The Best Places For Women To Shop

Banana Republic's professional attire won out over competitors J. Crew (23%), Anne Taylor LOFT (20%), Zara (11%), White House Black Market (5%), Asos (4%), and Kenneth Cole (3%).

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Once again, Banana Republic dominated the workwear category. J. Crew came in a very close second, with 21.8% of the vote, while Ann Taylor garnered 19%. Classic retailer Brooks Brothers received 15% of the vote. Other options were Club Monaco (12%), Express (8%), and White House Black Market (2%).

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Banana Republic swept the workwear category. J. Crew came in second, with 19% of the vote. Other options included Anne Taylor (13%), H&M (10%), Express (10%), The Limited (8%), Club Monaco (7%), and New York & Company (5%).

J. Crew pulled off a solid win in the button-down shirts category. Banana Republic got 23% of the vote, followed by Ralph Lauren (21%), Express (10%), Ann Taylor (9%), The Limited (5%), L.L. Bean (3%), and White House Black Market (1%).

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Other options included Aldo (17%), Steve Madden (17%), Zara (10%), J. Crew (9%), Banana Republic (7%), and Clark's (5%).

The lingerie giant was far-and-away the most popular with our readers. Other options included La Perla (27%), AdoreMe (11%), Intimacy (4%), and Journelle (4%).

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The designer label beat out iconic company Levi's (19%). Other options included Gap (11%), Madewell (10%), American Eagle (10%), J. Crew (7%), Diesel (5%), H&M (4%), and Lucky (4%).

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Women still like to get their basics at Gap. Other options included H&M (18%), Zara (14%), American Apparel (14%), Uniqlo (11%), and Old Navy (7%).

Despite mounting competition, Lululemon won big when it came to activewear. Other options were Under Armour (19%), Gap Body (15%), Athleta (12%), Sports Authority (9%), Dick's Sporting Goods (8%), and REI (3%).

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Nike won big in the athletic shoes category. Other options included online retailer Zappos (15%), Lady Foot Locker (12%), Dick's Sporting Goods (10%), DSW (9%), Skechers (2%), and Champs (1%).

H&M's affordable price points won out over competitors J. Crew (18%), Gap (13%), Zara (13%), Anthropologie (13%), Urban Outfitters (8%), Madewell (7%), Banana Republic (5%), and Lululemon (4%).

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TJ Maxx's smooth merchandising strategies helped it dominate. Marshalls came in second (25%), followed by Century 21 (20%), Ross Stores (4%), and Burlington Coat Factory (3%).

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Nordstrom's reputation for excellent customer service helped it dominate over Macy's (21%), Bloomingdale's (18%), Saks (9%), Lord & Taylor (7%), and JCPenney (3%).

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Amazon's massive selection and deals helped it win over competitors Zappos (15%), Asos (14%), Gilt (9%), Piperlime (9%), and ShopBop (7%).

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Our readers chose Kate Spade, which has been expanding offerings, for accessories. Other options included J. Crew (21%), Michael Kors (20%), Tory Burch (20%), and Coach (7%).

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Coming in a close second was Kate Spade (30%), followed by Michael Kors (17%), Coach (15%), and J. Crew (6%).

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Michael Kors was by far the category leader, followed by Fossil (20%), Coach (11%), and Kenneth Cole (11%).

Source: Michael Kors on Facebook

Sunglasses Hut's extensive selections made it the clear winner. Other options were Warby Parker (21%), Oakley (12%), and LensCrafters (8%).

Source: Sunglass Hut on Facebook

Women chose Victoria's Secret, which offers a myriad of mix-and-match options, for swimwear. Other options included J. Crew (21%), Old Navy (12%), and L.L. Bean (8%).

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Urban Outfitters won for hip apparel with Anthropologie in a close second (31%). Other options included Free People (21%), and American Apparel (12%).

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