p45

If you’re looking for smart, interesting clothing that doesn’t ‘wear’ you… This is the place. The staff is helpful, honest, fun… And Tricia is a businesswoman to be admired.

While most of Damen has been taken over by chain stores, p45 stands out as an ideal local boutique. The selection is always amazing and high end while still affordable if you are willing to splurge a bit. The owner Tricia is always so helpful and never tells you something looks good on you when it does not. That is a rare find these days.

I love everything about p45 from their gorgeous clothing with unique cuts & designs, to the wonderful staff (friends), fabulous shoes & amazing jewelry. Yet another post featuring oxfords picked up here. It was their 15^th birthday so I had to celebrate :)

Love this store! They have a well-​edited selection of upscale, trend-​on clothing. Their shoes and jewelry are also fabulous… though few in number (clothing is their main focus). The salespeople are always friendly and helpful.

I seriously don’t know how this place has gotten ‘it’ status! I appreciate the local designers that are selling here, but I was disappointed in a lot of the uninspired, highly-​expensive clothes here. I don’t care if something is expensive (if it is worth the price, I will save up), but I seen so many plain, boring things here! Barely anything eye-​catching! This is the kind of store one would go to if they had no style, but needed to look presentable. Nothing special, just presentable. I personally want more out of my clothing.
«What is fashionable is what oneself wears, What is unfashionable is what everyone else wears.» — Oscar Wilde

While enjoying pedis with a friend she informed me she still didn’t have a rehearsal dinner dress for her wedding, which was just 2 weeks away. Yikes! We dried our toes, hopped in the car and headed to Damen with the hopes of finding something at Marc Jacobs, Cynthia Rowley or perhaps Nanette Lepore. Marc and Nanette let us down (absolutely nada!) and we found 1 good option of Cynthia Rowley. Before settling on the Cynthia Rowley dress we decided to pop into p45 to see if they had anything.
My goodness… I always forget how cute this boutique is! Unfortunately, I can’t buy anything in normal boutiques right now due to Baby R, but as soon as I shed those pregnancy pounds later this year p45 will be one of my first stops.
Our sales gal, Tricia, was beyond helpful! She wasn’t pushy in the least bit and really wanted to make sure my friend absolutely LOVED her rehearsal dinner dress. She ended up finding us a beautiful dress that was just perfect… and on sale (score!). She even gave my friend heels, a strapless bra and stockings to try it on. They really have it all here! Now if only they could start carrying maternity clothes for me…

Love this store. I have no complaints about it at all.
They have a great mixture of local designers (of both clothes and jewelry) and some cult designers from around the world.
I always find at least one incredible piece when I stop in and sometimes more. Some of their items are pricey, but there is a reasonable range which I imagine should encompass a larger audience.
I’ve never experienced any snobbiness here, but rather a real passion for fashion and an inoffensive kind of service that is not overbearing, but does sometimes result in me being shown pieces that I wouldn’t have noticed on my own.

Mmmmm… So.Much.Lurve.For.p.45
Always a quiet admirer of their gorgeous window displays but never an actual shopper, I decided to finally right things in the universe and dive headfirst into p.45 to at last see what’s doing behind that alluring, flaunting glass.
My instincts were right… luxe, trendy, upscale, undeniably fabulous goods at boutique prices. All my favorites — and some new finds, too — were there to greet me like old friends. Inhabit, Michelle Mason, Splendid, 3.1 Phillip Lim. swoon, Swoon, SWOON! p.45 is definitely a destination for a gal that digs a fashion forward dress and really well constructed, tailored garments… think structured jackets, modern tops, striking outerwear… nary a pair of denim was in sight.
The sales gals were especially helpful and loved their forward thinking nature as they flitted about the store showing me this, pulling that… «oh, you’ll just diiiiiiie for this!»… oh, now will I?! Perhaps they just spied my fashion whore appreciation patch, either way, the attention was noticed and valued.
Have I converted to a regular, loyal shopper? At these prices, I can only wish… would if I could, but for now will just be ecstatically pleased to resign my position as only a p.45 bridesmaid and never a bride.

Service is good — if they know you are actually shopping and not just sightseeing. Unfortunately I find things that are gorgeous, have my name all over them, and cost way more than I am willing to spend ($ 300 sleeveless top hello). But somehow I also find great basics that I will love until they wear out.

My absolutely all time favorite store in the city. It’s expensive, but every time I wear something (even one piece) that I purchased from this store, I get a compliment. The owners and everyone that works there are super cool. They never push things on you and will give you an honest answer if something doesn’t look good. The sales are pretty awesome. Check it.

