Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Destination for Premium Denim & Casual Apparel in Chicago
Founded in 2001 by David Shelist, The Denim Lounge began as a basement retail space within a children's clothing store and has evolved into Chicago's premier denim and casual apparel destination. Our philosophy centers on three core values: comfort, durability, and wash quality, which drove our selection of exclusive denim brands unavailable elsewhere in the Midwest. With two full-service locations in Roscoe Village and Southport, we offer over 15 premium denim brands, 60 years of combined fashion expertise, and a uniquely comfortable shopping environment featuring amenities like denim couches, flat-screen TVs, and our signature 'butt cam' technology.Our staff specializes in personalized fittings for men, women, and children, ensuring every customer finds their perfect denim match. The store maintains a family-friendly atmosphere while providing both in-store and online shopping options with free shipping on orders over $150. Our commitment to exceptional customer service remains central to our operations, reflected in our 24-hour in-store pickup availability and flexible return policies.
Services
Denim Sales
Casual Apparel
In-Store Shopping
Online Sales
Returns/Exchanges
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 22 years of denim expertise since 2001
- 15+ exclusive denim brands available
- Kid and dog-friendly shopping environment
- 60 years combined fashion experience in staff
- Free shipping on orders over $150
Services
Denim Sales
Offering 15+ premium denim brands with expert fitting assistance. Our selection includes various washes, fits, and styles for men, women, and children. Staff provides personalized recommendations based on body type and style preferences.
Casual Apparel
Complete casual wardrobe solutions featuring tops, dresses, sportswear, and accessories. Our curated collection combines comfort with contemporary fashion trends for all ages.
In-Store Shopping
Two full-service Chicago locations with comfortable amenities including denim couches, flat-screen TVs, and interactive fitting technology. Stores offer immediate product availability and hands-on customer service.
Online Sales
Comprehensive online shopping with free shipping over $150. Offers 3-5 business day delivery within the US and in-store pickup options available same-day during business hours.
Returns/Exchanges
Flexible return policy with 14-day window for online purchases and 7-day window for in-store purchases. Provides store credit options and easy exchange process for online orders.
People
David Shelist
Owner
Founder of The Denim Lounge since 2001, David transformed a basement retail space into Chicago's premier denim destination. With extensive fashion industry experience, he curates exclusive denim collections and oversees daily operations at both locations.
Questions
What denim brands do you carry?
We carry 15+ premium denim brands including AG Agolde, DL1961, Frame, and Paige. Our selection features various washes and fits for men, women, and children.
Do you offer online shopping?
Yes, we offer online shopping with free shipping on orders over $150. Orders ship within 3-5 business days via UPS or USPS.
What are your return policies?
Online returns are accepted within 14 days with original tags. In-store returns require original receipt and must be within 7 days for full refunds.
Are your stores kid-friendly?
Yes, we welcome families with children. Our stores feature comfortable seating and a relaxed atmosphere accommodating for parents shopping with kids.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash payments. Online payments are processed securely through our website.
Do you have gift cards available?
Yes, we offer gift cards in various denominations that can be used both in-store and online. Gift cards make perfect presents for denim lovers.
Reviews (4)
Becki E.
Jan 06, 2022
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A great store for high and good quality clothes. This small store is definitely one of the best store for their items. It is also clean and bright plus you can easily find items that might interests you because everything is literally organized. The staffs in here are friendly, accommodating, helpful and most importantly knowledgeable on every items inside. There is various selection of clothes that really has amazing designs and quality as well. Another thing is that prices may seem expensive when it is actually fair and reasonable and definitely cheaper than some high end stores. I seriously
Jackson B.
Dec 15, 2021
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What a wonderful experience here in Denim Lounge! I went here to find some pants that is perfect for me. I walk around and I am really amazed with the great atmosphere inside their store. Their place is so clean, nice, bright, and so huge. You can really enjoy your tour inside because you can see a lot of nice things they have, all of their items has a good quality, and all of it has a reasonable and fair prices. You can literally save a lot of your money here compared buying in other stores around. They have so many great deals here such as promos, discounts, and even sale items. So what are you
Kortney B.
May 15, 2021
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Amazing place, SO much cute stuff! The staff is so helpful recommending what looks good on you and so knowledgeable about the brands! Cute and comfy clothes
Emily Z.
Jan 28, 2021
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Stumbled upon this gem after a few years of living in the area! Met the owner who was super friendly and did not come across as too salespersony or pushy! He was so fun to chat with and super informative. The clothes were SO cute and there were great sales items available! Can't wait to go back for not only myself but to buy gifts as well!
