Housing Works to Open "By the Pound"

I am a big Housing Works shopper. Some of my favorite "pieces" -- a Steven Alan dress, a perfect pair of Hudson jeans, a D&G skirt -- come courtesy of the venerable thrift store, whose proceeds all go towards fighting AIDS and homelessness. So it was exciting to hear that Housing Works is opening By the Pound, a "bulk clothing store" on April 17. Clothes will be sold for a cool $3 a pound. It's about time NY got its very own by-the-pound thrift store! Here's a little description from the press release:

"By the Pound is a no-frills goldmine for folks who need inexpensive apparel or label hunters willing to bestow a little love on slightly damaged name-brand items. Chanel suits that need some darning, old-school GAP T-shirts and good-but-not-perfect vintage furs have all been discovered at past Housing Works bulk sales!

By the Pound will be open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm. By the Pound will be closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays."