Ever since I moved to old town seven years ago I've been a big fan of Nancy and the Encore…read moreboutique. I didn't realize they had moved to a cool new space at 119 S. Fairfax Street and happened across at this morning after a run and a visit to the farmers market. The space is beautiful and expertly merchandised. Great labels and stunning choices. Jewelry, purses, scarves, jackets, dresses and a BIG sale rack too. As I walked by before they opened I spied a beautiful pair of black Kate Spade sandals in the display window that I desperately wanted. Unfortunately they were a size 10- so if anyone is looking for a great pair of flats run over there- they're in the window!! Bought a beautiful sleeveless shirt for the summer and will be back again and again. Great to support a local owner especially one so nice.

Wish I could rate this place negative 100 stars. Decided to patron shop on 16AUG around 2 ish…read more WILL NEVER RETURN. Older bald headed black woman accused me of stealing a Lily Pulitzer dress that was less than $40.00. I was offended. I was the only black female in the shop and she watched me like a hawk. I will try to contact the owner. I will also let my friends and all the outlets on social media aware of the treatment. If theft is a problem, install security tags. Do yourself a favor and go to Mint Condition. Customer service is awesome. Employees are pleasant.

Quite the gem of a store! I was warmly greeted immediately. The store is bright and lively. The…read moreentrance is tucked inside on the 1st floor. If you go through the front glass double doors, the store is straight ahead. A note, the store is closed on Saturdays. They have a great mix of clothing, accessories, purses and shoes. Great quality. Different price ranges and I felt the pricing was reasonable for the area. Definitely worth a visit!! The staff is friendly and eager to help! It was refreshing to be welcomed and acknowledged in a store! Iykyk.

When I moved to the neighborhood earlier this year, I mapped out and spent an entire day checking…read moreout the dozen or so consignment shops in Old Town. I've been a devoted consignment-store shopper from Dallas to Boston to SoCal. While I found several great shops in Alexandria that day, none checked all the boxes quite like Vida Style did. First off, it has something for every budget and size. There's a $10 rack AND couture items that can cost $400-$1k+. My regular shopping budget is closer to $100, and I've never left here empty handed. The first time I visited, I was on the hunt for a muumuu for a theme party by the same name and had no problem finding the perfect item below my price point. Today, I was on the hunt for "holiday cocktail" wear and found not only a festive, sparkly A-line skirt but also a beautiful DKNY cocktail dress just my size--and walked out having spent LESS than $115 total! The hardest part will be deciding which to wear to this weekend's party. What else sets Vida Style apart is that, unlike other neighborhood shops, there's PLENTY of inventory without sensory overload. Having worked in retail, I like seeing racks that are organized (size and color!) AND easy to peruse in a reasonable amount of time (I mean, if you have a street meter running, you don't want to be in there all day, right?). Other nearby shops might have lovely items, but they're SO crammed on the rack that I just give up porque no vale la pena. Then there's the Vida Style staff. As others have pointed out, they're AMAZING. They treat you like a human being and don't judge if you're just buying a $10 skirt for your cousin's wedding (guilty). They treat you like family and if they give you a compliment, it's genuine. Also, if you can't get there for whatever reason, they have a serious e-commerce presence. They're super active on Instagram, where they showcase new arrivals and rare finds, which is great for folks who love fashion but might not live close enough to just pop in. Lastly, I was pleasantly surprised to find a robust selection of blazers and suit jackets right in the center of the shop. Other stores have reduced their jacket inventory post-pandemic, but not here. Why was I not surprised that TWO attorneys were shopping here at lunchtime today? They really have it all. From shoes to purses to scarves, shirts, sunglasses, jackets, formal wear, and even menswear, Vida Style has it all. I really can't recommended it enough. Please shop local and check them out!

I never leave negative reviews... but this store has completely fallen apart under the new…read more"owners". The quality of the inventory is terrible, and pricing makes no sense--lower-end items are overpriced while real luxury pieces are undervalued because they don't understand designer brands. They also don't authenricate so you may be buying fakes. Additionally, when I asked to get my consigned items back (brand-new Ferragamo black pumps and YSL boots (worth $2,000 retail)) the staff seemed lost in their own system. They first said I'd already been paid for it (looking at my other sales), then claimed my consignment had "expired"after 90 days--even though it had only been about 70 days. They eventually admitted they couldn't find my items and said it must have been "stolen" and gave me just a $50 credit (Their contract states they aren't liable for lost or stolen goods, so consigners get no reimbursement), so please don't bring your high-end items here. They are disorganized, inexperienced, and unprofessional. If you want real expertise, integrity, and quality good go to New To You, where I've shopped and consigned for over 15 years--they know their brands, have high end goods prices right and take care of their consignors. Or any of the Current Boutique locations! (I don't work or get paid for promoting these stores..I just don't want anyone to be a victim of Mint like I've been)!

