5 Spots to Get Couture for Cheap in NY

New Yorkers live for style. TV shows from That Girl to Sex In the City have solidified the Big Apple's status as the fashion capitol of the world. While Madision Avenue and SoHo are the home for many flagship designer stores, their lofty price tags are out of reach for most would-be fashionistas. 

As a full time graduate student, I understand the need to budget. Fortunately, I have discovered the city has no shortage of consignment shops and re-sale stores.

Whether your style is haute couture or you're simply a label lover, here are five places in Gotham where you can score the threads of your dreams without maxing out your credit card.