Good Stuff From Cheesy Stores

Our SheFinds writers seem to have a knack for finding cute stuff in incredibly cheesy stores. Below are some picks we've discovered in stores that we normally wouldn't frequent for closet staples. Some of you may disagree on whether the store choices are truly cheesy -- don't mean to offend, but to each her own.

New York & Company. New York & Company is actually great for inexpensive winter staples -- scarves, gloves, and hats. But recently, we've been spotting some stellar clothing on the racks as well. Check out this classic tuxedo shirt ($21, was $35), boyfriend cardigan ($37), and eclectic circle print dress ($36 was $59) -- right on point with the wearable art dresses that have been showing up on runways.

JCPenney. Even before JCPenney came out with its wannabe-Polo American Living line, this bargain department store was still a good place to stock up on tights, undies, and the occasional timeless houndstooth blazer ($112.50, was $150).

Click here to see our miraculous finds from Aldo and Arden B.

What cheesy stores do you frequent for stylish bargains?

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Comments

[PatA]

I recently got four pairs of new slacks (wool, linen and rayon) for $4.00. Two pairs had
the tags on them. I also bought a pair of Ralph Lauren lined linen pants last spring for
$1.00. Tags on them. The "cheesy" store that I buy them from? Goodwill.
I believe that it shows the true measure of a writer who labels inexpensive stores
because they sell reasonable clothes that alot of us buy. Frequently I think that
everything is centered around New York......­The ladies who live in Texas, Kansas,
Oklahoma, etc. etc. are completely ignored. I resent that.

[Eek909]

A store isn't "cheesy" because it is inexpensive.

Not everyone is willing to fork over obscene amounts of money to wear clothes with a "not cheesy" label. Style comes from within. Some of the fashions in the designer lines are completely classless and mundane, yet a timeless piece (whether expensive or not) will always be in style.

I personally buy most of my clothes from Goodwill. I can afford to shop in other stores; I choose not to. Last week, I found a treasure trove of gorgeous early 1960's sheath dresses in perfect condition that look like they came from the set of "Mad Men". For four dress, I paid less than $20. Cheesy? Maybe. But in this economy, maybe more of us need to work on our frugality and creativity in developing our own personal style, as opposed to paying big bucks to have a few guys in Paris and New York tell us what our style should be.

[wandering girl]

Savers
Ross Dress for Less
Walmart
Walgreen's
Smith's Drugstores
my mom's closet