“They have an entire floor downstairs dedicated to upscale furniture and housewares. Designer clothing upstairs and reasonable price. Just don't expect thrift store prices.”
“Missy is the ultimate hype girl!! Such a fun and positive experience. I felt like I was just hanging out with a friend :) Great selection of well known designer gowns that go to a good cause. Definitely make this your first stop.”
“My wife went to VIDA STYLE today and the customer service was exceptional. The staff were super friendly and super helpful. The quality of products she bought was top quality and the value was great. She would highly recommend stopping by VIDA STYLE.”
“My husband and I came to Rubini for both my engagement ring and our wedding bands, and the entire experience was incredibly special from start to finish. We decided to design the engagement ring together, which I was hesitant to do but it turned out to be such a unique and meaningful process. I'm so happy we did.
We worked with Joanna, who was so calm and guided us through every step with care and patience. Since we had never designed a ring before, we had no idea where to begin. She showed us different styles, walked us through design books, helped narrow down my preferences, and even sketched ideas by hand as we talked through what we envisioned. From there, she created a CAD rendering of the ring so I could review and finalize before officially stepping out of the engagement ring process.
By the time we came back for our wedding bands, we felt much more comfortable with the process, and Joanna once again made everything easy and enjoyable.
What could have been an overwhelming process became such an intimate and unforgettable experience; one that’s now a meaningful part of our story together. Thank you again to Rubini and Joanna. We’re looking forward to coming back for future jewelry needs.”
“They have sorted and curated only the best items to resale, so this isn’t your ordinary shop, and the prices show. If you want 1/2 price designer duds, pop in here before you bother with the mall, especially if you are small. Not many XLs.”
“Great record selection, friendly and helpful staff, nice atmosphere. I like the racks of old magazines they have at the back for you to thumb through. You can also listen to any unsealed records before you decide to buy them.”
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
2405 18th St NW, Washington
Used Vintage And Consignment
“Incredibly unique shop. The owner is super kind, and I promise you’ll find some of the most unique items ever. There’s a wide array of sculptures, statues, and masks from all over Africa. They offer everything from baskets, picture, jewelry, pottery, and even rugs. I could have spent hours there and there would still be more to look at. There’s items (and cats!) everywhere, and that’s honestly just part of the charm.
Heads up: because there are cats wandering the shop, if you’re allergic, please take precautions. Also, the shop only accepts payment via services like Zelle, so just be aware of that. Lastly, you have got to check out the second floor.
Overall, I can’t recommend visiting enough, the owner is incredibly kind and has been there for 37 years. Please support your local businesses!”
“Store is really fancy and great! The owner and everyone in the store is very friendly and always greet me passionately! I purchased few times and each time I go to georgetown, definitely will explore here it’s amazing to spend time here. The store is a bit small but they do have lots of displays! Can always find beautiful shoes and nice chanel vintage here”
“We came here for my wife's birthday to buy her a full yukata. We had been there 4 years prior purchasing some small earthwares that were gorgeous. Everything inside was so beautiful and you can tell the craftsman and store owner took pride in their art. She was also amazing with my wife helping her pick out the perfect yukata showcasing the perfect customer service you see in Japan. We HIGHLY recommend Tokiya Japan and are loyal customers.”
“The volunteers are so sweet and helpful. There are so many treasures to be found. Everything I purchased was lovely. I was so impressed I decided to become a volunteer in the store.”
“Beautiful store with such unique pieces for the home. Every visit I find something special. The owner is incredibly lovely and so knowledgeable—it truly makes the experience.”
“Hands down the best consignment store in DC! The owner is such an elegant and lovely woman, and she was incredibly friendly from the moment I walked in. She even came over herself to explain the store’s markdown policy to me — and honestly, the system here is amazing.
They clearly mark on the tags when an item will go on sale and exactly how much the discount will be, which makes shopping so much more transparent and fun.
The selection is genuinely impressive, and you can find a lot of beautiful pieces from luxury brands at very reasonable prices. I’ve found so many great items recently. Most of the clothing is in excellent condition and often looks basically brand new.
What impressed me the most is that they seem to add new inventory every single day. I visited three days in a row and still found completely different pieces every time.
I feel really lucky to have discovered this store — definitely worth supporting!”
“Really lovely old-school pieces - not vintage only in the sense previously owned, but vintage as in truly unique pieces that herald an earlier time. Mercedes truly loves what she does, and it shows!”
“Best selection of any thrift store! Not just books & clothes. Lots of military memorabilia, sports gear, appliances, kids toys. separate jewelry and vintage boutique.”
“I absolutely love visiting Encore! They have a beautiful selection of high-end clothing and some of my most treasured pieces are from here. Jen and the entire staff are amazing. I usually come to the store with my 3- and 1-year old (which as you can imagine at a fancy boutique can be risky), and they help to entertain the kids so I can have an enjoyable shopping experience. If you are visiting Alexandria and are passionate about clothing and appreciate high-end fashion, a stop by Encore is a must!”
“I get probably 50% of my child’s clothing here. I particularly love how often I find high-quality outdoor clothing that’s perfect for the nature-based preschool she attends.”
