Savvy Shoppers’ Survey

Whiskey Dust
526 Hudson St. (West 10th & Charles Sts.)/212-691-5576
Mon–Sat 12:30–7pm, Sun 1–6pm.

The Edge: Vintage western gear for sale or rent. § Features everything you’d need or want for a country-western party—both vintage and new. Quality items in good condition. Prices are reasonable—particularly if you’re comparing them to Billy Martin’s Western Wear. Rentals at 30% off the retail price for a three-day period. An affordable alternative to buying for those western theme parties. Rentals cater to the film industry. No delivery.

Clothing & accessories
Western wear

Billy Martin’s Western Wear
810 Madison Ave. (68th St.)/212-861-3100
Weekdays 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun noon–5pm.

The Edge: The source for top western gear. § The city’s best-known spot for top-quality and high-priced western gear. Features boots, shirts, riding pants, western hats, parkas, jackets, and accessories. Wonderful sterling-silver jewelry. Boots mostly priced from $350 to $695 (for lizard); the most expensive boots cost $5,000! § “For the urban cowboy.” “Fun shopping when you’re in the market.” “Great if you’re into the western look.”

Clothing & accessories
Western wear
quality style service value: 46 38 36 30

Ideal Department Store
1814-1816 Flatbush Ave. (Aves. J & K Brooklyn, NY)/718-252-5090
Mon–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 11am–5pm.

The Edge: A lifesaver if you need one. § Boy Scout and Girl Scout uniforms in children’s sizes, with some for adults. § “The customer service is simply outstanding!”

Clothing & accessories
Uniforms
quality style service value: 40 40 50 40

Victoria’s Secret
212-758-5592 for locations
Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun noon–7pm.

The Edge: Nice-looking inexpensive lingerie. § Owned by The Limited and in malls all over the U.S. The shop is devoted to attractive lingerie in a wide price range. Both sexy and functional items. § “The Gap for the underwear set.” “Great cotton panties. Good sales and promos.” “A catch, but watch sizes. Quality okay, but prices are reasonable.” “Great for teens.” “Quality isn’t the best.”

Clothing & accessories
Underwear & lingerie
quality style service value: 31 37 30 30

Schachner Fashions
95 Delancey St. (Orchard & Ludlow Sts.)/212-677-0700
Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm, Sun 9am–5pm.

The Edge: Value for the lingerie basics. § Features robes, sleepwear, underwear, and lounge wear discounted. Brands carried include Vanity Fair, Exquisite Form, Barbizon, Maidenform, Carnival, Warner’s, Bali, and others. Open Christmas Day until 3pm.

Clothing & accessories
Underwear & lingerie
quality style service value: 41 35 35 40

Samantha Jones Lingerie
996 Lexington Ave. (72nd St.)/212-308-6680
Weekdays 10:30am–7pm, Sat 10:30am–5pm, Sun 1–6pm.

The Edge: Sexy lingerie. § Lingerie and accessories, including silk scarves and fragrances. Features La Perla, Lise Charmel, Samantha Jones, and other lines. § “A well-edited collection.”

Clothing & accessories
Underwear & lingerie
quality style service value: 40 40 38 31

Rosenberg Grand Lingerie
330 Grand St. (Orchard & Ludlow Sts.)/212-473-0969
Sun–Thurs 10am–5pm, Fri 10am–4pm.

The Edge: 25% off on brand-name underwear. § Features Lollipop, Maidenform, Vanity Fair, and many other brands, but no Calvin Klein. No credit cards. No delivery.

Clothing & accessories
Underwear & lingerie
quality style service value: 27 27 22 37

Roberta
1252 Madison Ave. (90th St.)/212-860-8366
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm.

The Edge: Well-stocked neighborhood lingerie shop. § Everything you’d want in a lingerie store, from basic to sexy styles. Extras include swimsuits and nursing bras. Offers top lines and attention to fit. Bras priced at $18 to $125. § “A true neighborhood resource.”

Clothing & accessories
Underwear & lingerie
quality style service value: 37 37 32 37

Peress
739 Madison Ave. (64th St.)/212-861-6336
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm.

The Edge: Lovely intimate apparel. § High-end lingerie in moderate to very expensive lines. Bras $13 to $150. Check the sales in January and August.

Clothing & accessories
Underwear & lingerie
quality style service value: 42 37 32 35

Le Corset
80 Thompson St. (Spring & Broome Sts.)/212-334-4936
Mon noon–7pm, Tues–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun noon–6pm.

The Edge: A special collection. § This small, cozy shop features very feminine underwear and lingerie—new and vintage. The new lingerie is sourced from small European designers, including Chantal Thomass, Fifi Chachnil, Pricess Tam-Tam, and Deborah Marquit—small suppliers. Expect lacy garter belts, corsets, silk stockings, silk and lace slip dresses, and nightwear. Also a special collection of vintage lingerie, all in perfect condition. For the athletic: high-tech, high-performance gear—”plastic-and-polyester” bras.

Clothing & accessories
Underwear & lingerie
quality style service value: 45 45 45 35