On the Missoni racks we found lots of gowns ranging from $299 to $599. Peseant cut Missoni print tops ranged from $100 to $200 with original prices ranging from $400 to $600 and heavier weight knit dresses were $199 with an original price of $500.
Over in the D&G neck of the woods, we spotted a gown that we saw at Century 21 last season. Priced at $1700 at Century 21 then reduced to $600 during their end-of-season clearance sale, that same gown is a steal at Filene's at just $399. (The full retail price of the D&G gown was quoted as $4200 on the tag at Century 21 but $5200 on the tag at Filene's??!!)
Moving past gowns, the Filene's D&G collection appears to be mainly from the Spring 2009 RTW collection that was heavily weighted with nautical themed designs. A light weight tweed jacket is $200 from a suggested retail price of $575 and a sequined top is $199 from $1035.
Even though these prices are amazing, they do get better. Filene's is known for their great markdowns with an extra 50% to 75% off. If there's an item you really like now, however, the prices are truly good enough not to worry.
One more suggestion: Although we found a lot of great items on the Upper West Side, true bargain shoppers should head to Union Square where the selection and brand assortment is several times larger.
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Went to the Union Square store this afternoon and the Missoni selection was still pretty good. The D&G was all ugly/tacky. Be sure to check the men's and womens sections for Missoni b/c the collections got a little mixed up.
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