Junction

This store rocks. I stumbled in here and got a $ 500 dollar pair of crockett and jones dress shoes for 15 bucks. almost brand new too!

I love this place. My boyfriend took me here in May ’14 when I was visiting over the weekend of Derby Day. I managed to score an awesome hat for the races, and it was so much more unique than the majority of hats folks were wearing. I got compliments all day.
I now live here in DC, and I’ve been to this thrift store more than any other. I have always left with something I love. They’ve got clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, sunglasses, and many other random trinkets (no furniture). I also love that she writes the era on each clothing tag, along with suggestions for clothing pairings.
The woman who works there (not the owner, but the two work very closely) is super friendly and cool.

Wow — I just got two pairs of gorgeous earrings here for $ 10 combined. My friend got a great necklace for just $ 20. Honestly, I was shocked when I saw the price. I appreciated how reasonable the prices here were when my friend and I stopped in today, and I was impressed by how friendly the customer service was. I will definitely be back!

I was walking to meet a friend and came across a slendid tweed jacket on display outside. The store attendant brought it in for me to try on. It was a perfect fit and a great price… on top of that clothing was 25% off so I feel like I got an absolute steal. They had great UNIQUE accessories from sunglasses to costume jewelry. I cannot wait to go back and stock up on great finds. For now, my tweed blazer is more than enough. I’ve been looking for the right muti-​colored blazer and retail stores just haven’t cut it. I got a fine vintage piece with a lot of personality and in tip top shape. I say you should drop in and find something that fits you…

Junction is awesome! Fantastic selection of vintage & vintage-​ish dresses — I bought a gorgeous silk button-​front dress from Topshop. Also, if you’re a fan of retro earrings, definitely check out this place. Prices are super reasonable, customer service is top-​notch, and it’s especially awesome to see places like Junction on U Street!

I was expecting a resale shop.
SUPER Vintage. Not a huge selection but if you’re looking for things like hat boxes, high wasted shorts, old suitcases (in good condition) then you’d like this place. Nothing in there too modern except for a few pairs of sunglasses.

We walked into this place one weekday afternoon to the manager head down at the front desk. She looked up briefly but didn’t smile or say hello. (We were the only potential customers in the store.) We looked around for a split second and walked out. A smile and a hello make a world of difference as a business owner.

Last week I got onto my very first U street vintage hunt, due to a themed 1920s event later in the week. Junction was my first — and my luckiest — stop. After having browsed the set of clothes and running low on ideas I got glued to an amazing selection of vintage jewelry and accessories. Every piece was a treasure, very tasteful choice of exquisite accessories from different times. The woman at the store was very helpful as well, and as soon as I asked she knew exactly what to show me, what suggestions to make and how to put it all together. Unlike probably most shop assistants/​owners, she also recommended a few other stores that I should try that she thought may have a type of dress I was looking for. I visited 4 more stores that day, but Junction was still the most memorable one.
I ended up buying truly unique pieces. I won’t call it particularly cheap, but I loved what I got and I am sure I will be using them often. So if you are looking for a special gift or you know of a friend who would love to get a vintage necklace, ring or purse, this is certainly a must for you to check.

A very cute and quaint thrift shop in DC. Not a huge fan of the location (U street is not the best at night!) but the inside made up for that. Their best product is probably denim — I got a perfect vintage denim jacket for half off (only $ 12!) and I love it. They do have some items that are on the pricey side though, which is a little odd for a shop like this. It really depends on what you are looking for, but usually you can find something to your liking.
Props to the fantastic music they were playing on the speakers. Made me feel I was in the 70s for a short while.

I don’t often visit vintage shops, but needed a dress for a theme party. The owner (?) was very friendly and helpful, pulling a range of designs at a range of prices for me once I told her my size and what I was looking for. It was a very laid-​back experience, and I left with a dress that I love, and will wear again beyond the theme party, at a reasonable price. I’ll definitely go back there again.

My first few visits to Junction, I enjoyed what I thought was a really cool vintage shop. Although a little over priced, I’ve managed to purchase some great dresses, earrings and belts. However, the customer service is deficient. One employee/​employer in particular really doesn’t speak or offer any sort of assistance unless I’m buying something; not friendly at all. I was mulling over buying a dress but decided not to purchase the item because I felt unwelcomed in the store. When you welcome your customers, they’re more likely to make a purchase. I’m only offering 2 stars for my previous purchases but the customer service needs improvement.

