There's more of a balanced offering than ever. The 220 store Woodbury Commons also includes men's designer stores like Joseph Abboud, Tommy Hilfiger, Ike Behar, Wilke Rodriguez and Nautica. Men are also shopping in the VanHeusen outlet stores in Secaucus and Flemington. The stores carry dress shirts, sportswear and a line of business casual clothing for men in addition to women's fashions. Rothstein says she believes there's a new emphasis on men's designer fashions, too.
Men seem to be more interested in fashion than they have been in the past.
On a recent visit to the outlets in Secaucus, men cited the good selection and the lower prices as reasons why they shop the outlets. And if the situation were different, I would shop outlets more. We can buy for everyone at these stores. They're great for gifts, like at Mikasa. Forget the department stores.