Virginia Shopping: Why DELiA*s in Tysons Mclean, VA is on the Top of My List

Floral Dolman Top

This past year, i have recently come across this amazing store called Delia’s in Tysons Mclean, VA. It’s a cute and trendy little shop that sells very affordable items for girls and young women such as accessories, shoes, clothes, swim suits, and room decor and furnishings (room stuff is only sold on the website). I would say the style is kinda like a mix between Urban Outfitters and Free People. It keeps up with the trends and sells items accordingly. Currently, to keep up with the military, southwest boho trends for Fall… they sell a lot of florals, burnout tanks, Dolman tops (You know, the shirts that are shorter than normal.. See below), military jackets and pants, and lace-up vintage-looking boots.

Thank God for their boots… As of lately, i have been on an ongoing journey for the perfect lace-up boot that won’t break the bank. And, up to now, i have seemed to have no luck… a pair of boots on Free People averages around 200 bucks… and the boots i want? 248$… But Low and Behold, I have found a pair of similar lace-up boots at Delia’s for only 60 dollars. Talk about a $ave! Don’t think they have just boots, they also sell shoes from multiple brands such as Converse, Vans, Dr. Martens, and Rocket Dog. Nice, eh?

BOOOOTS!

And one last note, Delia’s is also a good store to check out if you’re one of those millions of women out there who aren’t a size 2 or 4. They sell some items of clothing in 2XL, sizes 17-20, and tops for those with longer torsos or a larger chest.

Ages: 12-19   Style: Trendy

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Bethesda Shopping: Affordable and Trendy Bethesda Shopping at Forever 21 Montgomery Mall

If you are ever in Montgomery Mall Bethesda and you must get your shopping fix, i would suggest visiting Forever XXII… not only do they have a HUGE selection of clothing, accessories, intimates, jewelry and shoes, but it is also verrrrry affordable, trendy and stylish. For instance, you can buy all these items listed below for roughly 90 bucks:

Let’s break it down:
14$ (shirt)   +   ≈17$ (Shorts)  +  ≈33$ (Vest)   +   ≈8$ (Bracelet)   +   ≈6$ (Necklace)   +   ≈12$ (Sandals) = ≈90 BUCKS

I don’t know if it’s just me, but getting a whole outfit including accessories AND shoes for under 100$ could possibly be the best feeling in the world. Great Bethesda Shopping!!
In conclusion, there is not much to say. It’s young, and hip, and a great place to get cheap, trendy clothing.

Age: teens-20′s   Style: Up-to-date fashion, very trendy, young, hip

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Rockville Shopping: Rockville Discount Shopping at Loehmann’s — a.k.a The “Back Room”

Loehmann’s also known as the “Back Room” is a department chain store located in Georgetown DC and Rockville MD that buys leftover men and women’s fashion from upscale name-brand stores and sells them for 30-60% off. In other words, if you like designer clothes such as True Religion and 7 For all Mankind Jeans, Betsey Johnson, BCBG dresses, FREE PEOPLE (I’m sold), Michael Kors, Miss Me, Ed Hardy, and a bunch of other designer labels then you should check it out. The gigantic store is separated into women’s accessories, dresses, women’s underwear, a men’s section, women’s contemporary, women’s fitness, fragrances, and a shoe section.

But i warn you, its a kind of place that you must visit often to really find those special items. Prepare yourself for the heartbreak when one day you visit and can’t find anything, don’t fret, go back another day and there could be a whole new shipment of items; they are constantly ridding and restocking their racks.  Just prepare to roll up your sleeves, break a sweat and dig through tons of clothes, accessories, shoes and fragrances, and possibly, compete with a fellow shopper for that last small Free People T-shirt.

Age: Any age  Style: Every Style

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