From 8 floors of shopping fun to the annual Brazilian flower show that fills the whole store with gi-normous flower arrangements, there are so many reasons to love this Macy's. I used to go here so often I knew how to get around the Cellar and first floors like a stealthy assassin.
Let me count the ways this Macy's rocks starting at the bottom and working my way up:
Cellar: Restaurants, Food, and a Post Office!
Wolfgang Puck Express Cafe is in the Cellar and I used to eat here every single day even though it was a 15 minute walk from my office. I ordered the spicy chicken pizza and salad (dressing on the side, no cheese) so much the guy behind the counter would just whip it up for me on sight.
Sometimes there are cooking demos downstairs (only worth it for the samples so just raid it at the end) and occasional Godiva chocolate samples.
Also, there's a post office. What the fuck! And, with no line!
Macy's really *is* a miniature city with restaurants, a post office, and clothing. You could probably even secretly create your own bedroom in the furniture department to live there and send out letters with your new Macy's address from the post office.
1st Floor: Socks, Jewelry, and Purses!
Costume Jewelry
This Macy's carries all the good costume jewelry labels like Givenchy, Liz Claiborne, Nine West, Monet, Guess, Carolee, Lucky Brand, and 1928/2028 that aren't at all Macy's stores. Plus, if you're on your game, Macy's has the best buys on jewelry anywhere. Since I used to eat here daily, it was part of my routine to check the 50% off clearance jewelry. As soon as I saw a piece I liked, I'd buy it and then lie in wait (usually until a Friday-Sunday sale) until the clearance jewelry was marked, "Take an additional 50% off." Then I'd ask for a price adjustment. They're only supposed to give it within two weeks of purchase, but I discovered one saleslady who would let me return stuff (up to 6 months after purchase) and buy it back at the reduced price. She rocked.
Fine Jewelry
This Macy's actually has vintage rings. I know! They actually have a case with a really nice selection of art deco diamond engagement rings that are real knock outs.
Socks
Macy's carries the Hot Sox brand, which has featured some of my favorite socks like "pirate faces" and "sushi." If you're lucky you can catch them marked down for $3 per pair.
Purses
Sometimes you can catch a good deal here. The purses in the 50% off sale bins seem to always suck though. You're better off looking for ones marked 25-30% off.
2nd Floor. Shoes!
If you catch a good sale, you can get Nine West and some of the other covetable brands at good prices.
3rd Floor: I Can't Afford So Keep Climbing the Escalator!
4th Floor: Juniors and Women's Departments!
The junior department always has a really funky smell near one of the dressing rooms (the one in the middle but not on the Guess side). Their clothes are okay but of course their pants are built for 15 year old bodies which is great if you have a butt like a boy. Because I have no boobs I can pull off their tops and they're cheap.
The women's departments are all too expensive with I.N.C., Kenneth Cole, and Nine West lines. I'd dish out the money (for their sale stuff which is still $50) if their clothing looked good, but the fit seems to always be off.
5th Floor: Lingerie and Coats!
There are some great panty finds in the sale section. The bras tend to cost too much and aren't all that pretty.
Macy's always has a great selection of coats (I got a wool, faux fur collared one here), though many of them (even those marked "small") run too big.
6th Floor: Furniture and World's Best Women's Bathroom!
We got our purple chenille sofa and chair here, and they were very reasonably priced (on par with cheap Crate & Barrel or Z Gallerie).
The women's bathroom is one of the best I've ever seen. It has a green stylized art deco decor, and all the floor length doors blend into the wall like secret passages. This bathroom is so much better than the armpit of a bathroom in the Cellar which exists for the masses.
7th Floor: Rugs!
I got my beloved Calvin Klein modern purple flower rug here at 1/3 the original price. It involved months of stalking it until it went on sale. One of the sales guys offered to make me deals in the meantime that would be below the lowest price even on sale. I still held out until it was finally super on sale.
8th Floor: Watch Repair!
My watch battery was replaced on the spot for 10 bucks.
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