Best department store for clothes

TanisHalfElven

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Hey Guys.
So i've been working on improving my wardrobe these days.
I got some stuff at Macys recently (they were having a pretty good sale if i signed up for their credit card). I haven't used any of the clothes, so i could still return everything, and i'm wondering if thats a good store to shop from.

I'm in Austin, TX Btw if that helps. I just need a good store that does price gouge me to oblivion. Any suggestions.
Thanks.
 

Ns1

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off saks on 12/26 > *

there is no further discussion necessary.
 

Bateluer

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Hey Guys.
So i've been working on improving my wardrobe these days.
I got some stuff at Macys recently (they were having a pretty good sale if i signed up for their credit card). I haven't used any of the clothes, so i could still return everything, and i'm wondering if thats a good store to shop from.

I'm in Austin, TX Btw if that helps. I just need a good store that does price gouge me to oblivion. Any suggestions.
Thanks.

Different places, depends on how 'nice' you want to go. I've had good luck getting decent items at Old Navy and Kohls, but they both run a lot of 'sales'. Just keep in mind that 99% of what you buy is all made in the same southeast Asian sweat shop.
 

borisvodofsky

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Hey Guys.
So i've been working on improving my wardrobe these days.
I got some stuff at Macys recently (they were having a pretty good sale if i signed up for their credit card). I haven't used any of the clothes, so i could still return everything, and i'm wondering if thats a good store to shop from.

I'm in Austin, TX Btw if that helps. I just need a good store that does price gouge me to oblivion. Any suggestions.
Thanks.

Go workout instead, and then buy bulk xs tees online.. All the wardrobe u'd ever need. :D:D:D
 

TanisHalfElven

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not a SAKS, OFF SAKS.
is there a difference ?
link ?

Go workout instead, and then buy bulk xs tees online.. All the wardrobe u'd ever need. :D:D:D
I did.
Thats why my old stuff doesn't fit anymore

Different places, depends on how 'nice' you want to go. I've had good luck getting decent items at Old Navy and Kohls, but they both run a lot of 'sales'. Just keep in mind that 99% of what you buy is all made in the same southeast Asian sweat shop.

What do you mean by "nice". I just care for the best deal. If you nice as in clothes, well idk. I'm not goth or emo or anything. Just normal good looking clothes that i could wear going to bars and partys and some school wear. I'm not particularly picky
 

Eli

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is there a difference ?
link ?


I did.
Thats why my old stuff doesn't fit anymore



What do you mean by "nice". I just care for the best deal. If you nice as in clothes, well idk. I'm not goth or emo or anything. Just normal good looking clothes that i could wear going to bars and partys and some school wear. I'm not particularly picky

The answer to your question is Goodwill.
 

TanisHalfElven

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off saks = where shit that doesn't sell @ Saks goes.


So on 12/26 you get 50% off MSRP + an average of 20-40% on top of that. Sign up for their email list for additional savings.

Last time I walked out with like 1500 worth of quality shit for 400.

https://www.saksincorporated.com/ourstores/off5th.asp

Sweet. Learned something new.

The answer to your question is Goodwill.

St Vinnie's
Goodwill

At the risk of getting banned by a super moderator.... you know what, its not worth it.

I'm NOT going to go to goodwill. I make enough to not have to do that. I AM however not looking to waste money.
 

gorcorps

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IMO Kohl's is probably the best bang for you buck clothes store. They have lots of good sales, and a good mix of clothes for a variety of styles. You should be able to find some good stuff there.
 

Cheesetogo

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Off Saks can be good, but you need to be careful. Most of the time, the majority of their stock is not actually from the main Saks store, but specifically made for the outlet. Same with Nordstrom Rack.
 

lxskllr

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I'm NOT going to go to goodwill. I make enough to not have to do that. I AM however not looking to waste money.

Sounds to me like you are willing to waste money. There's nothing wrong with second hand shops, and if you know what you're looking at, you can get clothes that outclass anything sold at the big dept stores. If you think you're too good to buy used, think again....
 

Ns1

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Off Saks can be good, but you need to be careful. Most of the time, the majority of their stock is not actually from the main Saks store, but specifically made for the outlet. Same with Nordstrom Rack.

no way dude.
 

