Recess from the recession

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A Pied
TOC readers who stop by the La Canadienne (a Canadian shoe line that uses environmentally sound dyes and recycled materials) trunk show at this Roscoe Village shoe store on Thursday 2 get special treatment: 15 percent off your second pair and 25 percent off the third pair you purchase. 2037 W Roscoe St (773-281-2210).

Brooklyn Industries
It’s no secret that the 10 percent sales tax in Chicago blows. But you won’t have to worry about it this week at Brooklyn Industries, because all full-priced spring merch (including this dress, $98) is 10 percent off. 1426 N Milwaukee Ave (773-360-8182, brooklynindustries.com).

Burton
The snow may have melted (whew!), but it’s always boarding season at Burton. Stock up on your gear this week, because TOC readers who spend $100 or more get a free spring Burton T-shirt. 56 E Walton Pl (312-202-7900, burton.com).

Clever Alice
If you’ve been meaning to check out the new Bucktown digs this boutique recently moved from River North to, now’s the time: All spring items are discounted 20 percent this week. 1920 N Damen Ave (773-276-2444, cleveralice.com).

Connect
This ecofriendly Wicker Park shop delivers your purchases via bike messenger a couple of days after you shop in the showroom. And this week, we have extra incentive to make it worth your wait: 25 percent off one full-priced spring item, including selections from the popular Nau line. 1330 N Milwaukee Ave (312-890-3684, connect-chicago.com).

Cynthia Rowley
The big-time designer may not live in the Windy City anymore, but she’s giving back to Chicagoans who read TOC. This week, receive 25 percent off all full-priced merchandise (including this satin V-neck dress, $ 385) at the Cynthia Rowley outposts in Lincoln Park and Bucktown. •810 W Armitage Ave (773-528-6160) •1653 N Damen Ave (773-276-9209, cynthiarowley.com).

Guise | Chic
This Lincoln Park men’s and women’s shop is ready for spring, stocking the latest from top designers including Theory, Helmut Lang and Earnest Sewn. The boutique is offering 20 percent off all new spring inventory, but that’s not all. If you buy two new spring items, you’ll receive a third item for free. 2128 N Halsted St (773-929-6130, guisechic.com).

Hubba Hubba
A popular women’s denim line at this Lakeview shop is Level 99. And it’s going to be even popular this week, as the store is offering a 15 percent discount on the line. 3309 N Clark St (773-477-1414, hubbahubbachicago.com).

Jake
Like the merch from this posh boutique featured on this page (left)? This week is the time to get them because the shop is offering 15 percent off all new spring items at the store. 939 N Rush St (312-664-5553, shopjake.com).

Knee Deep Vintage
Some of this spring’s biggest looks draw on inspiration from past styles (hello, color block and gingham!), and this Pilsen shop’s well-edited collection of vintage threads will surely add a little spring to your closet. This week’s special discount: 15 percent off everything in the store. 1425 W 18th St (312-850-2510).

Krista K
Looking for the newest designs from Karta, Rory Becca, Sunner and more? Look no further than this sophisticated Southport boutique. And if you’re still feeling some winter looks, that’s okay too. Krista offers TOC readers a 20 percent storewide discount. The deal is also good down the street at Krista K Maternity + Baby. 3458 N Southport Ave (773-248-1967, kristak.com).

Montopoli Custom Clothiers
Worried about getting laid off? You and everyone else. So, stand out from the crowd and show up to work looking your best. This Printers Row custom men’s shop will have you looking sharp in a tailored shirt or suit, complete with a 15 percent special discount. 714 S Dearborn St (312-987-0987, montopolichicago.com). Appointments only.

Nicholas Joseph
Order a custom-made men’s dress shirt ($119–$149) this week, and Nicholas Joseph will give you a free tie to complete the look. 21 W Elm St (312-895-1577, nicholas-joseph.com).

p+L
Put that puffy coat in storage because it’s officially lightweight-jacket weather. Celebrate with a new one from this Lakeview boutique, which takes 15 percent off all jackets (including selections from Wrath Arcane, Lifetime Collective and more) for TOC readers through April 19. 2956 N Clark St (773-248-3758).

Pistol Bazaar
Neon is a big trend this spring, and you’ll be sure to find some bright pieces at this 1980s-heavy vintage shop. Stock up this week, because all vintage is 15 percent off. 1717 W Chicago Ave (312-929-2350).

Pivot
It’s “dresses week” at this ecofriendly West Loop boutique, which means more than 60 unique, hard-to-find, environmentally sound spring and summer dresses will be on display. To celebrate the selection, customers will get 20 percent off the dresses—but TOC readers get an even bigger discount: 25 percent off all dresses. 1101 W Fulton Mkt (312-243-4754, pivotboutique.com).

SHE BoutiqueThe boho look is big again this year, and this Highland Park shop has plenty of options to choose from (including this What Comes Around Goes Around Hyacinth top, $230). Check it, and other top trends, out in person this week as the shop offers 20 percent off all full-priced items. The deal is also good on shopsheboutique.com; just use the code “TIMEOUT09” when checking out. 483 Central Ave, Highland Park (847-926-0150, shopsheboutique.com).

SoKo Fashion
Still celebrating the fact that this almost-closed-for-good West Town boutique was saved? Well, then the discount here should put you in an even better mood. TOC readers get 20 percent off their entire purchase this week. 1925 W Chicago Ave (773-592-1089, sokofashion.com).

Zola Jones Designs
Jason Loper is known for stocking his Ravenswood shop with cool messenger bags, handbags and accessories. And this season, he’s adding a new bag to the mix: the Z Bag. The bag—available in brown and red leather—normally retails for $125, but TOC readers get 25 percent off this week. 1944 W Montrose Ave (773-848-3257).

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