A Sampling of Stores Offering Value and Distinction

HARD-TO-FIND

Y Grow Up. Personalized children’s casual clothing is available with unique, hand-painted designs. T-shirts, rompers, dresses, one-piece outfits and accessories offered in sizes from newborn to 2 years. MainPlace/Santa Ana, (714) 835-6988 .

OUTLET

Jet Apparel. A warehouse with more than 3,000 square feet of designer men’s, women’s and children’s merchandise is featured at prices up to 80% less than retail. Special values include leather jackets (starting at $40), women’s fully lined blazers ($23 and up) and designer lingerie (starting at $6). Some of the merchandise is slightly irregular, but much of it is first quality. 845 W. 16th St., Newport Beach , (714) 722-6115

Styles For Less. Name-brand women’s casual and sportswear is featured at discount prices. Merchandise includes designs by Esprit, No!, Guess and others. Styles For Less focuses on personalized service and attention, which is rare to most off-price stores. 24366 Rockfield Blvd., Lake Forest, (714) 458-7114 and 5 Points Center, Huntington Beach, (714) 843-0950 .

SPECIALTY

Rose of Sharon. Designer women’s dress and casual clothing is available in sizes 16 and up. Designers include Spencer Alexis, Saundra Daniels and others. Accessories that match or coordinate such as earrings, belts and ties are also available. 5701 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, (714) 921-1397 and 1835 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, (714) 722-9809 .

RENTAL

Simply Splendid Bridal & Formal. Bridal and bridesmaid dresses are featured as well as tuxedos, jewelry for formal occasions, ties, belts and other accessories. 512 S. Brookhurst St. No. 6, Anaheim , (714) 774-7483 .

OUTLET

MFG Outlet. Casual and dress clothing for women is made on the premises. Specialties include boutique jackets, which can be custom-made in a variety of fabrics. 638 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente , (714) 493-2268 .