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Patience pays in spades for those willing to wade through the aisles of deeply discounted merchandise here. Calvin Klein and Michael Kors are easy to find, but Diane Von Furstenberg and Valentino require a little digging. Denim also is dirt cheap, but entry-level guys and girls are more likely to rely on Loehmann’s for suits and separates that work in cubicles and, eventually, corner offices. Brave shoppers have no problem baring their assets in the open-air dressing room, but we prefer to keep our cellulite to ourselves.
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