Fox’s Designer Clothing

I do like this store. I’m sorry my store in oak brook.
It’s not convenient but it is a larger store. I’ve noticed that staff has changed and they don’t seem as knowledgeable.

I don’t know what some others are talking about criticizing the salespeople here, because they are the best I have ever encountered. They get you another size you need when you’re half undressed in the dressing room, so you don’t have to redress. They even will tell you if something doesn’t look right on you or is too big, etc. They are the best. As for the merchandise, it’s perfect for me. I usually buy European styles, and they actually fit me (I’m petite). Ask about the sizes, because without help, you won’t know if you need a small or extra large. Not your normal American designers, although they do have some gorgeous American designer clothes too. Jewelry is intriguing – I’ve bought quite a bit. Purses look great, as do shoes and boots. Also have coats, fur items, scarves & hats. Every time I go I’m there for 5 hours, and I’ve never walked out empty-​handed. This is my absolute favorite store. I don’t mind if the try-​on room is less than private. It’s better than Loehmann’s; at least you have a cubby. The thai restaurant in that strip is excellent, so you could have a real nice time shopping and eating out. Fun!

If you want designer clothes at ROSS prices you’ll be a fan of Fox’s. If you’re not all hung up on feeling like a princess and you’re ok with finding your own clothes this place is for you. If you’re entitled and want sales people to wait on you hand and foot you won’t like this place and should go somewhere else, they close early though.

Been to Fox’s several times over the years and I have to agree that their sales staff is rude and uncaring. Neiman Marcus they ain’t. Ladies, this is discount clothing! The store is confusing and if there is a reason for their stocking the store the way they do I wish they would tell the customer. I’m running over there sometime this week and hope that I have a better experience than I’ve had in the past. And their prices are not that great either unless you find something on sale.

will never go again rudest bitche sale women in the world

The salespeople are rude and useless. They had these shirts on the mannequin’s I wanted and they had no idea where it was on the racks. I understand not knowing where everything is located but they should at least know where the clothes are that are on the mannequin’s (it’s a show piece!). I was a salesperson years ago and we made sure we knew where things were located but then again this place is very crowded with racks after racks of clothing.
There were several jewelry pieces I fell in love with so that was a plus. Other than that, expect to spend a lot of time here looking for that great buy.

You know the time when you try on a top or a dress that’s a smidge too small and you need to do a little dance to wiggle out of it. Said dance may consist of holding your arms above your head and wiggling your body back and forth shimmying the dress over your head or bending over at the waist with the hopes that the garment will just fall off. Normally this occurs in the privacy of your own dressing room.
Now imagine finding yourself in this peculiar situation in Fox’s dressing room, which consists of a dozen or so 3×4 dressing alcoves in a large room WITH NO DOORS OR CURTAINS, and with the 4 or 5 sales associates congregated in the middle of the large room certainly watching you struggle in and out of clothes.
I came here with my mom to help her find some dresses, with no intention of trying anything on myself. But to my delight there were some super cute Rachel Roy dresses at a ridiculous price that I just couldn’t pass up.
Had I known about this dressing room situation, I probably wouldn’t have worn my bright blue, semi-​see thru lacy bra or a pair of undies that have seen better days (clearly not coordinating undergarments). At one point, I was trying to take off a dress and put on another dress without totally stripping down and, I’m not kidding you, 3 sales associates were practically standing inside my tiny little alcove gushing over the dress that I was trying to wiggle down past my hips without taking my underwear with it. I also practically dislocated my shoulder trying to shimmy a dress off over my head. All with a captivated audience looking on…
I mean — this is ridiculous. I’m not prude or embarrassed to be in my bra/​underwear in front of other women, but it’s totally unnecessary to have this set up. One curtain panel would do the trick and the customers would feel 100% more comfortable.
Aside from the dressing room fiasco, I was pretty surprised with the inventory. It’s a store I would have never considered shopping at before but they had some really good designers (David Meister, Ellie Tahari, Alice + Olive, Rachel Roy, etc.) at crazy low prices.
(I’d say 3.5 stars)

