This location always have the longest lines and only one person at the register. They have 10 people on the floor but the line is insane.

No mater what day and time you're here, there's never enough people to work the registers or do the returns. There's always a long line and none of the cashiers ever know how to do a return. Even if it's a cute shirt, it's not worth waiting 45 mins to get rung up and I wish I was kidding. read more

When you have three registers handling returns and one handling purchases with a long line, you are doing it wrong.

Wow I've never seen a listing on yelp have a total of 1.8 stars after 98 reviews! And it checks out. They closed the Zara in DC so I have to go to Pentagon City to return if I don't want to pay the return shipping cost. This store has 4 registers but only 2 people at them and separate lines for returns. I hate this policy! The return line is always so long! I waited for 30 minutes in line to return! The dressing room also had a long line. Listen I don't return much. Only if something doesn't fit me because Zara's sizing is inconsistent. If they had reviews on their website, that would be helpful. Or in this case because what I bought a week ago went on sale and there was a $100 difference! Zara doesn't do price adjustments. So I had to return and buy again. The cashier said to me no more than two items, thankfully that's all I had, but I was like what?!! Are you kidding me! Because that's not Zara's policy online! At the other register there was something wrong that the cashier couldn't do so she called a manager. The whole time I was there a manager never came. So the cashier just stood there and looked stupid. When a line is ridiculously long, and you can't fix a complicated problem, you have those customers step to the side and help the next person in line. You don't hold everyone up until the manager comes. read more

Discrimination, Disrespect and Insulted. I went into Zara to shop and make a return. I had a lot of items. It was late in the evening and the store was still packed. I brought my wagon along with me in the store due to my disability as I am unable to carry a lot of items and it helps me when I am shopping. As I got to the register, the attendant at the register (an older Asian lady with glasses) told me that she was not going to process my transaction and walked away. I asked her what was going on and she replied that she would get her manager. When the manager came, (Imani) she explained to me that they would not be processing my return. She was extremely rude. She told me that it was too late and I should have come earlier, even when I waited in line for half an hour. While in line I was grabbing other things, but my wagon was in line. She seemingly scolded me telling me that they needed to give home by 10pm and they were not going to assist me. Imani seemed extremely disturbed at my wagon (which I use due to my disability) and she proceeded to get belligerent and unprofessional. She mentioned her surprise of me bringing a wagon into the store, and stated that I had an "outrageous return". I told her I may return a lot but that is because I spend thousands of dollars for items. The exchange was extremely contentious, to the point that I had to ask her several times to refrain from speaking to me. I was on the phone with my friend who is also an attorney that can attest to this entire conversation. I was upset about them not being willing to take my return, but since I had a purchase, I had to stay in the store and get my products. I had to ask her several times if I was going to be able to purchase my items. The whole time, Imani was being rude, sarcastic and condescending because of my return size and wagon. As we finished the purchase, as I was walking out of the store, Imani started to insult me. She called me a "big back". I am a size 12/14, so when I turned around, I asked her why she was insulting me as if she had the right to. I just could not believe she was insulting me. She said, "I thought my back was big, but you're out of control". She is a MANAGER. I got off the phone with my friend and started to record her. She put her hand out to say she did not give me permission to record, and I informed her that Virginia is a one party consent state. I was shocked. She asked the security to escort me out after my shock of her attacking my physical appearance. She got loud and said I was making a scene because I asked the young lady who worked there if this is normal behavior. The young lady (a black girl with a mask and braids just shock her head). I have never experienced this. Mind you, I was talking calm to her and you can pull the cameras to confirm. She insulted me and I was not speaking to her. I was on my phone call, explaining to my friend (the attorney) what I had experienced. I have attached pictures of the manager and one of me. When I tell you I am taking this to the highest level. Believe me, I will not rest until this matter is addressed. People can get upset, but to insult a customer's person, make fun of their disability items, and to refuse service is completely unacceptable. She was bold enough to conduct herself in this way, I hope she is bold enough to own up to what she did. This was unbelievably disrespectful, disturbing and distasteful. read more

