De Janeiro Stores

Went in here the first time after walking by for an entire year since I work in the area. I needed new sandals as mine broke the day before and was able to find Bandolino sandals which were incredibly cute, good quality, in my size for $ 29.99! That is a steal, since the label showed original price $ 59.99, which is true because I’ve purchased this brand in the past in Macy’s. Also picked up rain boots for $ 20 cheaper than I saw in SoHo for same brand and other weekend sandals for $ 12.99. Needed a cardigan and got that too! They have some nice dresses but I was too tired to look through. If you need some trendy clothing or office appropriate wear on a budget, stop by, you will be surprised by what you find.

Labels at cheaper prices. Helps if you’re a bigger size vs. a ⁰⁄₂ like myself. They seem to have more Medium or Large than anything else. Seems very hit or miss here but you could get business attire & other things on the cheap if you’re having a lucky day.

Of the three locations in Midtown, this one is the largest with the most inventory.
The store is a hit or miss. The only sure thing I typically get here are stockings for work, and they have a huge selection with different colors and prints and are only $ 2.99! Price for those can’t be beat. They also carry cute hats that cost almost nothing.
One thing I usually find at this location with clothing is that if I saw something they didn’t have my size in at another location, by chance I’ll end up seeing it in my size here at the Lex store. They do carry some designer things, but mostly everything are small shop brands I’ve never heard of. Prices are completely cheap in general. I honestly can’t think of anything that would break the bank there. They have awesome deals on designer coats, i.e. Via Spiga, Betsy Johnson, DKNY, etc. if you come at the right time before they sell out.
The shoe section is pretty limited. I’ve gotten good deals on rain boots here.
Don’t come here for jewelry, sunglasses, handbags, or toiletries, because they don’t carry those items.
I wouldn’t do any of my core shopping here, but once in awhile it’s nice to stop in during lunch and see what I’ll find next.

Worth it if you’re patient. I stop in every so often during lunch to browse and I always find something name brand/​of good quality/​or cute. You really have to dig, but there are some great pieces, especially if it’s not the season for it.
I can’t say yay or nay regarding return policy. I haven’t had to return anything yet, with stores like this, I always make sure I check the merchandise carefully. The sales people do not seek you out or greet you, but they are helpful then asked.

Something of a cheapy boutique found in Midtown. Don’t know how they pay the rent… but what do I know. Got a cute pair of mustard colored closed toe sandals… nothing fancy, but for that price I couldn’t pass them up. $ 10! I wouldn’t look for any signature pieces here. If I had to guess it would be hit or miss finding something. Worth a look though… you never know!

Hit or miss store. You have to dig your way thru cheap stuff to find a good piece. I would say the name brand coats/​jackets are the best deals here and their workout clothing.

It has brands like NY and Co. I saw some really nice raincoats as well. There are affordable items along with expensive items. I even saw a shoe section upstairs. They have umbrellas, random blouses and stylish jeans. It is worth a peek. I would not said that it was the best selection, but it’s perfect for shopping for kids at a decent price.

This place used to be my Go To for work tops, and shoes. Lately though its been really cheap fabrics and clothes that nobody wants. Hopefully they step it back up to the good old days when I got a pair of Ralph Lauren pants for $ 7!

I used to work around here and enjoyed stopping in during lunch breaks to check out shoes or pick up a nice cardigan. I stopped in recently and the shoes and clothes have taken a turn down «cheapie lane». There are still a few hidden treasures, but definitely of lower quality. Even the brands carried have changed. Oh well, it still seems appropriate to pick up a last minute cute inexpensive top. Gone are the days of discounted Kenneth Cole and Nine West shoes.
The staff is nice, not going out of their way nice, but nice enough that you don’t question your decision to spend money here.

They really suck. Don’t buy anything from here if you are not sure because the woman who claims to be manager does not want to give your money back even if you buy 24 hours ago.

Good deals on name-​brands, though the name brands themselves aren’t particularly high-​end. Which, for a bargain hound like me, is A-​OK. I’m not the kind of person who spends $ 150 on a tank top. You’ll find items from Banana Republic, Target, Old Navy, and more. The store is more or less clean, the racks are well-​organized (though crowded), the staff isn’t particularly friendly but isn’t terrible, either. Dressing rooms are communal, in case that bothers you. A nice place to bargain shop if you’re in the area or work near there but I wouldn’t go out of my way to make a pilgrimage or anything.

I stop in De Janeiro every week to treasure hunt. No you don’t always find treasure, but even the trash is fun. It’s a great place for shoes. I usually go to the stores on Church or Nassau. I go early. They open at 8 a.m. It’s a great place for shirts and dresses too. No glamour here. The fitting room is open and everyone is in there together. The prices are great and that’s what it’s all about.

This is one of those places where I had an amazing, out of this world first time experience and scored big time… and have been trying to recreate the magic ever since. Much like dating.
The key to having success here is consistency and persistence. According to the very nice manager, they get new stock in daily so you need to check back often and come BEFORE the lunch mob hits. The good thing is they open early, so you may be able to stop in before work to frantically try stuff on.
Good for: slutty party dresses that you don’t mind destroying bc they are so cheap, puffy jackets, shoes for work
Bad for: tights (they used to get in some decent brands but now it’s just cheap stuff that tear just by coming into contact with dry cuticles!), athletic gear and pjs (every pair I have bought have shrunk epically no matter how carefully I washed/​line dried them)
Happy Shopping Girls!

