Loehmann's

Best for: Eveningwear, coats, and trendy designs at a discount.

The grandmother of discounters still struts her best stuff in the Back Room: sparkly evening separates and edgy sportswear from Moschino and Marc Jacobs, among others. The selection of shoes and bags is great in Rockville. The Friendship Heights store is best for uncovering something current by Theory or Diane von Furstenberg. A word to the modest: While stores have private dressing rooms, you may find yourself in a communal changing room.

Also at 5230 Randolph Rd., Rockville, (301) 770-0030 & at
5333 Wisconsin Ave., NW, (202) 362-4733