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    Busted Bra Shop

    4.4 (151 reviews)
    ModerateLingerie, Swimwear
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    11-22-21
    Aesha E.

    The store is under new ownership! Giving this update a cautiously optimistic four star review. What was once Bras Galore is now called Busted. I am slow on the uptake apparently because this is the second time I've realized after the fact that there's a bit of a joke or play on words happening at the business; I was trying to figure out why it's called Busted, and it just dawned on me as I was preparing this review update. I brought my mom here whilst she was visiting to get her a proper undergarment. Folks were nice; the woman who helped her said that "she was new to this" which kind of dinged one's confidence, but my mom was was ok with it and left with a bra so that was the goal. I also bought myself a couple of smoothing undershirts and a nightshirt. They have another store in Hyde Park so you have a couple places in Chicago to find a large number of sizes.

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    What an amazing find! Knowledgeable, kind and helpful staff! A great selection of nursing bras as well! I will be back!

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    Great shop! And so important to support local businesses. I highly recommend for anyone, but especially for pregnant and nursing moms.

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    Ask the Community - Busted Bra Shop

    Does this shop still accept bra donations for Free The Girls? Thank you!

    They accept donations of bras for Support the Girls, not Free the Girls.

    Is this store transgender friendly?

    Of course, we are a welcoming place and have our door open to all! Call today and book your appointment or for further questions. We look forward to seeing you!

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    This makes the whole bra shopping process pretty miserable, that is, until my friend told me about Bras Galore.

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    4.5(58 reviews)
    1.5 miLincoln Park, Sheffield Neighbors, DePaul
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    Maria, the owner, knows her stuff! I'm 49 and she was able to fit me correctly into a bra for the…read morefirst time in my life. She asked what I was looking for and gave me a large selection to choose from. I was buying items for a boudoir photo shoot, so she had plenty of suggestions. Aside from being incredibly friendly and helpful, it was comforting to know that I was in good hands!

    I think I have visited most of the small businesses in the 'burbs that cater to "what lies…read morebeneath," as it were. I've given up on department stores for finding my size, and it's just easier to have someone who knows what they're doing spend some time with you. Yeah, they're usually more expensive, but you wear these things all day every day. So I am of the "throw some money at the problem" school -- invest in some proper basics and you won't keep re-buying for a while. Given that framework, while in Chicago one week-end a girlfriend indulged me and we went on a mission. This store is small but laid out with loving attention, and everything is beautiful: matched sets along one wall, a glass display table in the middle, an array of fluffy maribou slippers in one corner. This is a place where you ARE at the mercy of the clerk who is helping you, because the stock is in the back. She'll measure you [this really is vital, no matter where you shop. YOU are never going to "guess" right!] and then start running back and forth to find you styles based on what you are saying works and what doesn't. It took a few minutes for the young lady and I to get in synch; she was a bit brusque at first, but when I explained what problems I was having (and the problems I TYPICALLY have), that seemed to help and everyone mellowed out. She knew everything about the brands, which came with sets (one bra I bought was part of a set that even had a garter belt. Woo), and didn't seem judgy when I told her that a couple were out of my price range. I ended up with several things and have been very happy with them! And thus my lingerie boutique addiction continues. I don't live close by, but I am in the city often enough that the next time I need an infusion of underthings I can easily enough come in. Definitely worth the trip.

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    Journelle

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    4.0(37 reviews)
    1.8 miWicker Park, West Town
    $$

    Great experience. The person who helped me was super encouraging, body positive, patient, and…read moreinformative. Measured me, listened to me. I wear size 12 pants and they had my sizes and above. It's real lingerie so it is expensive but the quality is there. Recommend.

    I think this may actually be my first Yelp review, ever. I worked boutique retail for years as a…read moresales associate/sales manager/manager, etc., and my sympathies and solidarity always lie with workers anyway. But ... that's also part of why I was so horrified by the customer service here. I came in at 5:15ish. The store closes at 6pm. I said I would be fast and just wanted to try a few on because I'd lost weight recently, they gave me two of the same bra and I went in the dressing room to try them on. Asked for one more size, tried that on and when I came out to see if I could try another kind of bra, *the lights were actually off.* I looked at the time. *It was 5:35.* IN MY LIFE, I have never seen it. I'm glad things are different now from when I worked retail and you couldn't even tell customers you were closing soon -- because there were times I'd end up staying for two hours after close with a customer who didn't end up buying anything at all. But turning the actual lights off a half-hour before close? While someone is in the dressing room? That's bananas. I was like "Oh my gosh, did I mess up? Are you closing now?" (knowing full well they had a half hour before close) and they were like, "Yeah, come in another day around 5 and you can get properly fitted." I must have looked confused, because I literally *did* come around five, and she says "actually 4:30 at the latest." Sorry, no. If you don't want customers arriving in your store after 4:30, and you want to close down at 5:30 ... don't say you close at six. Put that up on the door. Because no other store *on earth* has that policy. There are maybe four options in the whole city for those of us with a small band size/large cup size situation -- and anything we can find is going to be expensive as hell. This place, Busted, Rigby & Peller and Nordstrom. Loved that this place was close and regularly recommended it to others who had trouble finding non-standard sizes. Never again.

