I would not recommend Dash's to anyone. My experience has been disorganized, dishonest,…read morediscriminatory, and unprofessional. I was initially sized for a custom tux shirt early June 2024 for my wedding on July 26, 2024. I paid $300 for the shirt. The shirt was not ready until August 8 and the shirt did not fit correctly. I knew there was a chance the shirt wouldn't be ready in time, however, I was told by Dash's that it was possible. I ended up purchasing a shirt from Brooks Brothers for my wedding that fit perfectly without any alterations needed. There was a major issue with the upper button/section of the shirt that you wouldn't expect from a custom shirt. I took the shirt back to Dash's on October 12 and the owner Victor assured me that they would get it fixed. On November 2, I returned to the store after being told the shirt was ready. When I arrived at the store, Victor told me there was a mistake and the shirt wasn't ready. He said they would have to send it back to the manufacturer. I did not hear back from the store until January 8, 2025 - in which I received a text letting me know that the shirt was ready and that they've been trying to get in contact with me. Prior to this, I never received a call or text with an update. Nonetheless, I proceeded to go back to the store to pickup the shirt, only for Victor to tell me it wasn't ready. He told me that there's a piece he was looking for on amazon and other sites that he couldn't find. He went on to ask me to look for that piece as well. Then he alluded to my height as being an issue. Mind you, Victor is an inch taller than me. Not only that, it was a custom shirt. So that's a poor excuse. At this point, I am frustrated because I paid $300 for a custom shirt that wasn't done correctly. Till this day, I have yet to receive the shirt. I've requested a refund and Victor refuses to give me one. His reasoning - "they are a small business." There has been no attempt to make things right by resizing for a shirt, or offering me anything to make up for the mishap. I've attached two pictures showing the issue with the shirt.

If you value customer service or your time, money, and energy, avoid this place. I made an…read moreappointment and got an initial fitting in early February, paid, and was told by Victor that it would be ready in 6-8 weeks tops (mid March to early April). I called in late March since I hadn't heard anything yet, and he said to call back next week. I called a week later and was told it's not in yet but should be by April 15th. I called again on April 12th and he said "rest assured it will ship from Italy by April 18th." I was leaving for my wedding on April 23rd, and when I relayed my concerns he started yelling at me over the phone saying I don't know what he has to deal with, he "has to work with Italians," and said he has no control over it, then said it "wasn't my issue" which it certainly is. He rarely got my name right, he would call me by the wrong name often and even when I told him he would come back ON THE SAME PHONE CALL with someone else's order info. Incredibly unprofessional, rude, inconsistent, and all around a bad business. It's a wonder he's still in business. You can get this quality suit anywhere, you're paying more here for customer service and the personal touch. Save your money and go to a name-brand chain. Only reason this isn't one star is because I did end up getting the suit the day before I left for the wedding. If I hadn't called repeatedly, I doubt I would have it. Not once was I called first from Dash's about the suit I purchased. Not worth the hassle and headache.

Got a cute necklace and purse here. Great selection of preppy dresses and clothes and great pricesread more

I came in for the first time today after having brunch across the street at Mia's and the customer…read moreexperience was disappointing. They have a lot of cute stuff and as someone from Rhode Island, I was excited to find a place with a lot of coastal-themed selections. However, the fitting room attendant seemed so annoyed by me wanting to try some dresses on. She opened the door to the fitting room and just walked away. She didn't introduce herself, tell me her name, or offer help. She never checked on me, so while I would have liked to try on different sizes, I just didn't because she was nowhere to be found. I ended up purchasing a clutch but I would be hesitant to come back, I felt pretty uncomfortable overall.

I've now had encounters with 3 employees at this location (on different days) and all 3 were rude!…read morehorrible staff!

This place sucks, no ties for men, no staff to be found, big department but standards are low…read morecomplete disappointment

Seems to be closed and website down. The tiny shop had turned into a cigar shop. Sad, Alexandria…read moremisses its older Scotland shop that used to be on S. Washington St.

**no Scottish anything in this store**…read more We took in Uber to here specifically looking for a Scottish tartan as it was advertised on their website. We go inside and the place reeks of cigar smoke. The owner was sitting on the couch smoking. I asked him where is the Scottish store and he said your are here. I asked him do you have any tartans and he said no. All he had left were crests.. I told him he needed to change his website as he has advertised that he has tartans and all of this Scottish apparel. Really bad bad business..

