Forever 21

Best staff and very helpful associates. Even if it’s sale item they are helping on days like Saturday. I went there cause they had a shirt in my size. It’s little far for me but I will always go shop there.

This site is truly a HIT or MISS. The store is nice and big. Some of the girls have no clue about fashion or fashion terms that are widely used. I went in on a Monday in the middle of the day and I received no help or was offered any help. I went in on a Saturday and was treated like a queen. The dressing room attendants wouldn’t go get other sizes for me to on. I’m not sure if that’s their policy but I’m not surprised because its Forever 21 and not a high end store. Maybe that’s what keep their prices down!

It’s hit it miss, some days I want everything. Other days there is nothing. I wish the store was a little more consistent and the girls working were a little more willing to help. Overall it’s decent.

This is the first place in a long, long time that has made me want to start writing a review from the parking lot. I did fight the temptation though, but that doesn’t mean I came down from this shopping high.
Shopping at Forever 21 in the Yorktown mall yesterday had me thinking about how I’ve started to accept subpar service as «normal» from retail stores. It’s not (or shouldn’t be, to say the very least) normal to be ignored, made to feel like you don’t belong, or that you’d be better off having never stepped foot in the store.
I’ve been to two other Forever 21’s before – the one in Woodfield Mall and the new one in the Rosemont outlet mall. Both stores were okay, but they did both have the same sub-​par service that I’ve become accustomed to. I wasn’t expecting much when I first walked in to this particular location, but I was instantly greeted and asked if I needed help. I found a few items I wanted to try on and went on the hunt for the dressing room.
To start, this place is about 4 times the size of a normal F21. It really is possible to lose a small child in this store. Once I finally found the dressing room (look for a hallway with a lime green wall) I was met with a friendly smile and someone who didn’t instantly stare at me with dagger eyes. I’ve worked retail before, so I know that look means «I don’t want to give you a fitting room because it means I’ll have to put all of your rejects away» She was very warm and inviting, something that I’ve never experienced at a Forever 21 before. I tried on my clothes, liked all of them but decided to buy 2 shirts and a jacket which meant I had two rejects. Normally I just put the stuff away myself because I don’t want to get the eye roll when I hand the rejects over, but since she was so nice, I handed them over. She thanked me and I figured that was the end of it. She asked me if I needed any other help and when I graciously declined, she told me she hoped that I had a great night and MEANT IT. It was fantastic!
The thing about F21 is the clothes are cheaply made, but so are the prices. I like cheap clothes because I usually wear something once then never wear it again. The downside to this is that if you find something you really love, it will probably fall apart on you in a few months. The selection at this Forever 21 is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. They usually only have a few items and nothing that I ever like, but this particular one had a big variety of items.
So I walked my happy butt with my new items up to the register and had equally great service at the register. There were 3 girls up front that were working on some other stuff and they immediately stopped conversing with each other once I walked up. I hate when they carry on the conversation, half-​ringing you up but the other half-​annoyed that you’re bothering them. This didn’t happen at all.
I probably won’t ever go to any other F21 ever again. This one spoiled me.

I LOVE this location!!! I’ve stayed away lately because its SO deadly. Every time I have been here, I’ve spent about 3 hours and minimum $ 250. You cannot «pop in» for an item or 2, it sucks you in. It’s huge, it’s way more organized than most locations, and they usually have my size. The jewelry and accessories section is great, I don’t wear their shoes, so not sure about that.
The only thing I really hate is the 6 item rule for the dressing room. I despise trying clothes on, but here you have to, and I end up sweaty as Hell and pissed constantly rotating the measly 6 items. It’s a joke. And the staff, like all Forever locations, are nowhere to be found, and rude if they are. I’m a little old to shop here, but it’s hard to stay away.

Love this place! Thank you for having so much selection, and great staff. They are always so nice and helpful!
I came in last week looking for an outfit for my friends birthday party, anyways being as I’m always so indecisive I asked for help. Omg the girl that helped me was amazing! She helped me pick out the most beautiful outfit. Jeans, top, accessories, and light sweater. I would have never put those together! I’m so upset I didn’t get her name :(but she was pretty And had dark hair. Will definitely do the majority of my shopping here. Thanks f21

Dazzling array of bright colors and seasonal trends. Rather large square footage so you can spend all lunch hour enjoying a looksie.
Excellent array of small gifts, jewelry, and accessories near the cashier. Convenient with entrances from the Shops on Butterfield or inside Yorktown shopping center. Street parking can get a little busy.

