I cannot tell a lie: I love Target. I do a fair amount of shopping on Amazon, and other online stores, too. But there is something about shopping local -- about actually going into a neighborhood's small, locally-owned business, that makes me happy in a way that picking up a box in the lobby of my building will never do. When so many small businesses are forced to close due to lack of customers and exorbitant rents, I must admit it makes me feel slightly guilty as a consumer.
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Perhaps that's why visiting a store like Town Shop is so refreshing. One of NYC's oldest lingerie stores is a staple on the Upper West Side. Having recently changed locations (across the street!) so they could expand their space, the store now offers a maternity section which includes nursing bras, swimsuits and loungewear (featuring brands like Bravado Designs & Ingrid and Isabel). A smart move, considering women have been flocking to the store for years for professional bra fittings and personalized service, and have likely been pregnant at some point along the way.
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While I'm 99% sure I'm done having children (I like to keep that 1% open just for kicks), it's good to know there's another option for maternity bras and intimates in the city. Not to mention a few bras post-breastfeeding, as we all know "the girls" are never quite the same again. Here's to shopping local on Small Business Saturday and all year round!
Disclosure: I received compensation from the Quality Blue Community for this campaign. All opinions expressed herein are my own.
Disclosure: I received compensation from the Quality Blue Community for this campaign. All opinions expressed herein are my own.
5 comments:
Ohh this is so nice! You always have the NYC scoop. I think it's so special to invest in comfy intimates - especially when prego! Love the brands that they carry - hope you found something good for yourself too!
This looks like such a wonderful shop! I can't wait to check it out!
Oh my - the decor alone makes me want to take a trip there and visit. So pretty & feminine!
I agree, i love supporting smaller boutiques/stores. The customer service is so much more personal, and i also like that you can sometimes find unique little things that you wouldnt find at a bigger franchise store.
Im definitely going to pop in here next time Im on the Upper West Side. Thanks for the recommendation, girly! xo
love your photos! I have always liked bra shopping at stores instead of online since its just such a different experience. Good to know there's somewhere in the city that offers a great maternity section.
What a great find! It's refreshing to have a place like this in NYC. A friend of mine, who is a new mom, recently went here to get fitted for a nursing bra and the staff was so amazing with her. After hearing about her experience, I can't wait to check out town shop for myself!
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