“upscale clothes. no trash here. just good and classy. i also like consigning here. most my items sell and if they dont im able to pick them up! been a customer for 14 years”
“I've been buying my boys' clothes from 529 Kids Consign for the past 10 years. I started off buying online on their Instagram and have been amazed at the high quality, name brand items that I can get for a great price, plus love the environmental impact of buying secondhand. The owner, Megan Podolsky only accepts the best stuff, so the shoes and clothes you purchase at her store are in pristine quality and recent styles. As a #boymom and experienced corporate retail veteran, Megan knows how the market for boys' clothes is often overlooked and her carefully curated selection from top consignors with style allows me to keep my boys dressed in the brands like Burberry, Boden, Tea, Vineyard Vines, Hunter, Native and Sperry. I love the selection of dress shoes, winter boots, and water shoes. This store also has cute new items that I often buy for kids' birthday parties, holiday gifts or baby gifts. When I was pregnant and nursing, this was the place to get a professional work wardrobe that was functional and comfortable, but also stylish. Not only does the owner know her customers by name, but she is the best at recommending other small, local businesses and supporting other entrepreneurs. It's no easy feat managing multiple small businesses in a pandemic and tough economy. Definitely recommend following on Instagram--they can ship to you or hold for pickup pending payment.”
“I didn’t know how they did it. And BAM! They did it again! Sunflower has a delightful selection for everybody, and it’s almost guaranteed you will not leave empty handed. I will be back again!”
“I popped in this cute little shop over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised when I saw the vast selection of vintage pieces. I fell in love with a Japanese robe and the ladies were extremely helpful, even when I said I would return at a later date to buy it. But I just could not leave it there. I rushed back to make the purchase, and the ladies informed me that they were running a sale on florals. SOLD!! They even offered alterations if the robe fell too long on me...I am so short...but it fit perfectly. Thank you so much ladies for all your help and enthusiasm! I will be returning soon.”
“So many pretty dresses and clothes!!!! Very presently surprised and happy with what I got :) I think the prices were very reasonable and if I didn’t know better I wouldn’t have known that it was a second hand store because everything is supper nice and looks brand new! Definitely worth a stop by!”
“Beautifully curated consignment shop for a great cause! I LOVE that it's a women supporting women shop. Every time I go in, I'm so impressed with how beautifully the shop is designed. I want my house to look like the shop! The staff and volunteers are wonderful and helpful. Highly recommend!”
“Great selection and very nice owner/staff. My aunt and I had a great time shopping around and looking at all the unique, classic pieces. Highly recommend for evening wear, chic work attire and timeless coats and jackets.”
“The clothing in this store is actually in very good condition, and it’s probably the most affordable consignment shop in the area. The pricing feels extremely reasonable — honestly sometimes even lower than you’d expect for the brands and quality.
I found an amazing pair of genuine leather Prada shoes here for only $160, as well as a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes for around $200. If you take your time digging through the inventory, you can definitely come across some really great luxury brand finds.
That said, I’d especially recommend checking out their shoe section — in my opinion, that’s where the store really stands out.”
“They have affordable pricing here. Their clothing are all different prices usually under $20. Their purses can range from $40+. I usually find 1-2 good pieces each trip.”
“Let me tell you.
What A GEM this store is.
First of all, the management and the team here are top notch. Items are beautifully presented and neat and regularly re organized. Every customer is helped regularly you never feel like you have to look for assistance.
The selection here is great. Tons of nice shoes, high qualify brands but also lower cost items that are still really cute.
The store big and spacious with lots of light. Browsing is easy. Trying on clothes is comfortable.
The associates are all SO friendly! Genuinely warm. I both sold and bought items today. Every tiny interaction with all 3 of the store associates was pleasant. The fitting room was all set up and organized so cute. They seemed happy to accept my items for sale and excited about the things they found.
When checking out, another really pleasant exchange.
The culture of the store makes you want to come back. ✅
P.S. I'm writing this in stark comparison to the Redzz Trading consignment in Bethesda and DC who I feel like gave me PTSD from how unfriendly and unwelcoming they are.”
“Not sure I understand the low reviews! This store is fabulous and the owner cares deeply about high quality and authentic pieces, so you’re getting what you pay for. It says consignment, not thrift, so not sure why folks would think it would be cheap? It’s designer goods for great prices. Also, the owner is clear that if your items don’t sell within 3 months, you either can pick them up or she’ll eventually donate to keep things in rotation. Just make sure to read the forms. You actually get a really good % of the sale, compared to other spots! Anywho, would recommend if you’re in the DMV!”
“If I could give this place 100 stars I would! ❤️ Cannot recommend Wardrobe Rescue enough. Have been shopping and consigning here for years. Whether you are looking for brand new, vintage, classic, or rare pieces Wardrobe Rescue is the best place to go for all your designer and high end needs. Not only does the staff always make me feel welcomed and taken care of, but this place also has some of the most beautiful one of a kind bags, shoes, and clothing ive collected to date. If you are going to buy designer pieces spend your money here with this local business that cares about its customers instead of a big corporation that is just trying to make their next billion.”
“Such a great lil’ place. I’m was in from out of town and happen to stop by. Such cute clothes. Love love love.
I’m making it a point to stop by when I’m back in the DC area again.”
“I’m obsessed with Again Boutique! Right when you enter the shop you are drawn to all the amazing items they have available. I bought my dream bag here and I will definitely be going back again and again for new treasures!!”