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My friend found this place in the DCist's Top Thift Stores article. Unfortunately the article was from 2016 so many of the places listed were no more. Fia's was one one of the few exceptions. We pulled up around 3 in the afternoon unaware that the store had switched over to appointment only for in-person shopping. The lady working at the time kindly let us in since there was an hour until the next appointment. Their inventory was fantastic, if a little disorganized. The layout has been converted more to a warehouse than a sales floor. The store is also transitioning into online sales. As things turned out the kind lady who let us in to shop was the owner herself. She explained the appointment-only policy and told us we could text the store number to make future appointments. It felt good to have been able to support a local, black woman-owned shop, especially after going through the list of stores that weren't able to stay open.

On the inventory: I found a lot of good pieces in my size which made me very happy. I'm on the curvier side and I'd definitely recommend this place for plus sized fashionistas. I saw very few items for men and children so you might not want to do family...

I came here a few weeks ago in desperate need of new clothes, and Fia's delivered exactly the thrifting experience I was hoping for. The store is in an old row house, and it feels cozy and comfortable when you walk in. I really appreciate all the bright colors, great soul music, and eucalyptus scents throughout the store! The back of the main level has shoes, mens, a lot of coats, and more miscellaneous items, whereas the front is women's and more "vintage" items (I found an Armani Exchange new dress for $25). Do NOT sleep on going downstairs! You can't try anything on, and you might hit your head, but this was the true thrift experience for me - you can fill up a large plastic bag for $40. I think I left with 20 items total for $65. I'll be...

I found Fia's many years ago when we first moved to the area life happens well back in 2020 when she started lives sales I found her again and it's never been better! Fia has the best quality of clothing, jewelry, household items, men's, children ect! Her she has amazing vintage items at great prices, her basement is always $5 but on Tuesday it's $2 and I do mean everything is $2 she does a fill a bag for $40 from time to time Fia and her staff have the best service and personalities her shop is so cute neat and clean she will be moving across the street soon to a bigger location I can't wait too see what she will bring us if you are ever in the DMV and you are a thrifter please check her out you will not be...