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BEST BIG & TALL MEN’S
STORE (TIE)
DXL
2472 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn
(718) 252-1313 www.dxl.com
Fashion is only fun when it’s accessible and
affordable for everyone. DXL Men’s Apparel
proudly offers the clothes you want that you just
can’t find elsewhere – menswear designed for
your build and your proportions. With over 200
locations, DXL still does an outstanding job at
making you feel personally catered to, and the
same goes for its Flatbush Avenue location. While
other stores end at size XL, that’s where DXL
begins. Thanks to its one-stop shop, you’ll always
put your best foot forward — and with brands
everyone knows and loves, from Ralph Lauren to
Nautica and beyond. DXL provides one of the most
extensive assortments of XL men’s clothing and
shoes around — and at a value that’s sure to also fit
your budget.
BEST BIG & TALL MEN’S
STORE (TIE)
KOHL’S
8973 Bay Pkwy #1 Brooklyn
(718) 266-6357 www.kohls.com
Sometimes your favorite clothing store just doesn’t
cut it when it comes to shopping for that big and
tall man in your life. When you’re looking for a
larger selection of clothes for men of all shapes
and sizes, might we suggest scouring the aisles
of one of your other favorite stores: Kohl’s! This
longstanding department store may be a chain
retailer, but it’s the biggest in the country — and
there’s no doubt it’s made an impact on the local
level at its Ceasar’s Bay outpost. It carries just
about everything you could ever dream of. Kohl’s
motto is simple: Brand you love, and shopping
made easier — for all shapes and sizes!
BEST BIG & TALL MEN’S
STORE (TIE)
MACY’S
5400 Ave U Brooklyn
(718) 253-3100 www.macys.com
When it comes to unbeatable selections of
fashion and clothing, Macy’s department store is
unmatched. When shopping for men of all sizes,
sometimes regular clothing purveyors just don’t
cut it (especially when the man in your life is big
and tall). Thankfully, Macy’s on Avenue U has just
about anything you and your family could ever
need — including name brand clothing options
for Brooklynites of every shape and size. Its Big &
Tall Men’s selection, which includes name brands
everyone knows and loves, puts the competition
to shame. After all, more than 100-year-old
department store has continued to thrive for a
reason.
BEST CHILDREN’S
CLOTHING STORE
THE RIDGE KIDS
8122 3rd Ave Brooklyn
(347) 662-6103 www.theridgekids.com
Adults aren’t the only ones who need to look sharp
from time to time. For all of your child’s clothing
needs, there’s The Ridge Kids. This store carries
sizes for babies of all ages, toddlers, young kids
and tweens, ensuring that at each stage of life your
kids will be dressed in the finest threads that the
borough has to offer. From everyday wear to special
occasion outfits, The Ridge Kids has got your kids
covered — literally — for just about every situation,
including bed time! Plus, you can round out any
outfit for you child with the store’s wide selection
of shoes!
BEST EYEWEAR STORE
EYEGLASS DIRECT
4909 Ave N Brooklyn
(866) 536-7790 www.eyeglassdirect.com
Eyeglass Direct helps you live your life in focus and
in style. Owned and operated by a New York State-
licensed optician, the online optical shop provides
top-quality prescription lenses and eyeglass frames
at factory direct prices. Whether you’re in need
of single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses,
the experts at Eyeglass Direct have you covered.
Customers can choose from a variety of fashionable
frames, including metal, titanium, vintage style
and even magnetic. All eyeglasses are constructed
using the most advanced, computerized finishing
equipment in the optical industry, lowering labor
costs and passing savings onto the consumer. After
a visit to the shop, you’ll be seeing clearly again!
BEST JEWELRY STORE
MALSONS JEWELERS
464 86th St Brooklyn
(718) 491-6666 www.malsonsjewelers.com
Malsons Jewelers brings the luxury of the
Manhattan jewelry market right here to Brooklyn.
