Filenes Basement

User Reviews of Filenes Basement

Yelp.com Review - by Alison P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I got much of my mid-20s work wardrobe at the late, great, Filene's Basement downtown. So when they closed (last purchase: Wacaol bra for $12, usual price VERY EXPENSIVE) I checked out the one on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anya F.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is a zoo. I understand the location, and all the tourists trying to score a bargain...Also be aware of pre pubescent girls buying bras and heels. I stood there for about 20 min, watching this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tata T.

1.0 of 5 stars. The worst shopping experience ever!The store was about to close, so I was going only to take a look at the suits. I was not going to try it on or buy, there was not enough time. I just needed a few...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Virginia Su m.

1.0 of 5 stars. the weather was fugger than usual today with a cold fug front moving in from the east, and fug humidity creeping into the south. residents say they spotted a cluster of fugatron purses with daisy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica L.

2.0 of 5 stars. very much hit or miss. The shoe selection and some brands in the women's section are ok and the bargains are undeniable, but the much-advertised "Vault" is a disaster. Right, you've got Armani and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Is this store pretty much always crowded? Yes. Are the items generally skewed and looking like they've been picked over all day? For sure. Is the line at the register, especially on a Sunday, upwards...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Every since Filene's Basement in downtown crossing closed in 2007 I've been going to this branch...I generally love FB because you can find so many marked down designer labels here! It's pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

1.0 of 5 stars. If you're larger than a size 8 don't bother. Everything is sorted by designer, so you literally have to look at every rack. And if you don't necessarily care about designer labels, but are just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Documentarian C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Example: I just bought a $750 Barney's sports coat for $150. Also, the Vineyard Vines inventory is quite impressive.Only complaint is people tend to come in all rushing and busy, so I get annoyed.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been a big fan of Filene's basement ever since I moved to Boston. Although the new Boyslton store doesn't even begin to compare to the old downtown location, there are still a lot of great deals...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ranshanna H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the perfect place to go to for coats. I went in looking for a nice trench coat for the spring, and I got one for under $50. The store is definitely cramped, and that makes the shopping...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've only been to this Filene's once. Eh. It feels so so cramped. Everything is smooshed together. I prefer the selection and the layout of the Filene's in Newton.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabby B.

1.0 of 5 stars. The second floor is much better than the ground floor but oh my god everything's is all cramped together like coats are sometimes mixed up with the t-shirts but the shoe section on the second floor is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sugartime X.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's either hit or miss... There are some good deals if you look deep and take your time... Designer stuff
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Perhaps I am biased as seeing that I used to work the the FB downtown, but the Boylston store really isn't that up to snuff, at least in terms of what Filene's Basement should be.First, the good: -...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This Filene's Basement is not actually a basement at all unlike the only other Filene's I'd been to in Downtown Crossing... while I used to frequent the Downtown Crossing Filene's Basement to try to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Filene's Basement - when it was located downtown and IN THE BASEMENT (hence the name), was a dirty, disheveled, disorganized treasure chest of bargains, buys and deals. They had the automatic...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I tend to be a label whore, especially when it comes to jeans. Part of this stems from the fact that I have long legs that are quite disproportionate to my small waist, and so have a lot of trouble...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sigh. I would be a huge fan of this place but I so seldom find anything in my size that it's usually an exercise in frustration. It's definitely better than Marshalls and if you aren't petite and a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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WeddingWire.com user review

I got my dress when Filene's was closing. I got an AMAZING couture dress for only $250!!! It was an amazing value and I think it really fit my personality. Although the place was a little dingy and there was...
weddingwire.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian A.

1.0 of 5 stars. I've heard that you could get bargains here but I was sorely mistaken. I mean, I concede, that they do take off a lot for designer clothes. But nevertheless the prices are not cheap. It is definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ned S.

5.0 of 5 stars. SUMMARY: Same idea as Marshall's and TJX (tho predecessor of them by half a century), but with goods that are a very serious step up..BACKGROUND: I am a slut for bargains on fine clothing. I find...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick C.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome. Vineyard Vines stuff 50% off? Sure!Better than Marshalls and there is a location in Chicago as well!
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bradford M.

2.0 of 5 stars. One star off for being called Filene's Basement and not actually being in the basement. One star off for never having anything on any of the sale racks in my size, ever. And one star off for me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I need to update this because I was able to find a bowtie on the cheap here, and considering I didn't have one for my tux, or didn't know where to get one cheap, I appreciate that this place was able...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Worse than the original, but better than anything else out there (except for the suburban Filene's Basements, which I always find to be fairly incredible).Noted negative: Sketchy staff... not all of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Whats with all the hate for Filene's Basement? It is what it is...the downtown one is gone...lets embrace the Back Bay version for what it is and move on. As the store goes with TJ Maxx and Marshalls,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I go here after visiting Marshall's first. I have to say, I don't really like it here but I have bought some things but for every 1 thing I buy here, I find 10 things at Marshall's that are much...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Spencer n.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Downtown Crossing one was better. ANYWAY...can i just say, i had the worst service here today. Not from the ppl walking around asking if you need help, but from a checkout girl. I was next in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Boo. :'(First mistake: Being suckered in by the name.Second mistake: Walking inside.Dolce & Gabbana cologne: $35, retail: $40. Wow, now that's a savings. Every item I picked up was a mere $5 lower...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Crabby B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Rather Disappointing. I miss the old one Downtown with the better deals. A lot of this stuff looks like it was made to be sold here. I was disappointed by the lack of really good deals and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kiwi H.