TanisHalfElven

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Sounds to me like you are willing to waste money. There's nothing wrong with second hand shops, and if you know what you're looking at, you can get clothes that outclass anything sold at the big dept stores. If you think you're too good to buy used, think again....

hmm. No. I'd rather not buy used clothes. I don't mind buying used Electronics (in facts that what i usually get). Maybe i do feel to above it, or maybe after several years i finally have money enough to afford good clothes (or atleast resonable clothes). Why should i buy good will.

ps. I've been to goodwill several time and have never found clothes worth anything. I've had better luck finding cheaper clothes at mall. couple that with shitty service, shitty store, and the feeling that i'm poor = Goodwill sucks. Sorry, but thats how i feel.



Thanks. Now to find which one of those i can find in my city.
 

Eli

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I'm pretty sure I would shop at Goodwill no matter how rich I was. Maybe not, but I really have no problems buying second hand. Like you said, you buy second hand electronics.. What is the difference?

Yes, there is a lot of trash at Goodwill and other second hand stores, but there is a lot of good stuff too. You just have to sift through it. That's half the fun. :)

I don't really shop for clothes there, mostly just random stuff. Picked up a mini fridge for the garage the other day. :) But I have picked up a few T shirts. If you look, you can often find brand new ones that if they've been worn, you can't tell. I look for "expensive" shirts, with the nice, thick cotton.. not that thin cheap crap you often see these days. Shrug. Obviously I wouldn't buy the shirts that look like they've gone through the wash a few hundred times.

I'm really not picky about clothes though. Jeans from Ross, tshirts with no holes/stains, I'm good.
 

duragezic

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Kohls is my preference. I don't need anything fancy but they have a good selection of stuff and I usually hit the clearance racks for good deals.
 

Dr. Detroit

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Nordstroms or Macy's

Aside from Jockey underwear I've never found anything at Kohls that was of good quality to wear.

Spend the extra money - they will last a lot longer than bying cheap at JC penny or Kohls.


And Saks Off 5th - a good amount of that crap was never brought into the store - it was purhcased to sell at Off 5th to try and fool their customers in thinking there getting a good eal. Same goes for Nordstoms Rack. Some stuff is great, other is cheap crap.
 

manimal

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For the cash strapped Ross and Kohls goes a long way with a family. If your a bit more liquid there is much better.

My wife is crazy with the deal shopping and finds shit in the garment district in NYC when were there at crazy prices.

LA Garment district is cheaper but much worse for the most part. You can get a suit tailored in LA cheaper than you can in the entire country if you can speak spanish and go talk to the guys that sell the really nice materials.
 

Imp

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Never been to a Macy's or Saks (not American), but I absolutely love J.Crew and Banana Republic. Prices aren't especially bad either. No, they're not department stores, but free shipping should be available with coupons or over certain limits.
 

TanisHalfElven

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For the cash strapped Ross and Kohls goes a long way with a family. If your a bit more liquid there is much better.

My wife is crazy with the deal shopping and finds shit in the garment district in NYC when were there at crazy prices.

LA Garment district is cheaper but much worse for the most part. You can get a suit tailored in LA cheaper than you can in the entire country if you can speak spanish and go talk to the guys that sell the really nice materials.

I've gotten some great deals at Ross too. Its a small selection but yeah i agree their pretty sweet. i might have to give the LA garment district a shot if i ever visit.
 

PhoKingGuy

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90% of my daily wear is from American Eagle or Macys. I've got a few suits from Brooks Brothers and everything else is Reebok/Nike/Addidas.

Nordstrom Rack is a good place to start if they have the sizes that fit you.
 

Bateluer

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What do you mean by "nice". I just care for the best deal. If you nice as in clothes, well idk. I'm not goth or emo or anything. Just normal good looking clothes that i could wear going to bars and partys and some school wear. I'm not particularly picky

Some people believe that if you didn't pay 100 dollars for a tee shirt, its crap. Even though it comes from the same sweat shop as the 2 dollar tee from Walmart.

For what you're looking for, I'd just swing by Kohls, Old Navy, JC Penny, or whatever big one is near by.