Best of 2009 Interview: Jennifer Donohue, Owner of Treat

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» EXPRESS: What's your favorite shopping neighborhood?
» DONOHUE: Well, I'm biased: I live in Old Town, which, I think, has developed into a really neat shopping neighborhood in the past couple of years. The 14th and U streets corridor is similar, with independently owned, eclectic shops side by side.

» EXPRESS: What's the best way to shop in Old Town?
» DONOHUE: A lot of people just walk up and down King Street, but so many of the more interesting stores are on the side streets. You'll find a whole wealth of stuff — home goods, fashion, coffee shops.

» EXPRESS: Which stereotype about Washington fashion do you think is the most outdated?
» DONOHUE: The boxy, boring, stuffy suit. It's a cliche, but Michelle Obama is such a good example of how you can wear things that are still appropriate but a little more fashion-forward, too.

» EXPRESS: What one piece of fashion advice do you have for Washingtonians?
» DONOHUE: Don't be afraid to take more chances with what you wear, especially with color. You can completely transform an outfit with a chunky necklace or fun pair of shoes.

» Best Indie Women's Boutique: Treat

» Explore a full list of the year's winners at the Best of 2009 index.

Written by Express contributor Katie Knorovsky
Photo by Lawrence Luk for Express