Pioneer Valley Shopping

Amherst and the Pioneer Valley are filled with some great places to buy your next outfit, or spend your rainy days. No matter what your budget, there is a place for you. We took some time out of our hectic senior(itis) schedules to give you a list of places on where you can spend your next dollar, or hundred.

Since we go to UMass Amherst, we are pretty familiar with the shops the town, and surroundings, have to offer. There is a variety of different stores, providing buyers with different styles and a range of prices based on what you are willing to spend. Based on our shopping experiences and browsing many a store, we will provide you with a list that ranges from most expensive to least expensive, and give you a bit of insight on the styles offered.

[edit] Amherst

• $$$$ Zanna 187 N. Pleasant St. Amherst, MA (413)253-2563

Prices: averages from $30.00-$300.00 Description: Designer boutique styles, where you can get anything from shoes, jewelery to specialty women's retail clothing. Female attire.

• $ Plato's Closet 175 University Drive, Amherst, MA (413)259-1144

Prices: averages from $5.00- $20.00 Description: If you are looking for some extra cash, you can sell unwanted or older clothes here! If you need an in-expansive item to add to your wardrobe, then you can purchase some "brand name gently used clothing." They offer clothing that, while used, can be sold at up to 75% off full prices from the mall! Male and Female attire.

[edit] Hadley

Following stores located in Hampshire Mall

• $$$ American Eagle; (413)585-5751

Prices: averages from $20.00-$60.00 Description: Young adult styles, with a laid back tone. Stylish, beachy, and cool. Male and Female attire.

• $$$ NY & Company; (413)584-0234

Prices: $20.00-$60.00 Description: Sophisticated and professional, while also offering casual, going-out styles. Female attire.

• $$ Aeropostale; (413)584-1320

Prices: $10.00-$50.00 Description: Young adult, casual, laid back tones, "all-American" feel, for a good price. Female and Male attire.

• $ Steve & Barry's; (413)586-3101

Prices: $5.00-$30.00 Description: Everything sports gear, to you favorite sports team, to going out in the latest popular styles. Includes lines from Sarah Jessica Parker (Bitten), and Amanda Bynes (Dear), and MBA star Stephon Marbury (Starbury)! Female and Male attire.

[edit] Northampton

• $$$$-$$$ Faces (413)584-4081

Prices: $10.00-$60.00 Description: Very artsy, an array of styles that you wouldn't find else-where, something for everyone. Predominantly female attire.

[edit] Holyoke

Stores found in Holyoke Mall 50 Holyoke St. Holyoke, MA 01040

$-$$$$ Prices averaging from $10.00-$500.00

Description: A variety of stores, you will be able to find any kind of store you are looking for with any styles. Includes:

• Abercrombie and Fitch $$$$

• Aeropostale $$

• American Eagle $$$

• Ann Taylor Loft $$$$

• Banana Republic $$$$

• Charlotte Russe $$

• Cache $$$$

• Express $$$-$$$$

• Forever 21 $$

• Gap $$$

• Guess $$$$

• H&M $$

• Hollister $$$

• NY & Company $$$

• Old Navy $$

• Pacific Sunwear $$$

• Rave $$

• Urban Behavior $$-$$$

• Victoria Secret $$$-$$$$

[edit] Transportation

Getting around can be difficult without a car. Thankfully as a college student you get use of the PVTA system. Almost all of these store locations can be reached by one of the bus routes. Check out the running schedules! For links, see PVTA.

[edit] Brought To You By:

Erika Mitchell & Allison Baxter, Spring 2008 COM352 students. Enjoy!