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Updated: September 11, 2009
Revive your wardrobe this fall with hot little numbers from one of these Twin Cities super-cool and affordable outfitters.
5 to Try
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Lula
Read Reviews1587 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55104 (map)
Retro dresses, jackets, coats, sweaters, vests, shirts, pants and more fill this little shop in St. Paul. And owner Hailey Bush has the perfect new get-up waiting for you. It’s true: She can magically assess your size the moment you walk in, and then just as magically pull something from the racks that’s perfect for your body shape and style. Add a belt, hat, pin or any of the cool accessories on offer, and you’ve got an inexpensive outfit that appears uber-high-design.
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Cliche
Write a review2403 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405 (map)
If you’re looking for something totally boutique, unique and affordable, Cliché is the spot. The little Uptown shop carries a wide assortment of men and women’s wear and accessories from local designers, as well as chic and dude wear from hip boutique designers from all over the world. You’ll look like a true original in a dress or T-shirt from the more than 20 designers selling their fashion-forward wares at this trendy Uptown shop.
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Len Druskin Outlet
Write a review1630 Southdale Ctr, Minneapolis, MN 55435 (map)
Len Druskin is the queen of the Galleria, the place for high-design dresses, shoes, T-shirts, menswear and more. But the outlet spot in Southdale, with its non-descript entrance, is Southdale’s best-kept secret. The store is overflowing with designer dresses and much more for about 80 percent off the original price.
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Everyday People
Write a review2812 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55498, Minneapolis, MN 55498 (map)
This thrift store, now with three locations, is super picky about what it sells. Ever try selling them something from last year’s Target line? They want nothing of it. Instead, everything must look and feel like new, even the super-retro threads--from grandpa’s cardigan to mom’s 70s high heels to dad’s '80s windbreaker. If you’re looking for a new sweater or jacket, stop here first.
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Opitz Outlet
Read Reviews4906 W 35th St, St Louis Park, MN 55416 (map)
This giant St. Louis Park store has designer items for 70 percent off retail. And we’re not talking about Jordache jeans. We’re talking real designer duds from Ella Moss, Nicole Fisher, Ben Sherman and more. Most of the stuff comes from the manufacturer or designer studio—meaning that these aren’t the scratch-and-dent duds you’d find at other outlets. Instead, you’ll find the perfect dress, your newest pair of knee high boots and your favorite fall sweater at Opitz.
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