Hi,
I've read quite a bit about Feline's Basement in Boston. Could anyone who has been there tell me, is it similar to Marshall's and TJ Maxx or is it better then these chains?

Thanks

Kathymt: Filene's is on Boylston St now, no longer in it's "famous" location in downtown crossing - there is also one in newton, watertown and they are slated to open in peaobody, ma also -

My opinion: not what it used to be - more like a Marshall's or TJ - which doesn't mean you can not find a bargain , especially if you know your clothes/fabrics/etc and also your clothing lines (designer/ready to wear/etc)
you might find a true bargain - harder today also with all the mark downs, sales, and mass ready to wear lines -

If I was already in town, and going to the Marshalls on Boylston St (which I think is a good Marshalls) I'd hop over to Filene's, but I wouldn't drive an hour to go there.

Ditto escargot. The original is closed and the other locations are no better than a TJMaxx or Marshall's.

But the one on Bolyston still carries upscale brands which I don't think you can find in a Marshall's or TJ Maxx, NO?

But the one on Bolyston still carries upscale brands which I don't think you can find in a Marshall's or TJ Maxx, NO?

But you can at Nordstrom Rack -- Filene's (and Loehman's) invented the genre, but there are loads of "competitors" now....

The point I was trying to make,

is that the Filene's Basement on Bolyston still has some upscale brands, which Marshalls & TJ Maxx don't (in response to OP's question). And since the OP is visiting Boston, chances are she won't have a car. It's a lot easier to visit the Filene's Basement by T than a Nordstrom Rack.

You're right, I got off-point. But I though your's was a question, not a statement (regarding whether the Filene's on Boylston carries upscale brands).

Thanks for all your replies. Your right, I won't have a car while I'm in Boston. It sounds like Feline's is your average designer clothing discount store and nothing I should put on my "I deffinitely have to go there" list.

It was great, and a worthy adventure..........the word WAS being the most important. There will be no other like it.

I would hit the sale racks at Nieman Marcus.