Convinced that he could make money customizing the fabric with buttons and bows, just as the women in his family adorned their inexpensive store-bought creations, he persuaded Amelan to buy the lot.
Your article on the glamorization of 14th Street ["On 14th Street, Less Grit, More Glamour," Aug. 13] errs in its assumption that the entire surrounding population is eagerly awaiting the purge that will force out gritty and inexpensive stores and usher in luxury apartments and national chains.
Find inexpensive stores that offer excellent deals.
Shop at inexpensive stores to get cheap, yet chic clothes.
Showing off labels of inexpensive stores is distasteful.
Look in fashion magazines and find outfits you love and look around in inexpensive stores for look-a-like items.
Shop at inexpensive stores that either specialize in eyeglasses or that have an eyeglasses section if you need emergency lenses because an old pair broke or got lost.
Such things are not time consuming, and by shopping at outlets, thrift stores, and relatively inexpensive home stores, you can make small changes without going out of budget.
I usually go to Uniqlo," said Ms. Sutani, a yoga instructor, referring to the inexpensive clothing store chain.
