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What’s in Store on Broadway

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Still looking for a few good bargains? Here’s a sampling of stores that will be open through Christmas Day.

* Victor Clothing, 242 S. Broadway, (213) 624-0801. If you buy a men’s suit, you get a shirt and tie--for free. Alterations are free, too, and you can purchase clothing on interest-free credit. Free photos with Santa will be available today through Monday. Open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The store will be open Christmas Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

* Top Hat, 240 S. Broadway, on the second floor. (213) 620-0542. The store features $39 party dresses--from simple satin mini-frocks to sequined full-length gowns. Simple alterations are free. Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. The shop will be open Christmas Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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* Giant Penny, 259 S. Broadway, (213) 629-2191. Best buys include $7.99 hooded sweat shirts, $1.99 pocket T-shirts, $15.99 Levi’s and $24.99 ski parkas. Open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, including Christmas Eve. The store will be open Christmas Day from 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

* Broadway Trade Center, 801 S. Broadway, (213) 614-0191. The ground floor is filled with booths--flea market style--that sell small appliances, toys, clothing and food priced from 99 cents. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

* Nelson’s, 341 S. Broadway, (213) 680-2545; and 545 S. Broadway, (213) 689-4797. Women’s sweaters and dresses sell for $8.99 and up; fake furs run from $49.99 to $109; and wool designer coats with leather trim sell for $39.99. Both stores are open from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily, including Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day the shops will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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* J.M. Fallas/Paredes, 425 S. Broadway, (213) 617-1408. This men’s clothing store features funky vests, jeans, rayon shirts, bold-colored ties and the oversize look for guys. Prices start at $2.99. Open from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, including Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day the store will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

* Grand Central Market, 317 S. Broadway, (213) 624-2378. The ultimate food court in downtown Los Angeles offers fresh produce, fruit, nuts, seasonings, bread, pastries, tortillas, seafood, meats and delicatessen products at one-fourth the price of many grocery store chains. Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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