Don’t have weekend plans? Now you do. As spring collections trickle into boutiques this month, retailers inevitably begin to purge their winter and holiday supply at deep discounts. Here are 13 stores in the area that are having major sales this weekend.
1) Tari
1525 Wisconsin Ave., NW; 202-621-7500
Through the weekend, buy one item at the vintage and consignment boutique and get another for half price.
2) Hysteria
125 South Fairfax St., Alexandria; 703-548-1615
At Hysteria’s Sale Is the New Black event, such popular contemporary brands as DVF, Tory Burch, Rachel Zoe, and more are discounted 30 percent. Through the end of the month.
3) Wink
3109 M St., NW; 202-338-9465
Reveal your birth year to the staff at this girly shop, and get a pair of jeans for that price. For example: 1987 babies score denim for $87. Through the end of the month.
1510 U St., NW; 202-483-0261
Be sure to swing by an ATM before hitting the buy one, get one half off sale at this cash-only vintage spot. Through Sunday.
5) Shoe Hive
127 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria; 703-548-7105
The Shoe Hive’s annual winter sale continues this week through the end of January, offering 30 percent discounts on all winter boots as well as a selection of other shoes and handbags.
6) Lou Lou
Multiple area locations
Neon and winter accessories are discounted 30 to 40 percent, both in-stores Friday evening and ongoing online.
7) Zoe
130 S. Union St., Alexandria; 703-970-6324
The Alexandria boutique’s semiannual sale, which lasts through the end of the month, offers 40 percent a huge selection of merchandise in the store. Beginning January 25, discounts increase.
8) Anthom
The sale section of this edgy online fashion collective boasts an impressive mix of items discounted up to 60 percent. Ongoing.
9) Sassanova
7134 Bethesda La., Bethesda, 301-654-7403; 805 Aliceanna St., Baltimore, 410-244-1114
The chic retailer’s Insane Sale, kicking off Saturday morning, is a blessing for our shoe closets: 50 percent off your first pair, 60 percent off the second, and 70 percent off the third. Discounts decrease gradually through the month.
10) Luna
7232 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, 404-233-5344
During Luna’s Try ’Em and Buy ’Em promotion, you’re automatically entered to win a $50 gift card when you try on a pair of DL1961 denim. If you buy a pair, you’re entered to win a $100 card. Through Sunday.
11) Coco Blanca
122 Waterfront St., National Harbor, 301-567-2002; 210 S. Union St., Alexandria, 703-535-8002
Through Saturday, score 30 percent off all apparel and accessories (excluding jewelry). Also of note: an ongoing, half-off discount on holiday merchandise.
12) Ginger
7114 Bethesda La., Bethesda; 301-664-9242
Ginger’s final winter blowout sale features $25, $50, and $100 racks, with the rest of the store discounted 35 to 50 percent. Today through Sunday.
13) Bishop
815 King St., Alexandria, 703-312-0042
30 percent off all winter and fall items in the store. Ongoing.
Know of a local sale that’s not on the list? E-mail delbasha@washingtonian.com.