I’ve read most of these reviews and it appears these women have not been to the shop more than once or twice. I’ve been going for over 10 years and I did see the transformation since the remodel several years ago. I was so glad to see more jewelry, coats, shoes, boots and more accessories added.
First, when I go seriously shopping for myself, I personally would not bring a child or stroller. I admit it would be difficult to move around with a stroller let alone a ‘shopping cart’.
Second, I rarely buy clothes as gifts because they have sizes that are cut for Europeans and Americans so sizes are not uniform for women as they are for men.
Third, I would not dare to compare Fox’s with Loehmann’s, Marshall’s, or TJ Maxx. I always find helpful assistants at Fox’s and since I have been going for years, I know many by name and many times I do not actually have to shop the racks. I just ask the assistant what I’m looking for and they get me a variety to try on. You will never find any assistants at these other discount stores.
Fourth, because they receive there shipments on a daily basis, it can be a hit or miss so I can come away with 12 great items or none sometimes. This holiday season I found fabulous jewelry for 3 on my list and I wish they didn’t like their gifts so much, I would loved to have kept them for myself!
Fox’s is a designer outlet with discounted prices due to overstock of the same year’s fashion. Many times I have found outfits literally at higher end stores for retail what I spent 30−40% lower and sometimes even more…
My favorite salesladies are Wendy, Janet, & Mona. I have referred many clients to this store and I get complemented daily on my outfits. I have visited the Fox’s on Halsted and it is extremely small and limited in styles.

I’m not sure why this place got the bad reviews below. I’ve been going here since it opened, and I can *always* find something I like, and usually in my price range ($ 50 or less per piece, often closer to $ 20 or $ 30, or splurging up to $ 100 on a nice dressy coat.)
My clothing style: I like colors. I like rich colors. I like shiny, sparkly things. I like asymmetrical things, things with textures, and things that are slightly odd. I like things that fit a petite-​but-​not-​anorexic woman like me; I find many of their shirts and jackets sizes 4 – 6 fit me very well. (Pants are another matter, but I’m 4’11″ so I always have trouble with pants.) I usually can find *something* I like here. I *cannot* find the type of clothing I decribed at, say, TJ Maxx or Marshalls or Target or Gap. I *can* find such clothing at the higher end stores, but they range from $ 100 to $ 200 a piece (or higher) which I simply cannot afford. Fox’s has stuff I like, at an affordable price. I wore a coat I got here to a job interview, and I got LOTS of compliments on it!
If you’re looking for a «conservative» brand-​name something on sale, go to Marshalls or Nordstrom Rack. If you’re looking for something *interesting* come to Fox’s.
As for the store: The staff don’t pester you. Some think that’s crap service, but I LOOOOOVEEE that some idiot isn’t bothering me all the time while I shop. (Seriously, just leave me alone.) But it is easy to find them if you need someone; there’s always someone in sight you can speak to. Their floor is full of stock: aisles can be narrow. (The store is bigger than the Lincoln Park location.) The store layout, stock, and prices definitely cater to a professional woman who maybe works in the loop and is making a modest salary but who still wants to look nice. The store usually rips out the tag on the back of clothing, so expect that. The stock turns over quickly, so if you see something, and it fits or you know you can make a return within 3 days if it doesn’t, grab it. The return policy is only 3 days; keep that in mind when you buy. If you don’t like it, don’t shop here. The sizing does cater to petite-​to-​medium sized women, and it doesn’t stock XL or XXL stuff.

I’ve shopped at Fox’s before and love the individuality of the clothing. Never been too impressed by the sales people until today. I took my 13-​yr-​old in to find something to wear to a semi-​formal dance. We ended up asking for some help, and the woman that the rather curt check-​out person referred us to was amazing! So was the woman in the shoe department and the changing room. So incredibly helpful that we had an amazing outfit put together in just 15 minutes or so. My daughter felt like a princess, and I felt like they helped her put together an outfit that will be worn many times. Thank you, Fox’s!

Returned to Fox’s to look for a bday present for my fellow diva. They were having a $ 5 off all jewelry sale, which brought a lot of the necklaces down to $ 34. I was also able to score a pair of sky high Betsey Johnson pumps for half price. Now my goal in life will be to rock them without twisting my ankle!
Anyway, the store is pretty spacious. I’m sure there’s some gems of clothing among the racks and racks, if you take the time to browse. The lady at the register tried to be friendly, I think, but she came off as really curt; it was in a grandmotherly way, so I let it pass.
Returns can be made within only 3 days.

