Conway

I bought a dress shirt from Conway Stores on 34^th Street. They do not allow you to try on anything in the men’s part of the store so you have to buy it and then try it on outside or at home. Problem is if you open the box and the product is not right they will not take it back! I bought a white dress shirt in a box marked Small and the label on the shirt also said Small. When I got home and opened it the shirt turned out to be an XXXL. It was huge. I took it back to the store and they refused to take it back unless I folded it back the way it was originally. Their reasoning was that they could not resell it unless it is back in the box. Thing is the shirt is faulty and why would you try to sell it to someone else in the same box marked Small when it was clearly not a small. I got into a very heated argument with the store personnel and they refused to refund my money inspite of the fact that it was marked and packaged wrong. I will never shop at a Conway store again!!! This store is clearly a rip off and I would advise anyone to not shop there unless you are positive of what you are buying!

This place is aptly named — «Conway» — i.e. way to con (people). If you choose to buy any of the crap from this store (and it is the worst clothing in NY, thin and extremely poor quality) then be sure that you DON’T TRY TO RETURN IT.
The salespeople are liars.
I asked a women there if I could try on a pair of pants.
«No, but you can return them if they don’t fit» she said.
LIAR!
At the exact same time my partner was trying to return a «small» shirt he bought which he got home to find was extra-​extra-​large. Returns are where the blatant lies really begin — You can’t return to the place you bought it you have to go to the women’s wear store next door and wait in the LONG line.
I wondered what was taking so long so I went in there to find the sales people treating him like DIRT!!! They came up with this ridiculous story about how he had to fold it to fit in the same box, and fold it just the right way!
They were so rude and hostile he CALLED THE POLICE.
The harpie who called herself the manager started yelling at me to «go to hell» and I wasn’t even involved!
In the end he thew the shirt in the trash can outside and walked away.
This place is a lawsuit waiting to happen. AVOID IT LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!

It’s cheap. Good for the thrifty shopper but for the majority maybe not.
If your in the area, want to indulge, and still have $$ afterwards, then this could be a diamond in the ruff. The staff are what you expect, oblivious and unhelpful, which doesn’t dictate the review or rating, fyi.

I am a New Yorker living on the west coast, and every time I go back east I go to conway to get my «staples». Since they don’t have a dressing room, I buy my stuffs and if I need to try it on, I go to Macy’s across the street to use their dressing room and then back to Conway to return my way undersized garments. I think of Conway as the hood «American Apparel» although everything is made in China.
Some of their stuff is plain crap. But leggings, t-​shirts, and some undies are worth it. I even go for the bra/​undie set if I have a hot date, not expecting them to last long though. Their HABA section isn’t bad either. In some Conways you can even get kitchen and home items.
Conway is a true cultural experience.

Pricing is very reasonable but don’t expect high quality.
It’s always crazy packed in this store. The employees do their best to keep things organized but because there is so much traffic in here, stuff gets thrown around. I’ve been to this location a number of times in the past and always found the service to be inattentive. Recently, I found the employees to be friendly and very helpful. I guess they are trying to make some improvements or maybe it was just a one time thing?
Got a great deal on some fuzzy socks ($ 1.88 for 2 pairs), PJ pants (under $ 5) and black leggings (around $ 4). They sell dresses, shirts, pants, skirts, bras, scarves, gloves, etc. Not sure how long they will last since the quality isn’t the best.
If you’re looking for a quick outfit and low on cash, Conway is on your side. If you’re looking for something that will last you a long time and want to shop in a more relaxed, organized, upscale place, look elsewhere and avoid Conway.

