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.

Lots of great "stuff" and finds....if you have the patience to look around and dig for it…read more This Nordstrom Rack is loaded with brand name products, designer clothing, jewelry, household goods and all at decent prices. The only gripe I have specifically with this location.....is that it is waaayyy too cluttered-- overstocked with just stuff everywhere! And, let's talk about organization to make things easy to find....forget it. It sort of reminds me of Filene's Basement (on Connecticut Ave) from back in the day or a " sub high-end" Thrift store. If you park on the street nearby this store, you better load up your parking meter to the max.... Because you're going to need the time to roam around this place. Note: There is no parking lot or garage..... so you don't want your parking meter to expire because we all know parking tickets in DC is like paying rent or the amount of a one night hotel stay. lol Other than this, not a bad shopping experience here. There's something for everyone when it comes to looking for bargain clothing that's from designer labels and semi on trend. One plus I will say about this Nordstrom Rack location, is that they carry a large selection of men's business and casual clothing. This location carries tons of business suits, dress shirts, ties and business casual slacks-pants. I think the reason for this is because this location is centrally located in the downtown DC area and business district that is primarily surrounded by law offices, lobby firms, consulting firms and federal government agencies. You often don't find this at a lot of Nordstrom Rack and bargain clothing, places like Marshall's/TJMaxx around the DMV. There are also tons of men's athletic shoes, casual sneakers, great running shoes and dress shoes. In all, you can't go wrong shopping here. Although, the Pentagon City location is more my speed. This location is not all bad. Lots of good finds and decent customer service. Just have a little patience and time to roam around this treasure trove!

Stefan was my stylist and the experience was fantastic!! Very low pressure and he showed me both…read morethings that would work with pieces I already have and things I would have never picked for myself and fell in love with. Overall great fun and nailed the brief I went in with!

If you work in a corporate environment and want high quality pieces, made very well, that are going…read moreto stand the test of time, here is your store. These are timeless, classic, high quality pieces. You'll pay more per item, but you'll get years of wear out of them. I have never had to take these pieces to a tailor to repair a hem or seam that came apart due to quality issues. This store was wonderful. I usually buy pieces online but it was a treat to come in and try on so many pieces in person. Ebony was a delight to work with and she was very knowledgeable about the pieces, the different options, and how to dress items up or down. It was really fun to try on so many items and purchase pieces right there. I will make a point to stop by whenever I'm back in DC.

Just had a great little shopping moment at Ella-Rue, a consignment boutique in DC that's definitely…read moreworth knowing about if you're into designer pieces without the full-price guilt trip. The edit is solid -- everything from Hermes (yes, I spotted a pair of immaculate riding boots, sadly not my size) to The Row, Prada, Chanel... even some more accessible gems from brands like Mansur Gavriel. I lucked out and found a pair of Prada Monolith loafers that are still available in-store at full price -- except mine were half the cost and looked like they'd maybe been worn once. Maybe. Such a good score, plus I got to support a small business, which always feels better than buying direct from some corporate mega-retailer. And shout out to Julia, who works there -- she was fantastic. Super helpful, super knowledgeable, and when the right shoe went missing (yes, really), she helped me tear the place apart to find it. I had almost given up, but then I spotted a Prada box... and there it was. Victory. All in all: great range, well-curated, and the kind of place where you just might walk out with a designer piece you didn't even know you needed. Definitely one to add to your DC shopping circuit.

Unprofessional, unresponsive, and condescending -- take your luxury bags elsewhere…read more I consigned a like-new $5,000+ tote with Ella Rue in February 2026. The owner listed it at $2,300 with a 55% payout and claimed it would sell within weeks. Instead, I spent six months chasing updates through texts, calls, emails, and website tickets. By summer, they stopped responding entirely. When I visited on September 2, they refused to answer a basic question without an appointment and made me wait until September 11. At that appointment, the owner repeatedly disparaged my bag as outdated, then told me it had sold for $1,875. She initially tried to pay me only 50%. Only after I produced the contract did she apologize and acknowledge the agreed 55%. Even then, my final payment was less than 55% because they deducted an undisclosed "processing fee" of several dozen dollars--something never mentioned throughout the entire process. Six months of silence, condescension, attempted underpayment, and a surprise fee. I'll take my other luxury bags to New York. Avoid this store.

Betsy Fisher offers interesting takes on classic clothes as well as a team that gives superb,…read moreforthright advice. The result? You feel especially attractive, even as you are approaching 80. Two examples: The other day, mask on, I was walking down the street and a masked woman in medical scrubs turned around and said, "That's a great dress!" Last December, I spent two weeks in a surprisingly affordable hotel in the fanciest neighborhood in Buenos Aires. I had packed my tech stuff and clothes in two, 14x14 bags. When I checked out, the clerk said, "You are the most chic dresser."

