If you've ever visited Martha's Vineyard, you're probably familiar with this brand. Upon entry,…read moreyou're greeted by a team member prepared to share the story of its humble beginnings, Captain Bob Douglas, and the Black Dog sailors. This General store has a nice collection of comfortable casual clothing and accessories. You can feel the high quality and the clothes are very reasonably priced. Apparel is more classically styled so it never gets outdated. Most of the items seem to fall into 2 fit categories. "Roomy" which is slightly oversized and "Classic" which fits more naturally. However, I prefer the "Fashion" fit which isn't tight but more aligned with my natural curves. Aside from clothes, they have specially designed accessories and stuff for your furry friend. Staying true to its roots, philanthropy is always is full swing. This general store partners with local animal shelters to host dog adoptions events. Adoptable dogs find a home and new owners learn how to properly care for their new pet.

If you like the Black Dog at Martha's Vineyard, you will like this store too. Similar yet…read moredifferent. It's new so the merchandise is new and fresh, and often funny. It's Black Dog so you get what you expect. I recommend parking in the middle garage so you can walk all over the National Harbor area. It's a very nice experience; different from Alexandria.

When I tell you I never felt so bad in all my life. I never felt discriminated against until I…read morewalked in this store today! I wanted to check out the place to get a few pieces of luggage and he had some great deals too until that man yelled at me and told me to get out of his store you talking about confused... if confused was a person I was it! I'm glad I recorded it because I will be filing a discrimination lawsuit against this man and this business! Shopping While Black!!! Never thought it could or would ever happened to me but unfortunately it did!

Good variety and selection of luggage. Includes children's backpacks, attaché cases. And nice…read morejewelry. In an ageing strip mall in LAngley Park.

My mom and I visited B-Thrifty a couple of Sundays ago, and the customer service we received was…read moredisappointing enough that I wanted to share our experience. I asked our cashier, "Joe," if I could enter my phone number for any discounts or to accumulate points toward membership benefits, and he rudely said, "It's too late." When I asked what he meant, he repeated that it was too late because the store was closing and he couldn't allow me to enter my number, even though it wasn't 7 p.m. yet, the store was still open, and there was still a line of customers checking out. I wasn't asking for anything complicated, just to enter my number on the keypad right in front of him, ring up our items, and check out. I also asked if my mother could sign up for a membership, since I'd been raving about this store and she was excited to join. He said no to both. I was genuinely confused because he seemed annoyed with us, and we hadn't done anything to him. Confused, I asked for a manager. It wasn't a miscommunication, since Joe spoke perfect English. I just genuinely didn't understand the refusal. While waiting, I overheard another cashier explaining the day's color-tag discounts and promotions to a different customer. Joe never offered us any of that information. We were met with rudeness and dismissiveness from him. When the manager came over, she had an attitude and talked over me as I tried to explain what was going on. She said Joe meant "there's no deals on Sundays" and pointed to the sign. I told her I already knew that, I can read, and I've been a member there for years. I was trying to explain that Joe had refused to let me enter my phone number, sign my mom up for a membership, or tell us about the color-tag discounts, claiming it was too late because the store was closing , even though there were still people in the store. The manager's response was that if we needed discounts, we should come back Monday through Thursday, which missed the point entirely and left my mother and me feeling like we'd been stereotyped as customers who were only there for discounts. I've shopped at this store for years and brought my mother because I wanted her to love it as much as I do. Instead, the visit left us feeling dismissed and stereotyped over what should have been a simple, friendly interaction. Joe and the manager were rude and unwelcoming, which made us so uncomfortable. A little patience and basic courtesy would have made all the difference. Please work on your customer service.

