costume alterations, but the lack of selection and frequency of thefts makes it a little difficult to enjoy shopping here.

They should just close this 1 down like they did the one in JP. Rainbows, Dots, and Wet Seal are all better than Tellos

3 words basically sum Tello’s up — GHETTO. AS. HELL. okay, yeah the prices are cheap, but what do u expect for some crappy ass bootleg clothing? My sister told me she went in there once for s***s and giggles– told me she saw a «North Face» jacket (obviously bootleg) for like 30 bucks. Seriously… and also $ 10 knock-​off wannabe lacoste polos… LOL! I laughed so hard when she told me that. Stay far away from tello’s. The clothes suck.

This place is pure polyester heaven!!! Sequins? Flourescent colored tube tops? Jumpsuits? Clear high heels? Scandalous undies??? If I were a hooker I’d be set!
I faught with myself over giving them 3 stars or 2… but in a pinch sometimes you can find some good deals on basics as someone said in a previous review.
One day I wore a skirt to work and it started POURING out. Needless to say I was freezing and needed a pair of black pants, cheap, and close by. I found what I needed there. Good place to find little button up sweaters, basic tanks or tees… and an occasional cute, not so skanky item if youre in the mood to browse. I have gotten a top or 2 in a pinch to wear out last minute after work… and nobody knew they were from the «ho» store.
Be warned though, nothing fits the same. You could try on 2 of the same pairs of black pants… in the same size and same brand and they could fit completely differently. I got one top there that I tried on in large because it looked tiny, spotted it in another color, bought the same size, and it was about 10 sizes too big!!!
Not the best return policy, either, so make sure you try stuff on! Dont bother asking for help cause nobody that works there is overly personable… but, ya get what ya pay for, right?

The following are based on actual responses I have given about real purchases I have made:
«What’s that? How much did my snazzy winter jacket cost? Oh, you know… just $ 3. Yup, from Tello’s in Downtown Crossing.»
«I know, I know, this IS a great pink velour sweat-​suit. I never thought I’d find an outfit to wear to this guido-​themed party, but this and the hoops only set me back $ 14 from Tello’s in Downtown Crossing.»
«Ah, I see that you’re admiring my pink nightgown with the princess crowns all over it. You guessed it, $ 12 at Tello’s in Downtown Crossing.»

when I want to look cheap and BE cheap… tello’s is the best.
NOT ONLY can I get a sequined halter top that not only shows my boobs, but also my toned tummy rolls, but I can also get a pair of selena-​like extra tight spandex pants, a pair of corkback bright yellow furry heels I can barely walk in, and big purple hooped earrings, all for under 20 bucks!!!
I am in love.
PS nothing beats the extra loud «drop it like it’s hot» in the background as you’re shopping for your streetwalkin’ clothes!

shop here is u wanna lean like a cholo.
G-​Unit !

Hellzyeah.
If you’re off to a club and don’t want to ruin that cute Bebe shirt cuz you know some drunk guy is gonna spill beer on it, get thee to Tello’s for a cheap alternative.
This was my go-​to place in college for skank-​a-​li-​cious gear for clubbing. Docked one star only because the employees are SO unhelpful.

BEFORE YOU JUDGE, LET ME DEFEND THIS PLACE!
Don’t get me wrong this place is cheap, kinda ghetto and swamped with the «gangsta» wannabes, the babymommas, the ruly kids that run around, the accidental wanderers, and then people like me. I worked at abercrombie for awhile so i can accurately tell you guys that their «abercrombie», «bebe», «hollister» and etc. are all fakes. And despite knowing all this, every time I’m downtown, i must stop at this place and i always come out with a tello bag that i quickly stuff into another shopping bag.

Despite the clothes that scream I’m a skank and the sweaters that are guaranteed to fall apart at first wash or first wear which ever comes first, there are some cute going out shirts that can be found for cheap. Paired with the right outfit, i ALWAYS get complimented wearing them. For example i got a polka dotted flowy tube top, yesterday i paired it with a pair of black sevens and my juicy zip up, everywhere i went that night ppl were exclaiming at my cute top asking if i got it at bloomingdales and such!

But also i get my sweatspants here (i’m actually wearing them right now!), the pants are 2 for $ 16. They’re comfy and perfect for the gym. The underwear 3 for $ 5 if you get the normal ones with out the removable crotch are quite cute and decent PLUS they get new styles every week.
Sometimes it’s a needle in a haystack but at that price and the cuteness of some of the tops i have found, make Tello worth the the pit stop every time i’m downtown.

I cant wear most of the stuff in here… If you sift through, though you’ll find some cute stuff for really really cheap. especially basic things like t’s or tank tops. It has certainly expanded over the years too. This is where i used to buy a lot of my underwear it’s cheap.

It’s good for stupid trendy crap that you know you’ll only wear once or twice, and scandalous panties. The rest is really lousy quality, although the prices do match. Occasionally you can find something good that is a great steal, but with the time and effort it requires, you’re better off going elsewhere. Mostly appropriate for high school girls!

This place is great, if only for the entertainment value. Walking in this store always makes me smile because some of the stuff is so crazy. For example, last summer a friend and I were walking around this store when we noticed a display of «Instant Action Flip Skirts» (yes, that is really what they were called) which prompted my friend to ask if one could return the skirt for a full refund if one did not get «instant action» after putting it on. That is the kind of clothes they sell here. If you are looking to get in touch with your inner ho, this place is for you. My favorite sections here for actual shopping (as opposed to pointing and giggling) are the accessories area and the shoe section. This is a good place to find trendy accessories you know will be out of style in a month for real cheap. I’ve also had good luck with a lot of their shoes. They are cheaply made for the most part, but good if you just need shoes for one special event, or if you are looking for some ho-​tacular shoes, you know, the kind you don’t need to walk around in; you will likely find them here at a good price. You have to go in this place though even if only to laugh at some of the craziness.

Tello’s is hoochie mama heaven. Even if you’re not a raging hoochie, you might find something you like here. Don’t look for quality. Don’t look for timeless fashion. The majority of stuff they sell is cheap and slutty.
Not to say that you shouldn’t see what they’ve got! You can find great clubbing clothes, trendy bags, hot shoes, and dangly jewellery here for cheap!

Cheap clothes. Unexpensive and made cheaply. In a crunch, if you are in need of something, go here but do not expect great quality. If you just want a t-​shirt, you might consier Tello’s over the gap because the quality is basically the same and Tellos is cheaper.

Well, basically this is a good store for cheapy clubbing clothes… or work clothes if you happen to work at a bar on the weekends ;)
You’ll occasionally find something cheap and cute that might work for you, but the clothes are usually of poor quality — hand wash them if you actually want them to last.