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A La Mode Collections

4.4 (30 reviews)
Closed 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Carl F.

I used to buy clothes that made me look thin, now I buy clothes that I can hide my fat under. Operation: Don't become my Mother has been compromised. Maybe I'm just getting older, which still isn't the greatest feeling but it's a slight cut above just getting fatter. so anyway, I found myself in the area and remembered that my girl, Nicole W, had written a shiny, happy, glowing review of A La Mode and that I needed to do a little bit of first-hand research on a shopping local for the holidays piece I've been working on. Walking in and seeing all the muted colors and statement accessories with gemstones immediately made me think I may be shopping a little above my age-range, but as I took a closer look I realized that it wasn't that the clothing was older, it was that it was more sophisticated than I'm used to, but I still liked it, and I'd bet my kind of boring mom and super hip aunt, young, skinny, perfect cousin and her beautiful three year-old daughter would also find a cornucopia of items worth coveting as well. It appeared as though I'd just stumble upon the perfect, shop for gifting something unique to just about every female in my family tree. I was particularly big fan of this purple/red/navy button-up blouse thing that was loose-fitting (euphemism for 'fat-hiding') and was nominally priced for only $34. If I had to describe the feel of A La Mode, I'd start by referencing Francesca's Collections (the shop, not the restaurants) but A La Mode has more jewelry and of a bit better quality (nothing stretchy rings) and less clothing that's more cozy and classic, less flashy and trendy, and also a bit more reasonably priced. I didn't end up buying the blouse because I'm trying out this new thing called 'saving monies', but I did tell myself that I could think it over, and if I still had that blouse on my mind next week, I was allowed to buy it. Plus it was something I could categorize at business-casual so it's kind of like an investment in my career, right? Right? Okay, I just really want the damn thing and I'm willing to work any angle to justify it. Is that so wrong?

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1 year ago

Everything!!!!. Great people great clothes, Baby Things it's perfect . Candles , gorgeous jewelry, beautiful women clothes, purses

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I love A La Mode! They have the friendliest staff and such unique items. The online shopping option has been wonderful as well.

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A La Mode is by far the best boutique store that Arlington Heights has to offer.

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Upstairs Boutique & Gift - Cute things at reasonable-for-boutique prices

Upstairs Boutique & Gift

3.8(5 reviews)
0.0 mi
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Yep - I'll concur with Helena B...Upstairs is adorably random. If you seek a cornucopia of gifty,…read morecute-ish items, Upstairs Boutique is your jam. The store is owned by a lovely lady who curates goods from all over. I was especially a fan of the leather cuffs accented by metal rings and the completely over the top cute stitched change purses with random sayings plastered on them. At $5 a piece, these precious little change purses are the perfect on-hand gift. My personal fave it the red and goldenrod circus-esque option that says Boss Lady on one side and "Show Em The Bacon That Yer Makin" on the other. Beyond those goodies, Upstairs Boutique has a small selection of clothing and a baby/kids area near the back. If you're feeling gifty, drop by Upstairs Boutique.

Very disappointing experience. The lady who runs the shop is rather arrogant, and she has…read morerestrictive store hours if you are a working person. I purchased an item at the shop a few years ago, and after getting the thumbs down from my daughter, I returned it, only to be handed a useless piece of paper--a store credit. I am very good about recalling details and do not remember receiving verbal notice about "store credit only returns" nor do I recall being told the store credit is only good for one year. I just literally handed that woman $55 for absolutely nothing while being forced to honor her shoddy business practices. In this day and age with wonderful selections and store policies, elsewhere, I don't see how she continues this narrow and unethical business practice. Her clothing/gift selection is certainly nothing special, so you'd be wiser, in this case, to not shop local.

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Charisma

5.0(1 review)
0.1 mi

For years, my wife would find clothing and accessories at a store called A La Mode in Arlington…read moreHeights. First when they were on Northwest Highway and now at their location on Campbell Street. The same ownership opened a sister store a few doors down on Campbell called Charisma. A La Mode is still great, but I have found so many gifts for her at Charisma because I think it caters more towards a mature woman (trying to be PC here). My most recent experience was a Christmas gift for my wife. The store was locked, but I knew A La Mode was related, so I went in and asked for help. As has happened in the past, they cheerfully opened it and helped me with my task. I have often dealt with the daughter and she has great taste and an enthusiastic customer service spirit. I described what I was looking for and she had a few suggestions, but nothing hit. I noticed a display and she found the size I was looking for and it was an instance success. She even said the blue would work well with my wife's eyes. (so cool she remembers her). My wife says I never have given her a gift from Charisma that she hasn't loved, and this was no exception. In a time where we are click happy to quickly make a purchase and have it delivered to our home, it's such a good feeling to have special attention, someone to bounce ideas off of and have more of a value added experience through great customer service. If you're a guy, don't be intimidated because they will listen and help. Even if your wife's eyes are brown.

Eileen Fisher

Eileen Fisher

3.9(53 reviews)
3.4 mi
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As others have stated, staff here is THE WORST…read more No greeting when you enter. No offering help or info. No offering a fitting room when I have an armful of stuff. And the group behind the register literally couldn't be bothered to stop chatting to ring me up when I found something. They pretty much just refuse to acknowledge there is another human being in the store. Selection is decent, but it's a really frustrating shopping experience. I will only buy here if I can't find it online or elsewhere.

I spent a lot of time shopping at the Eileen Fisher Company Store. It had always been a pleasant…read moreexperience, so I was shocked at my recent visit. The sales associates used to put the clothes I collected to try on in a dressing room for me. I walked that store for at least half hour without a single sales associate approaching me even though there were 3 or 4 at the register talking and no other customers in the store. Once in the dressing room, not one sales associate approached to see if I needed a different size or if they could remove items from the dressing room, something that would have happened in the past. I checked out, spending about $400, on 3 items. Normally, I would keep my items on the hanger but that's not an option anymore unless you want a drycleaner wire hanger. Unfortunately, my story doesn't end there. When I got home, I discovered I had been charged $59 for a tee shirt that was clearly marked $49. I returned to the store the next day with the tee shirt and receipt and explained what happened. Instead of 'I am very sorry that happened, let me take care of that for you', the women made me feel like I had come to rob the store. After double and triple checking, I received my credit. I never received an apology, just a look of why I would bother for $11. Will I shop at the Eileen Fisher Company Store again? Yes. Will I expect customer service? No. Will I check my receipt? Definitely?

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