Northern Virginia is lucky to have an abundance of shopping destinations. Check everything off your list at these winning retailers. For even more reader favorites, check out our full list of 2025 Best of NoVA winners.
Children’s Clothing
WINNER: Monday’s Child
This store has been operating in Old Town Alexandria for more than 40 years, and it’s stocked with classic, quality clothing for children ages newborn to size 14. You can also find apparel and shoes for special occasions such as holidays and baptisms, plus books and toys. Alexandria
RUNNER-UP: Pink & Brown Boutique
Alexandria
Clothing Boutique
WINNER: Mode on Main by Mara
This Fairfax boutique carries “pre-loved” and vintage clothing, jewelry, and accessories like purses, belts, scarves, and hats in a variety of styles and brands. It also offers personal styling services and hosts monthly in-store events like styling workshops and private shopping experiences. Fairfax
RUNNER-UP: Monkee’s of Fairfax
Fairfax
Consignment Shop, Adults
WINNER: Wardrobe Rescue
This upscale women’s consignment shop in downtown Vienna curates quality items from thousands of consignors and adds new pieces daily. Follow the store on Instagram to see its latest inventory, which includes clothing, shoes, and accessories from designer brands like Gucci, David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, and Christian Dior. Vienna
RUNNER-UP: Blossom & Buds
Arlington
Consignment Shop, Kids
WINNER: 529 Kids Consign
This store began as a pop-up in Alexandria and has now expanded to a second brick-and-mortar location in Leesburg. Shop for the latest trends in children’s and maternity clothing at discount prices in-store, or follow 529 on Facebook, Instagram, and X to see new daily offerings daily. Alexandria, Leesburg
RUNNER-UP: Lemon Lane Consignment
Falls Church
Furniture
WINNER: Belfort Furniture
This family-owned store offers free, one-on-one design services to help you level up your home décor. Shop the expansive 150,000-square-foot showroom for pieces for every room of your home, including the kitchen, living room, dining room, bedrooms, and home office. Belfort even carries outdoor furniture, rugs, and throw pillows. Sterling
RUNNER-UP: Green Front Furniture
Manassas
Independent Bookstore
WINNER: Bards Alley
Vienna resident Jennifer Morrow opened Bards Alley in 2017 to “create a space where individuals young and old can gather to exchange ideas, receive personalized book recommendations, and discover new titles and local authors.” The popular store also hosts book signings, story hours, school events, and book clubs. Vienna
RUNNER-UP: One More Page Books
Arlington
Independent Gift/Home Décor
WINNER: Botanologica
With a variety of houseplants and botanical treasures, this family-owned shop is a plant-lover’s dream come true. Even if you have less than a green thumb, you can still find decorative pots and vases, home and tabletop décor, candles, jewelry, soaps, and beauty products, all inspired by nature. Falls Church
RUNNER-UP: Senpai’s Corner
Herndon
Jewelry
WINNER: Ketterman’s Jewelers
This family-owned jewelry store has been serving the Leesburg area and beyond since 1998. It carries pieces from 150 jewelry designers and more than 50 gift lines, so you’re sure to find a treasured piece for yourself or a loved one. The shop also offers jewelry repair, custom designs, and engraving. Leesburg
RUNNER-UP: Washington Diamond
Falls Church
Lingerie
WINNER: Trousseau
Visit this store for a professional bra fitting and see what a difference the right fit can make. Trousseau carries more than 160 sizes of bras in styles that are smooth, lacy, wireless, strapless, and more. It has an impressive 4,500 bras in stock at any time and also offers high-quality lingerie and sleepwear. Vienna
RUNNER-UP: Best Rack Around
Leesburg
Outdoor Shopping District
WINNER: Mosaic District
Mosaic has become a vibrant, NoVA shopping, dining, and entertainment district. You can shop at the 30-plus retailers that include international brands mixed with independent boutiques and refuel at one of the dozens of food options. Catch a movie at the Angelika Film Center, get creative at a paint bar, or get pampered at a barbershop, salon, or spa — all in one convenient destination. Fairfax
RUNNER-UP: Fairfax Corner
Fairfax
Record Store
WINNER: Mobius Records
For more than a decade, this Fairfax City record shop has specialized in new releases and reissues. If you want to keep up with its latest additions, the store posts new inventory updates on its social media sites every Friday. Mobius also sells posters, hoodies, and hats, plus dozens of band T-shirts. Fairfax
RUNNER-UP: CD Cellar
Falls Church
Vintage Clothing Boutique
WINNER: Nostalgia
Nostalgia’s inventory of vintage clothing, antique furniture, and home décor is always changing, so you never know what treasures you may find. It also offers personal shopping services, and in addition to women’s clothing and accessories, there’s a great selection of bow ties, ties, and socks for men. Purcellville
RUNNER-UP: Mode on Main by Mara
Fairfax
Vintage Home Finds/Antiques
WINNER: Lucketts Store
Housed in a building that was previously a general store, post office, and family farmhouse, it’s fitting that Lucketts Store sells hip, eclectic, vintage furnishings and home accessories that have a story to tell. The three-story building and its outdoor pavilions are home to 25 vendors, award-winning designers, and one-of-a-kind pieces that are updated daily. Leesburg
RUNNER-UP: Nostalgia
Purcellville
Feature image courtesy Monkee’s of Fairfax
