Toilet Talk: Where To Go When You Have To Go

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Racked has never shied away from the down-and-dirty aspects of fashion, and this holiday season is no different. Amid all the bustle and cheer of holiday shopping, there will inevitably come a moment when you have to, you know?go. And we're here to tell you where that should happen, because no one wants this to go down on their permanent record.

Our intrepid editors in LA, Chicago, and NY have hit high-end and low-end facilities all over their respective towns, and ultimately rounded up the most comprehensive guide to public-restroom use you're likely to find. You're welcome.

Find out what they learned by clicking on the links below, and, please, do share your own insights with national@racked.com. The world needs to know.

•Take A Seat: Here Are 16 of Manhattan's Best In-Store Bathrooms [Racked NY]
•The Bathroom Power Hour [Racked Chicago]
•Take A Seat: We Map LAs Best Shopping-Adjacent Loos [Racked LA]