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    Ella-Rue

    4.6 (86 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    YSL, Manolo Blahnik, Louboutins. All roughly $300~
    Theresa B.

    I didn't buy anything, so my review is based on window shopping only ~ I'd had this place bookmarked for a while, so since I was in Georgetown with some time to kill, I decided to pop in and browse. It's a very tiny boutique that specializes in very high-end used items. I saw several cute things - their YSL heels were killer, and they had some great Saint Laurent & Burberry sweaters. That said, since it is such a small boutique, it's obviously not the type of place you'll be able to find something that you like, that fits you and that is in your price range every time. It's always going to be a matter of luck. Nobody acknowledged me, which was whatever. It's a high-end store in Georgetown, so you've got to lower your expectations a bit unless you walk in and are Kendall Jenner. I'll probably be back at some point to look around again.

    Thank you ladies for all of the help!
    Lu D.

    After my fiance had her hair done at a salon next door, she popped into Ella Rue for dress shopping (wedding the next day). I can't speak highly enough. This area needs more small businesses and shops like Ella Rue. The level of service and kindness from the shop owner, Krista, and Lollie is top-notch. The fiance settled on a Narciso Rodriguez gown and a D&G dress. The Narciso piece was originally $2,000+. Fiance picked it up for $400. It fits her like a glove, as does the other dress. An adorable dog, Kona, is sprawled on the floor which is a bonus. I've uploaded a photo collage that hopefully captures the warmth of Ella Rue.

    Gorgeous classic dress that Krista picked out for me.

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    I consigned clothes. Checks sent to me for the numerous items sold bounced. Over $1,800 was owed to me and never received.

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    I went on Monday, only to discover the store is only open by appointment on Mondays. So, a llesson learned to call before visiting.

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    What a joy Ella Rue is. LOVE the selection, service, prices!

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    Very well curated collection of the very highest end items. Nicely presented and super friendly staff. I'm certain to return.

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    Whew weeee!! This…read morelocation was something to talk about. I have been dying to get in this place for years but always on a tight schedule to get elsewhere. This was a Lion and Tigers and Bears OH MY situation! It's quite crowded in here. Not cluttered but crowded. They have soooo much stuff and it's all in order. This place could be 2-3 floors easy!! I saw all of my fav brands at great prices. They have a huge selection of high-end wear for a great price. They have a huge selection of summer, spring and winter wear. The cosmetics and body care... chef's kiss!! They have everything in every color/ scent/ size!! Cool accessories, luggage galore, etc. I did not take a gander at the shoes as I had a show nearby to attend. I bought 2 gorge blouses and a short sleeve loose fitting denim blue top. I will revisit very soon for some more shopping greatness.

    I need to report an extremely disturbing experience at a Nordstrom Rack store during a recent visit…read morewith my husband. We were shopping for outfits for our son's graduation, which should have been a positive and memorable occasion. Instead, I was subjected to unprofessional, confrontational, and ultimately abusive behavior by a fitting room associate. Upon approaching the fitting room, I followed the associate's directions regarding where to place my cart, although her instructions were inconsistent and unclear. Inside the dressing room, I found a shirt that had been left behind by a previous customer. After trying on approximately seven items, I returned them to hangers and exited the fitting room. At that point, the associate demanded that I remove and hang the shirt that I had not brought into the dressing room. I explained that it was not mine. She became visibly frustrated, entered the room herself, and then shifted her focus to insisting that I return all of my items to the exact locations on the sales floor where I had found them. I placed the clothing neatly on the rack provided near the fitting room, which is standard practice in most retail stores. I declined to return the items to the sales floor, as that is typically handled by store staff to ensure proper organization. The situation escalated significantly when the associate followed me out of the fitting area and toward the front of the store, continuing to confront me. She then called me a "horrible human being" and used an additional demeaning term toward me. Racially motivated ! Being followed and verbally insulted while exiting the store was both shocking and unacceptable. I think she forgot what her job actually was and that was too curate the clothing, and to rehang them up she had the nerve to continue following me and would have exited the store to follow me. Had someone else stopped her I am a 50-year-old customer who has shopped in retail stores my entire life, and I have never experienced anything remotely like this. This interaction was not only unprofessional but crossed the line into harassment. this incident be investigated thoroughly. No customer should be treated in this manner under any circumstances. I would also appreciate a response outlining what steps will be taken to address this situation and ensure it does not happen to others. Huge thumbs down to this store and this horrible little twit

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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.

    Ella-Rue - vintage - Updated May 2026

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