This was my first stop on my little shopping adventure for the rainy day. I came in here specifically looking for jeans. I looked around the store a little bit before i realized the jeans were on the other side of the store which I then went to.
I noticed they didn’t have any brand name jeans (or at least I couldn’t find them). I looked at the unknown brand they did have. I found three in three different styles with my size which wasn’t easy. I then decided that since I was there I would look to see if they had any collared short sleeve casual shirts. I found two that I liked under $ 10 each. I also happened to see boxes with a tie/​handkerchief/​tie clip/​cuff link set. I found a set I like. I couldn’t tell if the tie was made out of silk and since the package was sealed I didn’t want to check.
When I went to the cashier I asked her if it was silk tie and she wasn’t’ sure but said it looked like it was a silk tie. I decided to buy it.
My items were rang up and bagged. The cashier asked if i would like a double bag and I replied in the affirmative. As it turns out the double bag was a good idea because I fell twice and the items thankfully did not get damaged because they were in two bags instead of one.

Dude seriously?
Love how this place has a bunch of copycat clothes which is a mimicry from exact styles from urban outfitters and forever21. I saw a sweater in the window that looked exactly the same as the one I got from urban. Makes me not like the sweater anymore, thanks a lot.
Cheapcheapcheap. Bleh.

I love Conway. But then, I have a Great Weakness for Cheap Junk.
This location has Mens’, Womens’ Plus, Juniors’, Women’s lingerie and sleepwear, & a small selection of hosiery, accessories, slippers and handbags.
Unless you’re a big fan of the Urban Athletic look, it’s better for women than for men. The women’s selection nearly always has either something basic & useful, or some kind of hoochie-​mama thing you can dress up to look nice, usually for under $ 20.
The hosiery is often tempting (lacy stockings!), but tends to either fall apart instantly or not fit. Still, for $ 1.99 you might get a night’s wear out of it.
The lingerie is often a good deal… hey, got a basic black bra for $ 4. that actually fits. Again, maybe it won’t last too long, but since I throw everything into the washing machine anyway, that’s no different from more expensive stuff!

For those who aren’t familiar with this particular Conway location, it’s discount clothing store that caters mostly to ghetto clientele and those who are well below the poverty line and know how to shop within their means. It’s an un-​pc statement to make but it’s a harsh reality. Once you see the products (i.e. sweatpants with cargo pockets and pants that have legs so long they have to be for someone who is either 7 feet tall or have them extremely baggy), the people working here, and the people shopping here, it’s something you’d be thinking too. I found myself here because it’s a block from my work and there was a 50% off 1 item coupon in the paper that I wanted to use if I could find cheapo slippers (I’m not a big slipper wearer so I didn’t need anything of substantial quality).
The slippers were in a large bin, some where paired up but most were individual slippers where you had to search for its mate which became almost an impossible task. Every slipper I picked up was dirtier than the last, they were all covered in lint, debris, and dirt as if a homeless man had jumped in the bin. This filth carried on throughout the store. For example when I picked up a pair of pajama pants to take a look at them I noticed a large brown stain in the interior of the pants.
I finally found a pair of slippers that matched and went up to the cashier and asked if some of the products in the store were used. With a look and attitude that could only have been replicated if I had bad-​mouthed her weave she looked at me with disgust and said «no, what makes you think anything in here is used?». I responded «because I saw a number of items that looked dirty and had stains on them». Without changing her attitude whatsoever she came back and said «well someone in the store must have spilt something on them then». I dropped the subject and put the $ 8 slippers and a $ 2 neck warmer on the counter. She rang them up and when I handed her the coupon she just about exploded in disgust. She sighed and said to her co-​worker beside her «now, he gives me the coupon». She told me to wait as she called the manager to void the sale. Though I wasn’t surprised Conway couldn’t trust the people they employ to do a simple void, I was a little surprised at how long it took for a manager of an empty store to make her way over. As the manager came over the cashier continued to complain about the fact that I had given her the coupon after she pressed the total button. I didn’t dare waste my time explaining to her that after items are scanned in is the point of the transaction where coupons usually come into play. After the manager voided the sale and walked away was the point where she violently dumped out the bag on the counter and scanned the two items again. She then felt the need to ask me which of the two items I wanted 50% off of. After I wisely chose the obvious choice, I paid and got the hell out of the store.
When I got home and tried on both items (which I should have done in the store). The neck warmer was supposedly one size fits all but it was huge and completely baggy offering no warmth or protection against the wind whatsoever. The slippers were a large (and specified shoe size 10 – 11) but ended up being so tight my feet barely fit in them. Because the purchase was so cheap and the whole Conway store and process was so scummy I didn’t have any issue just throwing both items away. Lesson learned.
If you’re looking for dirt cheap urban type of clothes you’re much better off at the Conway at Herald Square. If you’re homeless then you probably won’t be reading this, but if you are, go to the Salvation Army in Hell’s Kitchen (it won’t be new or clean but it will be cheaper and of better quality), if you’re just looking for regular discount clothing go to H&M, Old Navy, or JC Penny (all of which are nearby), and if you’re looking for cheap discount stuff (that isn’t clothing) go to Jacks, Lot Less, or even Conway at Herald Square (Jacks by Herald Square is the best though).

