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gingembre1 · Kate Spade

RAVE: TJ Maxx

jaymiek · Coach

My local T.J.Maxx has improved recently too, I've seen some of the denim brands you mentioned plus L.A. Made, Michael Stars, and Joie. Still, the selection isn't all that great though. It's very hit and miss for me.

HeatherLynn · Gucci

Hmm guess I am going to have to stop by my local TJ Maxx. I haven't been in several months bc I wasn't finding anything.

Hermes

They tend to do this in high-income areas. The one I go to is nicknamed "TJ Saks" and there is a section of the store dedicated to designer clothing. The markdowns are included with the regular sales racks though...

fairywings · Dooney & Bourke

I don't consider the T.J.Maxx that I go to to be in an upscale location, but it gets some really nice brands. It always has Seven jeans, Lilly Pulitzer dresses, C&C tops, a lot of Juicy, and Theory. The prices are pretty good too, for example, a $300 Lilly Pulitzer dress will be there for like $75

subwolley · Kate Spade

The TJ Maxx in my town doesn't get crap. Seriously, I've never seen any awesome brands in there. It's just like one big bargain bin of junk.

jettie · Kate Spade

Wow, I'll have to check mine out....its been a while since I've been there. Maybe its improved!

Kenneth Cole

Which TJ Maxx did you go to?

bex · Chanel

D wrote:

They tend to do this in high-income areas. The one I go to is nicknamed "TJ Saks" and there is a section of the store dedicated to designer clothing. The markdowns are included with the regular sales racks though...

D is absolutely right! when i'm working and in different towns, i try to go to the TJ Saks (love that name D!) when I am in high income areas b/c i know they will carry brands that are better. the TJ Maxx in my area is not as great b/c I live in a smaller town where people don't know or care about designer brands.

AllieGurl · Marc Jacobs

Mine has actually gotten really good latly. It used to suck .. but now it has awesome shoes and a wonderful assortment of contemporary brands.

tina242 · Kate Spade

subwolley wrote:
The TJ Maxx in my town doesn't get crap. Seriously, I've never seen any awesome brands in there. It's just like one big bargain bin of junk.

Same here, but I'm in Kansas so I don' t expect much wink

fashionista L · Coach

I haven't been to TJ Maxx in forever, I may have to check mine out and see if it has improved!!

fairywings · Dooney & Bourke

UPDATE: I went into mine this week and they had just gotten a whole shipment of Badgley Mischka wedding dresses in. Very odd...but they were marked retail at $995 and being sold for $200. Wish I needed one :)

travelgirl · Kate Spade

My TJ Maxx's still are terrible but I have seen places like Value City, Gabriel Brothers and Off Fifth get better brands. I have a feeling we will start seeing discount stores continue to get good stuff because less and less people can afford to shop at Saks, Neimans, etc.

Suasoria · Chanel

I found this DVF Suron wrap dress at a TJM this past weekend - only in a size zero, though. It was $50 or $60, and it's still online everywhere for at least $200.