Eskell

What a lovely surprise find while spending a morning window shopping with my sister.
Upon entering I knew I was in trouble. I pretty much wanted one of everything. The clothing lines are mainly neutrals with some olive and blue thrown in… totally my color scheme.
The décor is minimal, earthy without being hippy and calming. They also offer a small collection of gemstones, precious rocks, interesting books and cute little cups and bowls to adorn your dresser.

this store is not really my style, but that being said they have some cool stuff. I don’t like how the store is displayed, it is very busy and looks junky! Also, don’t like all the plants hanging in the windows! Outside of that, just wonder why the people that work there are so un-​friendly? Seriously!

Eskell offers an eclectic — if not somewhat disjointed — selection of women’s clothing and accessories. Nothing caught my eye as I walked through the shop, and with no assistance offered from the associates, I made my way back out to Wicker Park to explore other local boutiques.

Ive found some cute things here. One being a sweet black and white puppy who Ive seen lounging around, but, alas, he was not for sale. A lot of things are overpriced, but that’ll happen since this is a boutique and all. My only issue is the lack of customer service here. Ive worked in industries (like retail) in which providing impeccable customer service is a top priority. As a result, I find that many places i visit fall short in this area. Even though i am used to receiving subpar customer service, it is not acceptable for employees to stand behind the cashwrap together, stare/​not greet entering potential customers, and then whisper about them while they browse your store. Byee. I’ll find this $ 100 necklace on Etsy for $ 20. I will miss you, cute puppy.

I really enjoyed visiting this boutique! They had an eclectic variety of clothing ranging from more trendy pieces to classic denim. The jewelry selection was impressive– many local artists featured. I feel like this is a destination for unique items and gifts, even if they are gifts to yourself :)

Cute boutique with wide range of jewlery, home décor, clothing, accessories and more! Great staff and reasonable prices.

Awesome little boutique in Wicker Park. They make their own Eskell clothing line that’s super cute! Great place for last minute gifts and jewelry by local Chicago designers.

Really expensive (like ridiculously over-​priced), but there’s cute stuff. I like that they sell all the decorations and plants in their store, as well. There are other places where you can buy similar plants and decorations for way cheaper though. Also, I’m not a fan of the glitter that they put in the plants. I don’t need a plant that looks like the aftermath of a Ke$ha party. Not much to really say about this other than that, sadly.

I had a great experience at Eskell this weekend! So many beautiful vintage– inspired pieces and unique jewelry. Good place to find a gift in a variety of price points. The young lady working was really helpful and friendly and the décor is cute. I happily left with an awesome blazer, candles and lotion… After I finally stopped myself from shopping :)

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaay out of my budget but everything there was GORGEOUS! If I ever win the lottery I will buy out all their dresses and skirts.

Pretty cute stuff. Kinda wish there was more stuff.

Love this store! Has amazing things (new AND vintage) that you will NOT find anywhere else! The owners are amazing too… Happy shopping :)

Eskell has a great range of unique dresses, jeans and accessories that are all durable and worth the price. I’ve gotten a great sundress and found the PERFECT skinny jeans here (for about $ 100 less than most high end jeans). The staff is helpful, friendly and they don’t seem to have that attitude that you sometimes find at small boutiques. Definitely worth a visit, my favorite Wicker Park/​Bucktown boutique!

Eskell? More like ehhhhhhhhhh-​skell.
Well, maybe that was a little harsh.
Don’t get me wrong, Eskell had everything you need to put together an adorable boutique — the unique clothing, the locally-​made jewelry, the hand-​picked vintage and the chic-​cute ambiance. There was plenty of pretty staff on hand that would answer your questions, (well, if you went over to the lot of them and asked, that is) and answer with even more great information about all of the designers and designs. That part was fine.
But the PRICES. Ehhhh. From what I found, Eskell sports some intimidatingly high prices. To be honest with you, there are not a lot of things that I will buy for $ 185. Sadly, the trendy dresses and skirts that I ogled throughout my trip there were included. Loved the clothing. Second guessed my bank account. But left empty handed.
Maybe my next paycheck…

