Chicago's Best After Christmas Bargains & Sales

Roughly 10% of November-December holiday sales happen the week after Christmas according to the National Retail Federation. Want to get the best of the best after Christmas sales in the Windy City?

Deep discounts go upscale at Macy's 'After Christmas' sale starting December 26 for three days. Last year doors opened at 7am and Macys gave out $10 gift cards that were good for any purchase in the Juniors or Young Mens departments. Also look for coupons in their fliers - last year good for $10.00 off a $25.00 purchase. Last year everything on clearance was marked down an additional 40% until 1 p.m. Here's a small sample from the sale.

Women's

Women's Charter Club cashmere sweaters $49.95.

An extra 15% off of entire stock of juniors and juniors plus (a.m. special).

An extra 15% off of all famous American designer clothing (a.m. special).

50% women's sleepwear and robes.

Intimate Apparel

$14.99 on select bras from Maidenform, Bali and Vanity Fair (a.m. special).

Accessories

25% off Giani Bernini leather handbags.

79.99 Tignanello leather handbags.

50% off cashmere mufflers.

50% off boxed wallets.

50% off sterling jewelry.

Men's

50% off entire stock suits and sport coats from Lauren and Jones New York Collection.

50% off mens sweaters.

50% off dress shirts.

Housewares

Buy 1 on sale, get 1 free 5-pc flatware place settings from Lenox, Gorham, and Oneida.

60% off Delsey Heilium-Lite 100 series.

60% off Samsonite Altair 4 wheeled spinners luggage.

60% off Samsonite silhouette luggage.

60% off Travelpro Crew 5 luggage.

Shoes

Extra $10 off shoes for juniors.

Extra 40% off clearance shoes and boots.

Holiday Items

Christmas decorations %50 -60% off

Known as one of Chicago's trendiest boutiques, 'Flirt', 3449 N. Southport, Chicago. will cut prices the day after Christmas. Featured in Chicago Magazine, "Flirt carries everything from posh shrugs with metallic trim to lace jackets with ribbon ties, Hobo clutches, Rock & Republic rhinestone jeans, and lace-trimmed camisoles. There's also a smattering of jewelry and a few sequined handbags to add the right finishing touches".