Adorning generations of families for fifty years
and counting, it carries all of the latest brands and
trends with prices to fit every budget. The Bay
Ridge staple offers gorgeous bracelets, necklaces,
timepieces, rings and so much more from names
like Swarovski, Gabriel and Pandora. Clients can
choose from an unmatched diamond selection
that includes countless variations of shapes, carats
and colors. Malsons Jewelers also buys gold,
platinum and diamonds while letting customers
leave with payment the same day. In addition, the
shop’s jewelry repair service is ready to restore
your beloved piece that has cracked or snapped.
Browse its selection and see why Malsons Jewelers
outshines the competition.
BEST LINGERIE STORE
BROOKLYN FOX LINGERIE
200 Bedford Ave Brooklyn
(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
shop prides itself on carrying “pretty little things
that adorn, support and flaunt from AA to H.”
From “lover’s lace” in an everyday bra to seamed
stockings suitable for work, Brooklyn Fox Lingerie
prides itself on its functionality for all women – and
its feminist values. All that said (and all that’s in
stock), it’s no wonder this small business takes the
cake for the best lingerie store in Brooklyn!
BEST MEN’S AND
BOYS’ CLOTHING
GARAGE CLOTHING
1909 Stillwell Ave Brooklyn
(718) 996-2342 www.garageclothingny.com
Garage Clothing is an area stalwart known for its
ample selection of name-brand men’s suits, casual
wear, 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 reflective of convenience,
dedication and a passion for its craft – a welldressed
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
CONTINENTAL SHOES INC.
6210 18th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 837-1650 www.continentalshoes.com
They say good shoes take you good places, and this
Brooklyn business has been sending locals off to
good places for decades. A staple on 18th Avenue
since 1964, Continental’s main focus was on Italian
brands of shoes. Now in its second generation of
ownership, Continental’s shoe shop has grown
and diversified to provide a more varied selection
of brands and styles for boys, girls, women and
men — all at the most affordable prices, in-shop
and online. Today the Southern Brooklyn-based
multi-generational family business is known for the
top quality and comfortable footwear on a bargain,
fit for the entire family!
BEST SHOE STORE
(NATIONAL WINNER)
DSW DESIGNER SHOE WAREHOUSE
Atlantic Terminal Mall, 139 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn
(718) 789-6973 www.dsw.com
Whether for sports, fashion or leisure, you’ll
find the shoe that fits at DSW Designer Shoe
Warehouse. DSW is your local destination for
great values on designer shoes, boots, sandals,
accessories, and more. At DSW Atlantic Terminal,
you’ll find 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 here. You’ll always find
a huge selection of dress shoes, boots, sandals,
athletic shoes, handbags, and accessories waiting
just for you at DSW.
BEST VINTAGE
CLOTHING STORE
L TRAIN VINTAGE
629 Grand St Brooklyn
(929) 337-8074 www.ltrainvintagenyc.com
If you’re looking to add some vintage flair to your
wardrobe, you need to head to L Train Vintage.
With several locations in Brooklyn, the store has
been thrifting and offering vintage styles since
1999, looking around the country for truly one of a
kind pieces. As you peruse the racks and shelves of
vintage garments, you will find some real gems that
you won’t find in your average fast fashion store.
The store gets monthly shipments, allowing the
employees to stock the store multiple times a week
with brand new items that you haven’t seen at L
Train Vintage before. Stop by L Train Vintage for a
real blast from the past.
BEST WOMEN’S
FASHION
TOWNE BOUTIQUE
8319 3rd Ave Brooklyn
(347) 517-4829 www.townenyc.com
Does your closet need a complete overhaul?
Transform your wardrobe at Towne Boutique!
For the woman who wants it all, Towne Boutique
has clothing and accessories that will round out
anyone’s wardrobe. The shop is a private label
store, so you will find unique pieces of clothing
that you will not find anywhere else. At Towne
Boutique, the goal is to look expensive without
actually being expensive, so you won’t break the
bank with every shopping visit. New items arrive
in the shop every week, so with every visit you will
find something new that you can add to your closet.
Go ahead, treat yourself!
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