I am a huge fan of p45! Seriously, I think that over half of the clothes in my closet are from there, maybe more! I don’t know what Melissa H is talking about as far as the bad customer service-​the girls there are amazing and would bend over backwards to make sure a client is happy. I have had them deliver clothes to my home, come over and help me rework outfits in my closet (at no charge!), scour the country for a sold out dress and even watch my puppy while I shop. They treat their clients like friends and are always helpful and talkative when you go in.
Above and beyond the fantastic customer service, the collection of clothing lines that they carry are phenomenal and they usually carry a line before anyone else has even heard of it. I think it speaks volumes that I can still wear pieces from p45 that I bought 10 years ago and have them be relevant to today’s fashion trends. If you’re looking for unique, quality pieces that you won’t see anyone else wearing then this is the place to go!

I despise this store!!! Every time I have been there no one says anything to me when I walk in, or even while I’m in there browsing. They’re too busy talking to their «friends» that are there shopping. Plus, all the women that are there are stuck up Bucktown women that think their baby strollers are status symbols.

I don’t get it. For a while, this store was written up everywhere. Every style guide, shopping guide, and magazine was writing about how this store has a great selection.
However, every time I go there, I am never impressed. Trust me, I love supporting Chicago stores but this store makes it hard for me. A lot of the things I can find at other stores in Chicago and with a wider variety of sizes available.
I will say this, the staff is always pleasant.

What can I say other then, I love love love P.45. All of the people who work there are so fantastic and they carry the finest clothing ever! After shopping in their store, I would call them if I forgot to buy an article of clothing and they would know exactly what I was talking about and they would ship it to me no problem. They would always remember me when I came in and know exactly what I was looking for. They make shopping at their store such a wonderful experience, and I love going to see them!

I really liked p45 boutique– the girl working was so friendly and they had great jeans, sweaters and tops. Some items were expensive as you would usually expect from a boutique but there were some surprisingly affordable items which was a nice change. I didn’t get anything but the next time I need to get some new jeans, I’ll be hitting this place up first.

Absolutely beautiful, upscale chic clothing in this small boutique in Wicker Park. However, the prices are fairly high; sweaters are priced in the $ 300 to $ 600 range. But the clothing is gorgeous, clean and modern.

So, after much looking, I ended up buying the dress I will wear to my wedding here.
It’s obviously not your standard wedding dress, but it is indeed beautiful!
There are so many amazing articles of clothing in this store, and what impressed me most was the customer service.
I sometimes get nervous going in some of those new little boutiques on Damen dressed down in jeans and converse, as some employees at other stores may find that a perfect opportunity to snear. BUT at P45 i was treated like a great old friend of the sales woman…
It was really a refreshing experience!

I’ve got to hand it to p45, they are not nearly as predictable as some of the other boutiques around town (and by predictable, I’m referring to some of the shops along Armitage, Southport, and the Gold Coast/​Old Town that carry your run of the mill jeans, t-​shirts, etc.). p45 really stands out with their unique selection of merchandise and I appreciate that. Plus, they have a great mailing list (I’m talking snail mail here) that informs you of sales and trunk shows — no junk mail, I swear!
So why the 4 stars instead of 5? Well, I think their service can be hit or miss. I’ve had very good experiences at p45, but I think its rather inconsistent. And because I worked in retail for quite some time (and I’m a big shopper), I know how important great service is. But all in all, p45 should not be missed the next time you’re in Bucktown.

I’m not going to lie, this place is pretty pricey. While I cannot justify spending the amount that most of these items costs (let alone buying a whole ensemble!), if you are in the market for a unique gem to feel like a million bucks in, you may find it here. Sometime’s I’ve been intimidated because I’m sure many of my more upscale neighbors go in and drop a load on outfits, tops, accessories, etc. And me, I look a few times a year and see if something will grab me leaving empty handed more often than not. Recently, something caught my eye. A beautiful Development dress. Now I have a beautiful dress that I love. It will see me through holiday parties, New Years eve and for years to come. I love it! The staff is most always helpful and willing to make you feel important even if you are not a big spender. They even remember my name though I’ve hardly bought anything there.
So for very special occassions or if you just want something not everyone has, check them out.

I am still kicking myself for not buying the yellow velour sweatshirt with a deer cross stitched on the front that I saw here last year. That aside, this store has a lot of unique, fun things. Most things are on the pricey side but everything seems well made. They have a ton of beautiful coats which is very dangerous if you’re me. I already have 6 winter coats.