Fox’s Designer Clothing

I always find at least 1 great piece of designer clothing at a great price here. Their skokie store is bigger and has a wider selection of things than the one on Armitage in Lincoln Park, but both locations are great! Their inventory is classic and unique. I found a Calvin Klein blazer at the LP store that I can’t get enough of, and a Kenneth Cole black winter jacket in Skokie that I wish I had in every color. If you’re looking for something cute on a budget, you’ll find it at Fox’s.

My shopping partner-​in-​crime {my mom} & I, have been hitting up Fox’s for over a decade now. It’s a great spot for unique flair — you’ll receive a multitude of comments for your different & interesting style selections. Check-​it-​out!

Found some cute stuff! Unique tan sweater with 2 leather strapped buckles on the neck. Also, cute black spring jacket with skinny belt at the waist. Location in cute area

Good bargain spot but the selection is hit or miss!
Fox’s is similar to a Marshall’s in their model — some overstocks, some past season. So the cute top in the window? Probably only available in 2 sizes.
On a mission to find a particular style and color? This is more of a stumble upon, treasure hunt experience.
Most of the time I leave empty handed but when I do find something, its really good! Best finds include: super flattering calf-​length Laundry by Shelli Segal down jacket for $ 80 and my go-​to mint green wedding guest dress. So I always end up stopping in when I’m in the area.
Like others have mentioned, the changing room is basically a high school locker room. There are a few «stalls» for a little more privacy but no doors or curtains.

I have been here a few times but never bought or even tried anything on. Today I tried on a few things in the dressing room which was a horrific experience. There are no curtains and mirrors everywhere. It is IMPOSSIBLE to retain any dignity while trying on clothes here. The saleswomen walk around and check out what your doing even if you are standing there in your bra and panties. Unless you have ZERO issues with complete strangers checking you out in your undergarments this dressing rooms is AWFUL.
Then one of the dressing nooks has a broken vent on the floor which I fell into several times. I twisted my ankle and told the one of the saleswomen who seemed completely uninterested. I had to limp out of the store.
However, if you have the time there are very cute items for low prices. You can find really cool stuff… as long as you don’t need to try it on.
Going to this store was a humiliating, painful, and extremely unpleasant experience.

Just reading these horrible reviews, entises me to not visit this retailer.

I usually make a pilgrimage here a couple of times a year — for what reason I don’t know. I always have high hopes considering the clothes always seem to look better on the hangars than on me. Selection is hit or miss — and choice of sizes, too. Customer service is terrible. I told one of the employees how hard it is to find small size pants and she rolled her eyes at me. There was not one small size selection in the store. She didn’t offer to help me look, either. I think I need to put this place on the shelf for good.

I like unique reasonably priced clothing, and Fox’s generally has what I am looking for. I don’t mind the fact that there are not any doors on the dressing room, because if I am getting an item for a discount I am willing to deal with that inconvenience. There have been a few times I went and didn’t see anything I like, but those times are outweighed by the times that I do find something.

If you want HORRIBLE service, go here.
I have been here several times, each time the women at the counter were making fun of how a customer did not pronounce a designer’s name correctly. These women are snooty, and customer service is not in their vocabulary. Out of all the times that I have been here, I have not been asked if I needed any help. I did not want to approach these women because they were too busy making fun of customers! And I was willing to spend several hundred dollars on an outfit. They lost a huge sale, because of their negative attitude.

I’ll keep this very short. I came here yesterday for the first time.
— Staff was rude, unfriendly and busy socializing with each other.
— Funky clothing but poor quality.
— Prices not that great.
— Dressing rooms are open (no doors or curtains) and 2 staff members sit there and watch everyone.
— Cramped and cluttered and gets annoying when there are more than 10 people in the small store.
Unless you are in the area, don’t bother.

I consider myself the queen of bargain hunting and after living in LA for several years and being spoiled with sample sales, I feel like I know my stuff. Fox is great when they get in good brands. In the past I’ve purchased Marc by Marc Jacobs sweaters at $ 40 and a True Religion jacket for $ 70.
It’s a great place to stop by if you’re in the neighborhood, but would never go out of my way to make a trip specifically for the store.

