Kohl's
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I'm a teenager and I shop at Kohl's frequently - usually for things around $10 to $20 such as a pair of jeans or a t-shirt. I don't even look at items more than that. I shopped online once because there was a really great deal ($50 w. $10 Kohl's cash, 30% off, and free shipping). I had to go to the post office to pick up my items. I didn't really mind (well, many people will) since I pass by it on my way to school.
The only time my family will purchase something from Kohl's that is $20+ is like when they have "Lowest Prices of the Season" and perhaps a 15% off coupon plue $10 Kohl's Cash. But still~~~the most times we shopped is like 2 times a season (8X a year) which is very infrequent compare to 24X a year for Macy's (my parent's favorite store, don't know why).
If you are a teenager or 1st grader like my sister, I would suggest you to go shopping there. Not exactly for the $40 Candie or Abbey Dawn jacket, but definitely for the $13- SO skinny jeans. I recently purchased a $10 Self Esteem® Ribbed Tank Set with $10 Kohl's Cash and I find it a great deal because compare to the 2 pairs of flip-flops I got at Payless, I find them even.
P.S. If you are size 0 or maybe 1 and 3, try shopping at size 12/14/16 at the Kids section for items such as a pair of white no design shorts or jean shorts. I got both and save approx. $6 ($10 each in Kids and $13+ in Juniors) with the same brand. Don't expect the items to last for like five years because even you will be tired of it. The longest lasting Kohl's item in my family is a dress I got over 3 years ago which is now trimmed and "edited" for my sister.
I gave it a 4 star rating because I didn't have many experience with Kohls.com (though I use it as a shopping guide before I go to the store) and I rarely ask for help. There are just so many options to shop in NYC that when you don't find something that satisfies you in one store, go to the next one!