At a time when off-price stores have been deemed obsolete, Fox’s discount department store is trying its hand on the Upper East Side. Fox’s is known for their off-price designer and non-designer apparel. It’s not exactly our demographic but it’s new to the neighborhood– so we explored.

Inside, you will find a wide range of apparel and accessories ranging from very bad to might-be-okay. Highlights include Lucky Jeans for $59, Nicole Miller dresses for $129 from $420, a Vince Camuto dress for $98 from $198, and a Catherine Malandrino coat for $150 from almost $300. The store also has an assortment of well priced Calvin Klein athletic clothing. If you’re wondering, that’s the “not so bad” category. (Pictures are over here.)

The most interesting merchandise is a few European brands that we’ve never seen. A small assortment of Salco coats didn’t feel too off from a Moncler. They are made in Italy and seem to be a nice duck down for just $220. Another interesting brand was a French clothing company Eyedoll. Their merchandise. (The quality, although French, was still not so fine.) A Eyedoll tweed dress with orange fringe is $89, a metallic dress with a school girl collar is $98 and a printed sweatshirt with furry arms is $59.

We are sure that Fox’s will get a lot of traffic considering it’s located at the foot of the 4-5-6 train but we aren’t so sure that it’s going to become a regular destination for local designer shoppers. Perhaps, markdowns will change our opinion.

Summer is unofficially over and Indian Summer is upon us. That means it’s the perfect time to start plotting out what to wear when the weather becomes unmistakably cold. Every season, there are always so many options, styles and colors that it’s almost impossible not to find several to love.This season is no different.

Nordstrom has a great variety of coats that can fit almost any fashion need. We love this reversible belted coat from Max Mara ($3250). The light weight felt and muted hue are a perfect combination. A coat in winter white, like this one Armani Collezioni ($2175) always brightens a gray winter days. Then there are the oversized coats that are topping every trend list, this season. The look starts with rounded shoulders and enough interior room to layer heavy knits and blazers. This Trina Turk wool and alpaca coat ($625) from Nordstrom is perfectly oversized or you can try a more feminine twist on the trend with this more traditional Akris wool coat ($1690).

Everyone this season is looking for the ideal blanket coat in a geometric print.  Be sure to avoid bulk underneath: go with bare legs or skinny jeans, and you can cinch it with a thick or skinny leather belt. Our favorite style is this Stella McCartney checkered version ($2410). It’s so versatile and can be paired with everything from high boots to slippers or a men’s style loafer. Nordstrom also has a great Burberry version here and this Etro number with a Navajo print ($2820).

When picking a perfect coat, remember that cool is the operative word. You can browse all of our favorite coats for fall in our curated boutique below.