Upstairs on 7th

Specialties

Welcome to Upstairs on 7^th, a boutique for the woman who has a modern approach to dressing that is both sophisticated and individualized. Ricki Peltzman, owner and buyer, has a simple philosophy when it comes to buying for the shop. She always asks herself two questions: would I wear it and would I buy it at the retail price? To that end, the merchandise is an interesting mix of upscale fashionable clothing and accessories that will take customers from work to dinner, and won’t go out of style.

At Upstairs on 7^th you can enjoy a shopping experience that is relaxed, yet inspired. We are known for our unique designer clothing including Ray Harris, Blanque, Planet, Crea Concept, Dress to Kill, Kokomarina, Comfy, Sun Kim, Lilith, Lunn, and Spirithouse among others. We were voted in the top three stores for accessories in the city, with jewelry ranging from $ 40 and up and carry a wide range of great handbags for under $ 100.

As Ricki says, «I don’t want to be the most exclusive store in DC, I just want to be the best.»

History

Established in 2003.

In 2003 Ricki relocated to the DC area and could not find anywhere to shop for the style of clothing she was accustomed to. It was then that she decided to start her own shop, resulting in the creation of Upstairs on 7^th, a women’s apparel and accessories boutique. Originally located inside the Touchstone Art Gallery on 7^th street, U7 relocated when the 7^th street building began renovations. Despite the move, Ricki did not feel it was necessary to change the name of the well known Upstairs on 7^th, which now operates inside the lobby of the building on F and 12^th that also houses Arnold and Porter, Celadon Salon, and Gallery 555.

Meet the Business Owner

Ricki P.

Business Owner

Ricki Peltzman, owner and buyer of Upstairs on 7^th, began her fashion career as the buyer for the contemporary design department of The Higbee Company, a major department store in her native hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Ricki later went to work for Weiss, an upscale clothing and fur company, as the European designer buyer. It was on her first trip to Europe for Weiss that the iconic president of Henri Bendel, Geraldine Stutz, took Ricki under her wing. In 1998, Ricki founded the Cleveland chapter of the non-​profit Dress for Success that is still in operation.