Best Places To Buy Holiday Sweaters In NYC
One newer aspect to Christmas is the playful advent of the "ugly sweater." It can be fun to find a nice sweater for the holidays or an "ugly" one to wear to an annual ugly sweater party. The opportunities to find unique sweaters in New York City are vast. So we've narrowed it down to the best shops in New York City.
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A Time For Karma
14 S Village Ave.
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 442-3200
www.atimeforkarma.com
A Time for Karma is a great place to go if you're looking for something completely different. Not only does it have a fantastic assortment of vintage clothing, including ugly sweaters, but it has unique items as well. It's the place to go for both clothes and a tarot card reading. It even has spiritual counselors, workshops and classes. The service is fantastic, and the atmosphere will make it easy to find exactly the type of sweater you're looking for.
No Relation Vintage
204 1st Ave.
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-5201
www.norelationvintage.com
Looking to surprise grandma this Christmas with a sweater from the 40s? Perhaps it would be your dad who would get a kick out of seeing you in one from the 80s? Maybe you'd just like one from only a few years ago. Nonetheless, No Relation Vintage has a mix of items from just about any decade you can think of. For example, there's a COOGI sweater that can be purchased on their website that might be perfect for a ugly sweater party this holiday season.
Metropolis
43 3rd Ave.
New York, NY 10003
(212) 358-0795
www.metropolisvintageonline.com
Metropolis was recently voted one of the best stores in New York City by the "Village Voice." Considered a New York City mainstay, Metropolis is self-proclaimed as having the "largest collection of ugly sweaters in New York City." The store has been around since 1984 and is relatively easy on the wallet. There is also conveniently an Etsy store for Metropolis. Anyone looking to stand out of the pack should head to Metropolis.
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Rags-A-GoGo
218 W 14th St.
New York, NY 10011
(646) 486-4011
www.rags-a-gogo.com
Rags-A-GoGo is a fantastic place to go for both your ugly sweater needs and for music. The owner, Joshua Suzanne, is known for being very friendly and helpful with customers, no matter what they're searching for. The place is well organized, making finding that perfect Christmas sweater a breeze. But, if nothing in particular interests you, check out their Etsy shop, where you can find items for sale that aren't in the shop.
Loveday31
33-06 31st Ave.
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 728-4057
www.facebook.com/LoveDay-31-103737416333238
Loveday31 is a fun boutique. The selection of items is vast, and you'll be sure to find many Christmas sweaters to chose from. Its specialty is vintage clothing that is both funky and trendy. The prices are great and the service is top notch. The sale rack outside the store is also a great place to look for affordable holiday sweaters.
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