Joyce Leslie (CLOSED)

For on-trend duds with low cost-per-wear, one H&M alternative is this mini-chain, which is the secret trove of many an NYU student. Brave the communal dressing rooms and claustrophobic clothing-rack layout and you'll be rewarded with inexpensive gems (think less than $30) that mimic the look of goods at pricier-spots like Intermix and Scoop.