Daffy’s

This is a posthumous review of Daffy’s.
I make my annual trek here from burbs of SouthEas PA to buy Incotex and Mabitex trousers. Incotex sells upwards of 400 dollars. You can find it here, tag removed for 30 to 50 dollars.
Long live Daffy’s.

Back in its heyday, Daffy’s was THE place to get unique clothing and accessories. You would find stuff here that you would never see anywhere else. Lots of European styles and awesome prices. Sadly, towards the end, the store was looking more shabby and the merchandise wasn’t as great, but it was a nice change from the usual stuff you find at TJ Maxx or Ross. I’ll miss you Daffy’s. At least I was able to get a bargain on a leather handbag during your last days. *sigh*

Daffy’s is closing on September 30, 2012, so get there while you can!
This place is like Ross or Burlington Coat Factory, but with some actual high-​end European designers mixed in with the second-​rate labels and generic stuff. Lots of things have damage or imperfections so you have to use a critical eye when you’re shopping there, but patience is usually rewarded.
I never leave with more than one or two items, after trying on a dozen, but I always find a cute dress or two for a reasonable price. Most recently I scored an adorable navy blue ruched dress and a flowery, flowy number, total was under $ 70. For two work-​appropriate dresses, I call that a steal. I also recently found a shapewear slip for $ 14. That’s crazy talk, y’all, and it was actually quite effective and comfortable.
The store itself is pretty run-​down and grungy, but not as offensive as the stores over by The Gallery. Elevator to get to Women’s on the 5^th floor is really slow. The upside is you never have to wait for a fitting room, although they do have a 6-​item limit which is kind of annoying.

What an odd mix — Italian designer gowns and shoes mixed in with the same items of a Kmart/​Walmart quality/​style. I found a beautiful pair of Italian leather boots (which I didn’t buy, but probably should have for $ 69). But then beside it they had some very poor quality shoes? I think if you were willing to shop a while there are bargains (I found the shoes to be the best value that I saw).

(sigh) Daffy’s, I really want to love you, but this one’s a bit of a toughie for me.
So many people I know RAVE about this place, but I just don’t see it. Unless maybe it’s because the only time I go is on my lunch break at work, and one DEFINITELY needs more than that hour to shop there.
I tend to find it very difficult to find anything I really like in there. And the handbag section (the real reason I went in)? Atrocious.
On top of that, the store was hot and smelled like a shoe.
That said, I generously give two stars because I did come away with something I like — just not what I was looking for and really just because I felt obligated to buy something after walking in circles and bouncing from floor to floor on those stifling elevators for all that time.

Daffy’s can be a hit-​or-​miss for new clothes depending on the day you stop in. Sometimes, I can’t find a thing I want to buy. Other times, the weight of all the stuff I want to buy is too heavy for my arms to carry — I can’t be the only person this has happened to, lol.
The men’s clothing is on the first floor. The women’s and juniors is on the 5^th floor, the shoes, bags, and lingerie: all on the 6^th floor. And if I remember correctly, or if they haven’t changed things up since two days ago, housewares is on the 4^th floor. Daffy’s has a nice selection of designer clothing for decent prices; however, the nice clothes are mixed in with the cheap, lesser quality clothing, and sometimes the place is too messy to sort through it all. The shoes are not really discounted, and I have yet to find a pair that I like, price not being really a factor. The same goes with the bags — I haven’t found a bag that’s eye-​catching enuf for me to take home and make my own.
I like to make this my spot to visit every once in awhile to see if I can’t find something to pick me up.

I love me some Daffy’s! Its my go to place for everything. Especially gifts for kids and for me:-) Bought myself a great shearling a few years ago and still love it like crazy, shoes, boots, home stuff, you name it!
I love Daffy’s in NYC as well.

On Monday, 10/​31/​2011, I received an e-​mail from one of the store mangers. She was very apologetic and informed me that the individuals I spoke with were NOT managers and should have contacted one who was in the store. She offered me the 20% discount on the raincoat on my next visit, as she believed I was correct and corporate made an oversight in how they priced the original sale.
Good job, Daffy’s management. You have me back as a customer, and I’m now happy with my new raincoat and jeff cap. I just wish there were more clothes for the non-​European-​built male, but I usually find something :)

I think that Daffy’s target customer is somewhat missed.
They sell real Italian fashion and brand designer clothing with a mix of cheap-​o unknown brands. I think this store would be a hit in Europe and it explains why so many Russians favor this store.
Their men’s department is sprawled across the whole 1^st floor and they also have a nice selection of shoes.
Invaluable for socks and underwear!

I dislike this store very much. I had never been here before, and I thought the prospect of another Nordstrom Rack was exciting.
My, I was wrong. There’s a certain offputting aroma in the building and the clothes are either professional or childish.
Anyhow, I didn’t enjoy my experience here. Cheap, but a seemingly limited selection. If you need business clothes, take a trip !

