I did not know much about ZAAF before walking through the doors at their National Harbor location…read more But what an awesome store, catering too promoting products made in Africa. They offer clothing and accessories made in Africa. Every item appears authentic and hand made. ZAAF brings awareness to African "Artisans" and culture. The items I viewed in the store were beautiful and unique. I look forward to purchasing items onnky next visit.

This place is amazing! The handbags are truly works of art! Some can actually transform from…read morehandbags to art you can hang on the wall! The leather is beautiful! The artistry amazing. I wanted to buy EVERYTHING!! The lady at the store was super friendly, informative, helpful! I'll definitely be back!!

Shops Galore!....And, lots of great finds!!…read more It's All Here. Plenty of Big Box-Name Brand - Designer stores! Open air mall with lots of restrooms, seating, and a few food trucks & choices to match. This outlet has it all. The focus is on shopping, so food choices tend to be slim and there are a few food trucks in a little park to help ease those hunger pains while shopping. The stores are always on trend and well-stocked with bargains. I've never had any issues at any of the shops finding what I need and the staff in the stores are always helpful. Definitely, one of my favorite shops for "grab and go' items or shopping for the holidays! You can't go wrong with shopping at this place. Definitely recommend a visit.

TONH is one of my favorite places to shop in-person. Great selection and regardless of the weather…read morethey always seem to have plenty of clientele. All my interactions with store reps have been professional and friendly. The stores aren't cheap but I generally hit them up Thanksgiving evening for when they open for the most competitive prices/Black Friday and occasionally through the year when I don't want to wait.

Such a cute store with really great staple pieces. I noticed there seem to be a theme for colors…read moreand it was a lot of neutrals and browns and blacks and creams. If you're looking to add a couple staples to your wardrobe, but this would be a cute place to stop at if you happen to be in the area. The pricing was actually pretty reasonable. The were some items that were a little bit higher than I would have normally spent if I was purchasing anything. I also noticed their sizes did not really go past extra large. There may have been a stray XXL, but I don't really recall. So I'm not sure it's plus size friendly in the long run. When we walked in, we were not really greeted and nobody really helped us the entire time we were in the store walking around. It did not give me warm fuzzies.

Honestly love coming here!! The dresses are good quality and there's so many beautiful options…read more Downstairs you have more casual cute chic wear. Upstairs there's more elegant fancy dresses. I got two pink dresses and one white. I need to take a picture in the white dress still

I love this boutique and the owner. They are so nice, kind and give you their undivided attention.read more

This is my mom's favorite spot to find some stylish dresses, Church suits, and gowns. It can be a…read morebit pricey in my opinion but some of the stuff IS impressive. I observed it to carry sizes from 6 up to 4x in select styles. This is a small store so it can appear initially a bit congested but it is well organized. The guy that works that has great customer service and knows his products! I would recommend this place for a go to for: prom dresses, wedding attire for guest, and church goers. This is store does not sale men or children clothing. It does sale a small selection of accessories and shoes. Thumbs up from me!

Such a nicely organized and appealing store - and Diamond provided lovely customer service and even…read moretracked down my member discount from long ago. Thanks!

This is a good label for women clothes and I am always able to find good stuff for my wife here…read more They have good styles that fit every taste and fit well on her too! Plus the prices here are better than the main store. The collection however is not has large as the stores in the mall.

Great selection and plenty of sizes! I didn't give 5 stars because of parking ... prepare for a one…read moreor two block walk with beautiful scenery...

Joe, our sales associate was absolutely phenomenal. He helped my husband find pants and overalls…read morethat fit him perfectly. He was so helpful and professional thank you for your exceptional service.

Outstanding high end clothing. Wasn't for me on this day but I really liked some of the jackets…read morehere. Fairly unique to this store so if you Wanted something different from the typical department stores, check here.

From the owner: Established in 2010, CORE is a multi-brand retailer aimed at introducing emerging brands that are…read morepredicted to pioneer the contemporary and progressive apparel markets. With brands from around the globe, CORE offers a brand mix like no other in a carefully curated retail environment.

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!

Broad Creek Boutique is both a boutique clothing/merchandise shop and since the closing of Key…read moreProvisions, the Gaylords convenience store. It's located in the main lobby at the other end of the hotel check in desk. Store has various clothing items, souvenirs, and other items you'd find in a boutique like this. For the convenience store portion, if you can walk down to the CVS further in the harbor it would be a better decision. The prices on here for beverages and toiletries are greatly inflated, some as high as double what you would pay elsewhere. I can appreciate why this is here, but, if at all possible, don't pay the high prices here and plan ahead.

My flight was overbooked and United put me up at the hotel. My bag was still onboard the plane so I…read moreneeded to get essentials. I purchase tooth brush, toothpaste, hair spray, deodorant ect. Also a pair of athletic shorts and tank. I shocked to see the bill was over $250. I left and found a cvs in walking distance. Went back to return all of the unopened and unused things I purchased. I was told it was against policy to take returns for those type of items. It is not labeled or posted or was I told that when purchasing them. Would not recommend, prices are crazy and the attitude I got from the cashier was terrible.

It has been a minute since I have been in a Gap, factory or otherwise. I thought I may have grown…read moreout of this brand, but was pleasantly surprised when I walked in here. I wasn't really looking for anything in particular, but I thought why not give it a try. I browsed and browsed for a while, going through what they had, let myself go back to my college days as this was my choice of clothes shopping back then. Not much has changed here, in my opinion, with the selection of clothing. Still has the jeans, button downs, and tees. As I had said, I wasn't looking for anything in particular. I really wasn't in need for anything, but I just felt like it was time to buy something. Not sure if it was the weather that day, but I ended up in the sweats section. I remembered how soft their sweats were and the best thing, how they usually do not have elastic around the ankles. I found them, the sweatpants of my past. Same soft feel, same free ankles. Grabbed myself two pairs, and best part, they were on sale. Staff were pleasant, even though you could tell they were dealing with difficult customers all day. The lady at the register I had, you could tell she dealt with more than her fair share that day. Especially the one right before me who though he was too important to pay attention to the transaction and stayed on his phone the entire time.

The Gap Factory store has a good selection and the customer service is pretty good, but the store…read morecould definitely be better organized. There was no line, but 3 cashiers were standing at the register. Someone should have definitely been folding or helping with the organizing of the store. As a bright spot, when I checked out Jose asked me if I wanted to use my gap factory dollars and I was very appreciative of the savings. I recommend this location for affordable, casual, quality clothing and accessories.