Stores/Brands I'd Like To See in WV

Here is a really long list of stores and brands I'd like to see.  My list tends to be WV Metro Valley-centric, so there might be some of these stores in the Eastern Panhandle somewhere close to DC, or around Morgantown.

Now, I like Macy's, but I think the selection is much better at Nordstrom.  The prices at both stores are mostly the same, but the selection at Nordie's is larger, and with more contemporary designers, like Milly and Tory Burch.  Both of which West Virginians seem to have no idea who they are, which is a shame.

Anthropololgie is one of my favorite stores.  It's very retro, very wordly.  My dream job is to be a buyer for Anthro.  If you're looking for something different, I'd recommend it.  However,  people either seem to love it or hate it, there's really no middle.  I get most of my purses from here, and they never fail to get compliments.

Brooks Brothers is quite possibily the best clothing you can buy.  It's classic, timeless, and will get last you on a trip to hell and back...and it's still in the same shape you purchased it in.  The sweater or dress you buy today you'll still be wearing in twenty years.  The quality is that good.  If you're looking for a gift for a graduate, get them a gift card from here and let them pick out some professional pieces. 

H&M is a flash fashion store that is all sorts of incredible.  It offers decent quality clothes at amazing prices, around that of Old Navy's (it's just much, much more fashion foward).  It's teamed up with everyone from Karl Lagerfeld, Viktor & Rolf, Stella McCartney, Jimmy Choo, and currently, Lanvin.  Based out of Sweeden, it hasn't offered online shopping to the US yet, but will be towards the end of this year!

It's hard to find the words to describe Zara, other than a more sophisticated version of Ann Taylor Loft.  The clothes are sophisticated, goregous, and well-made, with decent pricepoints.  The styles tend to lean towards professional rather than casual.

 

A good solid choice for wardrobe basics.  Is somewhat pricey, but the quality is good, and you'll get tons of use out of everything.  Offers a great selection of both classic and trendy pieces.  Good for professional and weekend wear as well.

A mecca for makeup addicts.  Is it pricey?  Yes.  But the quality of the products, ease of returns, trained staffed, and a great selection makes it worth the money.  Look into joining their free Beauty Insider program, you can get free samples and great deals.  Blue Mercury would be great as well.

Honorable Mentions

Lilly Pulitzer
Banana Republic
Kate Spade
Coach
Lacoste
Urban Outfitters
Longchamp
Vineyard Vines
White House Black Market
BCBG
Forever 21

I can almost guarantee this list will grow, but it's a good place to start.