The Essentiel Antwerp store in Soho is delightful. It’s bright and colorful, and the ambiance is wholly welcoming; not an ounce of pretension in the air (which, unfortunately, isn’t always the case when shopping in Manhattan.) There’s a cozy green couch in the back—perfect for contemplating your purchases. —Leah Faye Cooper
135 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
I try to not come to Chickees because every time I come here I end up walking out with something whether it be a great pair of vintage Levi’s or a T-shirt. But they have the best selection of curated vintage for those who are willing to spend some money. —Irene Kim
544 Park Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
The events of my night last night illustrate my choice’s perfection well: I was able to get to Berriez in Brooklyn at 5pm, find a perfect vintage/handmade look for the Them Now Awards (with the help of brilliant stylist Kali Renae) within my budget by 5:30, and be at the awards guzzling a Negroni by sunset. Emma Zack is one of the most creative and thoughtful business owners in the plus fashion space, and I love knowing I can make an appointment at Berriez and leave with something eye-catching and sustainably made and slightly deranged, usually chosen and/or styled for me by Emma or one of her staff members. I’ve discovered half my favorite independent designers (including Nena Hansen, Nancy Stella Soto and Gia/IRL) at Berriez, when I think about it! —Emma Specter
384 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014
My favorite weekend activity is taking a stroll from my apartment down through the West Village and then happily stumbling into the Doen shop on Bleecker street. The store is what I wish my bedroom looked like: racks of beautiful floral dresses and delicate blouses amidst wooden antique furniture and dried flower arrangements. No matter how many Doen dresses I acquire, every time I step into the West Village I somehow find myself needing yet another easy, everyday yet effortlessly chic vintage inspired dress. Maybe it’s the Doen designs, maybe it’s being in the West Village or maybe it’s the couple of hugo spritz I had at Cafe Cluny prior—either way, it’s a lethal combo for my credit card! —Florence O’Connor
140 Essex St, New York, NY 10002