Designers Promise

Worst store ever. Very disrespectful and racist employees. Although they have a nice selection of items they are not helpful in the least bit and are extremely rude.

Solid selection of deeply discounted name brand dresses, both work-​appropriate and cocktail attire. Unfortunately, though, their return policy is outrageous. Store credit only within 7 days and the kicker is they do not give store credit cards or receipts! If you return something, you must exchange for item (s) on the spot in the store.

Been trying to contact the store but no answer. Anyone knows if they went out of business?

Everyone remembers Dante’s nine circles of Hell, but forgets there were also nine spheres to Heaven. (And seven terraces in Purgatory, you’re welcome!) And so we go to Designers Promise, a corner shop on Fulton & Nassau, with three levels of trash and treasure and a soundtrack of NOW That’s What I Call Music cut with the shopgirls’ Eastern European-​language gossip.
Ask yourself, ye who enter here: do you need a dress? Short, medium, long; sleeve, sleeves, sleeveless; petite, regular, plus. For Wall Street or the streets, for clubs or church, for weddings and funerals, and for whatever reason that serves you as guide. If you’re brand-​conscious, the designers are less Century 21 name-​droppy and more what you’d see in Macy’s or Nordstrom, at a 30%-70% discount. As of this week, they had some Tracy Reese and Badgley Mischka on the first (new arrivals) and third (sale) floors. The second story is for ladies with curves, and seems to have a good selection of options and sizes.
The changing room is communal — so, ladies, dress (and undress) accordingly. Also, examine your items thoroughly before purchase: there is NO return (including store credit or exchange) whatsoever.
At the end of the Divine Comedy, Dante saw God. I can’t promise that, but you’ll probably look pretty good, whomever you meet.

feels like being in a basement sample sale in 80s beverly hills. they were playing a radio station that played a mashup of «baby i love your way» and «freebird.» got a tahari skirt for 16 bucks. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would shop again

I have many friends who work around the Wall Street area in my line of work and decided to check this place out on my way around the financial district. I’ve been to this store several times and the deals they have at this venue is quite satisfactory. They have plenty of women’s two-​three piece suits for a bargain. I’m a size 6 in suits, so it was a little difficult for my body frame to find the right fitting. On the contrary, they do have a lot of plus sized dresses/​suits for the ladies. Bottom line: If you do not want to shell out $ 350+ for a suit or dress, this is the place to check out for a bargain.

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL, I am a single mom it was so wonderful to go there and get a dress for my daughter for her sweet 16 at a great price…

I realllly hope this store stays in business! I haven’t been in a while but girl lemme tell you. They have great special occasion dresses. I got a lovely green silk dress that I’ve had for about 4 years and it is still in great condition. I paid $ 39.99. The store can be hit or miss for I’d say size 14 and up however it is always worth a try to stop in. You never know. My mom always told me about Designer’s Promise since she’s worked in the financial district for years. There used to be a TON of great mom and pop clothing stores down there that are now gone because of stupid apartments and buildings. Sad.
My aunt also got a $ 39.99 cream w/​gold trimming long floor gown that she wore to her 50^th bday party. It was reallllly nice.
Anway, Designer’s Promise is a hidden gem. I’ve seen nicely made handbags here also. Also try Natalie’s on Nassau Street. They are hit or miss also but it’s worth a try.

As I write this review i’ve got my lip curled in disgust at myself for even mentioning this store in public. It has always been my little secret. But since the other girls had to go and blab, I can’t resist joining in.
– b/​c I can go here and score a serious piece of couture or designer thread that I wouldn’t especially in this economy — RECESSIONISTA at your service — ever be able to purchase at retail.
Might I add — i’ve got curves, they’ve got me covered.
But for u skinny chicas out there — they have AMAZING one off runway pieces at the front of the store, under the watchful eyes of the ladies — that are ONLY size 2, 4 or MAYBE a 6. Oh there was this one gorgeous Temperley number that had me thinking but then I realized couture ain’t got NUTTIN on genetics — so either I get reborn without a booty or I keep it movin.
I kept it movin! Scored another treasure. YAY!!!

I used to walk by this place ALL the time and one day I decided to stop in just to see. OMG it’s like dress heaven!
Ok so it’s not glamorous – and you need to go when you have time, but gorgeous designer dresses for up to 80% off. And they have lots of dresses in 10 – 12 and plus sizes.
I got a gorgeous Suzi Chin dress that retails for over $ 120 for $ 39.99? Nuff said.

i have walked by this place probably 300 times, not exaggerating — i have walked by it every day for the last 2 years that i’ve worked in this neighborhood. and every day when i’d walk by on my way to the subway, i’d have the exact same thought process that faithly L. had in her review. but today, for some odd reason, i felt compelled to go in there. not a clue what sparked the desire, but i went with it. i was beyond surprised at what i found.
unbeknownst to me all this time, this place is stocked and loaded with racks upon racks of designer stuff. i guess i thought the name meant that they promised you’d kind of look like you were wearing something designer? i dont know. the dresses on the mannequins in the windows are pretty consistently terrible, so that always dissuaded me. but i found myself pulling dress after dress off the rack — dresses that i had JUST seen and tried on at lord & taylor, for triple the price. every single dress i pulled was $ 39.99 — i had seen them online and in stores for $ 120 and up. it was almost confusing.
the place is definitely grimey, like WORSE than the original filenes basement in boston, but if that’s how they keep costs down, its fine by me. they had racks of anne klein suits, donna ricco and tracey reese dresses, and countless other labels that i didnt even get to in my shopping flurry.
definitely a find in this weird sometimes abysmal neighborhood. dont walk by like i did for 2 years!

Oh man. If you are looking for a dress to lose your virginity in on Prom night, OR you are auditioning for a role as an early 90s TV anchorwoman, this is THE PLACE TO GO.
«Designer» is a very ambiguous term…

Well-​kept little secret that I checked out after reading Bengie’s review. This place is indeed incredible. Don’t spend hundreds of dollars on designer stuff. Find bargains and save money. Designers Promise def. helps.

Ever wanted to look like a celebrity without paying the big bucks? Well I am going to tell you a little secret, you can. Designers Promise is a hot spot near wall street where you can get big name designers wear for a big discount. I am talking about clothing worth hundreds for 10’s of dollars. I’ve gotten a designer bag worth more then $ 300 for $ 40 bucks. I’ve gotten a suit worth over $ 200 for $ 60. If this is not a steal, I don’t know what is. It is my favorite store, whenever I want to look expensive I skip over there. I love this store so much that I wasn’t sure I wanted to share it, but it’s not fun keeping it all to myself. My new years resolution is to share… so enjoy everyone. Happy New Years!