Thrifty Girl
Barney’s New York Outlet, Napa
For years, I have been patiently waiting for Barney’s to open up shop in San Francisco. And until that day arrives — which is rumored to be Fall 2007 — a short trip to Napa is all it takes to satisfy my Barney’s fix. The cheapskate in me would argue that the outlet, with its reduced prices, is even better than the real deal.
Although the space isn’t super-big, it’s filled with plenty of good-quality merchandise. Cashmere sweaters, flirty chiffon dresses, fancy stilettos, buttery-soft leather handbags, stylish wool overcoats — all marked down! The left side of the store is devoted to women’s clothing, while the right side is for men. In the back, before you hit the fitting rooms, is the accessories section (which should not to be overlooked).
Sure, some people come to Napa for the wine-tastings. Me? Not so much. That deeply discounted Diane von Furstenberg dress and a beautiful pair of Ferragamos is all the reason I need to make the drive there.
Barney’s New York Outlet
(at the Napa Premium Outlet)
821 Factory Stores Drive
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 224-0200
