Heinously‐dressed chick on cell: I wish I could see you today! I’m wearing a really cool outfit!
–Washington Square Park
Overheard by: fashionbly competent
Ghetto chick: I hate skinny jeans. Them shits be mad tight!
–H&M, 125th St
Overheard by: Alison R.
Girl: Okay, those might be Givenchy, but she totally bought them at DSW.
–Houston & Broadway
Salesperson: The trousers are unfinished so you have to go to a tailor when you get home and have them fitted. Are there any tailors where you come from?
–Macy’s
Overheard by: Other suit‐buying tourist
Two UES ladies passing by a child laughing at her reflection in upscale shoe store window: That baby has a head start — she already likes stilettos.
–79th & Lex
Overheard by: B.B.
Girl to guy: You should just wear nude leggings!
–1 train
Overheard by:
Girl on cell: Those are the gayest jeans I’ve ever seen. As long as you wear them, you will always be gay. Congratulations.
–H&M, SoHo