There was just one that was opened up in Union Square a few months ago, thank god because she was dyeing for one closer than 6th Ave and 20th street.
When mom went yesterday she was not prepared to score the way she did.
She did the compulsive stop at "Forever 21",
which is next door and left feeling like she wished her hips has not grown more past her 12th birthday.
Then on her way up the escalator she stopped right in on "DSW Shoe Warehouse"
which is the best place in the world for shoes on sale. They have this fantastic discount isle where you can find things up to 80% off! This trip she did not like anything that that much and decided to save her money for the clothes she needs!
Now don't get me wrong "Filene's basement" is generally kinda scary to be in, there are 4 floors all lit with fluorescent lights, and tons of people scrambling for the cheaper items. The trick is to slow down and stick it out. If you leave when you get frustrated by the crowds and the hands grabbing over your shoulder then you leave with nothing. But if you slow down and look around and see that the people there are not your size and are no way same style as you there is a clarity that ensues, and you can get the tunnel vision that is needed to shop in large stores like that.
To add to the cheap prices, the store was having a up to 75% off already marked down items. You can imagine the strong desire to buy a lot that comes over you. Long story short and after going in to the fitting room 5 times (because the max you can bring in with you is 10 items) mom decided to purchase 20 items.
Wow oh my god 20 new items of clothes, you must think mom is rich or stupid. Well none of the above thank you very much. The grand total was $131.82 eat that!
7 shirts, 2 pairs of pants and 8 skirts and 3 wife beaters, all for under $150.
That't not too shabby. And that's what I call "Finding a bargain at Filenes basement"
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