De Janeiro

I always skip the clothes because whatever styles I do like will never be in my size. Instead, I head straight to the back where, SHOES! SO MANY SHOES! SO MANY CHEAP SHOES!
De Janerio is my go to for inexpensive, work flats. Seriously, there are some gems here starting at $ 10 and never go above $ 25. Me likey.

This is one of those discount clothing stores that you might find a diamond in the rough but is it really worth the hassle? 95% of the clothes at this branch seem to be retail rejected clothing or plain tacky — stuff your weird hippie neighbor wouldn’t even wear.
The store itself is pretty run down making you think twice about venturing in here. The dressing rooms feel like a third world country — open concept, dingy, low ceilings with exposed electric wires/​cables running around the room — wouldn’t be surprise if it’s a building code violation.
The return policy is crap — bought a tank top at their lexington branch and tried to return it here. No where on the return policy does it say that I’m unable to return items from the lexington store. It simply states that within 7 days you are able to return full priced items. Somehow my full priced item being returned within the 7 day policy wasn’t able to be processed by the less than capable cashier at the counter.

I’ve been getting my retail therapy on here for a while now – it started when I worked in the Financial District and I was soooo excited to find out that one was opening near the new offices in Midtown.
If you’re looking for a place where they blow a lot of smoke up your hiney and have someone to cater to you, it’s not gonna happen here – they often barely even look at you except to call «following guest» while you’re waiting on line to pay. What you will find, however, is a shop that is packed – and I mean PACKED with treasures and delights at a fraction of the cost you’d pay elsewhere.
During my fatness with child, I came here and saved a bundle on maternity clothes by buying their stretchy dresses and the like two sizes up. I never leave this store empty handed and i’ve never paid more than $ 180 a pop.
The clothes often get the best compliments too. If you have the patience to go rack surfing and the endurance to brave the fitting room (I always try everything on at home after I have bought it and just take stuff back if it doesn’t fit) go immediately and be satisfied! Also, if you strike up a conversation with the staff, you might be surprised – they’re friendly as hell. In fact, one guy there knows me as «the pregnant lady» which kind of makes me sad since my kid is nearly two now ;)

If you want a fast and easy shopping experience and you’re on a tight budget this is the place to go. I have found some great deals on clothing and shoes over the past couple of years at this store, including brand name items like Gap, Nine West and Zara.
If it weren’t for the horrendous fitting room which is a hot box with mirrors and no lock on the door (so anyone can walk in at any given time), and the absolute lack of customer service by everyone that works there, I’d give this store a higher rating.
My advice is be sure of what you’re going to purchase (even if you have to suffer through the awful fitting room), because if you have to return or exchange something you’re gonna wish you never set foot in this store.
Also, be SURE to check that your items are not damaged in any way (holes, tares, pen marks, etc.) AND that no item has one of those electric security tags attached to it because they do NOT have the machine to remove them, in which case they might attempt to brake off the tag with a metal bar and damage the clothes in the process (which is what happened to me followed by unnecessary attitude from the cashier and the manager).
Be wise! Happy shopping!

Contrary to Unilocal’s categorization, this store is neither used nor consignment clothing.
This store is quite a bit smaller and more crowded than its counterparts (Dijon and another De Janeiro branch) in the Financial District. Especially during lunchtime — eek! But overall, I’m a fan.
You want polyester party dresses and flimsy shoes that you could pull off better in high school? Come here.
You want cheap AND DID I MENTION CHEAP business casual clothes that are generally on-​trend (flowy blouses, casual blazers, tanks/​shells, cardigans)? Come here.
You want name brand clothes (Banana Republic, GAP, LOFT, The Limited) marked wayyyy down? Come here.
That’s everyone, right?

This is the place to go for cheap but in style work attire. They have so many name brand items here you will not believe the price.
Going during lunchtime can be a little crowded so I suggest either going in the moring or later on in the evening to beat the rush. Also be sure to try on your items before you leave the store these clothes tend to be cut small sometimes.

If your a fashionista its worth checking out… great finds for great prices! Just dont go on your lunch break it’s packed, if you go in the morning or a weekend you will be just fine, items are often changed out quickly because they sell out quickly but good selection of affordable work/​evening pieces

Shoutout to all my former assistants/​secretaries/​paralegals/​coordinators of the MIDTOWN AREA!!! Yes all of you who make just enough that midtown is RIDONKULOUSLY expensive area to be in/​shop and were thrilled 2 find this store opening up on the block!
It is one of those spots that sells designer and random brand clothing at a super discount. .
Example: looking for work pants??? You can select from the assorted NY&Co, Express, Limited, Calvin Klein brand pants on the rack in size & color organization. .
Cute dresses for the summer, or cute tops for going out to the movies, great shoes from enzo, madden, and off-​brand names at good prices and right on trend with whatever is hot at the moment.. .
Summer sandals galore and quite a few under $ 20.00 SCOOOOOORE!
Some stuff is great quality b/​c of the original maker, some stuff is questionable but at the end of the day you can’t beat $ 7.00 workpants, $ 40.00 Micheal Kors winter coat and $ 15.00 strappy sandals.. on 6^th avenue and 45^th.. honestly.…what more can you ask for?
Oh – i had 2 take off a star for the communal random curtain dressing room.. they tried, but not hard enough..

This is my go-​to spot for random outfits, random gym clothes, random anything! Exceptionally affordable prices for… ok, not the best quality one can imagine, but still, I loves it! Forget my leggings for the gym? No problem, $ 6 and ten minutes later, I am all set. Forget my socks? Rinse and repeat on the previous statement.
Lines can be painful, and the fitting room is… well, it’s a room? That’s a good start. But given the prices and randomness of selection, what did anyone really expect?