I found some great stuff at Filene's Basement, and on Century 21 when I went to NYC. TJMaxx/Saks Off 5th/Nordstrom Rack . . .they aren't the same. I do some ebay/poshmark for the thrill of finding something great, but it's tricky.

Anonymous wrote:There is no Loehmann's substitute.

+1. I'm so wistful for those days! Could really find unusual pieces or designer deals, like a $1500 Max Mara jacket for $150! Agree that there is no substitute. I think Nordstrom Rack might be the closest, but yes, not an exact match. What about hitting some of the outlets, like Off 5th and Last Call and the like?

Loehmans was the awful place with open dressing rooms my mom dragged me to....I would never willingly go myself.

Anonymous wrote:Loehmann's was amazing. I got so many gorgeous outfits on my shoestring budget as a young professional. I'll have to check out Century 21 one of these days.

Century 21 is overwhelming though. Loehmann's wasn't as big.

Anonymous wrote:I loved the filene’s basement in boston and then when they closed, century 21. i’m sad century 21 is no more. it’s so sad. I loved the experience.

Agree! I lived not too far away when I started my professional career. I grew up in NY and learned about quality clothing at Loehmann's.

I have not found a replacement

Anonymous wrote:I loved the filene’s basement in boston and then when they closed, century 21. i’m sad century 21 is no more. it’s so sad. I loved the experience.

Me, too. Century 21 was the best.

I loved the filene’s basement in boston and then when they closed, century 21. i’m sad century 21 is no more. it’s so sad. I loved the experience.

Anonymous wrote:God, I miss Loehmann's. Try the TJMaxx in Friendship Heights, and Georgetown, and even Tyson's. All three of those are clean and relatively well organized.

The one in Rockville is organized. Not the cleanest dressing rooms but not terrible.

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Anonymous wrote:If you want to go up to NY, I recommend Century 21.

I LOOOVVVEEEE Century 21!

No more Century 21. Gone.

Shopping there was one of my favorite activities, nothing compares these days.

Anonymous wrote:If you want to go up to NY, I recommend Century 21.

Think they went out of business

OMG I miss Loehmann's so much. Recently I found two unopened packages of their store-brand pantyhose. Probably a collector's item by now.

Came across this just now and it is 2021. Boy I loved Loehmann's. It was much more than shopping. It was a treasure hunt adventure!I still remember the old Loemann's in the Bronx. No credit cards and no returns! Loved it

No replacement for Loehmann's! Best wardrobe I ever had was courtesy of the back room. Loved the back room clearance rack, but hates those open fitting rooms!

God, I miss Loehmann's. Try the TJMaxx in Friendship Heights, and Georgetown, and even Tyson's. All three of those are clean and relatively well organized.