Shopping on a Budget
By Citysearch Editors, Chicago
A little low on cash? No need to scrimp on style. From cool shoes to funky home furnishings, our editors uncover some of the best deals in Chicago.
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Beta Boutique
2016 W Concord Pl, Chicago, IL
Weekend-only shop houses nomadic sample sales with designer goodies at slashed prices. -
Fox's
2150 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
With designer clothes selling for less, resale reaches a peak. -
Epiphane
1426 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
A wide selection of women's accessories including jewelry by local designers, costume jewelry, semiprecious stones and sterling is offered at affordable prices. -
The Daisy Shop
67 E Oak St 6th Fl, Chicago, IL
The labels and looks might scream big bucks, but the prices whisper vintage steal at this Gold Coast favorite. -
Mint Julep
1013 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
This Armitage Avenue women's boutique focuses on affordable, lessor known labels for a casual, jeans-and-T clientele.
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Suits 20/20
4560 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL
6,000-plus men's designer suits, and many more ties, are efficiently organized at this popular discount outlet. -
Essex 5
1407 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Old-school sneakers, hoodies, tracksuits and more street wear rings in affordably at this Wicker Park shop. -
Paul Stuart
875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Find heaven in the form of heavily dicounted suits, shirts and prepster sweaters in the second floor x/s shop. -
American Apparel
1563 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
A staple in many an urban guy's closet--from fitted hoodies to throwback nylon jackets. -
Filene's Basement
830 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
This markdown mecca has its own chapter in the bargain-shopping book.
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Lori's Designer Shoes
824 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
A Lincoln Park institution, scour the back sales wall before jumping onto the main floor fray. -
Dimensione Shoes
3327 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Private label shoes by the owners of Battaglia feature good leather, detailing and reasonable prices. -
Alamo Shoes
5321 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Find high-end shoes at lower prices in this Andersonville alternative to major department stores. -
Nine West Outlet
2058 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Women's footwear and accessories brand outlet offers shoes and more at a discount. -
Gabriella's Shoes
1654 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
This Wicker Park shoe and accessories shop specializes in imports from Germany and Italy sold at discount prices.
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Roy's Furniture
2455 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL
An elegant showroom houses affordable home furnishings. -
Cost Plus World Market
1623 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL
Sturdy furniture rings in at attractive prices at this international home-wares emporium. -
San Rafael Incorporated
3366 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
This cramped showroom is a goldmine for those over veneer: Peruse samples, select styles and your furniture is crafted in Mexico from solid wood. -
Right-On Futon
3012 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Find smart sleeping solutions and priced-to-move furniture at this eclectic store. -
CB2
3757 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Crate & Barrel's North Center sibling is hipper and younger, with basics at affordable prices.
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Wow & Zen
1912 Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
Antique Asian wares have been transformed into surprisingly affordable home-decor pieces at this Bucktown shop. -
Hollywood Mirror
812 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
"Empire Records" meets Salvation Army at this trippy thrift depot.
