Loehmann’s

Though they have really cleaned up and organized the store, it seems the prices have really went up since the Filenes Basement closed down across the street. I cannot find a pair of jeans there for less than $ 70 it seems, where I used to be able to find them for $ 50. I really love their shoe selection, but they are just too expensive now. They do carry my favorite brand of bra for less than $ 20, which is less than ½ price. Its kinda hit or miss with this store.

I’d prefer to give 2.5 stars, but 2 seems too low so 3 it is! Loehmann’s is the luxury version of bargain basement stores. I like that the place is neat and organized, with a good selection of clothes. I’ve bought a few great pieces there, a couple at terrific markdowns. However, their selection isn’t as varied and deal-​worthy as… say…a Marshall’s or even the TJ Maxx round the corner. It is cheaper than Nordstrom Rack, though. I go to Loehmann’s when I’m looking for something very specific, like a cocktail dress or a designer wristlet, but it’s not my first stop for items like jeans, shoes, or tops. Also, don’t expect to find things like household goods here.
The cashiers are consistently slow and the sales associates aren’t particularly keen on giving good customer service.

I’ve found cute things at Loehmann’s for decent prices; its location is good with convenient parking (however, they don’t validate so expect to pop for $ 6-​$ 10 for the adjacent garage). But that customer service… oh, my! Inattentive, surly — unhelpful at best. I had to break into an animated conversation between two associates to ask about a larger size for a dress – and was met with a contemptuous up-​and-​down look and a response of, «Well, good luck finding that…» Huh? I was just trying to go from an 8 to a 10, not hoping to find a size 18 or something. And even if I had, such a comment would have still been grossly inappropriate. I’ll take the largely Ethiopian staff at Burlington Coat Factory in Silver Spring over this crew, any day…

I went here in desperate need for a cover up for my bikini… I’m not QUITE ready to be out on those rooftops baring (almost) all. In any case, as with most clothing stores… I immediately get ADD and forget the reason I’m there. However, with Loehmann’s there’s just so much stuff! I mean… overwhelmingly. racks on racks on racks (wink wink). In cases like these… I usually get some sort of anxiety/​claustrophobia. You know that feeling when you walk into Forever 21? It’s that same feeling here… but without the pre-​teens.
I think for a lot of people this is a good thing. So many options! But for those of you that are like me… I suggest just making a bee line for the section of the store you’re there for and getting the hell outa dodge.

Probably has a bit of competition with the relatively new Nordstrom Rack nearby. I find there’s more professional wear here, but they cannot compete with NR’s accessories and shoes. There are definitely some fashionable finds here, but be sure to check the tag, as not everything is heavily discounted.

Too rich for my blood.
I never know what people LOVE about this place. The few times I’ve gone, it always seemed pretty average, junky and expensive as HELL. I don’t recall any deep discounts on high-​end items, so maybe I blinked too much or wasn’t paying attention.
I always say I’m gonna give this place another shot, but don’t.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!
On my first encounter I walked in to *hopefully* find some shoes for my birthday which was in a few days. I walked out with super-​gorgeous Badgley Mischka d’Orsay heels and a strapless FCUK dress. I can’t remember how much I ended up paying but I know it was a hell of a lot less than retail. I signed up for Loehmann’s gold card (the saleswoman didn’t even have to try with that one) and she was lovely enough to take the birthday percentage off of that purchase in addition to the standard percent off!
Did I mention I love this place?!
The next time I decided to quickly browse around one day looking for a suit that I could wear on interviews. And damn I found it. I bought a perfectly fitted $ 500 Tahari suit for $ 50. No, that is not a typo.
It’s also in a convenient location close to the metro (and several other bargain spots like TJ Maxx & Nordstrom Rack). I’ve never been to another Loehmanns so I can’t speak to their selection, but I’ll definitely be back here a lot more!

This review is solely about Customer Service
DO NOT ACCEPT THE MAGAZINE OFFER!!! I purchased a scarf in September and the representative offered me 3 months of 3 different magazines. I accepted. Unbeknownst to me and without my approval, Loehmann’s FAILED TO EXPLAIN that they would pass along my credit card info that I used for my transaction in the store to the magazines so that, after 3 months, they could bill me for a full subscription. I called to have this recurring charge cancelled and the gentleman said that my cashier was suppose to explain this set-​up ‘which they usually don’t. But yea, that’s the way it goes.” WOW!!! DUPPED BY LOEHMANNS!