Fox’s is a place you really have to have patience for, they have a bit of everything. They try to cater to both the older more conservative crowd and the bright cheesy teeny bopper clothes. Some of the items you have to wonder who in the world would wear this stuff. The staff isn’t very helpful and the store itself is confusing. But if you have time and the will to peruse the racks, you are bound to find treasures. The first time I went i found a michael, by michael kors black sheath dress for $ 50 that I am still in love with. But i’ve gone back three or four times and found nothing. Some of their clothing items are overpriced for their quality… I do like the fact that they have an extensive shoe selection that is always changing. If it weren’t for the shoes I wouldn’t come back. The jewelry is overpriced and searching for clothing just takes way too much time and patience.

I was excited about this place because my friend had told me about their Lincoln Park location and the fantastic designer deals she has enjoyed.
I have to say, the clothing was disappointing. Nothing caught my eye. The had a decent selection of shoes– that was a plus. But, as another review mentioned, the quality is certainly suspect.
I’ll check out the Lincoln Park location when I’m in the neighborhood. Until then, I’ll stick with TJ Maxx and Marshalll’s when I want to go bargain hunting.

I think that you can find some gems but you really have to look. That’s the only nice thing that I will say.
Their return policy is riduclous and the sales people including the manager are rude. They have a 3 day return policy! Who has time to do that?! Besides when you bring something in to get something else, is that not considered an exchange? They reduced the item I was exchanging to the last sale price despite my having the receipt and told me that they don’t take returns past three days. I think their return policy has little to be desired and they acted like they were doing me a favor by taking my exchange item for $ 20 less than I paid for it! I was exchanging it for something else! You would think in this economy they would be working hard to keep customers coming. They will never have any of my business. Don’t go there, it’s not worth it.

This one is huge but personally, I like the one in Lincoln Park better because the pieces they stock are more for women who are older.
Also, they did not seem to have enough «designer» collections to choose from nor were the prices as great. lincoln Park definitely has a better selection.
I’m guessing I walked in at a bad time?

I had a better experience than the previous Unilocaler but still not that great. Having been to the Lincoln Park location numerous times I expected the same brands and styles. Not the case. Most of the clothes are geared towards an older clientele. Staff wasn’t rude but not engaging or helpful either. The store was huge and easy to get around compared to other locations. Shoe section and selection was fabulous.

If I could give a store no stars, this would be it. Being a retail buyer and customer service consultant for over 20 years, this chain store took me by surprise. This store is an «off price» designer store. They claim to have all the latest designer fashions at 30−50% off of the original prices. Sure they have many designer brands, but the wares that they sell are the designers B-​line. You will not find these same fashions in a high end department store… only similar patterns and fabrics. In truth, this is basically a Fashionbug type store. A real pig in lipstick.
They aim for a quaint boutique feel by offering their clientle coffee and donuts… though none was to be had when we were there… just remnants of crumbs and an empty tray and unwashed coffee pot. Nasty, if you ask me.
Store is tight and unkempt all around. Definitely not handicapped accessible, let alone child friendly. The aisles are tight. I believe that there is an unspoken rule in the industry regarding the space between racks. I think that anyone over a size 10 would be a bull in a China shop here… no way could anyone over a size 10 walk between the racks.
Extremely rude staff. I believe that I am being kind when I say extremely rude. Incredibly unhelpful but quick to give every customer the evil stink eye. I was never once greeted, I had to find the cashier. I was told by the sour faced older woman to bring a «buggy» for my son in the future, she did not appreciate the fact that I had entered the store with the cart from Office Depot. Sorry. It’s a strip mall. I was shopping. I’m not a bum that stole a grocery cart. For a moment I wanted to demand speaking to her manager about her rudeness, but I decided that since I never would shop here again, it wasn’t worth my while, rude people like her will soon find their place in the unemployment line soon enough. I was pissed enough to use my Platinum American Express for payment to show the clerk that I wasn’t just a bum. After she checked my id to make sure that I was who I said I was and that I wasn’t using a stolen card, she tried to back track. Too late, the damage was already done.
The worst part of this store other than the snooty staff is their ridiculous return policy. You have 3 days. Seriously. 3 days. Whoever heard of such a thing? Incredible bs if you ask me. Especially when you check out their store hours.
*Note. I tried to exchange the item that I bought because I noticed that it was sewn incorrectly. I had guests over the weekend, so I had no other choice but to go exchange the item on the last possible day. Incredible. This store closes at 6pm on weekdays! Whoever heard of such a thing and for a chain store? I showed up at 530pm and every light was off… misadvertising! Places like this should go to hell!