Sandro

After establishing itself in the West Village and Soho, this prim and proper Parisian brand expands uptown with a third location. At 1,300 square feet, it’s nearly double the size of the downtown shops, although it maintains the signature minimalist atmosphere of its sister stores through polished wood floors and steel garment racks. Achieve the perfect balance of dressy and casual with wardrobe gems worth investing in, such as collared paisley-print dresses ($340), leather-trimmed tweed zip-up jackets ($515) and leopard-print slouchy sweaters ($400). Men should suit up in versatile picks, including diamond-print button-downs ($270), cozy Fair Isle knit sweaters ($515) and sleek dress coats ($685).