I had good luck at this vintage store. I found an adorable sundress for $ 40. Tip: bring cash to get the best price on items.

Junction is a super cute vintage clothing store! They had a wide variety of items including dresses, belts, shoes, hats, scarves and jewelry. Prices were a little on the high side. I loved a designer dress on display but didn’t love the price tag at $ 495. Yikes! Another pretty awesome dress by a designer I’d never heard of was $ 78. Not bad but not really a deal either and I could probably find something similar at Macy’s. I didn’t leave empty handed though … at $ 50 the vintage crocheted dress I found was a steal! If I lived closer I’d definitely check back often for new additions.

I went on a self-​led consignment store tour of the U-​street neighborhood with some girlfriends this past weekend. Junction was the one spot that I ended up finding something cool for myself.
It’s a tiny store, but I found that I could easily navigate the vintage pieces which ranged from the 1960’s through the 80’s. I found a very cute white leather belt which was labeled as being from the 1970’s. At under $ 30, the belt was fairly reasonable. I really like the individual labels on all the clothing items. Each piece is labeled with its decade of origin and a little story. The belt was a good find and if I had more time, I might have tried on an adorable pair of checkered tights from the 80s.

Great clothes, reasonable prices, friendly staff and great accessories selection. Junction has has books and other household items for sale. It’s definitely a cute shop worth trying out.

This is sort of my go-​to place when I’m on my way home from work with no idea of what I should wear that night. I can generally count on finding a reasonably priced shirt quickly. Some things are conservative, some are very out there, which is nice to have such a variety of items to cater to a variety of people. This being said, their racks aren’t stuffed with items, they are selective (which is sooo great for me). The sales people have always been super nice to me, they are not invasive or pushy but there if you need any help at all. Which I find the best, I hate feeling pressured to get something or have someone breathing down my neck, but as I’m usually stopping in real quick to find something for that night I’m alone and in need of a second opinion.
I did have one shirt I got from here that lost a button almost immediately and often the clothes have some small stains, but that’s there when I decide to or not to buy. I just got a great purse from there Friday night and wore it all weekend! It’s nice to still have some shops around u-​street that I can afford! Thank you Junction!

3.5 stars
I like Junction but I’m not over the moon for it (yet). There may very well be a review update in the future, as I’m certain all it’ll take to win me over completely is scoring one absolute gem from this well-​stocked U Street shop. Junction has some really awesome jewelry and a standout rack of formal/​party dresses from bygone eras; even saw a ‘50s cocktail dress once at an unbelievable price — great stuff. My only complaint is that having been in this place several times, no employee has ever spoken to me. Not one word. Not a smile, not an acknowledgment: nothing. This is something you’ll see a lot in «cooler» vintage shops and boutiques. Smile; it won’t kill you. You can be «hip» and nice at the same time.

This small shop tucked away in the heart of the U Street Corridor features a great selection of clothes across many decades. Prices are reasonable and the friendly shop owner rocks the 80s like nobody’s business.

I was in a rush. Turned out my suit, which I bought back home in San Francisco for a wedding (amongst others), needed a tie. Except I hate ties. I don’t mind wearing bowties, but I needed to step it up a little. This called for something epic that can only work on a few people. It called for an ASCOT. Or a cravat.
My friend and I hit up the U Street Corridor, since that seemed to be the most logical place for vintage clothes, and thus ascots. After two stores failed to have anything worthwhile (including one «vintage» store that was really a boutique), we hit this joint that reminds me of a lot of stores on Newbury and Haight Streets (in Boston and SF, respectively). And behold! There is a single ascot in stock!
It was cheap ($ 30), but extremely colorful. I questioned whether it would work. However, after much discussion on the odds of buying an ascot tie in the National Capital Area (particularly, within Metrorail range), I decided to take no chances and buy it. The cashier was very friendly, and pleased that she could see that ascot put to good use. And lo! It turned the suit into an epic suit.
If I come back to DC, I’ll make a repeat visit. There was some other cool stuff there as well.

Had a mini shopping spree off of their sale rack yesterday:
— Lily’s of Bev Hills blue and white tennis dress (going to pair it with jeans and/​or blue leggings)
— Cream striped Roxy skirt
— Converse jean mini
— Awesome green/​white/​yellow floral print apron dress
— Grateful Dead tee
Total? 35 bucks. Score! The girl working there at the time (longish black hair with killer style) is super nice. Love the way the store is organized.