I am a huge fan of the store! I'm converted their move has made this place everything you could…read moreever want in a consignment store. Great selection, amazing deals, wonderful for buyers and sellers. Great selection across the board, high-quality great vetting, very respectful, seasonal curated, and clean.

Rude owner. I paid extra for the customizable box that came with three items I would even consider…read morewearing. A sweater as part of a summer box. Crop tops when asked not to send crop. Nothing that is on website. Cheap junk sent instead.

Box looked like it had fallen off the truck. The items inside were nice but one sweater seemed to…read morebe a irregular as only one seam was inside out and it ran down the front of the sweater. I wear a 3X and these items were running really small so I couldn't wear them but my size 2X cousin was happy with them. Overall I would recommend just size up if plus size. I would have but 3X was the highest.

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!

Beautiful store with clothing for a working millennial. Office to happy hour style with casual…read morepieces that are versatile.

Hard to find cute boutique located above the Thai restaurant. Entrance is at the back of the…read morebuilding off Columbus St and down a walk path/alleyway. Look for the mannequin at the end and hang a left. My wife, daughter and her friend enjoyed it and picked up some pretty pieces. Female owned business started about two months ago and still waiting for signage approval.

I would not recommend Dash's to anyone. My experience has been disorganized, dishonest,…read morediscriminatory, and unprofessional. I was initially sized for a custom tux shirt early June 2024 for my wedding on July 26, 2024. I paid $300 for the shirt. The shirt was not ready until August 8 and the shirt did not fit correctly. I knew there was a chance the shirt wouldn't be ready in time, however, I was told by Dash's that it was possible. I ended up purchasing a shirt from Brooks Brothers for my wedding that fit perfectly without any alterations needed. There was a major issue with the upper button/section of the shirt that you wouldn't expect from a custom shirt. I took the shirt back to Dash's on October 12 and the owner Victor assured me that they would get it fixed. On November 2, I returned to the store after being told the shirt was ready. When I arrived at the store, Victor told me there was a mistake and the shirt wasn't ready. He said they would have to send it back to the manufacturer. I did not hear back from the store until January 8, 2025 - in which I received a text letting me know that the shirt was ready and that they've been trying to get in contact with me. Prior to this, I never received a call or text with an update. Nonetheless, I proceeded to go back to the store to pickup the shirt, only for Victor to tell me it wasn't ready. He told me that there's a piece he was looking for on amazon and other sites that he couldn't find. He went on to ask me to look for that piece as well. Then he alluded to my height as being an issue. Mind you, Victor is an inch taller than me. Not only that, it was a custom shirt. So that's a poor excuse. At this point, I am frustrated because I paid $300 for a custom shirt that wasn't done correctly. Till this day, I have yet to receive the shirt. I've requested a refund and Victor refuses to give me one. His reasoning - "they are a small business." There has been no attempt to make things right by resizing for a shirt, or offering me anything to make up for the mishap. I've attached two pictures showing the issue with the shirt.

If you value customer service or your time, money, and energy, avoid this place. I made an…read moreappointment and got an initial fitting in early February, paid, and was told by Victor that it would be ready in 6-8 weeks tops (mid March to early April). I called in late March since I hadn't heard anything yet, and he said to call back next week. I called a week later and was told it's not in yet but should be by April 15th. I called again on April 12th and he said "rest assured it will ship from Italy by April 18th." I was leaving for my wedding on April 23rd, and when I relayed my concerns he started yelling at me over the phone saying I don't know what he has to deal with, he "has to work with Italians," and said he has no control over it, then said it "wasn't my issue" which it certainly is. He rarely got my name right, he would call me by the wrong name often and even when I told him he would come back ON THE SAME PHONE CALL with someone else's order info. Incredibly unprofessional, rude, inconsistent, and all around a bad business. It's a wonder he's still in business. You can get this quality suit anywhere, you're paying more here for customer service and the personal touch. Save your money and go to a name-brand chain. Only reason this isn't one star is because I did end up getting the suit the day before I left for the wedding. If I hadn't called repeatedly, I doubt I would have it. Not once was I called first from Dash's about the suit I purchased. Not worth the hassle and headache.

Did not understand the instructions although I repeated it at least 4 times. The task was simple:…read morecut several curtain panels to a specific number of inches. When I came to pick up the curtains she wanted to charge me triple the estimated amount. The job only required to cut and hem the curtains to a certain length, which was not done. Nothing was written down, seemed confused, and had a hard time understanding instructions in English. I will have to pay someone else to fix her work.

Ms. Lilly has been always amazing, the turn around time is insane. I was there today and got 3…read morepairs of jeans, 2 slacks and a tuxedo pants tapered and hemmed. I was finished in 1 1/2 hrs, not to include my mackage jacket needed tailoring to fit me. Lilly is so kind and reasonable, I have been a customer since 2009 and anything I need, I know Lilly will get it done. Just all around great and accurate service.