4.0 of 5 stars. So yeah, this is one of those types of places where on any given weekend you'll find it packed with all different types of people from the budget-minded fashionista to the creeptastic suburbanite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Noelle J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I see lots of bad ratings and I don't know what people are complaining, but I really can't bring myself to look and see.I know. I miss the old location too. It was a landmark.I got such amazing deals...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug W.

5.0 of 5 stars. So before I even start, I am in agreement with the rest of the free world that this particular location is not nearly as good as the one at Downtown Crossing that is currently closed for renovations....
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tristan B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Oh sweet, I can go here, and only pay 60 dollars for pleated front trousers that were marked down from 140? Wow! Save 80 dollars on complete ugliness! Or get yourself a snazzy blue blazer, only 180...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffrey H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute. Filene's Basement on Newbury Street? This location as much as this store itself, well, just doesn't work.I went in here looking for a new...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mags L.

3.0 of 5 stars. really? soia & kyo? i thought this place was overwhelming the first couple of times i'd been, so i dismissed it. but then i saw a rack of these. not that i need a coat. but if i didn't have my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by laura a.

3.0 of 5 stars. i completely agree with the other reviews of this filene's. you definitely don't get as good deals as you used to in downtown crossing, but to me it's worth it to have things be a little more...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caitlyn L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Now I liked the old Downtown Basement, but are we seriously complaining that it's too clean and the people are too nice?Anyway, I like it here. No, the bargains aren't as good, but I hate to tell...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katia M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Dear This Filene's Basement,You're not really a basement. I can forgive that, but I can't forgive the loss of the old store in DTX. It was a hole, a place where I saw lots of half naked women in the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Oli M.

3.0 of 5 stars. This store opens earlier than many other clothing stores in the Newbury area do, which is important if you unexpectedly spent the night at a significant other's, or, even better, drank till dawn and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha R.

2.0 of 5 stars. Oh, FB. Ever since they downsized you from the bargaintastic warehouserrific automatic markdownagoric Washington St. honeymoon suite location to this shameful motel room of a space, cheapass brand...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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WeddingWire.com user review

I got my $3K gown for $250 at the Filene's Basement Running of the Brides event in Boston, MA. I have gone back to this event with other brides and highly recommend it for a value purchase.
weddingwire.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hugh R.

1.0 of 5 stars. Great for the Newbury Street types who want to feel like they're slummin' at the Basement.Not so great for people who actually want a good deal.Cramped, the selection of menswear is poor at best, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh my God, shoes. Shoes. Shoes.These shoes rule.These shoes suck.These shoes rule.These shoes suck!There's only one pair of these Anne Klein boots left in a size 6 and they're on sale for $100! Let's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I hardly ever find anything here- you really have to rummage around. It's so cluttered and poorly maintained. And if you ask someone a question, they look at you like you have two heads. They also...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Inez N.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is the place to go.... if you are looking to score yourself an EU passport by shacking up with a swanky European tourist. Between Ikea and FB, you'd think you entered into a UN delegation...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by e q.

3.0 of 5 stars. FB's is right in the intersection of Cheap Clothing Central. Let's see... H&M is on the other side of the building; across the street is Marshall's; and for the truly desperate - Talbot's. Like all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracey N.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is right across the street from where I work, so it's really convenient, and I just found a great pair of jeans here today in an hour (which for me is quite an accomplishment; I hate jean...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren W.

3.0 of 5 stars. This Filene's Basement is a hit or miss so if you have the time, patience and drive to find a specific item, take the time to shop in here. I suggest shopping with friends in this location so that you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sue k.

2.0 of 5 stars. when i heard that the new filene's basement didn't have automatic markdown, i lost all desire to go. i mean the prices are still good. but for me, the allure of fb is that feeling of satisfaction when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis K.

2.0 of 5 stars. While I have found things in here that weren't hideously priced, it's still frickin' expensive for Filene's Basement. The selection sucks, too, and it's weird to have such a clean, department...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Some pretty good bargains. I did see a lot of ugly clothes that looked like the rejects from other department stores. A little crowded and you definitely need a lot of time to go through racks, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabriella L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Missoni knit scarves for $79. Otherwise, no.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I rely on FB. Not for the clothes, mind you, or the shoes, accessories, etc. I'm comforted by the fact that I can use their clean public restrooms while the rest of the masses are picking over the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was so happy when I moved to the Boston area and found out there's a Filene's here. I hadn't been to one since I was back in Chicago and I really luv this store. So I decided to check out the newest...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather C.

2.0 of 5 stars. This location, as opposed to Downtown Crossing, is like the FB stepchild. Though the location is nicer overall, the selection is much more sparse and limited. If you want to get real shopping done...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Claudia A.

2.0 of 5 stars. i've visited twice in the last two weeks. the first time, i was with my boyfriend and we just hit up the mens section downstairs. it's a lot nicer than the DTX location - shinier, cleaner, doorman!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Hana T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I actually liked this Filene's Basement much better than the one in Downtown Crossing. It's much neater, though smaller, cleaner and nicer staff (as it seems). I can't never find anything at the DC...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by genevieve r.

2.0 of 5 stars. I just couldn't do it..I could not be in here for more than 5 minutes..I try, I really do, But these stores drive me nuts.I don't like to look for things.I would rather pay more for something, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle K.

1.0 of 5 stars. Two words: Way inferior.The new Filene's Basement is nowhere near as awesome as the Downtown Crossing location. I never thought I would miss digging through clothes that are unfolded and unorganized...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by David d.

3.0 of 5 stars. :( :'( :'(~~I was not so pleased... Not because I felt like a SCAB breaking the Union picket line out front, but it was a boring experience.When I heard they were opening up a smaller location...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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