I don't wear "full makeup and chic clothing to go window shopping." (I don't go window shopping -- waste of time, might as well go in and buy something.) But I do make an effort to be presentable when I leave the house, which generally involves wearing makeup and clothes that fit well and are reasonably in fashion. I don't consider this "fussy," I consider it taking pride in my appearance.

When I lived in NYC I had no trouble getting around via subway, bus, walking or taxi. There was no need for any other mode of transportation.