Sneaky Trenchcoat Question

January 27, 2011 7:46 AM

Where in NYC can I go to get an amazingly stylish men's trench-coat that I can DEFINITELY return the next day for a full refund? Budget: $200-$250. No time to order anything, must buy in person.
posted by hermitosis to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (7 answers total)

Response by poster: I know I can just go to department stores like Macy's, but I thought maybe someone here might know of a particular coat somewhere. Think sneaky and stalkery, but very fashionable.
posted by hermitosis at 7:48 AM on January 27, 2011

Century 21 down on Cortlandt Street
posted by newpotato at 7:53 AM on January 27, 2011

Maybe J Lindeberg? I like the one on the far right.

Is the idea that you would wear it for the day and then return it for a cash refund?
posted by Admiral Haddock at 8:06 AM on January 27, 2011

Response by poster: I would wear it onstage for about 2 hours, yes. Don't worry, I'm not the sweaty type.
posted by hermitosis at 8:09 AM on January 27, 2011

What about a costume rental shop?

What you're trying to do is unethical and unfair to the store. Retail stores are not rental shops.
posted by charmcityblues at 8:22 AM on January 27, 2011 [8 favorites]

Response by poster: What you're trying to do is unethical and unfair to the store. Retail stores are not rental shops.

Seriously, my heart bleeds for them.

I will go take a look at Lord & Taylor today after work and see if anything looks good. I really love the J Lindeberg coat, but I have really long arms and I'm afraid with something so form-fitting I'd have to buy way over my regular size to make the arms fit.
posted by hermitosis at 8:34 AM on January 27, 2011

What you've described is called Return Fraud
posted by devbrain at 8:35 AM on January 27, 2011 [1 favorite]