I liked this store. I got two dresses and had to return one of the dress because after trying it at home I could not figure out how to wear it without a bra. It is backless and a bit see through so You have to wear something under it.
They only do store credit or exchange which is fine but I was not told about it after I bought it and ofcourse could not return it only four hours after I bought it.
I will go back to shop more but it would have been nice to be informed about the exchange. Most of the boutiques actually inform you while you are making the purchase but not this.

already can’t wait to come back
such original & beautiful things
great selection of noveau & vintage items
also owners are super sweet

Gorgeous dresses and separates from two local designers.
A well-​edited selection of vintage and new pieces.
Friendly sales people who love fashion.
Yummy French perfumes and re-​dyed vintage slips.
What’s not to love about this shop? I’ve been in three times and every time I leave with another delicate piece that becomes an instant fave in my wardrobe. The first time I stopped in the owner gave me one of their vintage slips for free because it looked so cute under the dress I was trying on. I think the owners have gotten more picky about the vintage pieces they offer, because every time I visit the selection is better edited.
During my last visit the sales lady told me Eskell have their prints handmade in Chicago. I often wondered where they find those lovely and unique textiles. Turns out they are supporting local artists, too. That bit of information pushed them to the five star category for me.

A place where I can break the bank, without really breaking the bank?
For weeks I have been telling myself:
–You don’t need any more dresses-​my closet was oh so small that a t-​shirt crowded the cramped space.
–Put that bangle down right now!
–No More Leggings, even if they are gold. Put them down!
I had an itch and it needed to be scratched until I purred. What do I want, what would look sophisticated, flirty and fun? I broke down after hanging up my clothes the other day in a shiny new walk in closet and saw all of the barest of open spaces and knew it just needed to be filled. Maybe not filled but that lonesome rack needed some companionship. The easiest woman on planet earth breaking at the size of a closet.
I walked into Eskell and was greeted immediately with a warm smile. Oh please let this be within my budget. It’s a locally owned boutique and the owners even have their own line carried in the stores with the rest of the clothes. Everything caught my eye, from the dresses to the jackets they are all classy yet hold a timeless appeal that is sure to pass through every season, years to pass.
I ended up walking out with a unique open back Greylin dress that would look fabulous with the right tights and heels. The prices are well within range and enough to not break the bank, even the prices for the owners own line was affordable.
There were a few delicate gold rings with initials on them that could go with anything. The service was exceptional and I felt so comfortable wandering through, going back and forth on what I wanted all while chatting with the friendly Manager. Megan I believe her name is? So proud of myself for only walking out with one purchase, I think my closet will enjoy the new company of yet another dress.

I first walked in here a few years ago and have been putting off this review until I visited again just in case things had changed.
Although their inventory is a bit different (obviously) the essential feel is still the same — you can tell the owners/​stockists have good taste, and there’s a clear «type» — if you like their style, you’re pretty much guaranteed to find something you love. That’s hard to come by in a boutique, as many either carry a specific brand or have a safe (read: boring) selection.
There are some vintage garments that are pretty hit or miss, but the new clothes are always fun and gorgeous without feeling like they’re trying to hard. My one complaint is that when I first shopped here they carried Lorick, one of my favorite designers, and I didn’t see any this time around.

Supporting local designers is always fun, especially when the designers are as talented as Kelly and Elizabeth!
A few weeks ago I noticed a few racks of Eskell dresses/​skirts at a Beta Boutique sample sale and I was hooked! Elegant, feminine, and unique pretty much sums up Eskell.
Today I paid Eskell a visit and found more of their gorgeous clothing, as well as clothing from a few other designers and a few racks of cool vintage clothing. Everything is reasonably priced and even more so when it’s all marked down like it was today. And Kelly (one of the designers/​owners) was a doll!
If Kelly and Elizabeth continue to design clothing this adorable I’ll for sure be making this one of my frequent shopping destinations. Nice work gals!