Chicago Our Campus: Clothing
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No matter your price range, clothing store options in Chicago abound, from national chains to resale shops to independently owned boutiques. This is just a sample of what's out there, but we recommend you spend some time wandering some of Chicago's well-known shopping districts on your own: State Street, Water Tower/Michigan Avenue area, Lincoln Park, and Wicker Park.
American Apparel
39 S. State St.
312.658.0672
1563 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773.235.6778
46 E. Walton St.
312.255.8360
V-necks and leggings...and other clothes too. And they're all made in America.
Barney's Co–op
barneys.com
2209–11 N. Halsted St.
773.248.0426
Less expensive than the big Barney's, but just as stylish.
Betsey Johnson
2120 N. Halsted St.
773.871.3961
835 N. Chicago Ave.
312.280.6964
(Water Tower Place)
Expensive women's formal wear, but make sure to check the sale racks.
Gap Factory Outlet
gap.com
2778 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773.252.0594
Clothing and accessories you would find at Gap stores throughout the city, only discounted.
H&M
hm.com
20 N. State St.
312.263.4436
Inexpensive clothes, from basic to trendy for men and women.
Macy's
macys.com
111 N. State St.
312.781.1000
Macy's flagship Chicago location in the historic Marshall Field's space. Check out the gourmet food court for lunch or the famed Walnut Room for modern comfort food.
Nordstrom Rack
nordstrom.com/c/rack
24 N. State St.
312.377.5500
Major-label clothing, shoes, and accessories that you'd find at Nordstrom, only discounted.
The North Face
thenorthface.com
875 N. Michigan Ave., #1 SW
(John Hancock Center)
312.337.7200
If you're looking for heavy-duty gear to survive the Chicago winter, and willing to spend, this is the place to go. It may not be the most stylish, but it pays off in sub-zero weather.
REI
rei.com
1466 N. Halsted St.
312.951.6020
One-stop shop for your outdoor needs for winter and summer, including clothing, bike repair, sports gear, camping, and hiking.
Strange Cargo
strangecargo.com
3448 N. Clark St.
773.327.8090
Vintage-inspired and custom T-shirts, unique and funky clothes and accessories, and Chuck Taylors in every color you can imagine.
Urban Outfitters
20 S. State St.
773.269.9919
2352 N. Clark St.
773.549.1711
935 N. Rush St.
312.640.1919
Hipster-paradise, relatively affordable clothes, shoes, accessories, books, and housewares.