Soooooo cheap.
And it’s a zoo to shop here.
And customer service? What customer service?
It’s really a 2 for décor (crowded, disorganized) and a 1 for service — but the prices are SO low that I don’t care. (So with a 5 for price — I am rounding up and giving them 3 stars.)
I got tons of low-​priced baby gear here — including the all-​important clear-​plastic stroller covers so my precious angel would not feel a drop.
I snagged 3 of these at $ 6.00 a pop.
Go to conway for cheap baby gear. And disposable clothing.
It’s perfect for that!

They have a HUGE Selection here and you kind find a ton of stuff at Cheap prices.
As for the reviewer below, they don’t have fitting room but allow you a 30 day return period. So it’s more than fair. I usually pick up 2 sizes if I’m unsure and come back to return the other one. I’ve never had a problem.

This place is a freaken DUMP!!! walked by this place and got a glimpse of this really cute top. decided to walk in and check it out. I asked one of the employees to help me get it down and angrily she said «There is someone over there go ask them!!» Well excuseeee me b*tch just cuz you haven’t got laid cuz your sooo damn ugly don’t take your frustration out on me…
Omggg sooo anyways I end up finding another chick to help me take down this top which she gladly did. I walk around and see a few other cute things and I’m looking at the price tag thinking WOWW this is a steal. forget Forever XXI! I keep walking through the store and I just look around and I’m thinking to myself what the hell is this place? There were thousandsss of clothes and boxes and just CRAPPP everywhere.
I asked one of the employees where the dressing room was and she said there is no dressing room. NOOO DRESSING ROOOM? are you serious. FORGET THIS PLACE!!! I knew there was a catch. I threw my clothes down well not literally but I hung up the clothes on the clothes rack and took off.
I could NEVER buy clothes without trying them. forget this place. I dont care how cheap in price it is I gotta try my clothes on.
THUMBS DOWN for this place!!!

Rudest salespeople in NYC work here. I returned a shirt, girl at cashier is starring hard at me the whole time like she wants to hit me. Then she starts talking nasty to me for no reason– i laughed in her face.
Also there no dressing room or mirrors in this place. Once in awhile i find some cute shoes and some tops.
Also why do they still produce those big PINK shopping bags that say «CONWAY». Everyone i know brings their own bag to put their stuff in cause that pink conway bag is so ghetto and embarassing, it screams «I’M A CHEAP HO»

Went in here for the first time yesterday
$ 2.88 bra and panty sets that are actually made from COTTON!!!
$ 2.99 for a 6-​pack of socks!!!
$ 1.99 tights!!!
I didn’t actually buy anything… I was really really tempted. I need new bras. I don’t OWN a pair of socks and will definitely need some soon. $ 3 bras kinda freak me out though… And none of them looked true to size, so if you have REALLY small boobs, I suggest going to conway so you can buy a bigger size than you actually wear and therefore boost your self confidence… seriously… 36C looked a lot more like 34B… what do you want for $ 3 a pop?
That said, the actual clothes were for the most part hideous. Saw a skirt that I thought was sort of cute until I touched it… will be back for the socks and tights definitely… and maybe a bra. For $ 3, how wrong could I be going?

