Loehmann’s

If my mother has taught me two things about self-​presentation they are ‘for the love of god, stand up straight’ and ‘never buy anything at full price if you can possibly avoid it.’ The second is made possible by discount stores. Loehmann’s represents the highest echeleon of discount clothing — clean, well presented, items organized in clusters by designer for ease of selection rather than on huge racks. It’s a little hit-​or-​miss sometimes and the huge communal dressing room can be nerve-​wracking for the more body-​conscious out there, but you will get some high-​end clothes at much more moderate prices here. And if you want to correct your posture, it helps if you build up your core muscles.