What’s great about Loehmann’s is that you can find designer clothes, shoes, and accessories at a HUGE discount, and the store is well organized. When you compare it to places like TJ Maxx and Marshall’s you can tell that Loehmann’s is really just a more upscale version. It’s great when you are looking for something cute at a reasonable price for a special event and don’t want to have to spend all day going through racks of clothes to find it. Furthermore, as a smaller person TJ Maxx and Marshall’s often don’t have a lot of options in my size, but Loehmann’s has plenty!

I absolutely LOVE this specific Loehmann’s. They have the BEST stuff. They are pretty neat and never really get too crazy messy unless it’s the end of a Saturday night when they have a big end of the year sale, or the clearance section. I love the selection here, and they very often have so many additional sales. I have purchased a pair of heels from here that were originally $ 100, on sale again and again and again and paid $ 17 in the end. Amazing! These kind of stores, you have to be prepared to really search and rummage. Additionally, you have to be patient to be able to wait in line. The service here is good. Never really had a bad encounter. Only downfall is the parking in the area can be pricey. So best way to get here is by metro unless you want to pay $ 10 and up for parking.

There’s a lot of competition for discount clothing in this corner, between TJMaxx and Loehmann’s and Nordstrom Rack (and formerly, the now-​defunct Filene’s Basement). Loehmann’s is a little more higher-​class than what I usually shop for I’ve still found some great deals there, including a gorgeous Tahari dress for just $ 20. Definitely sign up for their mailing list; keep an eye out for the «20% off your entire purchase» and take the time to dig through their clearance section, which is about half the upstairs.
Sale items are a little different here — they don’t go by the standard «item has been here x number of weeks, thus it’s marked y% off» model. Case in point: I picked up a pretty lavender Taylor sweater for $ 9, since it was priced at $ 19 and sitting in the «60% off sale price» pile. Great! Another time I went back and it was in the pile of «All merchandise marked between $ 15-​$ 20 are now $ 10», so now it’s $ 10. The next time I poked my head in it was marked at $ 19 flat, no deductions on top of that. In other words, if you find a great deal, take it, because the price might rise the next time you go back!
The only reason I’m taking off a star is because of how pushy their sales associates are about signing up for their insider cards. Yes, I know it’s a good deal, but I’m not interested, bottom line, thank you very much. I tell them this over and over again and they still continue to demand my phone number, my address, etc. etc. so they can put me in the system. This is also why the lines tend to be so long…

I have always avoided Loehmans because I hate searching racks for deals and things in my size. But on a whim a few weeks ago I went in because I was in desperate need for a wardrobe makeover. 2 hours later I was stepping out with 18 outfits, 2 pairs of shoes, 7 pairs of earrings for a whopping $ 200!!! I saved $ 1400 off retail! The best deals I got were a $ 200 Marc Jacobs dress for $ 18 and a pair of $ 175 Steven (high end Steve Madden) platform shoes for $ 16! I got the Loehmans gold card and for the next year I will be able to take an extra 10% off everything! The only reason I took off 1 star was the annoying dressing room policy of a limited number if items. Its just a pet peeve of mine since I had literally 50 things to try on. Lol

Damn, now that I know there’s a Loehmann’s this close to my office, I’m going to be doing way too much shopping. I’ve worked in Tenleytown for over 3 years, and I guess my wallet is glad it took me so long to discover this.
I was really impressed with how organized the store was. It was way neater and more organized than any other discount store I’ve been to, including the nearby Nordstrom Rack and Filene’s Basement, as well as the Loehmann’s in New York. I stopped in just to browse, and ended up buying 4 dresses, a pair of jeans, and two shirts. All of this only ended up costing me $ 180 though! One of the dresses I bought would normally retail for over $ 200, so I definitely did well.
I’m taking off a star because they only allow 8 items in the fitting room, and the attendants are way too eager to put back the stuff you have to leave outside. I started going out to check that my clothes were still there every few minutes, and they still managed to put back one of my dresses in the 5 minutes I had my back turned. They were friendly and apologetic, so I don’t think they were intentionally trying to mess with me, but they seriously need to come up with some sort of system to separate the clothes customers have to keep outside from the stuff they don’t want. Still, I’ll be back way more often than my wallet will appreciate.

After reading the reviews, I thought since I didn’t live far away I would try it out and see if I could find anything inexpensive and in the right size.
First, I have to give them credit that compared to the Filene’s basement across the street and the Nordstorm’s Rack next door it was much neater and better organized. The real reason however that I’m giving this place 4 stars is for the petite section, (it loses a star because of shoes, but I’ll deal with that in a moment). As a small person, I struggle with finding petite professional clothing and this place had a great selection especially for the more average petite sizes 4 – 12. Additionally, I was delighted to I see a few size 0P suits (very very rare in these kinds of places thus usually forcing me into expensive full price stores) and a lot of petite small and x-​small cardigans, shells, and shirts. Additionally, the prices were pretty decent especially upstairs in the clearance area.
The downfall was the shoe section; compared to Nordstorm’s Rack store next it was a let down in terms of the amount of shoes. However, it was neater and the items were displayed rather than just hanging out in open boxes.

