I love C&A! They're a German chain with locations in Austria as well, and a great stop for…read moreaffordable fashion. We stopped in on a whim, and I ended up buying 2 absolutely adorable dirndl-inspired blouses for EUR$19 each. They fit well and I'm looking forward to wearing them when the weather gets warmer. C&A is great for basic things like socks, underwear, etc - great for travelers who have been caught short or need an essential item at a reasonable price. The quality tends to be on the higher side for the price point. A few years back, my husband bought a sweater at the Munich outpost and it still looks like new despite regular wearings/washings.

C&A is one of the main fashion chains in Austria with German headquaters…read more The subsidiary on Mariahilfer Strasse is one of the main ones and almost anybody knows it. They provide a wide-ranging assortment, for old and young. The prices are moderate, they are really good when there is sale. The quality of the materials ranges from ok to upper class. The sales personal is sometimes quite nosy. It's still one of the best choices if you are in Vienna and need something special for tonight because you got a very important short-term invitation.