New York City's Greatest Department Stores

New York City department stores are some of the most fashionable and trendy in the world. They are characterized by endless floors with its trademark main floors dedicated to perfumes, powders, and other cosmetic fashions. Tourists from Great Britain and Euro spending countries love to flock here during the holidays looking for mega deals. Plus, NYC department stores meet virtually any style and budget with sales all over the place at any given time of the year. How do we filter out the Mom and Pop shops from Herald's Square type glitz and glamour stores? Here is a list of some of the best department stores in the city.

Bloomingdales - One of New York City's shopping meccas. Known for its Big and Small "Brown Bags", it is home to a dazzling array of merchandize from men's clothing on the lower levels to fashion accessories, handbags, and jewelry on the first floor. In addition, Bloomingdale's sells women's coats, sportswear, furniture, dinnerware, and has a famed chocolate shop on the sixth floor (Martine's Chocolate.) There are also a variety of shoppers' services offered, like personal shopping assistance for disabled shoppers, a coat and package check, restaurant reservation booth, and even translators that will help you communicate with cashiers and in-store personnel.

Look for it at 59^th and Lexington Avenue
Get there with the 4 5 or 6 train to 59^th and Lexington
Hours: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 8:30 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm

Lord and Taylor - One of the oldest shopping stores, with its first set up in 1826, Lord and Taylor boasts good value and homegrown designers as their merchandise focus. Although more low key than Saks Fifth Avenue and other popular New York City department stores, it has a character of its own.

Look for it at 38^th st and 5^th Avenue
Get there with the B D F V or 7 train to 42^nd St. and Bryant Park