Filene's Basement--CLOSED

Claim
marker

426 Washington St (at West Street)
Boston, MA 02108

marker
(617) 350-7268
Incorrect info? Correct your listing
Reviews
( 8 )
( 3 )
( 1 )
( 0 )
( 0 )

Best

Sadly the original location is gone since they've torn down the original Filene's, but the basement has relocated to Back Bay. They've still got all kinds of merchandise on great...

Worst

All reviews seem positive

A must for bargain hunters 3/20/2009

Sadly the original location is gone since they've torn down the original Filene's, but the basement has relocated to Back Bay. They've still got all kinds of merchandise on great discounts. I don't know if they still do the Automatic Markdowns that were so great at the Downtown Crossing location, but it's still one of the first places I go to when I'm shopping. Pros: great bargains on top name merchandise Cons: can be a mess, need a lot of patience more
Reply | Report abuse |

The Best Bargains 2/6/2006

This is my favorite store. You can find all types of bargains for various merchandise, including many of famous designer brand names. This store is huge so you can basically do your one stop shopping here. I really like this store. Check it out!! Pros: Selection, Prices, Location more
Reply | Report abuse |

Best in N.E. for discount Mens' suits 9/13/2004

While there are several ""Mens' stores"" throught the region, if you know your shoulder, waist, inseam, neck size, and what your profession dictates; Filene's Basement is the only opprotunity in New England to obtain ultra exclusive mens' suits at 25 to 50% off retail. Bring your information and enlist help from one of the few clothiers on the floor. DO NOT BE SHY. I purchased two suits ($1100 total.) The woman helping me disagreed with several of my ideas but remained unbiased. Her assistance was exceptional. My suits required minimal tailoring. I look professional WITHOUT a false appearence. Pros: Superior selection, Superior staff, Old stock= Lowest $ Cons: , are sold very fast , Parking & change room more
Reply | Report abuse |

Da' place to buy clothes 11/21/2002

It's big, very big and cheap. Very convenient.You can find absolutetly everything you need in there. more
Reply | Report abuse |

all a shopper needs 11/13/2002

this store is all a christmas shopper needs to get his/her holiday shopping done for everyone they need to shop for. They have great deals and great items! more
Reply | Report abuse |

For a gift? um, no. 11/5/2002

This store is the type of place that the women themselves go to, if you want to wow me, or basically any 'chic' lady, go to somewhere that isn't a discount store. I'm not saying that Filene's Basement isn't great, but I definitely wouldn't want a gift from there. Pros: Easy, Accessible Cons: not great quality, messy at times more
Reply | Report abuse |

great and cheap 10/31/2002

Wonderful selection and perfect prices. You can always find a deal here. Pros: Inexpensive Cons: Poorly Organized more
Reply | Report abuse |

License to steal 9/2/2002

Where else can you find Corneliani men's suits for $299.50, Armani Collection suits for $599.00, Ermenegildo Zegna suits for $524.25 and Canali suits for $399.00? If you have the order shipped out of state, there is no sales tax charged. Compared to shopping at Barney's New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, you get three or four top quality men's suits at Filene's Basement for the price of one at the name stores. By the way, the prices on men's furnishings and other clothing items are similarly discounted. more
Reply | Report abuse |

23 years and still shopping 8/26/2002

Ok, so maybe I haven't been shopping there since birth, but I might as well have. I rant and rave about Filenes Basement and can never live without it. I am a bargain shopper fanatic and refuse to pay alot for clothes, unless it is really worth it. I have found the most amazing Calvin Klein, BCBG, Fendi, Gruppo Italiano, etc. clothes that normally would have cost me hundreds of dollars. There is no reason to even give a good review because everyone know that this IS the best store! Pros: variety, Price, Price more
Reply | Report abuse |

Great Bargains, for the bargain hunter! 7/26/2002

This is the original Basement! I've found Coach briefcases and duffle bags less than 75% off of their retail prices, as well as some major designer clothes and home goods significantly less than what one would find in the retails stores. Patience is required for shopping here... and you definitely have to dig... but the bargains are there! Pros: Bargains, Variety, Designer Products Cons: Disorganized, No parking, Sometimes crowded more
Reply | Report abuse |

Best Buys for Your Inner Clothes Horse 7/24/2002

Enter the Portal of this legendary bargin botique and expirience the joy of what I like to call the ""cackle"" The Cackle is a delicious sound that eminates from the depths of your belly upon snatcing up a piece of equisite clothing for pennies on the dollar for what you would pay in the department store bemouths. My greastes cackle: A pale pink ribbon striped sheath for 45.00 (reg. 250.00 more
Reply | Report abuse |

10 7/18/2002

Filenes Basement has the best selection of clothing and the best prices that I have every seen. I just came back from New Orleans for the ""Essence Music Festival"" and went into Saks Fifth Avenue and saw several items that I had just purchased in Filenes Basement for $40.00 and they were selling the items for $325.00 marked down to $250.00 and then an additional 40% off and I still got a better deal at Filene's Basement. No where in the world can beat Filenes Basement for a bargain. Patty Harris Dorchester,MA 02124 more
Reply | Report abuse |
< Previous 1 Next >
Summer SALE!!!:
15% OFF all yearly plans
Use year15 at checkout. Expires 1/1/2021
Editorial

  • The Scene
    Twice a year, Filene's Basement has its nationally notorious wedding dress sale, for which brides begin lining up outside the store as early as 5am. Once they're in, these...

  • 11/30/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am-9pm; Sun 10am-8pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express, Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Central, Chinatown
badge