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This location is rough. The lines are always insane unless you're here in the middle of the day. There is no sense of urgency at all in trying to get the line down, nor did I receive service that would have explained a slow down. The clothes here are very often strewn across the floor. read more

Service is extremely unprofessional. There's ALWAYS a long line at the cash register. The selection of clothes is acceptable but often unorganized or messy. I've been to better stores (Yonkers NY is top notch). Value is decent. I'm a fan of Zara clothes but this location is extremely disappointing. The checkout systems needs to be changed updated and or replaced. read more

Love Zara's clothes. But don't come here if you're in a hurry or don't have patience. The checkout line wait time is ridiculous.

Love the clothes at Zara. I do not like the long wait times for checking out and the fitting rooms.

Zero stars for everything!! Too bad Yelp doesn't allow it. Anywho, this was my second visit to any U.S. Zara store period. Not sure what the hype is as some of it is horrendos stuff. Nothing like the stores in Europe. I sadly decided to go on a Sunday in October and that was a fatal mistake. Clothes were misplaced, fitting room was full BUT at first the line wasn't long. Decided to get a skirt since I had to do a return and saw the line was halfway inside the store. I waited and waited and once I was two people behind a register some rude cashier said are you doing an exchange? You need to stand in this line (another line that wasn't that long). I said why can't I just do it here I've been waiting for awhile and she said no exchanges are here. Of course I rolled my eyes at her since there was NO SIGN stating this. Am I suppose to read minds? Am I suppose to ask questions? Don't they have a voice that can let people know hey if you're returning AND/OR exchanging the line is here. I guess they rather gossip than inform shoppers of their lines. Once again, I stood in line and waited another 15-20 minutes even though there were three people in front of me. Apparently everyone was having issues that day and when it came to my turn instead of the bum, who was sassy to me in the first place, tell me can I help you she decided to gossip to another cashier, take extra long to hang clothes (since she wouldn't help anyone until all returned clothes were hung up) and said I'm going to the bathroom. I was fuming and someone else showed up to help me only to tell me that I couldn't exchange my vest because the style numbers were different even though it was the EXACT SAME THING. If i wanted to do it, I needed to go back with my credit card or receipt. I told them im not buying anything, they wasted my time and I will never shop at that location and possibly another location again. As for the vest, im selling it online as I want nothing to do with a Zara. Look, if you're going to work in retail expect to not get paid well and deal with customers but that doesn't mean you need to give an attitude and not show any leniency to a customer who was at your store for a little over an hour trying to do w simple exchange and a purchase. From now on, I rather pay extra for quality clothes than deal with low quality tops and bottoms and trashy customer service. read more

Terrible attitude They don't do their own job. They asked the customers to do everything in the fitting room. Poor employee management. read more

Not the biggest zara location but well stocked for its size and very clean and well organized. The staff at this location are more friendly and helpful than any other zara I have been to. I found several things that I had been unable to buy online because they were sold out and really liked my "haul". read more

Zara - dressing room try on - Women's Clothing Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The people who work here are RUDE RUDE RUDE.. especially an associate named ( Shakira) and management does not take your issues series! No one offers their assistance and they get very annoyed when you ask for help! Awful place! read more

Beware! Zara refused to accept a timely return of a tags-still-on leather jacket that had never been worn. They unilaterally claimed it had been worn and refused to credit my account or discuss the matter at all. I tried to speak with someone at customer service and got no where. The jacket was awful and I would NEVER wear it! It was of such poor quality leather that I assume no one would want it. So instead of taking the loss they adopted the position that it was not returnable. Zara is a horrible company to deal with. I recommend not ordering online unless you are absolutely sure you want to keep something. If they retain sole discretion to determine if something is worn--you're might stuck with it and lose your $$$! read more

Returning an item took more than 30 minutes. There were many people waiting and clearly there was a mismanagement in the processing and timing on returns. To make the matters worse, they were randomly letting people use the purchase lane to return items. read more

Zara - Women's Clothing Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Terrible service and corporate response to complaints. I do not recommend shopping at Zara.