You have to dig, but there are some real cheap gems to be found here. The key is to sign up for their e-​mail list and keep an eye out for big seasonal markdowns. And I have to admit, when I had my Gold card, I’d save a ton if something was already marked down an additional 40−60%.
One of my best deals was a huge, black leather studded hobo for $ 60. It retailed for $ 300 and looks and feels luxurious.
The only drawback now is digging for something worthwhile has gotten harder, because the selection is a lot more subpar currently than it was even just a year ago. I think they’ve changed buyers or something. It could also be that quality items are more scarce since the Great Recession.
Whatever the reason, they need to fix this. I find myself frequenting Nordies Rack next door more often. And if you read my review about that place, you’d know that’s not necessarily a good thing. I used to be a die-​hard Loehmann’s girl. Even had a «Loehmann’s buddy» I’d shop with her weekly. Now I maybe come once a month, if that.

Product/​Price: (5) I came here twice last weekend. They were having their President’s Day Sale. Amazing. Shopaholic’s dream. I’ll share one of my 11 purchases. I got a white Helmut Lang skirt that retails for $ 235, but paid $ 32.05 after a bunch of discounts. *Swoon* I was basically skipping out the store with my purchases happily swinging in hand. The regular priced items here already offer discounts from regular retail prices, but I love perusing their clearance sections for even better deals. Pair that with extra percentages off during sales, and you’d be losing money by not buying! (yes, I know I have a problem.)
Service: (5) The customer service reps here have all been very friendly. Even the dressing room ladies manage to keep their smiles when people come out with piles of unwanted clothes. The cashiers are also super friendly and I love discussing my purchases with them.
Location: (5) This Loehmann’s is right off the Friendship Heights metro so you won’t have to lug your purchases too far. The area is very nice and I’ve never felt unsafe here, even around 9pm.
Overall: (5) Love this place. I’m going to miss it when I leave DC in the spring. I do have one disclaimer though. Discount stores like Loehmann’s is not for everyone. You’ve got to be prepared to do some digging to find the best deals. Not everything you like will come in your size, and some ladies may be turned off by the communal dressing room (they do have 3 private ones though). But if you’re prepared to flip through the racks, you’ll reap the benefits :)

This Loehmann’s is better than the on in SF! It’s pretty small, but they have a great selection of wonderful cheaply priced designer merch that I feasted off of until… I realized I can’t really afford it still. But if you’re like me and you like things that cost hundreds but only have tens, go to Loehmann’s and you’ll still get to look fabulous on a tighter budget.
Here’s what I found:
Ralph Lauren sunglasses that were normally in the low $ 200s range for $ 67 final sale.
Maxstudio cashmere unclosing sweater that was around $ 80. Not sure original price but SOO cozy.
Juicy oversized pullover cashmere, similar to Maxstudio sweater in cost and comfort.
Great winter coats by Betsy Johnson, Michael Kors, Juicy, and more for around a hundred bucks.
Jewelery, headbands, and watches marked down to the 20’s range, instead of ridiculous costs for accessories that I don’t even want to think of.
Steve Madden boots for around sixty bucks. They’re really cute and heeled and I wore them all around the city without a blister… but my feet were a bit sore.
So come here, it’s really worth it.

Wavering between 2 and 3 stars for this location. The selection is very hit-​or-​miss, especially the sale racks. There’s an unusually high ratio of damaged goods here that I wouldn’t expect from any clothing store, let alone a more high-​end discount store like this one. There are deals to be had and brands that satisfy me, but I have to spend at least a good hour in the store to really find/​walk away with something good.
Customer service is not great… the cashiers will sometimes rather chat with each other even when there is a long line forming at the cash wrap. Also, they sign you up for all sorts of things without asking, leaving you to cancel them all when the free trial ends.
Organization seems to be lacking here… stuff is not always (actually, rarely) in the right sale section or size category. Cool if I have the time to browse, but I’m more often disappointed than excited at this Loehmann’s.

Don’t shop here. You’ll try on six formal dresses from the Evening Wear section during a Wednesday lunch break and want to take three home, purchase two, look fabulous in one, return the other, and spend the money you regained on discounted designer perfume. You’ll successfully ignore the jewelry and handbags calling you by name on your way out, but their siren song will stay in the back of your brain days later.
Hypothetically speaking.

First this place sells Men’s clothes as well. Selection is high quality, but there is not too much of it.
Wish they had higher end dress shirts and pants.