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@perlisinc) — As any jet-set Casanova can tell you, the key to a perfect suit is in its tailoring. Whether you need a James Bond-worthy silhouette for graduation, a wedding or espionage, Perlis has you covered with an inventory of tuxes and accessories for rent, plus in-house alterations. 2. John’s Tuxedos (3200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 504-455-5353; www.johnstuxedos.com; @johnstuxedos ) 3. Men’s Wearhouse (Citywide; www. menswearhouse.com; @menswearhouse) BEST SHOE STORE 1. Feet First (526 Royal St., 504-569-0005; 4122 Magazine St., 504-899-6800; www. feetfirststores.com) — Feet First has kept New Orleans women well-heeled for 36 years, and the expansive, hot pink-decorated store also houses sparkly accessories and clutches, many by local designers. Want to bring the knowledgeable sales consultants to your closet? Now you can, with a justlaunched accessories styling service. 2. Saks Fifth Avenue (The Shops at Canal Place, 301 Canal St., 504-524-2200; www.saksfifthavenue. com; @saks) 3. DSW (Elmwood Shopping Center,1126 S. Clearview Pkwy.,
Harahan, 504-208-5310; www.dsw.com; @dswshoelovers) BEST STORE FOR SPORTSWEAR 1. Academy Sports + Outdoors (Citywide, www.academy.com) — The coolest item at Academy is probably the highly realistic, 3-D boar target, but for the nonarchers among us, there’s also a bounty of sportswear, fishing supplies, camping gear, golf accessories, boating essentials (and actual boats), camouflage onesies for babies and more. There are also tailgating accessories for people who’d rather watch sports than compete, but if the turkey-shaped archery target isn’t enough to make you pick up a bow, nothing will. 2. Massey’s Professional Outfitters (509 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-648-0292; 816 Hwy. 190, Covington, 985-809-7544; 3363 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504-885-1144; www.masseysoutfitters. com; @masseysoutfitrs) 3. Lululemon Athletica (333 Canal St., 504- 5223264; www.lululemon. com; @lululemon) BEST T-SHIRT STORE 1. Dirty Coast (329 Julia St., 504- 324-6459; 5631 Magazine St., 504-324-3745; www.dirtycoast.com; @dirtycoast) — Dirty Coast is a standout in the funny T-shirt game, thanks to a one-two punch of eye-catching graphic design and sly, if-you-live-here-youget-it references. But
business is more than just inside jokes: T-shirt sales generate proceeds for organizations ranging from WWOZ to the LA/ SPCA — another reason you voted it number one for the third year in a row. 2. Fleurty Girl (citywide; www.fleurtygirl.net; @fleurtygirl) 3. Storyville (3029 Magazine St., 504304-6209; www. storyvilleapparel.com) BEST THRIFT STORE 1. Goodwill (Citywide; www.goodwillno. org, @goodwillnola) — Macklemore knows what’s up: “Thank your grand-dad for donating that plaid button-up shirt … I’m at the Goodwill,” he raps in the ubiquitous Top 40 hit “Thrift Shop.” Looks like plenty of New Orleanians are poppin’ tags here, too; you voted Goodwill among the top three thrift stores in 2010 and 2011, and now it takes first place honors for the second consecutive year. 2. Bloomin’ Deals (4645 Freret St., 504891-1289; www.jlno.org) 3. Red, White & Blue (605 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, 504-393-1072; 5728 Jefferson Hwy., 504-733-8066; www.rwbthrift.com) BEST STORE FOR VINTAGE CLOTHING 1. Funky Monkey (3127 Magazine St., 504899-5587) — Shop at Funky Monkey when you crave attention. Whether you don an oversized elephant pendant necklace, platform boots, a vintage floral dress or a fluorescent wig, you’ll step out onto