My mom and I had the most wonderful experience today at Donna Lewis! Liz helped us with their…read moreamazing selection of MAC denim. I had seen MAC before in Chicago and in California, but not in the DC Metro area. I was so excited to see that Donna Lewis carries them! Liz was so knowledgeable and kind. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

Unbelievably rude. Have never been so disrespected!…read moreI will never step foot in this shop again. The entire time I was in the store, this man talked down to me and literally dared me to try on something to prove that I was a certain size and basically told me that I was lying about my size. Also, treated me like I wasn't his type of customer. He had NO idea and basically judged me by what I was wearing,. I have been a long time resident in Alexandria and his store is nothing special. I travel all over the world and have never been so disgusted with someone in retail or just anyone ever, for that matter.

The sales person help me when I ask for help very nice and the place is so clean except they have…read moreno size smaller than 42 I guess giant people live in this side of the city

Really not a helpful place. Went here recently for a black suit rental, and the recommended pants…read moreselections were very baggy and unflattering. The employee helping us said it's simply the rental system and that many sizes were unavailable. The employee helping us was also confusing with his communications to us regarding what would be available. This was a disappointing experience because we were here over a year ago to rent a tuxedo for our wedding. The selection was much better and the tux fit much better than the suit. Maybe it's a suit vs tux availability. This last time though I ended up not renting with them, and had a much easier and smooth process at Men's Warehouse in Potomac Yards. This location and/or business definitely needs some changes to their rental program. The value and use is just not there

When I moved to the neighborhood earlier this year, I mapped out and spent an entire day checking…read moreout the dozen or so consignment shops in Old Town. I've been a devoted consignment-store shopper from Dallas to Boston to SoCal. While I found several great shops in Alexandria that day, none checked all the boxes quite like Vida Style did. First off, it has something for every budget and size. There's a $10 rack AND couture items that can cost $400-$1k+. My regular shopping budget is closer to $100, and I've never left here empty handed. The first time I visited, I was on the hunt for a muumuu for a theme party by the same name and had no problem finding the perfect item below my price point. Today, I was on the hunt for "holiday cocktail" wear and found not only a festive, sparkly A-line skirt but also a beautiful DKNY cocktail dress just my size--and walked out having spent LESS than $115 total! The hardest part will be deciding which to wear to this weekend's party. What else sets Vida Style apart is that, unlike other neighborhood shops, there's PLENTY of inventory without sensory overload. Having worked in retail, I like seeing racks that are organized (size and color!) AND easy to peruse in a reasonable amount of time (I mean, if you have a street meter running, you don't want to be in there all day, right?). Other nearby shops might have lovely items, but they're SO crammed on the rack that I just give up porque no vale la pena. Then there's the Vida Style staff. As others have pointed out, they're AMAZING. They treat you like a human being and don't judge if you're just buying a $10 skirt for your cousin's wedding (guilty). They treat you like family and if they give you a compliment, it's genuine. Also, if you can't get there for whatever reason, they have a serious e-commerce presence. They're super active on Instagram, where they showcase new arrivals and rare finds, which is great for folks who love fashion but might not live close enough to just pop in. Lastly, I was pleasantly surprised to find a robust selection of blazers and suit jackets right in the center of the shop. Other stores have reduced their jacket inventory post-pandemic, but not here. Why was I not surprised that TWO attorneys were shopping here at lunchtime today? They really have it all. From shoes to purses to scarves, shirts, sunglasses, jackets, formal wear, and even menswear, Vida Style has it all. I really can't recommended it enough. Please shop local and check them out!

Quite the gem of a store! I was warmly greeted immediately. The store is bright and lively. The…read moreentrance is tucked inside on the 1st floor. If you go through the front glass double doors, the store is straight ahead. A note, the store is closed on Saturdays. They have a great mix of clothing, accessories, purses and shoes. Great quality. Different price ranges and I felt the pricing was reasonable for the area. Definitely worth a visit!! The staff is friendly and eager to help! It was refreshing to be welcomed and acknowledged in a store! Iykyk.

Such a cute store with really great staple pieces. I noticed there seem to be a theme for colors…read moreand it was a lot of neutrals and browns and blacks and creams. If you're looking to add a couple staples to your wardrobe, but this would be a cute place to stop at if you happen to be in the area. The pricing was actually pretty reasonable. The were some items that were a little bit higher than I would have normally spent if I was purchasing anything. I also noticed their sizes did not really go past extra large. There may have been a stray XXL, but I don't really recall. So I'm not sure it's plus size friendly in the long run. When we walked in, we were not really greeted and nobody really helped us the entire time we were in the store walking around. It did not give me warm fuzzies.

Honestly love coming here!! The dresses are good quality and there's so many beautiful options…read more Downstairs you have more casual cute chic wear. Upstairs there's more elegant fancy dresses. I got two pink dresses and one white. I need to take a picture in the white dress still