There’s a lot of stuff at Daffy’s, but not a lot of the same kinds of stuff. Or maybe it’s just that it’s a bit of a mess in there — either way, it’s kind of hard to find things. I did find a very pretty dress there for a mere thirty bucks though, so in my book the store is fine.
The home department is a bit of a joke, as is the outerwear department — though they do have a good selection of leather gloves!
My advice: only go to Daffy’s if you have something specific in mind, otherwise you’ll walk out of there with a big ol’ headache.

Daffy’s as I must agree with Karen F has always been a miss for me however a HIT for others… Whenever I go in there for clothes I come out with nothing.
But I must say they have an impeccable SHOE department. They have designer, quality shoes! Plus they have layaway Whoo HOO :)
I believe that Daffy’s is a GREAT store just for clothes I never get lucky

People say that this store is a mess and is «freaking five floors (minus the unavailable 2^nd)»…what are they talking about?!
This place is small — definitely not a Nordstrom Rack — and is not a mess for that very reason! And that’s why it’s so easy to find stuff… or find that there is no stuff.
Although the sales people and the security guard are friendly, that did not make up for the disappointment called the «Women’s department.» There weren’t THAT many great deals and there wasn’t THAT much stuff. I wish I was a man because they had an entire front-​to-​back rack devoted to shoes on sale.
Is it already that time of the year when stores become picked over?

Coming from the land of TJ Maxx on every corner, I have been disappointed by the lack of this type of establishment in the Center City area of Philadelphia.
Enter Daffy’s — I was intrigued by this Daffy character… I wondered what he was about, what did he like to sell…
I haven’t been impressed by the selection. It has always been lots of european clothing and cheap things that I wouldn’t find worth purchasing.
BUT, i still wander in from time to time… thinking MAYBE just maybe I will find a gem

Overall: It’s a store with so-​so merchandise. If you’ve got time to kill, and don’t want to be bothered by sales people asking if you need help finding anything, why not take a stroll in Daffy’s?
It’s just as my sister described it, «It’s like Nordstroms Rack, but whack.» I’m going to say that she’s pretty darn accurate.
If I can remember correctly, there are 8 floors, but shopping is only on floors 1,3,4 and 5 (what happened to the 2^nd floor?). Each floor is separated into departments (men’s, women’s, accessories, etc.).
Merchandise: I must have came on an «off» day for Daffy’s. I was unable to find anything that I fancied. I don’t like to be a label whore, but when I shop, certain brands pop more for me. On this trip to Daffy’s the only brand that I recognized was Ben Sherman. The second hand store down the block that had a crazy array of designers.
As for customer service: I don’t think they have any. My sister and I were on three different floors and were there for about 45mins to an hour and not once were we greeted.

You have to be in the right mood for this place. The staff can sometimes be rude, the changing rooms are not always sparkling clean, and the clearance section can be a total zoo. BUT — you can find real gems here.
For instance, I have purchased gorgeous Tracey Reese, Calvin Klein, and Diane Von Furstenberg dresses here for around $ 50 and once I found a pair of Proenza Schouler heels here for $ 45.
Like the other reviewers said, it is truly hit or miss, but if you’re up for a shopping challenge, this place can be a lot of fun.

My favorite part about this place is spotting all the super dapper gentlemen in bow-​ties waiting for a group of teenagers to move on from a rack of clothes.
You can get some pretty great deals here but you have to wade through a sea of really, really terrible clothes.

I agree with Unilocal reviewer karen f. — daffy’s, indeed, is hit or miss. i’ve given it an extra star for those times when it is a hit. In my most recent trips, I’ve scored a pair of faryl robin boots for $ 89 (retail $ 350) and a pair of jeffrey campbell booties for $ 40 (retail ($ 140). Not bad. They also have a decent selection of Free People — the pickings used to be a bit larger last year, but I recently got two pairs of really cute FP tights for $ 9.99 (usually $ 40 — who pays $ 40 for tights??).
So, if you have some time to spare and want to find clothes a bit more interesting than what H&M has to offer, pop into Daffy’s. You might be surprised.

Just bought a shirt for 8.99 here today!
I had to stop going to Marshalls, TJ Maxx for clothes a few years ago as I kept buying things because they were so cheap and ended up never wearing. (I limit myself to shoes and homegoods at those stores!)
Daffy’s fills a void as their homegoods and shoes aren’t great, but their clothing selection is. The layout is good, and you don’t have to go searching amoungst the racks, ala Marshalls and TJ Maxx.
HOT TIP: Great purses, belts and sunglasses. Last year I got amazing men’s robes here and gave them out as Christmas presents to my other half and my dad. They LOVED them!
Side note: Uh, what can be done about those creepy manniquns? Can someone get on that?

It’s hit or miss at Daffy’s for me. I usually miss, but when I hit, I hit big and it’s usually Children’s clothes or shoes (women’s or kids in my case.) I have scored some fine Italian-​made kids wear for a fraction of retail here.
If they HAPPEN to have the size you need — you’re golden. Otherwise — don’t count on much help from the under-​paid, under-​educated staff. The lines at lunchtime can move at a snail’s pace — so come after work or when you have time to check out.
And don’t miss the shoe department. I got some Timberland Sandals (one season late) that I still love to wear.