If it wasn't for the "Zara" sign above the entrance, I might have thought I was in Marshall's. So Fashion Centre at Pentagon City with the Ritz-Carlton and expensive stores pretending to be all posh. One step into the women's dept of Zara brought on a quasi panic attack due to the sheer disorganization; clothes strewn on the floors; customers dragging dresses behind them basically using them as a broom to sweep the floor. In the men's department, I pulled a shirt from the rack and asked for another ssize. The shirt was marked $34.99, but the sale rep promplty tore off the sale sticker and said the shirt was mispriced that "shoppers like to stick sale tags on clothing" to try to get a discount. read more

Absolutely the WORST customer service!! From the cashiers to the floor staff to the MANAGER....Throw the whole staff away and start all over again. They need an UNDERCOVER Boss set up here, because the staff definitely DO NOT CARE about providing any type of quality customer service. I will definitely NOT be returning to this location. The RUDE and UNPROFESSIONAL staff experience is actually making me rethink shopping at Zara at all. I mean what's the point of spending money in an establishment that doesn't respect me. read more

The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is because of customer service. I was embarrassed to witness a girl complaining about her coworkers because she was "on her break but still helping a customer". I'm all for confiding in your coworker about your frustrations but don't do it so loud so that customers can hear..that was tacky. When I went to check out, the line was really long but there were only 2 people on the registers. One of them kept leaving and going who-knows-where. There were 4 associates "working" in the dressing area... Anyway, Zara is finally open! I'm so excited. I got a couple of dope finds! I purchased a dress for my birthday and I FINALLY found a dope white blazer!!!! I've been looking for the perfect white blazer for the past 3 years. This might not be the perfect one, but it's pretty darn good. There were a lot of nice pieces and I plan on going back to take a closer look at them. :-) read more

Zara - Women's Clothing Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The check out line is absolutely ridiculous! The line is back to the front door with someone on each register. This is a clear indication that the cashiers are poorly trained or do not care! My cashier is doing EVERYTHING except ringing customer merchandise. She is deliberately walking away from the register between customers. Management needs to do better! read more

This Zara has the laziest employees I've ever seen: tell me why it took 1 hour standing in the return line behind only 1 person and both employees are just laughing on their phones to themselves. It's insane read more

The employees that work here are very disrespectful, lazy, and miserable. I walked in this morning in hopes to return an online order. The cashier says "the Wi-Fi isn't working today so we can't do your return." I believe she was just too lazy to do a return. I should've asked to speak to a manager but it was too early to be arguing, so I just said ok and walked out. As I was walking out, I heard the employee rudely say "it's online return day." That comment was very uncalled for and snarky. I didn't get her name but she was a light skin black woman, wore glasses, and she has curly hair. I dread coming to this Zara because the employees are very unprofessional, rude, and unwelcoming. I wasted my time coming here. read more

Closed their fitting rooms 40 min before closing. Spent 15 min shopping only to find out I wasn't allowed to try anything on even though the store was closing 40 mins later read more

Horrible service. The hours listed are false walked in at 8 pm on a Wednesday when the hours stated closing at 9pm and was turned around I have been in this store on multiple occasions they literally hire all people without good customer service skills and playing around and rude because they know noone will do anything about it. Go elsewhere the place is trash. read more