Good lord this is a gigantic Forever 21! I’ve been to quite a few locations, but this one takes the cake in size and selection.
I came on a Saturday morning by myself for some retail therapy. I didn’t have anywhere I was supposed to be so I knew I could take my time perusing the many racks of clothes. I always walk in and focus on one section at a time because if you don’t, it becomes a clusterfu*k of a situation. I went from room to room looking through all the clothes. «Oohh that’s cute. I like that. Wait, that’s even cuter! I’ll get this instead. Woah, look at this rack of clothes. How did I walk by this? Who would ever wear this? (Admit it. F21 does have those moments. And no, I wasn’t talking to myself, so don’t get scared)»
I went from room to room to room to… when does it end!?! I was so focused on the clothes that when I looked up, I was shocked to see the outside. What? I came in through the mall entrance. What is going on? I actually thought for a moment I was dreaming and that I wasn’t where I thought I was or that I somehow walked to a different store. Nope. The store is just that big. I also noticed that when I looked up, I hadn’t even been halfway through the store. There were still a bunch of sections I hadn’t gone through. At that point I just got overwhelmed and decided this was a good place to stop. Sure, I probably missed some gems but my bank account was probably happy about that.
I took the risk of not trying my stuff on because the line for the fitting rooms was so long. Luckily, the stuff I bought was pretty basic and everything fit well when I got home. Even if I had to return it, store credit wouldn’t be terrible because I’d definitely shop there again.
This location is the kind that you need a whole day to dedicate to it. Go with a friend, break it up into sections, take a lunch break, then go back where you left off. Seriously, that’s probably the only way to do it. Otherwise, it’s a neverending maze. But a maze that’s worth it. I love how inexpensive Forever 21 is. I got a couple cute things for under $ 10. That’s shopping, my friend.

I’ve been to multiple forever 21’s and this is in my Top 3! (Of course, Times Square’s location being #1)
Anyhow, this forever 21 certainly tops woodfield or oakbrook or north riverside by FAR.
One thing that I do not like is how there are two sets of registers but only one of them is open at a time… what’s with that?
Forever 21 is my favorite store and if you’re going to go to one in the ‘burbs, go to this one. It’s spacious, organized, and clean.

Forever 31? Yeah, let’s go with that…
If you have time, patience and energy to not only traipse around and dig but wait in the long line to try on your clothing, go for it. You’ll definitely find at least once piece you love. Plus there are so many accessories you’ll be sure to create something super cute!
Can’t complain because the prices are awesome. About $ 20 for a perfectly tailored bright blue blazer. So on trend for spring. Love it, love you, F31…

Act like you don’t shop here! But we know you do and we don’t care. We shop there too. Inexpensive cute clothes and accessories. Cheap? Not necessarily. You could find some gems in those racks! This store in particular is HUGE and I like the layout of it. Very organized. They have some Metro-​garb too!
Of course you’ll spend an unnecessary amount of time here and leave with less than 5 items, but that’s the beauty of shopping. Ain’t it?! =P

The most organized forever 21 I’ve been to in my life!
This store for some reason always has the newest shipments of clothes. You definitely have room to breathe, unlike other locations!

I accompanied my straight A, 13 yr old niece to F21 yesterday, my first time stepping foot in. Being the fashion whore that I am, a stern believer in QUAL-​ity over QUAN-ity…the distaste was written all over my face. But, it was all about my niece and F21 was her choice, thus, the 1 pair of dark rinse denim jeans didn’t put a dent in my wallet.
Forever 21, NO, I don’t wanna be 21 Forever if all I had to choose from were your wears to wear.

Wait, what? She’s reviewing a Forever 21?
Yeah, so. Sometimes I just need a piece of throwaway chic!
BUT. She’s older than 21… like, way older.
Yeah, so?
Um. I thought Forever 21 was only for the teeny tiniest of girls.
Don’t know what you’re talking about, Willis. Most of the stuff fits me well, actually. The dress I wore on Tuesday? Yup, F21.
So, this particular location is certainly the crème de la crème of Chicagoland locations. The store is almost as large as a department store, but everything is conveniently located on one floor. Recently I found a fall floral dress with ¾ sleeves and a flattering cut for $ 23, and a darted tunic for $ 15. When clothing is this cute and expensive, I’m not calling the fashion police when a thread pulls or it shrinks if I’m too lazy to handwash. This is one-​season clothing, people, and if it lasts longer than that? You’re just lucky.
Also noteworthy — somehow this store is always in tip-​top shape! Kudos to the type-​A staff for keeping this type-​A shopper frazzle-​free and happy. F21: you’re not so bad!

Forever 21? Oh you mean the place I call the black hole as in the deep black hole of hell that sucks you into a world of color, fashion and cheap ass accessories. My only complaint about forever in Yorktown is that it takes up to 2 hours of my life everytime I walk through those glass doors. Even if I tell myself only 10 minutes. It doesnt matter 2 hours later you can find me checking out at the register with a bag or two fullof shit I dont need.
This forever kicks all the other ones butts. Its huge! I love the jewelry section its so big and full of $ 4.80 animal necklaces. Yes please!
Now if havent visted a forever dont expect a 10 000 square foot store of quality clothing. Its def a place you need to search to find the good suff. Most things are dispoable but the price tag reflects that so you cant complain that you have to throw your sweater out after 4 wears, you paid 12.80 for it!

