OK, "perfect," is a pretty subjective term, but when it comes to my very own shopping needs, the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City truly is a perfect fit. It's got all the stores I like or use regularly...Macy's, Hecht's, Nordstrom, MAC, Banana Republic, Bath and Body Works, Hour Eyes, Kenneth Cole and -- across the street -- Marshall's, Best Buy, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Border's, California Pizza Kitchen. My only complaint is that the very nice African-American card and gift shop closed. There's lots of parking that's quite often free and it's right on the Metro line. Plus, although it's very popular, it never ever gets so jam packed that you want to scream. If you live in the Arlington area or in downtown Washington, this is the mall where you need to shop. Hands down.
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