Another trendy store that goes along the same lines as Free People and Anthropologie is the renown Urban Outfitters located in Friendship Heights, DC and Tysons Corner Mclean, VA. Now why do I say renown you ask? Well, it’s known to be a very large store with multiple floors full of anything hip, fashionable, and sometimes, just downright strange. Unlike the other stores I have previously mentioned, the primary focus is not the décor. Well maybe it is, but its very difficult to notice any type of decoration or display when the place is overwhelmed with tons of clothes…. Clothes dangling from walls, lying on tables and hanging from racks. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining. The clothes are neatly folded and what not, I just wouldn’t recommend going in there if you are the type of person to be overwhelmed by TOO much choice, and a lot of times, TOO many people.
But if you are not battling the crowds, and possibly just taking a stroll around the store, you will definitely see the uniqueness in every piece- Frills, patterns, colors, and perhaps, silly sayings cover T-shirts, dresses and pants that make the perfect outfit for seeing a local band in Washington, DC or having a relaxing lunch with a friend in Friendship Heights. And amidst all the women’s clothing, they even have a pretty substantial selection for guys… from tees to pants to canvas shoes. And the accessories? They have tons of them… embellished rings, long gold/silver necklaces, hippy-infused buckle bags, vintage watches, patterned stockings and tights, and a bunch of headbands that are adorned with bows, flowers, or even peacock feathers.
But enough of the clothes, Urban Outfitters is widely known for its large variety of wacky (wacky is an understatement) novelties such as a fuzzy mustache key chain, a Buddha light, a Darth Vader alarm clock, a hamburger timer, or even a portable sewing machine to name a few. And the BOOKS! The books are always a good incentive to walk in if you ever want to read up on Chuck Norris (The Truth about Chuck Norris: 400 Facts on the World’s Greatest Human), Alexander McQueen (A Genius of a Generation) or perhaps, catch up on your Russian curse words (Dirty Russian: Everyday Slang) and some other “suggestive” books. Either way, I can guarantee that you will find something that catches your eye whether it is a pair of neon, high-wasted shorts, a mustache in a snow globe, or a book on 101 places you should not visit (101 Places Not to See Before You Die).
Age group: Teens Style: Trendy, Hip, Wacky
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