Forever 21 is one of the first stores I noticed as I pulled into the Yorktown shopping mall to go hunting for school clothes one day. At the time, I had never been in a Forever 21, but I knew it was popular. I constantly see girls at school carrying around those yellow bags. My sister raves about it; she always comes home with random, unique tops and pieces of jewelry. «And it’s cheap!» she says. So I thought I might as well give it a try.
The first thing I thought, as I stood on the threshold of the store was: «Oh my God, it’s Christmas!» The store is gigantic – every corner is filled with racks and shelves of clothing, shoes, purses, and jewelry. Upon seeing the prices, the typical, clothing-​obsessed teenager in me was swooning. $ 2.50 for basic camisoles, $ 4.00 for long-​sleeved shirts, and $ 10.00 skirts? I could not have been more delighted.
Maybe it was the blaring music, or the abundance of clothing that addled my senses. But once I got over my initial joy, I became overwhelmed. While there is truly a lot of clothing, none of it is organized. There aren’t neat little sections for sweaters or pants, like in most stores. The racks are a mix of random items of clothing – you’re incredibly lucky if you find something that you like and is in your size.
Being that the clothes are so cheap, I did not expect great quality. So I was not surprised when I inspected a few basic t-​shirts and found that the fabric was extremely thin and almost see-​through. There were also multiple instances in which I found clothes that had small, unintended holes or rips, or buttons missing.
I felt that the store was so overwhelming and unorganized that it was too difficult to find even one decent item. I suppose if I had more time to browse carefully, I could have found a couple things that fit me and weren’t damaged in some way. But the thought of spending an hour in a store just to find a few articles of clothing is entirely unappealing to me.
I left the store disappointed. As a high school student with not much spending money, the prospect of cheap, cute clothing certainly sparked my interest. However, cheap clothing still costs money. And I would rather pay $ 10 for a decent shirt, than $ 2.50 for a shirt that I would have to later throw away because it is falling apart. Overall, my experience with Forever21 was quite frustrating and not enjoyable.

Super great deals on everyday needed things. Tanks and T’s at a great price.
I like how everything is organized by style. Although there is a lot of clutter and congestion.

I’ve always HATED Forever 21… with a passion. Every time I go in there I feel like someone just threw a thousand clothes at me and was like «good luck!» I’m sure to the outsider I look completely lost and bewildered. BUT NOT TODAY!
Back story: I went to Express to get some «professional» gear for some upcoming events I have to work and after a half hour I ended up buying a vest…*drum roll* for OVER $ 60 BUCKS!!! A single article of clothing that doesn’t even cover 50% of my upper body! I walked out feeling abused and frustrated.
Deciding to wander on and needing some cute (and now CHEAP) flats I thought «Hm, Forever 21 has cheap stuff, they probably have flats» and on my way I went. I prepared myself before becoming overwhelmed but was pleasantly surprised
First, yes… there are so many clothes that it still blows my mind and I feel like I need a tour guide every time. But if you have an hour to SLOWLY browse and enjoy the experience it works much better.
*note: if anyone has a shopping system for this store PLEASE message me.
Second, the clothes have definitely made a turn for the better. Maybe it was because I was there in the middle of the week in the afternoon. Maybe it was that they just got in all their spring clothes, I’m not sure. But I was super pumped about all the great finds in this place. There’s a gem around every corner, it just takes patience… and to go when the store is empty.
Dear Express,
Thanks a lot for ripping me off. I’m returning the vest and going to Forever 21 and getting a pair of pants, a tee, some shoes, a necklace…
Another loyal customer lost, one gained. Thanks Forever 21 for keeping it cheap and still modern for a girl on a budget.

Wow there are some seriously ugly clothes here. On the other hand, there are some really adorable clothes too. You must dig through the racks of packed clothes to find some wearable clothes. But when you do — you feel like you’ve found gold.
Seriously, why do you have to pack the clothes on the rack so tightly that I can’t even move them to find my size. They probably lose a lot of sales because people can’t move anything and just give up.
The picture I included with my review was taken at the store a few weeks ago. I have no idea how this helps them sell their clothes. It’s actually kind of disturbing. Go take a look. You know you want to.

I really love this place– So sue me!
Sometimes you just need some cheap ass Ho-​Garb for a fun night out. So what if you only wear it once before it falls apart? This is prob the best Forever 21 around– they even have guys stuff… my man is a fan whether he’ll admit it or not.
I love the selection here… you can even find a few things for when you don’t want to look like a ho. LOTS of T’s with animals on them… some advertising how fun it is to be a vegetarian… I’m sorry, but I can’t not give this place a good rating. It’s saved me from doing laundry more than a few times. Even my high class city friends who have ventured out to burbs and stumbled upon this joint have commented that if the F21s in the city were like this they’d totally stop bad mouthing the place.
I can only demerit them one star because the parking here can be ass backwards and god damn it, they need to open up more registers.