Marshalls

LOVE the shoe selection, did I mention the shoe section is huge!?! I usually just shop for shoes or home décor here. On the occasions I did wander into the clothing section, I bought my favorite maxi dresses!

I’m a born and bred bargain shopper… and Marshall’s is the joyous train wreck of a store that I like to patronize. Don’t judge me… I’m just a guy who tags along with the wife and daughter when they go shopping and secretly enjoys each trip while protesting outwardly. I usually manage to find something weird and interesting to buy here, though, admittedly, I have been known to buy something because it’s in the 90% off rack and happens to fit me. FUBU? Ed Hardy? I’m in, as long as it fits and it’s super marked down.

I think since childhood I have probably been to this Marshall’s 500x or more — my mom has always loved it and definitely passed on the bargain-​shopping bug to me! GREAT selection and discounts, but that’s Marshall’s.
My favorite part about this store is definitely their re-​vamping of the shoe section — it’s heavennnn and there were definitely shoes there yesterday that I saw at Lord & Taylor Monday. Amazinggg.
I also love their home goods section, of course it’s not as amazing as an entire store of home goods but they always have great hair care products, olive bs truffle oils, Woodwick candles, and so many wine glasses! I always check here first when I need something rather than paying double somewhere else.
I struggle a little bit with the clothes just because there are so many and it is very time consuming to work through them all. You need to come mentally prepared. Or if you’re like me, you can shop around the edges and in the dresses for some good stuff too! :)
Great place, lock your doors and hide your belongings in the parking lot though since there have been some car break-​ins over the years in this lot. Happy shopping!

Nice place to get decent stuff at discount price, some item only a couple bucks cheaper, but why pay full price. This place is way better than Walmart, the line is much more manageable, more organized.

Inspiration struck me today to write a review of this Marshall’s when my boyfriend and I went in for home supplies… and then I left throwing a minor temper tantrum because he didn’t want to watch me try on heels for 30 minutes. (This place has the best selection of all shoes. We’ll get to that.) Here we go!
The Pittsford Marshall’s is a magical place, tucked between Monroe Wheelchair and the Scott Miller salon in the plaza across from the cheesecake factory.
1) They carry home goods from light furniture to shower curtains to kitchen pots and pans!
2) They carry swimsuits, skirts, pants, dresses, tops of all design, workout gear.
3) They carry SO MANY AMAZING SHOES. Seriously, so many shoes! Men’s shoes too. I’ve seen Sperry here a lot, for you waspy boat-​faring folks. Also, converse for $ 20!
4) They carry brand names and designers that have been significantly marked down. I saw a leather Fossil messenger bag here marked down from $ 400 to $ 75 once. Know where it is now? In my closet.
5) Picture frames, décor, and home organization. Don’t spend a fortune at target for those things, you can get them all here for half as much.
Most of the store is pretty disorganized, so you should go in with the right state of mind and a couple hours to kill to really get the full experience/​really find what you need. You really need to have a plan of attach and be ready to hunt for your spoils.
The fitting rooms are clean, and there are a lot of them, so relatively no waiting ever for those.
One of the only downsides: the horrendous lines. Sometimes, if it’s busy, you will wait in the checkout line for 20 minutes. I’m not even sure if there’s anything they can do to avoid this. There are just times when everyone wants to go throw money at Marshall’s. Usually around 1:00 it gets bad. So just avoid that time, if you can.
The staff nice most of the time, occasionally someone will be grouchy (but who doesn’t have a rough day in retail sometimes?) Like Breanna B, I basically live here so I really appreciate the cashiers and staff not rolling their eyes when they see me for the 4^th time in one week.
Basically, they carry everything besides large furniture pieces and livestock. So if you need anything ever and don’t want to pay full price, check out this Marshall’s first.

This place is definitely a hidden gem where you can find some designer clothes and shoes at times for good prices. There is only one rule; if you find something exceptional, go for it right away. Hesitate and someone else will take it before you notice and they do not always restock the same items.
The home section is always amazing and I end up buying something I don’t necessarily need just because they look pretty.
You have to be patient though to search through hundreds of clothing items poorly organized to find the perfect deal. The Marshall’s on Monroe Avenue is the best of them all. I have even seen Dior and Gucci shoes in here on rare occasions.
I feel like you can find some amazing deals when the season is changing and their inventory is being fully restocked.

This is my go-​to Marshall’s in Rochester. It’s well organized, it has a variety of men’s clothing options and it’s close to home.
I am not a retail price buying type of person, so going to Marshall’s is right up my alley. However the lighting is a bit off putting, and the inside needs a coat of paint.

Always been a pleasure at this Marshalls store, no issues and fast service clean and more of a variety and shoe selection off the hook!

Do you have at least 2 hours of free time? Do you feel like you have patience to spare? Do you have your comfy shoes on? If so, Marshall’s is a great place to scour poorly organized racks of clothing and randomly sorted shoe displays to find some legit deals. Their kitchen/​home area usually has good deals on pots and decorative items.
However…you must be in the scouring mood. Most times, I wish women’s clothes were sorted like men’s clothing is in Men’s Wearhouse (by colour + style) so I do not shop at Marshall’s often. But every now and then, I get the shopping bug and hit up the store. I almost always score some good deals. I am also very annoyed at people and lack of organization/​sorting in the store by the end of the trip but hey, cute + cheap clothes are worth it (sometimes)!

I live at this store. I’m not joking when I say I come here once a week. They have the best shoe selection, I mean it’s huge! It’s a battle going through the clothing sections, but it’s best to come when you’re looking for specific things. It takes some patience. I also buy all my kitchen supplies here — they have great brands like Cuisinart and Calphalon. Plus tons of candles from Yankee Candle. And I’m pretty sure they restock on Tuesday evenings so plan a visit on Weds. or Thurs. — you will jump for joy to get first pick of all the new inventory they bring in.

Just like TJ Maxx across the street you never know what you will find.

On a recent visit to this store, I realized that while Marshalls is good for a lot of things, including cheap socks, ties, boxer briefs (in-​box only), belts, pots, pans, and spatulas, there are some items you should definitely NOT buy from this store. Here are a few examples:
— Jarred seafood dip (gross)
— Mesh shorts (I know they’re only 5 bucks, but do those 3XLs really fit, gangsta?)
— Impulse food items (resist the temptation to grab the Godiva chocolate covered espresso beans, the Starbucks mints, and/​or the lobster-​shaped gummies as you check out; they’re not worth it)
— Gadgets, exercise equipment, and other items you might find at the Sharper Image (you’ll use them either once or never)
— Voss Still Water (it’s cheaper than in high-​end restaurants, but still $ 2.50 for a bottle of water)
— Boxer shorts on hangers (it’s highly likely that another guy’s wang touched them)
— «Fine» cutlery (there’s a reason you’ve never heard of these brands)
— Decorative pillows (they’re just like regular pillows, but a lot less comfortable)
— Soap dishes, toothbrush holders, fancy toilet brushes (okay, I admit, I buy A LOT of these; they’re just so fricken classy)
— Sunglasses (they’ll break as soon as you leave the store)
Granted, this critique is written from a male point-​of-​view. My girlfriend absolutely loves this place (and seems to buy a lot more than she should whenever she comes here), so I’d probably give it four stars if I were a lady.
This particular store was recently renovated, making it feel less like a store that sells old stuff from other stores and more like an actual department store. The new dressing rooms are nice and the employees are only slightly disgruntled.
Additionally, they recently had 7-​ounce bags of Lazzaroni Amaretti Cookies here for just four bucks.
Score!