Joyce Leslie

For years and years I’ve always passed Joyce Leslie. Never even looking in the window. The other weekend when there was the Myrtle Avenue street festival, Joyce Leslie had some racks out in the street with clothes that were 75% off. I happened to look and was immediately drawn to this faux leather/​lace vest. It was really pretty, my size and for only six dollars and change, I couldn’t resist. I went inside to pay and was looking around. Uhh… most of the stores clothing is seriously TACKY and not cute at all!!! Gross. I was looking around to see what else I could buy and seriously, there wasn’t anything else. I did buy two bras for $ 12. When I went home and tried them on, I can tell why they were so inexpensive! The material is so stiff and itchy. Waste of money if you ask me, but what can you expect at those prices. Staff seemed scatterbrained. Store inside itself was a complete hot mess. I used my debt card that I’ve had for almost 10 years so obviously the signature strip and signature itself on the back were worn out. They have a rule where they don’t accept any credit or debit card unless it’s signed in the back. They made me struggle to try and sign it again on the pretty much non existent strip in the back. I exclaimed that there’s nothing to sign on at this point and they just said forget it. I do love my vest, it was a great price and I did see a plaid/​faux leather jacket that I would have bought, but other than that, I don’t think I’ll be visiting Joyce Leslie anytime in the future.

Alright, I can’t front, I used to shop here for my Saturday night outfits when I was a teen and broke as a joke. But as I got older my taste got better and unless you’re a 15 year old girl (or a really tacky 40 year old lady), I don’t recommend the clothes here.
Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not *bougie*. I don’t spend a sh*tload of money on clothes (Maybe collectively. Yes. I have a problem) but these clothes are really cheap — quality wise as well as pricing. I only visit the store for fashion emergencies since I live not too far away.
The store is rundown but functional. Shop at your own risk.

If you «need the money» for other things (coke whoredom, ‘za, bourbon, roach traps — I don’t judge), but burn to look exactly like Debbie Harry or Freddie Mercury or hot teenage jailbait, shop here.
In other words, you’ll find cheap 70s-​looking shit selling at rock-​bottom prices, all crammed into a warehouse-​sized Queens storefront. I’d say hurry, but I have the feeling they always sell this stuff — hilarious vinyl knockoffs of motorcycle jackets, leggings with skulls, black off-​the-​shoulder t-​shirts with «HEARTBREAKER» spelled out in gaudy metallic beads, tight pants, wretched polyester blazers, and so much more!
Bless them for selling this stuff too. Seriously. We Ridgewood residents need trashy club clothing like everyone else!
p. s. No dressing room, like most juniors stores in the boroughs. Keep all receipts.

Tiny and cramped but they do have a decent clothing selection. Found a nice crop top & they have sweaters that say «nerd» and «geek» on them for some reason I can’t fathom. Didn’t go in the dressing room but they may have the same setup as the Joyce Leslie I’ve been to in Manhattan, which is one big room where you’ll have to take all your clothes off in front of the other ladies in there. That gets extremely awkward if you’re trying on bras.
Service was super slow here & they had 2 cashiers at one point with only one person in front of me. It felt like an eternity waiting in line but this top was what I wanted. I’m also glad their size Small fit my skinny body. I remember getting clothes at this retailer in the past & not having sizing problems; I’d probably come back if I needed something again. I will say that you can find unique and different items here, especially if you’re good at looking for them.