Transporting, surprising and specialized, these stores keep alive the thrill of in-person shopping and are worth the trip — ...

As The Times compiled its list of the 50 best clothing stores in America, we asked 16 tastemakers about the stores they like.

Anytime I need to look and feel instantly polished, I turn to dresses; the one-and-done heroes of my closet. Right now, I have a ton of social events and holiday parties on my calendar, so I'm on the ...