I don't know it's a special level of stupidity or incompetence to take that much time to check out to buy clothes. Literally just scan the item and charge it. Worst Zara ever I came by 7 PM on a Monday. Cashiers need to be replaced or hire double. Not only that but the lady who rang me up and took forever forgot to ring up one of my items. I left and the ringer went off. So I went back up and this other lady who was so rude it was terrifying was like you've got to pay for it. I showed the lady my receipt and she was even more rude and took forever so I just said don't ring it up I don't want it just take it. What a bunch of fools here the 4 girls at the cashier have serious issues. read more

The manager needs to be fired because it looks worse than Ross. Clothes are tossed on the rack or in piles. It was so awful that I took the time to sort the particular rack I was using by color and size. The only reason I bought something (and I almost didn't out of protest) was because I was at another Zara that wasn't a complete shit show and already knew what I wanted. Not that I could easily find it since there didn't seem to be any organizational scheme of like clothing. I haven't been to the Zara at Georgetown or Tysons corner but I'm sure they aren't the disaster that this place is. Seriously at no point in time did I want to buy anything and who the hell puts men's clothing on the first floor? As for the brand, I wanted a more European variety and the coat I bought has a bit of that. Also I think the way they somewhat manage the price is a higher use of acrylic blends, cheaper labor and economy of scale. I would consider it for certain items (for some reason scarves comes to mind). But again I didn't want to even be in this particular store and as far as I'm aware, there was nothing to suggest that this is the largest European brand. I'm not even sure what the other floors looked like, which should hint at the level of failure when if you walk in, your first instinct is to walk out. read more

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This was the first time I've physically been in a Zara - only ever ordered online, so I don't have any other locations to compare it to. That being said, they had your typical Zara collection of high-end looking things for lower-end prices. The store was also very organized and easy to peruse. I got stuck in a top while trying it on and they called a manager to help me out of it, although I suspect they were kind of amused at my expense. I was going to buy one of their cute puffer coats with faux fur lining, but after that I just wanted to leave. It's unlikely that I personally will be back because the shirt may or may not have pretty much fallen apart while I was struggling to escape from it, and I may/may not have ditched it in the dressing room stall without telling anyone. I know, I'm a terrible person. But do I recommend that you go and take a look at their selection? Yes, go for it (but take the shirt as a lesson - Zara's probably an example of getting what you pay for when it comes to quality.) read more

Zara always has cute things but I would recommend shopping online and paying for shipping before stepping foot in this store. Dressing rooms are closed so people are trying cloths on all over the store. Second if you do find something cute be prepared to wait in line for a reallllllllly really really long time. The employees are clueless and the store is a hot mess. read more

This location needs some work. Pros: *Good inventory. That's it. Cons: *Bad attitudes from staff members. *Check-out counters are not fully open and the lines are SO long. Unbelievably long. I've never been in there and seen a short line. There are 3 areas where you can check out and it's rare that they're all open at the same time. *Tons of staff members walking around. I get that their inventory changes all the time, however the amount of staff members walking around vs. the long check-out lines coupled with the fact that none of their dressing rooms are open DOES NOT MAKE SENSE. If you're not constantly running clothes from the dressing room, why are there all these staff members just on the floor not helping the check-out process? As someone who worked in retail at a really popular store, I just don't get the strategic thinking behind this... or lack of strategic thinking. It's not like they don't have the staff--they're everywhere. Having two people working the main check out counter for all the customers doesn't make sense and I'm sure it's actually costing them sales. I myself have put my items down and left because I needed to be somewhere else and the lines are just THAT long. It really gives a sense that Zara doesn't actually care about their customers because they know their inventory will move regardless of the customer experience. *There needs to be a sign for the lines that are accepting returns. It's totally unfair to make a customer stand in those lines to return something only to find out they were in the wrong line. read more

This is the slowest Zara ever. They will see the lines have 10 people in it and not even bother to get another cashier. This is a management issue. He/she should be replaced ASAP. read more

Longest lines ever... Usually only one or two cashiers up at a time. Love the store just not how it's ran in this aspect. Fill up the registers and have them ready for when the lines get long. read more

love zaras hate hate hate customer service for online returns! you guys need to train these people! please monitor their calls and see how they talk to people! it's just truly horrible! read more

