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Winmil Fabrics located in Downtown Crossing seems to have it all. Great selection, low prices and the best help. The sales people know what they are talking about and are there to help. They have a large selection of patterns to choose from as well as a huge clearance section and reasonable prices.

According to the Boston Business Journal, the legendary mark-down retailer will occupy its original yet renovated three basement floors in Downtown Crossing starting spring 2009, and will rent two stories in the new Filene's building - in addition to the actual basement. They're doing a pretty good job with the demolition right now. I can't wait to see how it turns out!

For those interested in hip-hop fashions, Hip Zepi USA specializes in cutting-edge styles for burgeoning B-boys and B-girls. The Downtown Crossing shop offers baggie-style jeans from Girbaud, Anishi and Adidas and an amazing selection of shoes straight from the latest P. Diddy or Snoop Dogg video. This is where you go if you want the 411 on the latest in stylish, urban gear.

Super Socks boasts the largest selection of tights in America, featuring patterns with plaid prints, American flags, and fruit salad for those times when you can't decide between apples and oranges. They also feature a collection of eclectic hats ranging from “The Cat in the Hat” to “Rasta Man” that would be perfect...if it were 5 years ago and the fashion police were bound and gagged in your basement. Clubbers should check out the wild assortment of colored wigs and glow-in-the-dark body glitter, and Christina Aguilera should check out the lingerie/vinyl section for examples of what she shouldn't wear during her performances. Body piercing and tatooing by appointment. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Bargain basement shopping at its best. What makes the TJ Maxx location in Downtown Crossing particularly special is its stellar selection of home goods and bedding. Great selection of sheets and comforters and they’re definitely the go-to place for college students looking to spruce up their dorm rooms. The clothing selection is hit or miss and it takes tenacity and repeat visits to snag that perfect designer outfit or shirt for cheap.

After over 50 years in Europe, H&M has joined meatballs, Saab, Volvo, Swedish fish, bikini teams, and more as yet another great Swedish export to America. The downtown store brings Bostonians the hottest euro-chic styles (and mind-numbingly long lines), with clothing for men, women and kids. H&M is high fashion at shockingly low prices; while you won't be able to expect the style or quality of any garment to last you more than a couple of seasons, at $15 for a dress and $2 for three pairs of earrings, you can't really go wrong. H&M also consistently updates its newest fashions. Always busy, it's fun to poke in. If this Downtown Crossing location does not work for you, you can also visit H&M at Cambridgeside Galleria or the couture H&M on Newbury Street. It should not be missed for the stylish hungry who don't have a huge bankroll to spend on clothes.

This clothing store for juniors and young men caters to value-seeking fashion conscious consumers. In other words, Tello’s is known for its cheap clothing and flashy outfits perfect to wear at the club. This Downtown Crossing shop also boasts brand-name imposter brands that mimic Bebe, Hollister and Abercrombie clothing. While the garments look stylish, don’t count on quality. In fact, some regulars say Tello’s ghetto gear tears apart after a few washings.

This Downtown Crossing retail shop specializes in trendy clothes for the fashion-conscious teen similar to the ill-fated Contempo Casuals. While they try their best to stay ahead of the fashion curve, Wet Seal is a bit of a throwback to the ‘80s when “gag me with a spoon” mall chicks ruled the roost with their color-coded outfits, clunky jewelry and poofed-up hair. However, if you have time to sift through the stacks of cheaply made clothes to find that perfect outfit, Wet Seal is the place for you.

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