Friendly service overcomes my own shyness about shopping. Super comfortable. She much fun.read more

I walked into the store thinking they were closing. I walked around talking with the sales person,…read moreshe was really nice. I saw a lot of merchandise I would buy for my grand daughter but I need to focus on ME right now. To make a long story short I began talking with the sales lady and filled out an application. One of my best experiences thus far in 2025.

Cute dresses... I stopped in here with a friend to look for some fashion clothes . They have prom…read moredresses long dresses . It's a little pricey but affordable . The coworkers are nice I was trying on dresses. She brought me more dresses that can probably be my style . And I loved the dresses she picked out for me my friend loved both the dresses she was helping me put on my dresses the dresses I chose I didn't take since it wasn't fit right . This is the dress my friends loved on me but it was a little big on the back.

One of my good friends from high school lives in Old Town and whenever I'm in DC we get together…read more(though it doesn't always work out with our schedules). I love stopping in at 3 Sisters (you guessed it, actually owned by three sisters). It's a two-level boutique of fashion for women that ranges from accessories to formal wear and everyday wear. The items they curate are stylish, timeless, and lovely. They've got something for everyone. The prices are incredibly affordable. I mean it's a boutique with a luxury feel in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the country and you can walk out paying the same prices you would at a big box place like TJ Maxx. The difference is that at 3 Sisters you're getting personalized service and higher quality items while supporting a local, women-owned business. Love, love, love.

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.

The best women's boutique in DC! The owner was incredibly kind and helped me pick out this dress…read morefor a wedding (only $70 and got lots of compliments). Lots of reasonably priced jewelry (got an Anthro lookalike necklace for $20), tons of purses, scarfs, etc!

This boutique is lovely! Walked out of European Wax after an appointment and stumbled upon this…read moreplace. Lovely Turkish pieces and lots of jewelry that you can tell is great quality and very affordable! Bought some sunglasses and some hoops, but will definitely be back for more.

This is a great little shop in Lee Heights that offers high quality (though not outrageously…read morepriced) Women's fashion and accessories as well as adorable high end baby and toddler clothing. They also offer a great selection of unique gifts and other special items that you can't find at the countless big box stores that have taken over almost everywhere else here now. It's like visiting...Etsy...in person. If such a store existed of course. Obviously only a very very small, and very highly curated BIT of Etsy, but still...it's etsy-esque. In a good way. Well worth a visit. Especially for those "extra hard to shop for" and "already have everything" types. They're also great for the many miscellaneous gift needs that pop up throughout the year for coworkers and teachers and other people you might not know very well and whose gift options fall uncomfortably in between even the classiest target dollar bin options your best friends might love, and the fancier more expensive fare reserved for one's own children, close relatives, spouses... The "I don't really know what, but ideally something special and memorable and cool" gifts for all sorts of things like secret Santas, teacher appreciation, miscellaneous baby/bridal showers, office party exchanges, attempts to gain favor or acceptance from cringey or critical or perfectly lovely mother in laws...etc. This place is perfect for all of those and more. I've found awesome Christmas presents for my mother here two years in a row now, and many fun things for myself as well. Best boutique baby clothes section I've seen in the Arlington area, actually. Oh! And Scout bags galore!

Lovely, high quality, unique selection. The staff is…read morepleasant, classy and always helpful. I return every time I pass through Arlington.

I love Madewell and so happy to be so close to a pretty big location. Parking is pretty easy to…read morefind right in the neighborhoods off of 14th street and typically you can stay parked there for 2 hours free before you'll need to move. This location is bright and aesthetically just makes you want to shop till you drop and spend all of your money lol. The mannequins were dressed well and the staff was helpful and knowledgable. I'll be here often for sure, especially since their sale section is pretty large. Fun fact: If you bring in an old pair of denim, they'll recycle it and use the denim for insulation in a home AND YOU'LL GET $20 off a new pair of jeans. A win-win!

I've been to this madewell several times and each experience has been terrific. The employees are…read morefriendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable about their inventory. The right jeans can be tough to find but Terrance and the other employees made it much easier. The vibe here is great and even the security guard was nice! I'll definitely be back, thanks Terrance and team!

One of the most interesting and fashionable boutiques I've been to in a long time! I'm a fan and a…read moreregular. Unique pieces straight off the runway that you can also wear to Costco...if you're fashionable!

I love this place! I was introduced to Ricki and her crew six years ago and I have bought so many…read morewonderful pieces over the years. Ricki is the fairy godmother of the fashion world. You can walk in literally any size or shape and she will have something that works for your body type. She throws fabulous events which attract amazing women from all corners of DC. Her daughter Katie is also a fantastic recent addition to the staff. Both women are adept at creating a welcoming space for exploring fashion.