Last week, I introduced you gals to off-price retail through my post about the supreme awesomeness of TJ Maxx. I loved reading all your stories about why you love TJ Maxx, and what great bargains you’ve scored there!
As I shared, TJ Maxx has always been a favorite shopping location of mine- but I’ll be honest: Marshalls has never been a favorite of mine. This is because the only Marshalls location back in Vermont was a perpetual mess… It didn’t make shopping very much fun. However, after attending the blogger event at TJX (the TJ Maxx & Marshalls headquarters) and hearing about all the neat changes that have been made to Marshalls over the past year, I was totally excited to shop there.
Thankfully, there was one only about five minutes from my apartment! And, while it was a tad messy (after what I witnessed, I think this has more to do with the customers), I certainly enjoyed the shopping experience! Here’s a reminder about some of the differences between TJ Maxx & Marshalls:
~TJ Maxx only has Women’s Shoes, while Marshalls has footwear for the whole family, including “Shoe Megashops” in some Marshalls locations
~Marshalls has smaller beauty & food departments
~Marshalls- in my opinion at least- has more Teen & Young Adult merchandise… Marshalls actually has an area called “The Cube,” which is a veritable mecca of teen fashion
When I was in Marshalls, the store was being restocked- and there was a HUGE, super annoying family browsing everywhere I was trying to be… So, although I got some great photos to share with you, I didn’t get as many fashion photos as I would have liked. However, here are some of the ways that Marshalls is incorporating top seasonal trends into their fall lineup:
Xoxo, Preppy & Plaid
“Spotted, the looks from everyone’s favorite Upper East Siders roaming the halls of high schools everywhere. On the girls- skinny jeans, paired with ruffled tunics or menswear-inspired button down shirts under blazers. Accessories include beautiful brooches worn on the lapel and ballet flats or detailed pumps. The boys have been spotted wearing madras plaid shorts, striped sweaters over collared shirts, button downs with vests and driving moccasins, and even hats as they dress to impress.”
Idol-ize Your Wardrobe
“Rockers can rejoice- it’s easier than ever to show off personal style without selling out. Novelty leggings are key this season- cutouts, rips and tears, lace and thermal styles. Booties- heels, flats, and wedges- complete the look. Rocker chicks can layer leggings under fitted dresses or flowy skirts worn with a motorcycle jacket or plaid button down and an over-sized or studded belt. For guys, the essential element in every rocker dude’s wardrobe is the hoodie. Find a vintage or distressed hooded sweatshirt and layer it over graphic tees or collared shirts. Pair the look with denim and let the inner rockstar come out.”
Art Conn, a stylist on American Idol, helped design this high style line just for Marshalls!
Gorgeous Grunge
“Let style sine from dusk ’til dawn with attire inspired by everyone’s favorite vampires. To get the perfect “grunge” look, girls and guys can actually wear modified versions of the same trends- torn or repaired denim skirts for girls and pants for boys, flannel plaid button downs for boys and plaid tunics for girls. No grunge look is complete without accessories. Hats such as fashion skull caps make a great accessory, as do scarves and funky sneakers or chunky heeled shoes.”
Clothes weren’t the only super-cool back to school finds I made- whether you’re in high school & living at home or heading off to live in a dorm for college, Marshalls had a really great selection of furniture, accessories, decorations, and even school supplies! I didn’t go as picture crazy as I wanted to because (as you can tell from the previous pics) something funny was going on with the lighting. Here are a few items that caught my eye, though:
Picture frames, jewelry hangers, decorative boxes to hide your personal items…
Everyone needs a Hello Kitty Messenger Bag! There are even notebooks to match!
And speaking of totally adorable notebooks, how cute are those?! Sorry for the blur!
As much fun as I had looking at the “serious” items, I found some even more enjoyable ones in unexpected places!
Funnel Cake Kit: $6.99, Awesome Boots: $79.99, HK Towel Dress: $12.99, “Special Pasta” Mix: Priceless (AKA $5.99)
What I got: A pair of patterned Converse for my boyfriend for $15.00 (the tag inside from another store had them marked for $50!), a leather jacket for the boyfriend (the “compare at” price was $70), a beautiful black sequined top for myself for $16.99 (I don’t remember the “compare at”)… And some snacks. I’m totally addicted to the Gourmet Food Section of TJ Maxx & Marshalls– I got some crackers, peanut brittle, licorice, and a really delicious sparkling juice!
I had so much fun shopping at Marshalls! Now, it’s your turn! The amazing people at TJX/Marshalls & Rocket XL are offering one lucky Fashionable Gal reader a $25 Gift Card to Marshalls to score some goodies of their own! This contest is open to US Residents only and will run until August 30, at midnight (EST Time). Good luck!
