I like TJ Maxx. Some stores are definitely better than others...I found an Armani black label…read morejacket in a Manhattan store for $99 on the clearance rack once...but if you're willing to hunt a bit, there can be some real bargains in designer clothing, such as $400 dresses for $80 or less. It's a good spot for workout clothes. They have good brands, such as Under Armour and Calvin Klein, for about half of retail. Sometimes you can find Hudson, Paige, or AG jeans for $40-$50. Sweater selection is mostly acrylic, but sometimes they have cashmere or wool. The shoe selection is usually less than stellar, although once I found two pairs of Jack Rogers sandals for about $40 each, which was amazing. I do have very high standards for shoes, though. I only wear all leather, or at the very least, leather uppers. TJ Maxx seems to carry mostly PU shoes. Lots of sneakers, PU boots, and just plain ugly shoes. I do have huge feet, so I like shoes that don't make my feet look like as if I should be towed behind a speedboat.
TJ Maxx is GREAT for shampoo, conditioner, and hair tools. I buy Joico, Rusk, and other shampoos etc at about half of what they would cost at Ulta or a salon. They have Chi tools at a discount, sometimes. They also carry a lot of bath and skincare items. The cosmetic selection can be hit or miss.
The Home section often has luxury sheets, blankets, towels, pillows, and home decor/kitchen ware at great prices, although they may not have the number of plates or glasses that you want, so you may have to hunt at other stores, too.
The purse selection has been leaning very heavily towards PU the last few years, sadly. Very few real leather purses. Great for vegans! They also seem to have a much smaller stock. Generally a good selection of luggage, though. I've bought quite a few suitcases over the years. Once in a rare while they'll have Hartmann or Tumi. Not cheap, but much less than full retail.
The men's clothing section isn't bad, although finding pants with a 34" inseam can be tough. It's good for shirts, jackets, socks, and underwear. They have more tee shirts than polo shirts these days, though.
Service is friendly and helpful. I bought a pajama and robe set on my last visit, but alas the shorts were missing (and of course it was the only set in any size of that particular pattern), so a nice lady went and looked in the back for me, couldn't find the shorts, and gave me a discount. I do wish they would stop asking if I want to open a credit card every single visit, but I understand that they don't have a choice. They're probably just as tired of asking.
