https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-inside-skinny-on-this-store-i-didnt-know Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:08:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-inside-skinny-on-this-store-i-didnt-know#post-1139472 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:29:37 +0000 Linda 1139472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just came home tonight and found my Century21 order had arrived.&nbsp; Like a little Christmas, that's how I feel every time I get a package in the mail!</p> <p>The items looked just like I hoped they would (I mostly ended up getting pantyhose and socks).&nbsp; Actually, I take it back, the open knit ivory sweater is nicer than I hoped it would be!</p> <p>Another nice touch - there was a free gift enclosed.&nbsp; I think it's all sample men's fragrances, so I have entrusted that to my DH.&nbsp; Way to make the spouse/significant other happy about deliveries, huh? :-)</p> <p>As it happens, the hose are arriving fortuitously, I may wear them to a funeral on Saturday.&nbsp; My brother-in-law's Dad died yesterday.&nbsp; He was a totally nice guy, we'll miss him. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-inside-skinny-on-this-store-i-didnt-know#post-1136321 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 22:16:39 +0000 Linda 1136321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that sort of store, but will have to be satisfied with shopping online mostly.&nbsp; I used to love Filene's in Boston!&nbsp; DC had a few stores similar and I haunted 'em when I worked near the shopping district.&nbsp; I have either completely lost touch with that or they've mostly been swallowed up by national chains now.&nbsp; </p> <p>Thanks for the insights everyone!&nbsp; And Suz, thanks for the tip, I'll post with the store name if I need further intel!&nbsp; I CANNOT shop more there for now or I will entirely blow my closet space for workout clothes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-inside-skinny-on-this-store-i-didnt-know#post-1136311 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 22:07:35 +0000 Catnip 1136311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's one a few blocks from me here in NYC.&nbsp; As others have said, you can find amazing designer merchandise here if you are willing to look.&nbsp; Everything is discounted so you can save a lot of money if you're lucky.&nbsp; I try to make myself stop in once a week, but usually I don't buy anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-inside-skinny-on-this-store-i-didnt-know#post-1136305 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 21:53:51 +0000 ironkurtin 1136305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Century 21 is a mini chain located in NYC.&nbsp; It is legendary for carrying good merchandise at slashed prices, including many European and high-end labels.&nbsp; I personally found far more high-end labels there than I ever did at Philene's, the Rack, etc: Marni, Jil Sander, Helmut Lang, D&amp;G, etc. etc.&nbsp; I went there religiously when I lived in NYC.&nbsp; Like Diana said, you have to hunt, and the shopping gods must be with you, but you can find really amazing things. You could find a really amazing designer sweater for less than you'd pay at the Gap for cotton.</p> <p>I have no idea as to their labor polices.&nbsp; They don't have their own label. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-inside-skinny-on-this-store-i-didnt-know#post-1136303 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 21:47:29 +0000 Diana 1136303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's really fab, kind of like the old Filene's basement in Boston. Sometimes very high end stuff for great prices. You have to like treasure hunting though, and it can get way crowded. But I have seen obscure designers I've never seen elsewhere there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-inside-skinny-on-this-store-i-didnt-know#post-1136300 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 21:39:25 +0000 Suz 1136300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zapotee is our resident Century 21 Expert. But you might have to start a thread with the name in the subject heading to get a response to that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-inside-skinny-on-this-store-i-didnt-know#post-1136237 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 20:00:38 +0000 Joyce B 1136237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question, unfortunately I have no input to offer. I am interested in the thread so I am tagging along. I need to explore that store as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-inside-skinny-on-this-store-i-didnt-know#post-1136230 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 19:35:16 +0000 Linda 1136230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Century21?&nbsp; I always knew it as a real estate company, here in MD.&nbsp; But I caught it mentioned on a fashion blog, and come to find out, there's a chain in the NYC area, right?&nbsp; I just nabbed several pairs of crew socks from the clearance area (kind of to try the store out but also b/c I am a fan of slightly quirky, warm socks for winter).&nbsp; </p> <p>I notice they had a LOT of performance wear, which was names I know at what seem very intriguing prices (I'm entirely stocked up for running and workout wear right now, or I'd have leapt).&nbsp; And they have designer events, and quite a number of designer names I know.&nbsp; A good deal of DKNY bras and undies, as well as a few others.&nbsp; Tempting.</p> <p>Anyone know their B&amp;M stores, and are their labor policies and so on cool? </p>