It’s not the heat going to your head. There really are great deals to be had.
What: Sassanova
Why: Forty percent off Johnny Montini, Etro, Hollywould, and other summer shoes and bags.
When: Thru July 31. Mon.-Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1641 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t Reservoir Rd. & Q St. (202-471-4400).
What: Sugar
Why: All summer clothing, including Generra, Tibi, and Michelle Mason is 40 percent off.
When: Thru July 31. Mon.-Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1633 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t Reservoir Rd. & Q St. (202-333-5331).
What: Relish
Why: Marni, Miu Miu, Rogan, Comme des Garçons, and more 30-50 percent off.
When: Thru July 31. Mon.-Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Where: 3312 Cady’s Alley NW (202-333-5343).
What: Romance for the Senses
Why: La Perla, Eberjey, Princesse Tam-Tam, and others 50-75 percent off.
When: July 29-Aug. 12. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1102 King St., Alexandria (703-549-1102).
What: Wink
Why: DVF, Vince, Milly, and then some 30-60 percent off.
When: Thru July 31. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 3109 M St. NW, b/t 30th & 31st Sts. (202-338-9465).
What: Blush
Why: Ya-Ya, Velvet, Rebecca Taylor, and all other summer merch 50-75 percent off.
When: Thru July 31. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1089 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac (301-340-3940).
What: Urban Chic
Why: Sixty percent off Black Halo, Tracy Reese, Wyeth, Catherine Malandrino, and others.
When: Thru July 31. Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1626 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t Reservoir Rd. & Q St. (202-338-5398).