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    Early to Bed

    Early to Bed

    4.7(165 reviews)
    2.5 miAndersonville, Ravenswood, Uptown
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    This was our first time going into Early to Bed. The store itself always gives me a tickle on the…read moreoccasions The Doctor, The Queen and I have seen people go into the store, only to run out...HAHAHAHAHAHA! Guessing the name may have led them to think that it was a bed linen store. Anyway me and The Queen popped in there after leaving The Hopleaf as we saw a make shift sign on their door advertising a flea marker, so we decided to pop in to see what was going on. As it was my first time in the store, I can say it is well organize and they seem to have something for everyone for the most part. The overall vibe is chill and light, and the staff was friendly. I was not even aware that the store had a back area, so we were directed through a door and saw several vendors selling their products. There was a mixture of items being sold, from panties to stickers. I ended up purchasing two very cute purses and some stickers to pass out to some of my co-workers who are high performers who are not being appreciated that simply stated "You deserve more than survival", which they loved as it made them pause and think about what their value was. The prices were not too crazy and the two purses I got were well made. Again going back to the vibe of the store, it is very welcoming and feels safe from judgment. Me personally, I felt like this would be a store to come to for recommendations and questions it you were unsure of what you were looking for. And now that I know they have these market days, I am going to keep an eye out for that to see if there are any more cute purses I can purchase.

    Early to bed is such a fun place to stop in Chicago! The staff made a very relaxed atmosphere and…read moreare very welcoming. I was really impressed by the variety of inclusive toys, not just cis and straight focused. And I also loved the mixing in of non-intimate items that are fun and cute to look at! I have a loyalty card and definitely coming back!

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    4.8(24 reviews)
    3.7 miFulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side

    ****New Post from Feb 2020::****…read more Had an absolute blast shooting our maternity shoot with Magdalena at her amazing downtown studio and partially outdoors (yes in the middle of Chicago winter) this past weekend. It was SO worth it for the incredible shots she caught. Her perspective is so unique and captivating. We have done our engagement, wedding, boudoir and now maternity all with WASIO/PURE Boudoir and wouldn't have it any other way! The session just flowed incredibly well, and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Magdalena was extremely mindful and accommodating throughout if I needed a water, snack or restroom break at all. Even at 36 weeks pregnant, she made me feel more beautiful than ever! To anyone on the fence about having a Maternity shoot done because you aren't sure you feel up to it, I promise you, its totally worth it! ****Original Post from Aug 2017:: [ALSO 5 STARS!!!]**** What an incredible experience! I chose Magdalena of Wasio for two reasons. One, I've worked with her before for my engagement and wedding photography, and two, for her incredible prospective when it comes to boudoir photography! I was nervous at first but Magdalena was very reassuring and made me feel extremely comfortable. She offered many suggestions on outfits and ideas, and worked with what I had in mind as well. Throughout the session Magdalena would show me a few glimpses of photos on her camera as encouragement. She has a great eye that could make a woman of any shape or size feel beautiful. I chose to do mine as a surprise gift to my husband for our 5 year wedding anniversary and a gift to myself for my 30th birthday. This was a very rewarding experience and I definitely recommend Magdalena. Every woman should do this at least once, even if it is just for yourself!

    I booked a boudoir session with Magdalena to get some photos as a wedding present for my fiancé…read more Before the session, Magdalena sent detailed instructions on what to expect and how to prepare. The morning of the session I had also booked hair and makeup through someone she recommended, and their services were great! The session itself was also wonderful. Despite the fact that I had never done something along the lines of boudoir before, Magdalena gave a lot of instruction on how to pose and ensure my facial expressions also conveyed the right tone. She stopped to show me photos along to way so i could see how they were turning out. She promptly shared the unedited proofs with me, and they were all so good it was so hard to decide which ones I liked the best! If you are considering doing a boudoir shoot, do not hesitate to book with Pure Boudoir!

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    Rigby & Peller

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    4.2(21 reviews)
    3.5 miNear North Side
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    I had such an amazing experience at Rigby & Peller last week. Aundra Bradford provided her…read moreeducational guidance on fit, flattering bra selections, and her personalized assessment on the correct bras for me. I appreciate her professionalism and commitment to provide the best possible outcome for my needs. I'm a happy customer and will seek her input in the future.

    This store is life changing. Was it expensive? Yes. Was it worth every penny? YES…read more The service is impeccable and raised the bar for me in all future retail shopping experiences. I told them (the woman who served as my personal shopper) what I felt was the main issue with my current bras and what I wanted. (I replaced all but my strapless bra.) Of note, I had already done my own measurements at home using the "a bra that fits" method and she agreed that was my size and that's the size she used when bringing bra selections. If you haven't done your work at home, I am certain they would measure you at the store. For each type of bra I was looking for, they brought me like five options, I picked the ones I liked most, and they adjusted them for me and taught me how to properly put them on. I tried them on, asked for a different color, if I wanted, and had a maybe and yes pile which I went through again at the end. I bought five wonderful bras. I also ended up buying a bikini, one sexy pair of panties to match a particularly sexy bra, and some detergent to hand wash the bras. After this experience (I was brought wine, Belgium dark chocolate and biscotti while shopping!) I wish I could afford to replace the rest of my wardrobe with a personal shopper. It was so stress free to find all these items that fit perfectly! But bras are foundational, so even though my clothes shopping is still done at Kohl's, H&M, and similar bargain places, when it comes time to shop for bras again, this is where I will shop. They have a customer for life and I wish I had made it here years ago.

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