Alterations • Sizes 0 – 24 • Petite to Plus

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Shop by Occasion · Arlington, VA · DC Metro

Travel and resort wear, for the trip you've been planning


Cruises, beach weeks, river trips through Europe, and a winter escape somewhere warm. A stylist will help you pack a wardrobe that travels well, mixes easily, and looks beautiful wherever you land, in sizes 0 to 18 with alterations in house.

Pale pink button jacket with white wide leg pants, seated on a garden bench

Pack less, wear everything

The best trips start with a suitcase that works. You want pieces that come out of the bag ready to wear, layer for a cold plane and a warm deck, and mix into a different outfit every day without packing a different outfit for every day.

Our personalized service and years of experience are completely free.

That’s the crucial reason to come in. At Crystal Boutique in Arlington, in the heart of the DC metro, you work with one stylist who knows how to build a travel wardrobe. Tell us where you’re going, when, and for how long, and your stylist will show you how they work together. There’s never a charge for any of it.

We dress travelers in sizes 0 to 18, petite and plus, with in-house alterations so everything fits the way it should. Women come to us from across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC, from Arlington and Alexandria to McLean, Bethesda, and Chevy Chase.

Getting there and being there

A good travel wardrobe covers two different jobs. Here’s how we help with each.

Black hooded jacket with a plaid lined hood over a white collared shirt
Planes, trains, and long days

Getting there

Soft knit sets, a cardigan or jacket you can layer on and off, and trousers with a little stretch. Pieces that stay comfortable through a long flight and still look put together when you walk off the plane.

Periwinkle turtleneck sweater with fringed cuffs and hem
Resort, deck, and dinner

Once you're there

Easy dresses, light layers for a sea breeze, and pieces that go from a morning on shore to lunch on deck. A few things that dress up for dinner so you’re never scrambling for an evening look.

Cruise formal night?

Most cruises have at least one dressy evening, and some have several. We’ll make sure you pack for those too. See our cocktail dresses and party looks for ideas that fold into a suitcase.

Made to fit you

The right look depends as much on fit as on style. That’s why an hour in our fitting room beats a week of browsing.

Petite

Proportion is everything at 5’4″ and under. Our stylists and designers know exactly what works for a petite frame.

Plus, to size 18

A real selection in your size, never an afterthought. Our stylists know how to find the shape that flatters you.

Altered to you

The fit is everything. Our in-house alterations make sure what you take home is altered for an exquisite finish.

Designers we carry for travel and resort

Lines chosen because they pack beautifully, from wrinkle resistant knits to cashmere and easy dresses, and shoes you can actually walk in.

See all our designers → or call to ask what’s in now.

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Come see us

Book a fitting, and we'll assign a stylist just for you


Tell us where you’re going, when you leave, and your size when you book, and we’ll have a fitting room ready. Come in a few weeks before you travel if you can, so there’s time for alterations.

Joel

Your personal shopper

Sharika

Color & Styling Expert

Annick

Daytime, Eveningwear

Christie

Personal Shopper Eveningwear & Daytime

Nikki

Personal Shopper Eveningwear & Daytime

Tiggy

Personal Shopper Eveningwear & Daytime

Questions women ask us about travel and resort wear

What should I pack for a cruise?

Easy daytime pieces for shore days, a cover up for the pool, a light layer for breezy evenings on deck, comfortable walking shoes, and one or two dressier looks for formal night. Tell your stylist your cruise line and itinerary, and we’ll help you plan it.

What fabrics don't wrinkle in a suitcase?

Knits are the traveler’s friend. Jersey, ponte, and fine knit cashmere come out of a suitcase ready to wear, and many of our designers build their collections around them.

What should I wear on a long flight?

A polished track suit or stretch trousers with a layer you can take on and off, and shoes that slip on easily. You’ll be comfortable in your seat and still look polished when you land.

How do I pack light for a two week trip?

Choose one color family, then build around a few bottoms and layers that work with every top. Ten or twelve pieces that mix well will give you two weeks of outfits. Your stylist can put that together with you in one visit.

What shoes should I bring for sightseeing?

Supportive, broken in shoes that still look good with your outfits. We carry Frankie4, a line built for comfort and style, so you can walk all day without giving up the look.

Where are you, and is there parking?

We’re at 2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 300, in Arlington, on the third floor above the Starbucks, in the same building as Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Reagan National Airport is one minute away, so we’re an easy stop. Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm. See directions and parking →