1 Barneys New York Warehouse Sale You know the drill: Rampant fashionistas line up at the crack of dawn to fight over Prada boots, Balenciaga bags and Alexander Wang dresses at up to 75 percent off when one of NYC’s chicest department stores cleans out its stock. Expect mega deals on men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. Our advice? Dress in layers so you can strip in public—no dressing rooms! 225 W 17th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves (212-450-8400, barneys.com). Thu 19, Fri 20 8am–9pm. Sat 21–Sept 6 Mon–Fri 10am–7pm; Sat, Sun 10am–9pm.
2 Alter Both the Greenpoint men’s and women’s boutiques run by Roy Caires and Tommy Cole are our go-to spots for nice-fitting plaid men’s button-downs, little graphic-printed party dresses and edgy accessories. Ladies will be opening their wallets to score $99 striped rompers by Dear Creatures (were $118). Dudes can grab Life After Denim trousers for just $68 (once $95) and Commune cotton shorts trimmed from $54 to $43. 140 Franklin St at Greenpoint Ave, Greenpoint, Brooklyn (718-349-0203) • 109 Franklin St at Greenpoint Ave, Greenpoint, Brooklyn (718-784-8818) • alterbrooklyn.com. Tue–Sat noon–8pm, Sun noon–7pm. Thu 19–Sept 1.
3 LF When we’re in the mood for trendy basics—cropped tops, shredded denim, leopard minidresses—this boutique chainlet never disappoints. The sales are bananas-amazing when indie threads and shoes (Jeffrey Campbell, Dolce Vita) are all 60 percent off. Millau cutout-shoulder tops are diced from $128 to $51, Emma & Sam maxiskirts are collapsed from $78 to $31, and CarMar denim shorts are chiseled from $158 to $63. 150 Fifth Ave between 19th and 20th Sts (212-645-1334) • 149 Spring St between West Broadway and Wooster St (212-966-5889) • lfstores.com. Mon–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun noon–6pm. Thu 19–Sept 12.
4 Bird These three Brooklyn havens, stocked with upscale threads for both sexes, have been offering markdowns all season. Before prices climb back up, stop by to take home Thakoon watercolor silk dresses for $319 (were $1,290), Paul Smith pastel plaid button-down shirts, gouged from $220 to $49; Wendy Mink colorful beaded gold hoops, tagged $59 (were $112); and Rachel Comey woven clutches, slit from $275 to $209. 220 Smith St at Butler St, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn (718-797-3774) • 316 Fifth Ave between 2nd and 3rd Sts, Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-768-4940) • 203 Grand St between Bedford and Driggs Aves, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-768-4940) • shopbird.com. Thu 25, Fri 26 noon–8pm.
5 Annie Havlicek Whimsical threads perfect for those balmy, romantic summer evenings just got more affordable at this LES boutique. Pleated seersucker tanks are hammered from $148 to $60, polka-dot silk chiffon dresses with ribbons are cut from $242 to $97, and floaty backless frocks with ruffles are $140 (were $345). 154 Orchard St between Rivington and Stanton Sts (212-260-0200, shop.anniehavlicek.com). Daily noon–8pm. Fri 20–Sept 1.
6 A Uno Womanly wares and European labels are up to 70 percent off at this Tribeca gem. Giraudon lace-up sandals with metallic straps are shaved from $260 to $130, Marithe Francois Girbaud flouncy skirts are nicked from $435 to $237, Elm Design taffeta skirts with adjustable bubble hems (you can make them shorter or longer using snaps) are marked $595 (once $850), and Amet Ladoue abstract floral-printed silk scarves are ripped from $150 to $110. 123 West Broadway between Duane and Reade Sts (212-227-6233). Daily 11am–7pm. Thu 19–Aug 31.
7 Nili Lotan Whether you’re in the market for luxe pieces for work or for play, you’ll find sophisticated styles up to half off at this bargain bonanza. Low-rise boyfriend pants are snipped from $265 to $133, pleated dresses are hacked from $265 to $133, and silk tuxedo blazers are $283 (were $565). 188 Duane St between Greenwich and Hudson Sts (212-219-8794, store.nililotan.com). Daily noon–7pm. Thu 19–Aug 31.
8 AC Gears Nooka Watches Event Spend your Wednesday evening at this funky accessories and gadgets mecca to mingle with other techie nerds, watch Japanese movies, sip free sake and peruse the store for items such as Urban Ears colorful headphones ($60), waterproof iPod speakers that look like raindrops ($70) and kitschy flash drives attached to LEGO blocks ($26). The real steal is that Nooka watches, which usually cost more than $200, will be offered at up to 30 percent off, including bright printed styles whittled from $266 to $186 and striped ones lowered from $276 to $193. 106 Greenwich Ave between Jane and W 13th Sts (212-741-2106, acgears.com). Wed 25 8–10pm.
9 ABC Carpet & Home Warehouse Outlet Some head to the Bronx for Yankees games, but shopaholics like us go to this outer borough to nab designer furniture by names like Calvin Klein from ABC Carpet’s warehouse. At this outlet sale, bright antique cabinets are dropped from $5,510 to $699, gold-embellished wood tables are $99 (were $395), and colorful printed rugs are $449 (as opposed to $1,899). 1055 Bronx River Ave between Bruckner Expwy and Watson Ave, Bronx (718-842-8772, abchome.com). Mon–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm. Thu 19–Sept 6.
10 Morgenthal Frederics Look suave while taking in those last rays at Jones Beach in an haute pair of shades. Outfit your eyes with Morgenthal Frederics sunnies for up to 50 percent off. Oversize frames are chopped from $415 to $150, and tortoiseshell styles with Art Deco detailing on the temples are halved from $795 to $395. 399 West Broadway at Spring St (212-966-0099, morgenthalfrederics.com). Mon–Fri 11am–8pm, Sat 11am–7pm, Sun noon–6pm. Thu 19–Aug 29.
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