Be absolutely sure of the stuff you’re buying here since it has a 7 day return policy which is pretty ridiculous. With that said they carry alot of brand names at discounted prices so it’s always fun to check out. I’ve bought genuine leather gloves here for $ 12 and that was awesome. They also have a pretty nice shoe/​boot selection with name brands nine west, anne klein, white mountain, aerosoles, steve madden etc.

This place is very hit-​or-​miss, as many have said below. They have some great finds on display in their windows, but when you go inside they’re often nowhere to be found. But when you do find something it’s great — boots for under $ 50, sweaters for under $ 20, that kind of thing.
I’ve come to appreciate this place for one main thing. Coming through Grand Central every day for work (and working very close by), I hit this place if there’s something I forgot/​need for the day. It’s colder out than expected? Stop in and get a pair of tights. Sudden outdoor plans pop up in the middle of winter? Sneak away during lunch and load up on extra layers. Long Thursday happy hour turned into an accidental sleepover? Wear Wednesday’s outfit on Thursday morning and stop here for a whole new getup. One word of advice if this is your plan though — while they do sell underthings here, the changing room is one big room, so you may want to do the panties-​swap once you get in to work.

So, it’s a mixed bag at De Janeiro, for sure. As previous reviewers mentioned, you will see some brand names like Steve Madden and Kenneth Cole. Last time I was there I scored a very cute camel-​colored call jacket for about $ 30, it probably won’t see next fall, but for the price it can’t be beat. I also got a pretty nice pair of Steve Madden boots, but as I found a higher quality pair of brown boots at another store that same day, i wanted to return the Steve Maddens.
No can do, the 7 day return policy is tight. Over the years, I scored good stuff here, so I can’t really complain, but high-​end this place is not.

Hit or miss with some gems to be found is dead-​on the right way to think of this place. I had noticed the De Janeiros downtown in the FiDi when I worked on Wall Street but never went in. Wth a few minutes to spare around Grand Central, I thought I’d check it out, having seen a trench catch my eye in the window.
There are some good prices on various pieces, and it isn’t as disorganized as another reviewed commented (maybe it did remodel).
Lots of no-​name brands, but also tags you’d recognize, like Kenneth Cole, Nine West, Anne Klein, Liz Claiborne, Rampage… great prices on certain items, fair or ok prices on others. You can buy shoes, bras, coats, suits too.
I’d come here if you wanted to get something funky/​trendy of the mo’ and didn’t want to spend too much (like a tunic tee), or just to browse more classic prices for unusually good prices on occasion. I left the store with a sweet bright yellow belted short trench for $ 17.99. It’s light and perhaps not going to last forever, but hey, it was under $ 18! (lots of loose threads and a button came off after one day of use.)
Be warned — looks like you have to make returns/​exchanges within a mere 7 days.
UPDATE: Umm… I wish I didn’t have to do this, but the manager is a total BITCH! I came back to exchange aforementioned trench for a smaller size. I ended up picking out about $ 50 more of great stuff I was excited to have (another great funky jacket for an awesome price, some tights at $ 7 apiece, a bra and dress for $ 10 each, etc.) but the register noted the jacket had gone up $ 2 since I bought it FOUR DAYS AGO. I was appalled that for an exchange I had to pay UP, and asked if I could talk to the Manager. I did — her name was «Baby», and she was no sweetheart. She basically wouldn’t look me in the eye, didn’t speak directly to me. I pleaded that I’d like to go for a proper exchange and that I was buying $ 50 more stuff — she said, let me see the coat. I showed it to her. There was no tag, and she just said — there’s no tag, so I couldn’t return it anyway. Then she added as an after-​thought — and it smells too. I was so appalled by her rudeness I just threw the new coat back at her and said, then forget it. I walked out so upset!
I loved all the stuff I’d picked out to also buy, but because of this attitude, I could not justify it. Perhaps I could go to the downtown locations instead, but I was not going to reward her bitchy attitude.
I want to go back to complain, but I just feel that such things are never worth it.
So be WARNED — there is a major bitch running the place. If you see something you like, be sure it’s it, because you ain’t returning it or exchanging.
Also more info — saw a sign that said no returns or exchanges at lunch hour to accommodate the crowds.

Been told that the store is recently remodeled, so it is quite organized on the day I dropped in.
Found the perfect puffy jacket that got me through my cold weekend in NY.
Best to go w/​a target in mind, so you can just look through the varied choices in that particular category and head out.

A river of suck runs through this store. I once had to pop in for a pair of socks on a rainy day and was amazed at the sheer volume of crap. I’ll have to take the other reviewer’s advice and slink in to inspect the clothes more closely, but I can vouch — every so slightly — for the chaotic shoe section in the back of the store. Lotsa cheap-​ass no-​name plasticky ballet flats, but also some decent stuff (even current season) from the likes of Nine West, Aerosoles, Kenneth Cole Reaction, etc., in the $ 25-​$ 40 range. Just don’t let anyone see you ducking in here.

OK, kind of a little ghetto strawberry-​esque, but there can be some real gems in this place. I have a few things from here that everyone comments on and they only cost 25 bucks! yay. it’s hit or miss, but it’s worth checking out.