FASHION & CLOTHING
BEST BIG & TALL
MEN’S STORE
MEN’S WEARHOUSE
1608 Flatbush Ave.
(718) 258-2901 – www.menswearhouse.com
For those looking for the best clothing in
hard-to-fi nd sizes, check out Men’s Wearhouse
on Flatbush Avenue. They have the sharpest
selection of formal and casual attire, shoes and
accessories and tuxedos for any man of any
size. Whether you’re shopping for a new suit for
a special occasion, or looking to rent a tux on
that big wedding day, Men’s Wearhouse is the
place to fi nd what you’re looking for.
BEST CHILDREN’S
CLOTHING STORE
LESTER’S
1111 Avenue U
(718) 375-7337 – www.lesters.com
When you’re looking for great outfi ts for
your kids, look no further than Lester’s
in Sheepshead Bay. Lester’s is an iconic
tri-state area retail institution since 1948.
They’re a unique boutique department store
experience specializing in Women’s and Young
Contemporary, Tween 7-14, Kids, and baby
apparel, shoes, and accessories. Trust the staff
at Lester’s to help you give your kids a great
wardrobe at a great price!
BEST EYEWEAR
STORE
COHEN’S FASHION OPTICAL
414 86th St.
(718) 833-2320 – www.cohensfashionoptical.com
For over 30 years, Cohen’s Fashion Optical has
been assisting the Bay Ridge community with
all their eyewear needs. Located conveniently
at 414 86th Street, they take pride in being
your neighborhood eye care professional
and off ering exceptional customer service.
They are dedicated to providing you with the
latest designer frames and cutting edge lens
technology at the best prices.
BEST JEWELRY
STORE
MALSONS JEWELERS
464 86th St.
(718) 491-6666 – www.malsonsjewelers.com
On Bay Ridge’s hustling and bustling 86th
Street, it’s sometimes hard to get lost in a sea
of big-name, major chain realtors. However,
Malson’s Jewelers – a Bay Ridge- based
business with just one other location at Kings
Plaza that’s been in the business since 1970
– outshines the competition when it comes
to best jewelry store in the borough. The
retailor has served generations of families as
their trusted jeweler for brilliant diamonds,
beautiful fi ne jewelry, time pieces, treasured
gifts, custom styles and even jewelry repair.
Authorized dealers of some of the fi nest lines,
from Michele, Gucci and Swarovski to Alex &
Ani and Michael Kors, Malson’s Jewelers is the
jewelry store to beat in Brooklyn.
BEST LINGERIE
STORE
BROOKLYN FOX LINGERIE
200 Bedford Ave.
(718) 599-1555 –
www.brooklynfoxlingerie.com
Buying lingerie can be as intimate of an
experience as wearing it. At Brooklyn Fox
Lingerie on Bedford Avenue, lingerie is less
of a purchase and more of a celebration of the
female body. This highly praised, Brooklyn-
based lingerie shop prides itself on being fi lled
with “pretty little things that adorn, support
and fl aunt from AA to H.” From “lover’s lace”
in an everyday bra to seamed stockings suitable
for work, Brooklyn Fox prides itself on its
functionality – and its feminist values. All that
said (and all that in stock), it’s no wonder this
small business takes the cake for best lingerie
store in Brooklyn.
BEST MEN AND
BOY’S CLOTHING
GARAGE CLOTHING
1909 Stillwell Ave.
(718) 449-6872 – www.garageclothingny.com
Garage Clothing is an area stalwart known
for its ample selection of name-brand men’s
suits, casualwear, shoes and then-some. The
family-owned and operated suit store has
been in business on Stillwell Avenue since
1975 (it all started in a Bensonhurst garage,
hence the name, before expanding) – and has
the reputation to match its longevity. Since
then, the store – which prides itself on serving
generation after generation (a real Brooklyn
selling point) – has become one refl ective of
convenience, dedication and a passion for its
craft – a well-dressed man. With everything a
man needs to look his best, it’s no wonder this
neighborhood staple took the title of best men’s
and boy’s clothing shop in the borough.
BEST SHOE STORE
DSW DESIGNER SHOE WAREHOUSE
Atlantic Terminal Mall, 139 Flatbush Ave.
(718) 789-6973 – www.stores.dsw.com
DSW is your local destination for great values
on designer shoes, boots, sandals, accessories,
and more. At DSW Atlantic Terminal, you’ll
fi nd favorite brands for men, women, and kids,
including Nike, Adidas, New Balance, UGG,
Converse, Timberland, Guess, TOMS, Steve
Madden, Aldo, and so many more. Shop the
latest in designer shoe trends. You’ll always fi nd
a huge selection of dress shoes, boots, sandals,
athletic shoes, handbags, and accessories
waiting just for you at DSW.
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BEST VINTAGE
CLOTHING STORE
L TRAIN VINTAGE
629 Grand St.
(929) 337-8074 – www.ltrainvintage.com
You can fi nd some great looks from yesteryear
at L Train Village in Williamsburg. This
roomy thrift shop off ers a wide inventory of
secondhand apparel, accessories & footwear, all
at terrifi c prices. Located conveniently within
steps of the nearby L line, L Train Vintage lets
you embrace the past while looking sharp in
the present.
BEST WOMEN’S
FASHION
BEYOND TRENDS
7822 13th Ave.
(718) 748-0479
It’s all in the name at Beyond Trends. The
Dyker Heights boutique has been going above
and beyond for its customers for years. The
shop – at home on 13th Avenue – seeks out the
latest styles to make women and girls feel as
beautiful as they already are, off ering options
in casual-wear to formal-wear, and everything
in between. With a staff as helpful as its options
are limitless, Beyond Trend is the go-to,
borough-wide, for women’s fashion (and for
when you just don’t have anything to wear).
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