Clothes Encounters DC

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202 7th St SE
Washington, DC 20003
+1 (202) 546-4004
http://www.clothesencountersdc.com

Clothes Encounters DC is a sustainable fashion boutique located in Washington, DC, specializing in luxury women’s clothing and accessories. Founded in 1979, the store has been a staple across the street from the iconic Eastern Market on Capitol Hill.

They offer a curated selection of designer brands such as Maison Margiela, Gucci, Eileen Fisher, and St. John, as well as unique pieces from Tiffany, Alexis Bittar, J Crew, Diane Von Furstenberg, and more. The store is dedicated to promoting quality fashion that not only looks good but also contributes to a sense of community among clothes enthusiasts and consignors.

With a belief in the power of clothes to bring people together and make them feel their best, Clothes Encounters DC strives to provide customers with distinctive fashion choices that stand out and reflect their individual style.

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3.0115 reviews
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Denise R.
12/2/2025

I have patronized Clothes Encounters since 1979, under the previous owner, Linda. I was 19 years old and one of the "originals", when there were no computers and my account was on an index card....

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Taylor S.
11/29/2025

It was difficult to even find items with how small the store was and how many people were in it. It felt like instead of prioritizing room to look around and really see all of the clothes, items...

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Josephine Y.
6/6/2025

I experienced a very rude and condescending tone. As a result, I will not be doing any business here.

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Kylie S.
3/30/2025

I love this store. It's well organized, cute, and has a lot of quality clothing. It's also right across from Eastern Market, meaning that you can combine a trip with lunch and other shopping.

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Kassidy K.
6/4/2024

Didn't really have high hopes for this store as a plus-size girly. And I wasn't wrong. Not many options for anyone size 16+ (not a lot of 14's either). The purses were amazing- lots of accessory...

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