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New York City's Wild, Wild West

The once-gritty Meatpacking District is past its awkward phase. Now the go-to place for anyone looking for New York glamour, it's also the logical spot to show off fall's top fashion trend, Western wear.
by Sara MorrowFromFall/Winter 2008 Girlfriend Getaways> Subscribe Now
Happy hour atop Hotel Gansevoort
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In this nabe, there are lots of lovely places to sleep, but hotel prices can be pretty steep. GG tip: Stop in for a cocktail instead. You'll save cash (for shopping) and still enjoy people-watching. There's even a hot newbie: The Standard New York City is under construction on Washington Street.

Happy hour atop Hotel Gansevoort

Left: Helen Welsh brown-and-teal cape (212/868-2590, $120), Adam cashmere-blend sweater (shopbop.com, $295), DKNY bootcut jeans (dknyjeans.com, $79) Seychelles brown leather boots (seychellesfootwear.com, $180).

Center: Mango brown leather vest (mngshop.com, $109), Vintage Red cotton shirt (vintage-red.com, $59), Mango denim vest (mngshop.com, $49), Taverniti So jeans (swayandcake.com, $209), Frye black leather boots (fryeboots.com, $458), Kara Ross New York malachite cuff (kararossny.com, $515).

Right: Eternal Child wool sweater (shopivy.com, $363), Dockers cotton shirt (dockersstore.com, $38), William Rast denim pencil skirt (williamrast.com, $175), Walter Steiger tan leather ankle boots (212/826-7171, $1,150), DKNY tights (nordstrom.com, $23), Hue cotton socks (hue.com, $7).

 
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