LOEHMANN’S VS. DAFFY’S
Always
L: Designer Shoes
On a recent visit, we saw Kate Spade Sherpa-style winter boots for $90, Jean-Michel Cazabat pointy-toe flats for $99 (down from $450!), and Sigerson Morrison kitten-heel slingbacks for $150.
D: Trendy Items and Baby Clothes
Recently: metallic belts ($8.99), puffer coats, cute lingerie
(polka-dot thongs, $4.99); for babies, cashmere
crewnecks ($39.99) and faux-shearling coats ($29.99).
Maybe
L: The Back Room
Sometimes there are Vince Bermuda shorts ($70) or a Marc Jacobs tweed coat with velvet trim ($279.99). At the wrong moment, you’ll be sifting through old stock and off-sizes.
D: Menswear
Sometimes you’ll come across
a keeper, like the
recently spotted Michael by
Michael Kors shirt ($19.95),
if you feel like fighting
with the disorganized racks.
Don't Bother
L: The bag selection is uninspired.
D: This is a “designer shoe”
selection?
CENTURY 21 VS. WOODBURY COMMON
Always
C21: The Men’s Section
at Century 21 is
well organized. Armani suits can be under $400, and
the range and price ($89.97)
of jeans are impressive.
Baby essentials and kids’ clothes are also good.
WC: Women’s Fashion
The Barneys New York Outlet at Woodbury Common is full of steals, like velvet blazers for under $100. Neiman Marcus Last Call’s home section is great, and the world’s only Chanel outlet is here.
Maybe
C21: Designer Jeans
The women’s department recently had Joe’s,
James, and Yanuk for $69.97—but looking for anything
else requires
too much patience.
WC: Home Décor
The Polo store is no great shakes, but crisp Ralph Lauren Home linens are a bargain.
Pick up enough pillows and vases at Crate & Barrel to accessorize your entire studio for $250.
Don't Bother
C21: Accessories is overcrowded and claustrophobic.
WC: Theory’s prices here are no better than a sale at Bloomingdale’s.
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