Don’t quite get this store but I used to walk by it all the time. Its filled with super cheap bargains for clothing and other random items. Good for the thrifty shopper but for the majority maybe not.
I imagine with this recession in full swing stores like this have doubled their sales. Still I tend to stay away from it when I can and find other cheap stores with the same quality.

I die for Conway. To be honest, I think it is Manhattan’s best kept shopping secret. I have this belief that fashion can be found anywhere and in anyway. Inspiration can come from the bottom up or the top down… Conway is the perfect example.
I first stumbled into one of these manic stores when I was visiting NYC 5 years ago. My friend and I were beyond starving and just needed a snack… boy did we not realize what we were about to find. Because the merchandisers are brillant, they put the shoe section next to the chocolate aisle. Pure gold! My friend and I walked out of there with 3 pairs of shoes each and spent only $ 10.
Now I’m an avid Conway shopper. I can get all the best tights, shoes and even household items there for half the price. In fact I ended up getting the most amazing $ 3 heels recently, which I wore out to the Hotel Gansevoort. This chick swooned over them and asked where I got them. When I said Conway, she said «Is that European?»

I AM: a typical twenty something in manhattan. i work in the corporate world. i drink on the weekends. i hate spending money on anything but food and alcohol.
Enter: Conway. I bought a dress here a few months ago, and it was only 15 dollars. I tell you, quite frankly, I’ve gotten SO MANY compliments on this dress! men think its sexy, women drool in envy.
If you haven’t been to Conway due to snobbery or fear, get over it and GO! don’t run away for lack of dressing rooms or disorder, but stay. Look. You will find something fun and cheap!

I believe the expression is: «You pay for what you get»
I can find no better way to describe Conoway. I mean sure you can get a pair of pants for $ 10 and a shirt for $ 5, but come on it’s going to be crap! I went here to pick up a pair of pants for work and wound up having to exchange it twice, because neither of them fit. After the second exchange and taking forever to find the pants in my size the first place, and may I add the long lines I had to stand in… I decided I would never come back. K Mart for me!
The real problem with this store is that there is no dressing room. If they could fix this one problem it might not be so bad. So basically you have to go around and search for clothes that «might» fit you and then buy them without trying them on. What a novel idea. Sounds like a great way to get angry customers.
The hired help here only add to the aggravation of this store. The employees are rarely friendly and even less often helpful. I asked them if they had any pants in my size and this girl pointed to a huge pile of pants.
Really? You think I don’t see it over there? No, you see I was asking YOU to help me FIND one, since you are PAID to work here. Can you imagine? An employee doing something besides stocking the shelves? No way! What I loved even more was the second time coming here, and when I asked this other girl to help me she had to take off a pair of headphones to hear me. Oh wow…
The only redeeming quality of this store was the quirky 80’s retro-​funk and R&B playing over the system. I got to hear some Shaka Khan and this song which will not leave my head two weeks later «Wet my whistle».

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again:
Conway bags hurt my feelings.
Let’s be real; you know you’ve got some Conway clothes in your closet. Maybe they’re only there because you spilled coffee on your skirt and needed a quick and cheap replacement before that interview, or you wanted a cheap and sparkly shirt for that night out.
But somehow, over the course of time, that shirt or skirt became your favorite, ‘go-​to’ item of clothing, didn’t it?
It’s cool, so do I… but I’ll never admit to it.
And don’t sleep on the household section; everyone loves 2 for 1 dish soap sales!

Thank you, Conway, for your ridiculously inexpensive, often times obnoxiously loud clothing. I’d surely be running around NYC naked if it weren’t for you.
Whenever I want something trashy or really bright to wear, I come to Conway. Whenever I have 3 dollars in my bank account but still want to go shopping, I come to Conway. Whenever I feel like navigating through a sea of terribly «thrifty» women and killer clothes racks, I come to Conway.
Until I find another store that allows me to purchase a suitcase, five bras, a freakum dress AND an orange fanta all for less than 10 dollars, I will remain loyal to Conway.