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All About Jane
For chic fashion, this popular women's boutique is a great stop. Prices are reasonable and designs are truly unique - something that's hard to come by these days. The only downer is that the selection is rather limited.
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Betsey Johnson
Perennially trendy designer Betsey Johnson serves up her latest creations, always featuring lots of gauze, velvet and lace, in her dishy pink boutique. The designer has girly yet punk flair, using many vibrant pinks against black lace. Check the sale rack: Betsey Johnson on sale is very affordable.
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Betsy Fisher
The sales team at this classy women's boutique makes you feel like a queen whilst trying on fantastic pieces by mid-price designers such as Diane von Furstenberg and Max Studio. The best part about this boutique is the effort it makes to include all body types - carrying sizes up to 18.
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Clothes Encounters Of A Second Kind
If it's not in style this season you won't find it at this high-end consignment shop. Each item is carefully selected and you can find some designer classics discarded by Washington's upper crust at reasonable - although definitely not bargain basement - prices.
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Cowboy Western Wear
This little Western shop will guarantee you are dressed to the nines for that night out two-steppin'. Even if you don't know how to 'swing your partner,' it has a great selection of boots and other Western wear.
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Deja Blue
Looking for vintage jeans? This place has stacks of 'em, plus salespeople who can take one glance at you and throw you several pairs that fit like they were tailored for your booty alone. They usually run between around US$30 and around US$40 , but they're worth it.
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Everett Hall Designs
Celebs, NBA and NFL stars and other wealthy types hit Everett Hall's boutique when they're in town. This big-name DC designer does beautiful hand-tailored Italian suits for men, often in bright colors, as well as cutting-edge sportswear and shoes.
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Filene's Basement
If you aren't from the east coast, you probably haven't had the privilege of shopping at Boston-based Filene's, a bargain-hunter's paradise devoted to men's and women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Unlike discount stores like Ross Dress for Less and TJ Maxx, designer duds are the norm rather than the exception at Filene's. If you look hard enough you can score anything from Prada to Armani at rock-bottom prices.
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Inga's Once Is Not Enough
Known as the first lady of retail couture, Inga has all the big names - Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Marc Jacobs - for sale at her fine consignment shop. Herself a fashion consultant for the local Fox channel, Inga takes her customers firmly in hand, showing them what they really want to buy in her very crowded shop thick with designer labels. It's easiest to drive; for parking, try N or Prospect Sts to the north of Wisconsin Ave (around 36th Street).
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Kobos
Not your average clothing shop, Kobos is an African clothier. The Afro boutique carries a good selection of kente cloth, as well as cool tapestries and African music.
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Mustard Seed
A Bethesda stalwart, this shop has been around for decades. Skip the overpriced new clothes displayed up front and head straight for the better deals in the middle. You have to dig a bit, but you can come up with designer finds.
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Patagonia
Staffed with knowledgeable sales clerks and stocked with everything you need for a trip to the great outdoors, this tri-level shop has a giant collection of Patagonia's trusted gear, including trendy garb for women and men along with camping supplies, down jackets and hiking shoes and shorts.
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Pua Naturally
On the revitalized 7th St gallery strip, Pua Naturally provides a refreshing retreat from staring at art. Instead, women head here to splurge on high-end ethnic clothing like long flowing skirts and hand-woven jackets from southern Asia.
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Secondhand Rose
Somewhat pricey for a secondhand shop, Rose offers consignment women's clothing no more than two years old. This isn't a place for bargain-hunters - no around US$10 dresses here - but this Georgetown store has a fast turnover and all items are in good condition.
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Secondi
Our favorite vintage shop in DC for serious designer retail therapy at rates poor travel writers can afford. Up a narrow row of stairs, Secondi is filled with beautiful Marc Jacobs jackets and slightly loved, still fabulous Manolo Blahniks. It's not the cheapest shop in the city, but it has the densest collection of big-name designers. Pieces on the rack for more than a month come with reduced price tags.
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Shake Your Booty
'Booty' here means boots…and pumps and sandals and any other accessories you may need in order to hit the town (and then shake your other booty). The footwear here is trendy and fun, but it's only for women.
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Shop Pop
This boutique for women and men features designers like Ben Sherman and Tipton Charles. Prices can be high, so check the sale rack.
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Smash!
When this author was young, she remembers sneaking down to Smash! to buy striped tights and magenta hair dye. It used to make her feel so grown up; so punk. Today, punky teenagers flock to this misfit looking shop on a street of fresh-scrubbed storefronts for studded belts, secondhand jackets and a collection of punk classics on vinyl.
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Steve Madden
The flagship Steve Madden store in DC has a giant selection of the designer's footwear. From spiky heels to trendy sneakers, you're likely to find something here. Plus shopping in this airy space is pretty damn fun. Don't forget to check out the sale rack in the back - there are usually shoes going for 50% off.
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Universal Gear
Gay men flock here for this season's fashion trends, from hipster athletic-inspired T-shirts designed to show of those rippling abs to dark-wash Diesels perfect for clubbing.
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Up Against The Wall
The music-blaring boutique is one of DC's top funky fashion spots for the hip-hop set. It sells baggy jeans, sports jerseys and everything else you need to dress like a rapper.
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