Jumelle
A chic piece from this Williamsburg boutique will help you stand out from the masses on the L-train platform. The annual end-of-season markdownfest means you can snag all spring and summer inventory for up to 50 percent off, with further discounts (up to 70 percent) as the sale progresses through August. Brooklynite Caitlin Mociun’s Abracadabra jumpers (left) are pared from $348 to $174, T by Alexander Wang classic tanks are sliced from $77 to $54, and Matt Bernson gladiator sandals are $115 (were $170). 148 Bedford Ave at North 9th St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-388-9525). Subway: L to Bedford Ave. Sun noon–7pm; Mon 1–7:30pm; Tue–Sat noon–8pm. Thu 9–Aug 16.
Nanette Lepore
Party girls aren’t the only ones who can pull off Nanette Lepore’s feminine threads; her flirty garb is surprisingly wearable—even if you aren’t ultragirly. Floral-print ruffled tops are tagged $95 (instead of $280), nylon mini skirts are chopped from $425 to $100, and silk leopard-print dresses are $150 (usually $465). 225 W 35th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, fourth floor (212-594-0012). Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to 34th St–Penn Station. Tue 14–July 16 9am–7pm.
Jacadi + Rachel Riley
Even if the fruit of your loins lacks a trust fund, he or she can still rock stylish duds via this bargain blowout of high-end children’s wear. Jacadi girls’ flower-print skirts are cut from $80 to $32, and boys’ plaid shirts are $24 (normally $58). Rachel Riley boys’ sailboat-print shorts are marked down from $65 to $30, and girls’ polka-dot dresses are $70 (were $159). 261 W 36th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, second floor (212-947-8748). Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to 34th St–Penn Station. Thu 9 10am–6pm.
J.Crew
The reasonably priced wardrobe staples from this mass retailer are available at below-wholesale prices. Women’s linen dresses are nicked from $185 to $60, and floral-print bikinis are $15 (normally $94). Men’s polo shirts are slashed from $40 to $10, and cargo shorts are $25 (as opposed to $60). 261 W 36th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, second floor (212-947-8748). Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to 34th St–Penn Station. Sun 12 10am–5pm; Mon 13–July 16 10am–7pm.
April, May
Designer Diane Goldstein manages to create the perfect balance of casual and glamour with her wearable threads, which are now on supersale. Halter bustier dresses are lowered from $759 to $150, wool bat-wing capes are trimmed from $500 to $120, and short-sleeve shift dresses are sheared from $448 to $100. 611 Broadway at W Houston St, suite 613B (212-421-6485). Subway: N, R, W to Prince St. Tue 14–July 17 10am–6pm.
Stella McCartney
Rock royal Stella McCartney may be well known as the daughter of a Beatle (Sir Paul McCartney), but she’s made a name for herself as a fashion designer by consistently creating chic, eco-friendly collections. You can now snag her current spring ’09 line (as well as previous season’s merchandise) for up to 80 percent off. Dresses are $139 (were $595), tailored jackets are $359 (originally $1,795), and jeans are $59 (normally $295). Metropolitian Pavilion, 125 W 18th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (stellamccartney.com). Subway: F, V to 14th St; L to Sixth Ave; 1 to 18th St. Tue 14 9am–7pm; Wed 15 9am–6pm.