Mandatory Entry: Visit the Marshalls website and use the store locator (top right corner) to find the closest Marshalls to you, then come back and comment with the location.
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I am a Marshall’s shopper and a great find I got there was a dress for only 8.99!
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My Marshalls is at Pleasant Valley Promenade
6216 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27612
Love their home goods section!
The closest Marshalls to me is Rte #4 & Forest Ave., Rm #100
Paramus, NJ 07652. I’m at a point in my life where all of my friends are moving out and into their own places, so I’ve been shopping there for housewarming gifts.
My most recent bargain was not in Marshalls unfortunately, but it’s a great one to share. Uggs gloves that originally retailed for $179. I found them in the back of the back of the back of the shelf at Bloomingdales over the summer. Price checked them and purchased them because the total was $27.04! I can’t wait for the winter to use them! Now if only I can find a matching hat for them at that price…
Marshalls, TJ Maxx and Ross are the best stores for clothes, shoes and accessories. Seriously!
The closest Marshalls to me is 5840 Antioch Road, Merriam, KS 66202
(and I know this location well…haha!)
The Marshalls closest to me is at Crossroads Center.I went to the website as requested but I already knew where that one is as well as tons of other Marshalls in various states since I have shopped there for decades! I could use some mega Marshalls money!
Almost a decade ago my mother and I found some amazing jackets at Marshalls They are so fab that we still wear them and they remain very fashionable.
One of my awesome buys were some Jill Stuart jeans.I bought a number of the denim delights for under $40.That was a number of years ago but I still recall how happy I was to find them.
The Marshall’s closest to me is in the Zona Rosa outdoor shopping center (only about 15-20 minutes away). One thing about Kansas City is that it’s a big city, but very spread out. You have to drive at least 10 minutes to get anywhere! A few years ago, I lived very close to this store. I got lucky a few times with a pair of Joe Jean’s for $40 and a pair of Seven For All Mankind jeans for $50. They use to have a TON of name brand jeans like that. It’s a good thing I bought them, because lately I haven’t seen as much high end clothing there.
THe closest Marshalls is in Auburn Hills, MI at the Great Lakes outlet mall – about 20 miles from our home. Thanks.
Here is the closest to me:
Northwoods Shopping Center
1742 North Fm 1604 East
San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: 210 490-0611
The closest store to me is:
Northwoods Shopping Center
1742 North Fm 1604 East
San Antonio, TX 78232
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Minneapolis City Center
40 South 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: 612-673-9174
I scored a great Ralph Lauren sweater last winter, and my friend shops there all the time for her new baby – tons of cheap clothes, especially baby clothes. Marshall’s is a great score.
The closest Marshall’s is in Burlington, NC.
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I recently did all of the birthday shopping for my sister at Marshalls.. it was great to go to only one store and get a great price on everything!
I recently bought some ridiculously discounted North Face trail running shoes at Marshalls.
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Marshalls is my favorite store – I shop there all the time, almost every weekend I choose different Marshalls in Dallas and always score great deals like Armani sunglasses for $20, Almost Famous jeans for $13, Billabong short pants for $10, Filla active wear for $9, Ralph Loren shoes for $20 – I can go on and on, coz I am there every week. That’s the best store for cheap brand clothes and shoes.
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Marshalls is my favorite store – I shop there all the time. Every weekend I choose different Marshalls in Dallas and always score great deals like Armani sunglasses for $20, Almost Famous jeans for $13, Billabong short pants for $10, Filla active wear for $9, Ralph Loren shoes for $20 – I can go on and on, coz I am there every week. That’s the best store for affordable brand clothes and shoes.
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The closest MARSHALLS is at Northcross II
10025 Biddick Ln
Huntersville, NC 28078
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I love me some Marshall’s! The closest one (which I go to regularly) is: 1701 N. Victory Place, Burbank, CA 91504
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The closest Marshall”s to me is in Rego Park, NY. And I don’t need a store locator to tell me that! 🙂
I have been a Marshall’s shopper forever..I shop in the one at Canton,Ma.mostly because it’s closest to home..but I have been known to visit the one in Newton, Ma as well as the newer one in North Attleboro, Ma.
Once again I scored big time..a suit for my son for an upcoming wedding..60 bucks for a whole suit..20 bucks for a great shirt and tie..wow, can’t beat that..
Also my 16 year old daughter got all her back to school clothes for about 300.00.
I’m talking 5 pairs of jeans, 4 hoodies, a dress, 4 sweaters and a pair of sandals.
I found the prettiest Nine West shoes for $20 at Marshalls in East Lansing, MI.. They looked fabulous on my graduation dress and everybody loved my graduation shoes…thank you Marshalls 🙂