The Essentiel Antwerp store in Soho is delightful. It’s bright and colorful, and the ambiance is wholly welcoming; not an ounce of pretension in the air (which, unfortunately, isn’t always the case when shopping in Manhattan.) There’s a cozy green couch in the back—perfect for contemplating your purchases. —Leah Faye Cooper

384 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014

My favorite weekend activity is taking a stroll from my apartment down through the West Village and then happily stumbling into the Doen shop on Bleecker Street. The store is what I wish my bedroom looked like: racks of beautiful floral dresses and delicate blouses amidst wooden antique furniture and dried flower arrangements. No matter how many Doen dresses I acquire, every time I step into the West Village, I somehow find myself needing yet another easy, everyday yet effortlessly chic vintage-inspired dress. Maybe it’s the Doen designs, maybe it’s being in the West Village, or maybe it’s the couple of Hugo Spritz I had at Cafe Cluny prior—either way, it’s a lethal combo for my credit card! —Florence O’Connor

485 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

33-06 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106

32-15 33rd Street, Astoria, NY 11106

46-06 Skillman Ave, Queens, NY 11104

98 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

7713 37th Avenue, Queens, NY 11372

I recently stumbled upon Lockwood in Williamsburg (though it has locations across Queens and Brooklyn) and can say it’s one of my favorite stores I’ve visited in the three years I’ve lived in New York. It truly had it all—clothes, candles, hair accessories, and even kitchenware—to satisfy an impulsive shopper’s (me) needs. I went in for a quick browse, and left with candles, hair clips, and skincare, and was nearly tempted to scoop some matching summer sets. Safe to say I’ll be back again soon. —Kylee McGuigan

19 Prince St, New York, NY 10012

I love popping into Rixo’s lovely Prince Street location whenever I need a new dress but also want to feel like I’m on vacation on the French Riviera. Their feminine, vintage-inspired pieces will carry you through season after season, and the staff is so sweet and helpful—it feels like you’re shopping with your BFFs but with no coordination necessary! —Sam Ravin

49 E 10th St, New York, NY 10003