Alano Ltd

This store is like a thrift store of new stuff, and it’s usually either a big hit or a big miss. Yes, they have lots of granny clothes, but if you go towards the back they have a whole bunch of Kensie samples for super cheap. Last time I was here, I spent $ 50 and got 4 dresses and 3 shirts. I don’t want to even think about how much the same stuff would have cost at Nordstrom. WHAT A DEAL!

Okay, Alano’s as well as Wakefield Center as a whole will bring you back to the 1950’s – and quick…
It is an old-​fashioned looking downtown/​center with a lot of the original signs and buildings from a different time… enjoy.
Welcome…you are back to the era of Woolworth’s and Brigham’s (which I am not knocking, as I remember both from childhood). Just setting the scene…
As Rachael made mention of in her review, grandmas would love shopping here (again, not a knock, I love my gramma very much and would take her here anytime!) But, they have stuff for non-​grandma-​folk too. If I wasn’t currently so well-​stocked in my wardrobe, I probably would have come out with a few things…
…If the 1950’s don’t creep you out, you could score here — big time.
They have some newer/​trendier brands that I know are from TJ Maxx/Marshall’s and everything in between all the way over to certified «Mom Jeans» that fit you snuggly and stiffly (they are thick denim) well above the waist. But they are crisp and new and I don’t know where they got them! They could sell on Ebay for collectors or fashion historians…
Oh…speaking of crisp… I almost forgot… they had all of the ladie’s polyester casual pants (circa 1970, like my mom used to wear soooooooooooooooo long ago…) that you could shake a stick at… It made me think that someone might come in in grab them for some play/​period costumes
They have men’s and children’s/baby clothing and it looked good from across the way but I had no desire to investigate.
Highlights:
Women’s sweaters and winter coats were fashionable and veeeeeeeeeeeery cheap!
Nice, warm vests…
Some nice purses
A plethora of gramma nightgowns, if you are looking for a present for your gramma…

I love this place. Alano cash rocks.