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    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Toya D.

    Well organized, with plenty of jewelry, shoes, accessories, and clothing options to choose from. Price points = typical for this area. __ IG: @f.hux I #yelp and I know things. Keep reading... https://linktr.ee/f.hux #foodieHUX #yelpelite #yelpeatsdc #yelpdc

    Found this gorgeous navy pleated skirt at Clothes Encounters for something like $12!

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    11 months ago

    I experienced a very rude and condescending tone. As a result, I will not be doing any business here.

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    Love this shop! High quality products and you can tell the owner cares a lot about the products she takes in!

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    2 years ago

    Great customer service and amazing variety of clothing, bags and shoes! Highly recommend visiting the store!

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    I love this shop, it feels like I am mining for treasures when I am shopping and I always leave with a wonderful and unexpected suprize!!!

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    Ask the Community - Clothes Encounters DC

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    I have patronized Clothes Encounters since 1979, under the previous owner, Linda.

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    I've had mixed experiences as a consigner here--I'd say probably 80% neutral to good. Overall, I…read morebring clothes that I think are excellent quality/good brands, but understand that Secondi might just donate them outright. When I first started consigning, I was told that if there was something I *really* didn't want donated, I could let them know. If they decided not to sell that item, I was obligated to come back immediately to get it. I thought that was a nice thing to do, especially since it creates good will with their consigners. One of the last times that I consigned, I explained to the shop-person that there was a piece I wanted to hold onto if they didn't want to sell it, and I was given some eyerolls and told that this is not something Secondi does. They did complete a quick assessment for me, which I appreciated, but the attitude around it made me feel very uncomfortable. It might be helpful if all the shop folks were on the same page about guidelines! Otherwise, Secondi has been around since I was in high school (and probably even before that), so it's a real DC institution. It's one of the most well known consignment shops in DC, and I do think they do a great job curating their wares and they do not sell mass-market/lower quality items.

    This shop had the cutest stuff!!! I was actually obsessed. It is more on the expensive side but the…read moreitems were all cute and unique. The workers were very kind too.

    Vintage No. 5 - The entrance and the door, which are really easy to miss.

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    Just went back to the shop yesterday -- here are some updates!…read more - The shop is open now on Sundays from 3-6 pm... and NOT open on Saturday from 12-3. Essentially its hours now are Thursday-Sunday 3-6 pm. Even if the door is locked, just knock and the shopkeeper will let you in. - The owner (Sylvia) is going to start transitioning the clothes to the spring season... coming in a couple of weeks or so! - On that note, the shop's strong suit are the accessories -- lots of nice cocktail hats/handbags/jewelry. Examine closely, because pretty much everything in there's for sale. - Starting next week she's going to start making prices static. Yeah, no more haggling, but at least it will be a lot less pressure for those who are uncomfortable with negotiating. In conjunction, some of the prices of the clothing will be adjusted... so maybe that amazing paillette jacket will be cheaper now? Also, I've learned something recently, having become acquainted with the owner. Y'know how it might be kind of intimidating/irritating when the shopkeeper tries to talk to you/make comments about what you're browsing? Well, I always found it that way. All in all, it's just the keeper trying to be friendly, not necessarily trying to pressure you into buying something. Ain't nothin' wrong with trying to be nice.

    Wow. I cannot explain how happy and lucky I feel to have found this awesome little shop. The…read moreselection is amazing. The prices are to die for, especially in DC where most vintage or thrift stores are anything but thrifty. The shop owner, Sylvia, is such a sweet lady. She gave me a great deal on some amazing pieces I would have easily paid double for and still would have walked out thinking I got a good price. Needless to say I will be going back again and again and will do my best to spread the word about this lovely little gem. I am almost a bit hesitant to share this with too many of my friends, as I want to make sure I get all the goodies, but there seemed to be plenty to go around and the shop owner is just too nice and lovely to not help support. Go there - you will find something you love. Great place to buy gifts!!!

    Clothes Encounters DC - vintage - Updated May 2026

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