You can find some good finds if you sift through this thrift store…read more Some items are very cheap for what they are worth but some items are too expensive. For example you can get an undershirt brand new from Walmart for 2 dollars, and sometimes they charge 5 dollars for an undershirt here. I've found some awesome antique items here for pennies. Great place to look for rare vintage trinkets

Don't waste your time or money here!! After driving 40 mins to get here so my 16 year old could try…read moreon dresses we were racial profiled by the owner and her husband. Immediately upon trying to enter the store we were stopped with a hand to our face telling us we weren't allowed in in a very nasty tone because I had children with me. Despite there being a small child already inside. My oldest went ahead of me so I could park and there was no reception for me to call or text her to have her come outside so we waited in 86 degrees in front of the store until I finally peeked my head in to ask if someone could send my daughter out. This is where things took an even worse turn. The woman and her husband were seemingly bothered by me asking for them to send my daughter out as she tried on dresses telling me to "just close the door". They came outside and told me while my kids sat on the curb to tell me kids touch things and break stuff and I told them my kids weren't going to do that and she says this isn't against you it's just store policy. All I wanted was to get my daughter a nice prom dress I didn't see the sign that said no kids because her sisters and I were excited to see the dresses on display and what should have been a beautiful memory turned in to a terrible nightmare. The man held the door closed so we couldn't enter and when I walked away to wait for my daughter in the car and put her sisters in the air conditioning the man then followed me to my car. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone! Another client walked past and said the woman had a terrible attitude and she was absolutely correct. Save your money and go elsewhere!!

Went here today, after we had a very bad experience at Treasure Island, and what a difference. I…read morewas greeted right away and was able to walk around the store without being cramped. The owner made us feel welcome and treated us with kindness and respect. She had some beautiful items. This was the only time we saw things we actually liked. Her prices were not any more than any other boutique. I want to thank you, Mrs. Starlen for putting a smile back on our faces and giving my granddaughter an opportunity to say yes to the dress.

This review is for the Top it Off in Hollin Hill down Fort Hunt road. I'm assuming it's a small…read morechain. I stumbled across this store yesterday and decided to take a look around since the window sign said nothing over $15. A few things caught my eye as I picked the racks. This store reminds me of an adult Claire's. There are a lot of the same types of things (sweaters, pull overs, shaws, etc) in different colors or patterns. The store was cute, clean and set up well. The prices were nice but the quality isn't there. This is a cute place for a quick accent piece or something fun. A no name jewelry, headband or fuzzy slippers aside from the layering pieces I mentioned above. I did buy two things and the woman at the desk wasn't particularly friendly- nor did she acknowledge me or put her phone down right away when I laid my things on the counter. I don't mind a cellphone, it's the times (mind you I'm 32) but she was older than me and knew better. Unprofessional- so I docked a star. I will return but probably not a regular basis type thing.

I LOVE this place. Alot of the clothing is not my style, but there are enough accessories that I…read morelike and it is really cheap. They change over the merchandise pretty often. It is usually worth my time to visit. Nothing over $25. All the earrings were $10. I got three pairs today. I also scored a gorgeous scarf that I would have happily paid $25 for and it was $10. It was a beautiful water color looking design in a blush pink with a couple white flowers and the green leaves were a lovely tone. Sometimes you don't find anything, but it is worth it to drop in here and there. It was great for Christmas presents last year. I find the ladies that work there helpful, cheery and accommodating!

Staff are friendly and welcoming. Took a few watches in for battery replacement; quick turnaround…read moreand fair pricing.

Great jewelry and gift store in downtown la Plata md…read moreFriendly staff unique gift items I just recently had my watch battery changed and while waiting bought some neat goodies to snack on

As a continuation of TJ Maxx, I came in here to keep searching for those items I was looking for…read more As expected, there is not much of a difference in items on stock. I went straight towards the kitchen gadget section. In this store, there seemed to be more people which made it harder to browse. I felt like I was being pushed out of aisles just as I was starting to get a glimpse at what was offered. Unfortunately, they too did not have what I was looking for. I did the same where I would grab a few items, walk around, then think it through. I ended up walking out of here without anything.

The service here is great. The employees are pleasant and always helpful…read more They always have 1 of a kind things you can find when it comes to furniture.

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.

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!