Shopping in Washington, DC
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Shake Your Booty
‘Booty’ here means boots…and pumps and sandals and any accessories you might need to hit the town (and then shake your other booty). The footwear here is trendy and fun.
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Old Towne School For Dogs
Grab a gift for the pooch you left behind at this popular Old Town shop selling everything from organic treats to plush toys. If your puppy's in town, he's welcome inside as well, of course.
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Pua Naturally
Pua Naturally provides a refreshing retreat from museum-hopping. 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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Up Against the Wall
This music-blaring boutique is one of DC’s top funky fashion spots for the hip-hop set. It sells baggy jeans, sports jerseys and all the other bling you need to dress like a rapper.
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Trover Shop
This two-level goldmine is a DC institution for books, cards and gifts. It also has a wide selection of books on tape, which are rentable. Unsurprisingly, its section on politics is primo.
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Hats In The Belfry
From fashionable (but affordable) bonnets to costume caps, this shop has been topping off Georgetown's heads for years. The place has many mirrors and you are welcome to try on the goods.
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Designer Art & Craft Usa, Inc.
Why 'USA' is included in the name of this shop is not clear, as it carries clothing, textiles and jewelry from everywhere else. The selection of pashmina shawls and woven kilims is huge.
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World Bank Infoshop
The controversial multilateral lender runs the excellent World Bank InfoShop, which sells a vast collection of books and documents on all aspects of development and economics.
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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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Kobos
Not at all 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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Parish Gallery
This is among conservative Georgetown's more contemporary galleries, featuring the work of African Americans and other minority artists. Many local artists are represented.
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Ginza
Japan is the theme at Ginza. There is a nice selection of beautiful (looking and sounding) indoor fountains, scented candles and other interesting elements of Asian decor.
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Fashion Center at Pentagon City
Houses 170 shops, including Macy’s, Nordstrom, a cinema and a food court beneath skylights. This was where Monica Lewinsky got busted by Ken Starr’s troopers back in ‘98.
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Skynear & Co
Explore four levels of rooms crowded with ‘stressed’ armoires, funky sofas and kitschy coffee tables. The furnishings are unique and prices are reasonable.
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Beyond Comics 2
Teens love this small shop crowded with scores of new and used comic books. Trading cards and heaps of action figurines from TV, movies and animation are also for sale.
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Commonwealth
Sister shop to the nearby men's clothing store For the Greater Good, Commonwealth has a purely hip-hop aesthetic and sells one-of-a-kind sneakers and graphic T-shirts.
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Shops at National Place
This little mall has a handful of stores and a food court. Aside from the designer discount emporium Filene’s Basement, it’s not worth a special trip.
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Sullivan’s Toy Store
This independent toy store specializes in European and educational toys that are a nice antidote to the video-game fare of many children’s toy stores.
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Fleet Feet
Shoes for every sporting activity are on sale here; service is personalized and the staff try to match customers’ feet with their activity of choice.
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National Air & Space Museum Shop
A three-floor emporium offering books, toys, kites, posters, model aircraft and such iconic DC souvenirs as freeze-dried astronaut ice cream.
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Krön Chocolatier
This shop is known for hand-dipped truffles and amusing novelties, like edible chocolate baskets, milk-chocolate telephones and cars.
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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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Freer Gallery of Art
Browse the antique ceramics from Asia, plus unique prints, scarves, bags and Eastern music. Knowledgeable staff.
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Arthur M Sackler Gallery Shop
Features Asian art posters and limited-edition prints, jewelry and world crafts.
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