Via Gypset

Purchased a total of four used and new dresses. I love them all. Four stars verses five bc the hours are listed incorrectly online and learned this the hard way. Hope to find more great finds in the future at via gypset.

I love this place! Especially good for unique and special-​event dresses and jewelry/​accessories. Have found many a gem for a fraction of retail. For example an Anthropologie dress for $ 35 that was originally $ 180. More importantly, the staff are genuinely nice people. None of the obnoxious attitude that you will find at Secondi, thank goodness! The consignment process is super easy — drop off your stuff and wait for the checks to roll in. Check the website for the times of year that they take seasonal items. If you have a lot of pieces its best to make an appointment.

I am a huge fan of Via Gypset. I live in the neighborhood and for some reason walked by it a hundred times before ever going in. I have since bought clothes there and also consigned. I love, love, love the owner, Isabella. She has been there almost every time I have been in, but I have also had experience with her staff. All the time, consistently, and reliably, everyone has been bend-​over-​backwards nice to me. There is a really fun, eclectic, and fashionable selection of clothes and other items. I think if it were on the AdMo side of the bridge people would be all over it. Honestly, it is a hidden gem obscured only by its odd location.

I had a great experience at this shop. While some items are overpriced there are some good finds. In my experience this is typical of second hand stores in big cities. I was very impressed with the collection of new (unused) items. I bought a cute top and skirt, brand new for $ 60. It is very unique and worth the price.
While I was there I tried on an amazing black Wilson’s leather halter dress. I didn’t buy it and regretted it later. I don’t live in DC but when I called to ask about it they were very helpful. I bought it over the phone and it was shipped the next day for an additional $ 7.95. I will definitely visit this shop again on my next trip to DC…

Nice stuff. Ok prices. I was considering buying a very expensive item and owner snapped at me that she couldn’t hold the item for a year. I never asked her to hold anything for me. She lost a good sale and a good customer. Won’t be returning.

All of these reviews are spot on: this shop is a simply a pricey thrift store. I would go to browse despite the prices (I love to shop for vintage) but you can’t bring your purse upstairs. I am simply not going to abandon my phone & wallet because some (slightly snotty) shopgirls don’t trust me not to shoplift. Truly not an effective way to build a customer base.

Upstairs is where the fun is! And check out the shoes in the closet on the first floor. Not a huge selection but what they do have is cute and mostly reasonably priced.

Ok soooooo… let me just make sure I’m clear on this store’s customer experience logic. I… should leave my purse with all my money and valuables in it… with YOU… to scurry off in to some back room with… in order to look over your full inventory of overpriced thrift items… because you don’t trust me… and other store patrons not to shoplift said overpriced thrift items… But I should trust you… with MYYYYYYY money and valuables? Something about this logic not only doesn’t add up for me but also is a HUGE deterrent for me to patronize this business. A suggestion might be to invest in additional staff to leave the cash register where employees were huddled socializing and not engaging customers, to instead work upstairs and actually… engage the customers. This way they could keep an eye on things rather than leaving the entire floor unattended creating the risk of shoplifting the overpriced thrift items. Lots of things in life are overpriced and I find myself purchasing them all the time, however I could not bring my self to spend a cent here because of the overall customer experience I endured at «Via Gimme Your Things To Take In a Backroom If You Wanna See Our Thriftettes.»

The clothing here was more like over priced thrift store junk than neat vintage finds. The only dress I found to be cute enough to look how much turned out to be $ 400!
The sales girl was busy chatting with her friend rather than even notice me. She very rudely informed me I would need to leave my purse (with my wallet and phone etc) with her if I wanted to look upstairs. I declined and left instead. No thanks!

Stopped by today, loved it. Has a great way of organizing their clothes. They have shoes as well, which I didn’t make time to look through. I ended up buying a dress and vest. They have a coffee shop downstairs that I’ll be sure to hit up next time I go!

Great shop, except I guess I’ll never get to see the upstairs since I carry a purse when I go shopping. It’s one thing to leave a shopping bag or backpack behind the front counter but my purse with phones, company badge, keys, wallet (on a different level of the store no less)? Nope, sorry, I don’t trust anyone that much. Not only that, but the manager only told me after I’d been there for 10 minutes browsing. I felt very uncomfortable, like I was being judged for not looking high-​fashion enough or something (sorry but the keds are comfortable for commuting. I was wearing some pieces from Violet Boutique though, which is an awesome shop on 18^th).
It’s too bad because I have purchased here before, but this left me with a bad taste because of the way it was handled and I’m not sure I’ll venture back in. They could avoid a lot of weirdness by putting a sign outside the door or just telling you right when you come in if they really are afraid of shoplifters.