Be prepared to be a year older when you leave from standing in line so long. Two people working the register ... more employees working the fitting room than at the register. read more

I purchased an item at your Pentagon City store last Tuesday Aug 14. Once I got home I realized the item purchased was not proper for the outfit I had imagined I would wear it with. On Friday Aug 17 -- Just 3 days later I went to return it at the exact same store I bought it at. All the tags are intact the garment is in the exact brand new condition as it was when I bought it. However, I was unable to find where the receipt had gone. When I arrived to return the item I was informed I could not even receive a store credit since I did not have the receipt. Of course, this is a ridiculous policy. I would understand ZARA might not refund to my credit card-- BUT to refuse a store credit? Eventually the store manager gave me a phone number 1-855-835-9272 and instructed me to speak with Munira. I was told Munira would be able to look up my receipt if I gave her my CC number. I called Munira and she flatly refused to lookup my receipt and again stated I would not be able to receive a store credit. ZARA has the worst customer service I have ever encountered. I will encourage anyone shopping at ZARA to think twice before helping them continue with their unfriendly customer service policies. The idiocy of ZARA is stunning. I probably would have used the store credit and spent more $$$ than the credit itself -- so ZARA actually lost $$$ by not giving me a credit. Not to mention the fact that I will never buy anything there again and I will share this negative experience with everyone I know. ZARA needs a policy rewrite asap. read more

If I could give them Zero stars I would. Stay away if you're black or African American. They are racist. A friend and I went shopping and of course when we left the buzzer went off. Security looked through our bag normal routine ok. But then this random lady came by and snatched my items from the security guard. (Who was black btw). Not only that she kept saying she had to re ring up the items and a whole bunch of other things just to see if we were stealing. (We were not). Of course this is all embarrassing because we were in the front of the store getting searched now by her And another manager. Horrible. In the end she found out one of the sales associates rang me up twice for something. She asked who she was and I said I didn't know because the girl was black and I didn't wanna get her in trouble. Anyways F**k this Zara. I'll never go back. read more

HOW IS POSSIBLE THAT YOU WILL NOT ACCEPT A RETURN WITH THE RECEIPT IN EXCHANGE FOR EVEN STORE CREDIT FOR AND ITEM WHICH YOU STILL HAVE IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE FOR SALE??? Please do the right thing, reach out to me and offers store credit or refund for a coat which I bought as a gift and still have the receipt for ASAP. I've already spent two separate trips and wasted my time, as well as be time of tour unfortunate employees who are obligated to enforce such a nonsensical corporate policy. read more

Do not come here. I have been standing in line to make a return for 50 minutes - and I am not yet at the front of the line. Grossly understaffed. read more

If you're planning to come shop at ZARA be prepared to make an hour line to check out every freaking time. Ridiculous. I'm not asking you to gift me clothes I'm paying! Hire more cashiers! You have people walking around the floor doing nothing. What the heck ?? read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. People here need to check their attitudes. You work at Zara. Doing your job is not rocket science, just as being polite doesn't take much. I'm actually really surprised corporate doesn't get involved in rehabbing the disgusting attitudes in this place. I've seen one staff member here who has been pleasant. Everyone else is the very definition of what's wrong with America and their sense of entitlement. read more

I was shopping yesterday and today the week of black Friday! Three registers or more in store and only one being used! Customers being sent all over the store to be served in other departments only to get there and sent back! This happened both days so I decided to tell the managers! All three of them ignoring shoppers wanting to spend money and sorting hangers or receipts!!! One was civil the other two down right rude! Come on Zara you used to have a great reputation or is it just this store!? I have gave this store a few chances as I live in the neighborhood but each time like other reviews the staff act like pretty woman!!! Its actually getting very entertaining so pop in and watch this free show of madness!!!! read more