This isn’t Europe and I can’t pretend it is – no curtains on fitting rooms???
Their collection is cute and some of their stuff would definitely end up in my wardrobe, but the fact that I can’t try these things on with privacy bothers me…

I came here looking for something fabulous to wear to a North Shore wedding a few weeks ago.
Needless to say, I was a little less than underwhelmed. After reading so many fantastic reviews on here, I figured I would have no trouble finding something — anything! But to no avail. They had some cute coats, and a shit-​ton of sweater dresses, but nothing even remotely classy enough to wear to a black-​tie affair.
Note: Although it took a lot of time and energy, I had much better luck digging at Nordstrom Rack.

I needed a dress for a wedding in my boyfriend’s family. Meaning, this dress needed to be fancy (my boyfriend was best man and wearing a tux), hot and flattering (my boyfriend is there!), and family-​appropriate. That’s pretty hard to find. My search finally ended at Fox’s.
They have a fabulous selection of dresses and casual wear. It definitely has the bargain store feel to it – disorganized, crowded, a place you want to get in and out of. Oh, and a warning: The dressing rooms have no doors or curtains, so wear appropriate undergarments if you’re uncomfortable about those things.

So one Sunday afternoon I was driving around frantically looking for an outfit to wear to a party that same evening. I figured I could go on Halsted and just wander aimlessly until I found something.
So I wandered into Fox’s and let me tell you I felt like the gates of heaven had been opened! This place is great!
Cute stuff not overly crowded so far I like. 1 star.
The saleswomen were very nice with out being stalkers. 1 star
Designer brands at low prices 1 star
So far this place was well on it’s way to a five star Unilocal rating. So when I decided it was time to try on the saleschick brought me into the dressing room — OK wait. I mean dressing area. Negative 756 stars!!! I tell you I was mortified. Here were all these women getting undressed in this open area. Some even had thongs on! Holy Crap! So of course I’m trying to look all cool like I’ve done this before. So I kind of sashay in and start taking my clothes off. (all while trying not to stare at these other women). The part that makes it even worse is that there are mirrors on each wall. So there is no where to hide!
Of course I ended up buying some really cute things and I just sort of chalked up the whole dressing room, I mean area, thing as a liberating experience (???).
When I left I immediately called my friend who had a explanation about the whole thing. She said «Damn those white women. They are so open with their bodies.» So of course I start thinking maybe that’s why I was the only black person in there! Hmm… very interesting.
So the moral of this story is…
«When in Rome do as the white chicks do!»
Maybe I should start a movement you know? So I’m calling out to all the black women out there. Take your clothes off now! Take them off in front of everyone! Be care free! Be like the white women! Lesson learned. :-)

Great place for discount fashions!
I bought two amazing winter coats here and spent about ¹⁄₃ of what I should have. My black wool belted trench (Laundry by Shelly Segal) that I get a million compliments on was only $ 150 and my long puffy down Kenneth Cole was $ 125.
I went on a weekday and there were few other shoppers, and the sales people were really helpful and not pushy at all. If you give them your phone number they will call you to tell you about big sales events.

I love browsing through Fox’s. I’ve just never actually bought anything there. It has the typical «outlet» store problems: weird variety of merchandise, odd sizes and often something feels sort of «off» about the piece you do find. Like maybe you’ll find a great designer skirt suit but the suit skirt has a big ruffle at the bottom. The store is usually packed with people and merchandise so it’s hard to maneuver around. It’s fun to browse though and if you’re patient enough to go through all the racks, it will probably be worth your time.

I always come here when I’m on a budget, but I need something for a job interview or a special occasion and I want to look like I spent more than I really did.
It can be hit or miss at times, but I have fond memories of the clothing I have bought from there and for that, I will always be thankful.

I’m not terribly enthused with this place. Yes, they have designer stuff. But about 50%-70% of the stuff in this store is bonafide crappola.
But there are a few precious treasures burried if you’re willing to dig. Cute purses.
But two points off for the big open dressing rooms. It’s like being in a junior high locker room all over again.

«With designer clothes selling for less, resale reaches a peak.» This is a great stop for «the look for less» bargains. I swear everything I tried on and bought was $ 29. Fox’s sells new and current fashions at 40−70% off regular retail prices.
Some stuff is a bit cheesy and outdated (studded glittery wife beaters, anyone!?) but they do have a nice selection of discounted pieces for very cheap prices. The store is nothing special (oh, and be prepared to go into the dressing room with no door or curtain– wear something easily interchangable!), but you have to search the racks. But I guarantee you won’t leave empty headed!
Compared to the other boutiques and shops on Armitage & Halsted, you’re going to save some dough here!