I hadn’t read the reviews before trying Via Gypset, just spotted it on my walk home one day & thought I’d check it out. After about 30 minutes spent browsing, I can say I agree with a lot of these reviews, both positive & negative.
Via Gypset has an incredibly cool selection of clothing, jewelry, & accessories. So many pretty things! The store has a hip, cozy feel to it, like you’re exploring your hip grandmother’s very well-​put-​together attic closets. It’s decorated colorfully & with a quirky, vintage feel — lace against exposed brick, old clocks & china on the walls, weathered photographs throughout. I loved the intentional décor with the eclectic clothing, all of it in great condition, very clean, well-​pressed, etc. This isn’t one of those consignment stores that feels like a gross thrift store. If I were a size or two smaller, I think I would’ve found a ton of gems to choose from.
That said, I also agree with the other reviewers who’ve commented on the staff’s attitude. There were four young women about my age sitting in the store when I entered, chatting & looking strangely cliquey for a store. I was a little intimidated off the bat, as they didn’t acknowledge me & it almost seemed like I’d walked into someone’s private party. They paid me absolutely no attention (which is fine, I was shopping!) as they gossiped about a party & some friend they didn’t like — until I asked if there was more upstairs. The girl behind the desk told me she’d need to store my purse — my little purse! — behind the front desk if I wanted to go up. I saw literally NO signs that said that ANYwhere, so I didn’t know if it was an actual policy or if I just somehow looked untrustworthy because I was, like, wearing a hoodie?! I guess I’m glad to see that it’s not just me, but there should be signs up clearly stating that policy, if they insist upon having it.
Frankly, I found the policy obnoxious enough that I nearly left instead of going upstairs. The employee who asked for my bag was just so damn snooty about it that it was really off-​putting. When I did go upstairs for a bit, though, I tried on a few things & waffled on a cut Zara dress. Ultimately, though, I left empty-​handed because I honestly didn’t want to have to interact any further with the staff, so I didn’t bother. It’s a cute place, but their staff needs an attitude check. I won’t be back.

I love this place. The owner is great and there is a great variety of vintage investment pieces and new quality staples for any style.
There are a lot of nice accessories like hats, purses and belts.
There are a lot of enviable pieces in the window and on the lower level.

What a cool spot. The owner is a young woman (couldn’t be 30!) and has a chill, friendly energy. The staff are friendly and helpful without being overbearing. The store is two floors of vintage goodies, from expensive designer evening gowns to casual t’s to accessories and purses. They have mostly women’s apparel and a smaller section for men’s. This is the kind of place you need to dig or hit on a good day, but can really find something special. Many of the items are name brand – DKNY, BCBG, Gucci, Ferragamo, to name a few. Some items are still outrageously pricey ($ 100+, which is a lot in my world!) but sometimes you’ll also find a top or skirt for $ 20 or less. The items are hand-​picked by staff and sometimes they might tell you the story behind it.

I’d read good things about the store on Refinery 29 and was interested in checking it out after Adams Morgan day. The first floor (second floor from the street) had an interesting selection of modern and vintage and some cute shoes, but they weren’t organized that well. Just as I was going to head upstairs to the more ‘casual’ floor I was told I had to leave my bag – not a shopping bag, not a backpack, but my purse– at the front desk. Ya right. Perhaps if the employees weren’t giving each other hand massages (or palm reading? I really don’t know what they were doing…) and paying more attention to the floor/​customers, they wouldn’t have to check people’s purses at the counter. I also bent down to look at things in said counter twice, where the hand situation was taking place, and was not acknowledged… if you’re not paying attention to me as I peruse items in your store, I definitely don’t trust you to watch over my stuff.

I thought Via Gypset’s selection was a solid mix of nice, well-​made investment vintage pieces with a few cheaply-​made things randomly thrown in. For the most part, overpriced for what you’re getting — but that being said, my friend did find a super cool pair of costume jewelry earrings here for $ 4. (I would have given Via Gypset 4 stars, but I’m giving 3 because I thought the staff was snooty and off-​putting, and I probably won’t go back because of that.)

I like to find some character pieces and also feel good about «reusing» clothes as opposed to contributing to mass produced «fast fashion». So I was happy to see this vintage shop open right around the corner from my home!
I was worried they may be overpriced, but they offer a good selection. The first floor has some name brands that are pricey, but you find a huge variety for any pocketbook upstairs! I loved looking through their wallets, jewelry and dresses! I found a beautiful silk summery dress and a soft pink silk tank.
I’ll definitely check out their top floor options from time to time for good deals.

Finally… a fabulous boutique in Woodley Park! I stumbled upon Via Gypset randomly and immediately fell in love with the shop and its owner. They carry a very sophisticated selection of clothes, jewelry, handbags and shoes that are all in excellent condition. The vibe you get when you walk in the shop reminds me of some of my favorite boutiques in New York City/​Brooklyn so it was definitely a very refreshing shopping experience.
The designers they carry ranges from Chanel and Christian Louboutin to more casual designers like JCrew and Banana Republic which makes it less intense than some of the other places I’ve been to in Bethesda and DC. I also love that their selection of clothes and accessories are all in great condition and they keep their merchandise very well organized. They also have great vintage costume jewelry which I LOVE!
The real allure of this place though is the amazingly cool and laid back staff. They let you browse and feel totally at home without pressing you to buy anything. I felt totally at home there and cherish the gorgeous vintage bracelet I bought a few weeks ago.
Hands down, I love the place and it is definitely worth seeing for yourselves!

It is the very first vintage store I have visited since I moved in DC, and so far I still think here is the best place to find vintage and beautiful pieces. I was very lucky that bought a very beautiful and elegant fur coat with super good
the way the price is so reasonable. Every time I went there can find something I want to bring home. U will love this place as long as u into fashion. took