What People Are Saying About Penelope's
The Editor
Jennifer Olvera
Citysearch
The Scene – Vivid blue, pop art-adorned walls welcome guys and gals to this vintage storefront. Low on attitude and big on fun clothing, the store's friendly, chatty staff and chain-defying regulars exude a casual-cool vibe. And its affordable not-too-dressy clothing assures that cool kids will be comfortably clad when headed to Bucktown bars. – – The Goods – A light blend of vintage and new threads are geared toward those with an eye for the modern. Fred Perry track jackets in Kelly green promise lounging, workouts and walks with style, while floral cap-sleeved…
01/22/07
Really fun place to shop
by amhd at Citysearch
This store is bright and funky...just plain fun to shop in. Nice people. Really cute clothes, accessories, and gifts.
12/15/06
glorified junk shop
by lolajames309 at Citysearch
I wouldn't complain about the pricing here as much as the dirty, cluttered atmosphere. Is this a "vintage" or "thrift" shop? Is this a store for "hard-to-find" designers? Is this a pet shop (I agree with the reviewer who complained about the smell)? Trying to be all things to all people, it fails to find a niche.
I first read about them on Lucky Online and was disappointed in their favorable review...it's truly not even in the top 100 Chicago stores...the selection is NOT original, and there is PLENTY of attitude from the staff. That being said, I don't know why people complain about the prices here, of all things...that's what clothes COST.
- Pros: lots to look at! good location
- Cons: overrated selection...a too-cool-for-school "hipster" attitude, for no reason
07/22/06
cluttered atmosphere and average products
by rebeccalovel at Citysearch
I don't know why my friends like this store, the selection is simply all over the place, the designers they carry aren't actually hard-to-find at all (and they don't sell 'em here for any less than anywhere else), and it smells like a catbox. It tries to be part-second-hand-store and part-hipster-boutique but looks like my grandmother's junked-up basement!
- Pros: the staff is nice
- Cons: they'd have to be
The Details on Penelope's
Category:
Women's Clothing, Men's Clothing, Clothing Boutiques, Clothing
Payment Methods:
Cash, Visa, MasterCard
