KOOLBEANS Posted February 2, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Where is a good place to buy hoodies and T-shirts and stuff? We are staying in the FQ but can take the streetcar around. Want to get a couple mardi gras shirts etc. Hoping to get answers before I leave on Feb 7. Thanks so much!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Gallery Posted February 2, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) There are lots of the very typical "touristy" type of t-shirt shops all along Decatur Street in the French Quarter. If you want a bit of better quality t-shirt that are more unique, to to Fleurty Girl - http://www.fleurtygirl.net/new.html 632 St Peter St, New Orleans (504) 304-5529 St Peter runs along side of Jackson Square. Fleurty Girl has the most unique shirts and other items that are hard to find anywhere else in the FQ. They also have a store in the suburbs of New Orleans because locals like to shop there too. There will be a ton of t-shirts on the wall to pick from. There will be shirts with phrases tourist may not understand at first, but go ask. They will be happy to explain them. For example, there is one that says, "Don't eat da straight ones" That is a saying every native knows and grew up hearing. it means, if there is a crawfish thats tail stayed straight (as opposed to curling up) after being boiled, you don't eat it because it means the crawfish was already dead when put into the pot. All kind of funny, local saying and nice styles. Edited February 2, 2014 by World Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOOLBEANS Posted February 2, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Thanks so much! This sounds like just the kind of place I was hoping to find. I sure appreciate the info and my daughter and I will have a blast in there it sounds like!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick and Jane Posted February 2, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The police department on Royal Street (next to Cafe Beignet) sells department t-shirts. My husband likes police/fire shirts from various locations. They are a different type of souvenir, and the sale supports local station efforts. Cost: $15. Dick and Jane Chicago, Illinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOOLBEANS Posted February 2, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Thank you for telling me that! You can bank on a sale here for sure!! Shoot, that's not a bad price whatsoever!! Thank you again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick and Jane Posted February 2, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 2, 2014 We are collecting shirts from all over. The Dublin shirt was only five euros. St. Thomas charged us $20. Still a good price. Dick and Jane Chicago, Illinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOOLBEANS Posted February 2, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Those are really cute!!! I am so glad you mentioned this!!! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misguidedangel Posted February 3, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I remember watching the evening news and the city was wanting to crack down on vendors that sold shirts. It seems the tacky tourist shirts are sold everywhere you go. It is true, it isn't hard to find a place that sells shirts. I must admit, I bought a pink Princess 1, but I will buy the "I got Bourbon Faced on **** Street" shirt next time..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOOLBEANS Posted February 4, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Yeah, I am hoping to find a "few" really good ones lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLHyatt Posted February 5, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Fleurty girl is great, they have shirts that no one else will have. They are also a local business started after Katrina, and those types of businesses are the ones that I will go out of my way to take business to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOOLBEANS Posted February 6, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Thanks for the info, I like those kind of stores as well. Fleurty girl is in my notes and we will go there this Friday !! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLHyatt Posted February 6, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Yeah, like the previous poster said, make sure to ask about some of the shirts you don't understand. There are quite a few uniquely New Orleans sayings and companies on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOOLBEANS Posted February 7, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Thank you, I can't wait to find me a great one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolatravelgirl Posted February 7, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Fleurty Girl is great, but if you get the opportunity to head down to Magazine street check out Storyville apparel as well. Storyville has some great shirts too! http://www.storyvilleapparel.com/shop/mardi-gras If you see a family of 8 wearing these on St. Charles on Sunday, it will be me. :D http://www.storyvilleapparel.com/nola-seasons-female-v-neck.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsiebit Posted April 4, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 4, 2014 The police department on Royal Street (next to Cafe Beignet) sells department t-shirts. My husband likes police/fire shirts from various locations. They are a different type of souvenir, and the sale supports local station efforts. Cost: $15. Dick and Jane Chicago, Illinois I am so excited to see this....I am the administrative asst/ records at our department and I have 12 officers and would love to get all of them a department t shirt from the local station there when we go!!! AWESOME!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayou Boy Posted April 4, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 4, 2014 The police department on Royal Street (next to Cafe Beignet) sells department t-shirts. My husband likes police/fire shirts from various locations. They are a different type of souvenir, and the sale supports local station efforts. Cost: $15. Dick and Jane Chicago, Illinois Stop by N.O.F.D.'s central fire station (317 Decatur St. - just two blocks from the NOPD's 8th district station on Royal) they too sell dept. NOFD shirts and hats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick and Jane Posted April 4, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I am so excited to see this....I am the administrative asst/ records at our department and I have 12 officers and would love to get all of them a department t shirt from the local station there when we go!!! AWESOME!!!! It is a great gift and souvenir! Dick has shirts from all over the world. Dick and Jane Chicago, Illinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtwinmom Posted May 3, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I love Fluerty girl. Plus lots of antique stores around there with cool stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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