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3862 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago,
IL
60613
41.9518
-87.6772
Neighborhoods: North Center, North Side
Lu Lu's At The Belle Kay
Last updated 7.24.09
What People Are Saying About Lu Lu's At The Belle Kay
The Editor
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Citysearch
Vintage apparel, shoes and accessories from the '40s, '50s and '60s; a wide selection of jewelry is available.
12/21/08
Horrible Service
by kateymeyer at Citysearch
I went here looking to find a 1950s formal dress. I started browsing the racks of clothes when a sales woman yelled "don't touch the dresses!" and that I was to touch them by the hangers only. All the dresses were covered in plastic, which any vintage enthusiast knows is horrible for clothing! When I told the sales woman what I was looking for, she immediately starting explaining how "1970's dresses are sooo in right now! All the girls are wearing them for prom!" She continued to show me these hideous dresses that resembled slips rather than formal wear. I kept explaining what I wanted but she wasn't listening. She wouldn't let me browse the shop without following me or telling me about the era of clothing, like I was a stupid child! It's too bad for the horrible service, because it seemed like they had some nice items here...
- Pros: Cute store, easy parking
- Cons: Rude customer service!
12/16/08
Tragic
by nonameslerft at Citysearch
I just read an article in which the owner of this shop boosted about what a lovely personal experience she provides her clients and how she "takes care" of all alterations...I laughed out loud! The first time I went there I took my sister, who was in high school, to look for a prom dress. She was 16 and about a size 8. The comment from the sales person was that he wasn't sure what they had anything for a "bigger girl". I tried to be polite and told him, that I was sure i could find something because they have such great dresses, then when I tried to start pulling dresses for her, I was asked to not touch them! We left without spending a dime of our dress budget. Hoping the awful service was just a one time thing, I went back looking for a dress to wear to a wedding and found an incredible late 1930's dress. While there, I had to put of with the owner, who was at least as bad as her sales person. I tried to make conversation with her, but all she wanted to do was talk about how "fabulous" she and "her" dresses are. The dress needed to be tailored. The tailor was incredible nice and did an amazing job, I'm just sorry that it cost me an extra $90! I guess what the owner means by having a tailor who "takes care" of the alterations is that she has a very pricey tailor she insists you use on "her" clothes. I love the dress more than anything else in my closet, but buying it was such an awful experience! They have some beautiful clothes, but the service and attitude there is so bad that it's just tragic.
- Pros: Great dresses
- Cons: Horrible, snooty sales people and owner....who make you want walk out
09/17/08
ridiculous...
by babydeeer at Citysearch
I have been on the hunt for the perfect vintage ring to replace one that was stolen from me. After visiting the Ravenswood Antique Mart, and having an extremely pleasant chat with the woman there, she recommended I try finding a ring at Lulu's. I really appreciated her steering me in the right direction, and felt optimistic at the prospects of finding something there--but when i walked into Lulu's my optimism quickly dissolved. The sales woman, in the completely empty shop, looked me up and down, and then proceeded to abruptly ask me what i needed. I told her my situation, that I was looking for an Art Deco style ring. She tittered and said bluntly, whilst shaking her head, "No." sneer, titter..."No, I mean--first of all, do you even KNOW what Art Deco is?" She looked at me like I had just crawled out of the gutter and was begging her for money. I may look young, (I am 30, thank you very much) but the way she treated me was downright impolite, and unpolished. She gruffly points to some cuffs on the awkward table and say, "THIS is Art Deco...." Thanks, crabby, but i'll go elsewhere. It's a shame, too-they had some lovely pieces, but her arbitrary attitude was downright callous, and made the business and herself look ridiculous.
- Pros: ...
- Cons: Rude customer service
The Details on Lu Lu's At The Belle Kay
Know Before You Go:
Lulu's carries a large selection of vintage special-occasion dresses as well as flirty spring coats and fur coats for winter. Also check out the collection of hats and handbags.
Category:
Vintage Clothing, Thrift Stores, Women's Clothing, Second Hand Goods, Clothing Accessories, Clothing
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
