Pretty Chic

My experience as a Seller:
Seller, beware. Pretty Chic is not consigning apparel or shoes that the owner refers to as «low labels» (JCrew, Badgley Mishka, Lauren Ralp Lauren, etc.). Instead of consigning «low label» brands, Pretty Chic is offering to purchase the items outright. I have consigned and sold items at several second-​hand stores in D.C. (and elsewhere), and I know that this is not uncommon in the consignment /​second-​hand retail industry.
The real issue with Pretty Chic is that the owner is not fair and equitable in the price that she offers to sellers. The owner did not share with me how she determined the value of my items. Nor did she share with me how she calculated what dollar amount she was willing to pay for them. The price she offered me to buy my clothes and shoes (the majority of which were new with tags, never worn) seemed arbitrarily low, without any research or real thought. Some second-​hand stores will tell the seller the perceived retail value of each item and will pay you a fixed percent of that value. This is not the case at Pretty Chic. If you are selling your apparel and shoes to Pretty Chic, be prepared for a low-​ball offer.
The store is heavily stocked with matronly clothes. I would recommend this store to a chic grandmother that is looking for apparel that was popular with a mature age group 5 – 10 years ago.
On a positive note, the owner and her assistant are not unfriendly, and they make an effort to attend to their customers.

This is a wonderful little, fairly new, boutique in Georgetown with a feel of European wonder. The employees went above and beyond in assistance, as if they were providing a style service! It offered many different style options, designers, and little treasures… everything from Chanel and St. John suits, handmade vintage dresses, and beautiful basics. Also, their jewelry will dazzle you, and it is extremely affordable. Great place to grab a complete outfit for a fancy night out, a first date, or an art event. Go see what you can find and you are sure to walk out with something unique and tasteful.