“They know how to dress professional women” at this "fun" circa-1988 Dupont Circle boutique, where a “curated selection" of feminine, "fashion-forward" clothing overseen by “helpful” staffers means you could “walk in a schlump and walk out dressed to kill”; yes, it can be “a bit intimidating from a price standpoint”, but “good sales” ensure the deep-pocketed can “develop a whole look” here.
A walk past the store is all it takes to know that this shop is a tad different. Its windows and racks show off whimsically feminine fashions by new American, French, and Italian designers. Access the website to find out about upcoming events; Betsy Fisher often hosts an evening cocktail hour to introduce a new line or inventory.
Follow your ears to this friendly neighborhood bar, which attracts a lively three-generation crowd. When the door swings open at night, deafening music -- usually blues, bluegrass, rock, or jazz -- spills out. Downstairs is the Cantab Underground, which has its own schedule, including a poetry slam every Wednesday.