It's a treasure hunt for eclectic and beautiful and usually a few pieces. As someone noted she has…read morethe most Flax in the area. The jewelry is also noteworthy. Sharing my photo off my beloved Ilat winter coat from several years ago. Hoping more come into stock.

I have been going to Gossypia since the early 90's and love this store. It is very eclectic with…read morefabulous "artsy" clothes, jewelry and accessories. An enormous collection of tops, jackets, pants, skirts, dresses, scarves, hats etc. A wide selection of sizes from XS to 2X . The staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the inventory and very happy to assist with finding and bringing you items to try on. Excellent value and great sales on a regular basis. I always receive tons of compliments when I wear something I bought here and never have to worry about seeing someone else with the same outfit! Love how "different" and funky Gossypia is.

Why wouldn't a spot named the Happy Place get 5 stars? It's got clothing, gifts, toys and all the…read morethings meant to spark joy. Sure it's probably aimed at teens, but why shouldn't they have a happy place?

This little store is unique. Lots of girly feminine items from adorable pink sweaters, dresses,…read moresweatshirts, t-shirts, bags, bracelets and hats to vintage items like old telephones with a modern twist. The staff was so happy and friendly. The bags were so cute. I could have spent hours in that cute little store but we had to go pick up my niece's boyfriend. www.lovethehappyplace.com

Every time I visit my daughter in Woodbridge, I HAVE to visit this thrift store. Great deals, very…read morewell organized, and sometimes even a surprise discount.

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.

Incredible service! I saw this watch I loved and decided to think about it for an hour or so…read more Walked around Alexandria and went back to the store and it closed early. I called the store and the manager texted me back within minutes and said someone will open the store back up. I was able to get my dream watch! COULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS STORE ENOUGH!!! The cutest vintage pieces and priced reasonable!

Closed Caption is a vintage shop, located in the heart of OT Alexandria. They have a nice curated…read moreselection of clothing, bags, and accessories. I stopped by to check out their Celine purses, in which they had a nice variety; they did not disappoint! If Celine isn't your thing, they also had Balenciaga, Miu Miu, etc.! The staff were friendly and helpful, and allowed you to peruse at your own leisure; they were also readily available to provide recommendations or assist you in locating a specific item! A great shop to stop by when you're in the area. Metered street parking is available. +curated vintage items +designer purses +friendly & helpful staff +metered parking

Seemingly ignorant and Frumpy Saleswoman was too pushy…read more Encore was much more pleasant

*Pre-COVID Review* I…read morehave scored some great finds here, but other reviewers are correct in stating that the owner (Eleanor) is sketchy. Yes, I suspect that she does cut the tag off of newer items in order to pass them off as vintage or luxury. And yes, I have been followed around the store and been treated with suspicion during some visits to the store. One visit in particular stands out to me. I received an email stating that everything in the store was 20% off. So I arrived to check out the sale and, as someone who manages retail, I recognize the associate's (blonde woman who said she was a costumer designer from southern VA) relentless customer service as a tactic to prevent people from stealing. Like, she wouldn't leave me alone to try on the clothes and make my decisions in peace - this is an anti theft tactic. The idea is that the potential thief will be discouraged from stealing if the associate provides suffocating customer service: following the individual closely and being overly attentive in the hopes that it will make them think twice about skipping out with merch. Literally, she was with me the ENTIRE hour I was in there to try on vintage trousers. She had this uncomfortable, concerned look in between talking to me. I really resent this because I used to work up the street, and would come in pretty regularly to check out new items and make purchases. Eleanor even offered to give me a discount since she said she liked my figure, and since I could fit a lot of the smaller items in her store. So the service is bizarrely hot and cold here. In regards to duping customers with fake vintage items. She tried to tell me that velveteen skater dress was an original Betsy Jonson. HAHA! She had multiples of the dress and the quality of the velveteen sucked, in addition to the fact that there was no tag on it. It didn't have the quality or construction worthy of a handmade original, and Betsey Johnson isn't that hot anymore so it was a pretty dated dupe. I suggest learning of some new, coveted designers if you're going to try to impress or rip off someone I'm their 20s. My mom is a vintage and antique dealer, and we're from San Francisco: I grew up shopping vintage so I know ehat to look for. Instead of this place, I suggest visiting Mercedes Bien Vintage in Adam's Morgan (neighborhood in DC). She is the longest operating vintage dealer in DC, has fab finds, and a younger clientele (so stuff you actually want to wear vs victorian skirts...)! She also doesn't discriminate against her customers, so go check her out!

This is a great place to get high quality, gently used kids' clothing!…read more This place has been around a long time, although they did move from one unit in the shopping center to a new one in the past fife years or so. They do a great job of being selective about what they carry and pricing it appropriately. They have tons of my favorites including Hanna Anderson, Gap, Crew Cuts, Patagonia, and more. They have lots of great kids shoes as well--things that would normally be pricier, like Keen, Sperry, etc. I have not consigned with them although I probably should. One thing I really love is that they promote their items on Instagram (handle 529hollinhall) and you can even reserve and pay for items there. They are very active on there AP you can find what you want without having to do much browsing.

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!

Besides the Dairy Godmother, the Purple Goose is always on my must visit list whenever I am in the…read moreDel Ray area. It's a tiny store but every nook and cranny is filled with children's clothes, books, toys and shoes. Everything is very stylish and well curated (and also a bit expensive too! The outfits here are more for stepping out and not your average Carter's layettes). If you are looking for a unique and fun gift for a baby shower, this is the place to go! If you are looking for deals, they will sometimes open up the consignment shop next door and I've seen some awfully cute dresses that would look great on a holiday card! They are also offering a deal on Yelp where you can get $20 worth of items for $10 which I'll have to take advantage of soon!

Sure, there are a few stores in and around DC to get high end kids's fashions. But a consignment…read moreboutique for children? Really? Sure! It is in Old Town at Purple Goose. You can find hot clothing items here like Morgan & Milo shoes, Aunt Polly clothing and Robeez. There is certainly a wide variety of stuff here to sort through. I have found great girl's clothes here as well as some of my maternity wear. TIP: Although they bill themselves as a consignment store, Purple Goose also sells new items at top price. So, look carefully!