Chicago's Best Women's Clothing

Women’s clothing in fun and funky styles for fashion-conscious gals seeking unique looks.

Reviews:

• “Best Boutique Experience in the City”
• “Awesome sales!!!”
• “The best!!”
• “I LOVE this Store!!!!”

Tips: Brands include Acrobat, Burn and Violet, Ed Hardy, Hudson, Soda Blu and To The Max.

Exhibit

Don’t let the strip mall fool you: This small boutique is full of original girly girl clothes.

Reviews:

• “Love this place”
• “Awesome Online Retailer!!”
• “Cool boutique”
• “Great store”
• “Great clothes at a great price”

Tips: Flip through the sale rack, located just right of the entrance, where ponchos, dazzling shirts and slim-lined pants are 50 percent off.

Plein Aire

Fashion-conscious women add flair to their wardrobes at this chic Gold Coast boutique.

Reviews:

• “Only She offers a unique shopping experience.”
• “Great store, great products, great location, great service”
• “Never, ever, ever again”
• “Style and substance…ABSOLUTELY!”
• “great staff location and fabulous clothes what more can you ask for”

Tips: Check the Only She website for information on trunk shows and other in-store events.

Only She

Discreet Old Town boutique carries lingerie, jewelry and erotic accessories.

Reviews:

• “Bra Shopping can be fun”
• “Expensive, but worth it!”

Tips: The store regularly hosts bachelorette and divorce parties where women bring in their own wine and appetizers to enjoy while they try on lingerie. Brides can receive 10-percent discounts during such events. Call for more details.

Wildflowers Lingerie or email Wildflowers Lingerie

Winning designer brings a blend of her own fashions and locally culled, ready-to-wear clothing to the Armitage corridor.

Reviews:

• “Gorgeous quality made clothes”

Tips: The store also stocks items like pillows from Steven Rosengard of Project Runway fame.

Eclectica or email Eclectica

Modern, local and limited women’s clothing and accessories along Wicker Park’s busy portion of Division Street.

Reviews:

• “Habit=Love”
• “Fun fashions, more for the young”
• “Best Trendy Boutique”
• “Best Shop Ever”
• “Indie designs in comfy atmosphere”

Tips: Owners are plugged into the community: Each month a featured designer is asked to donate items to be auctioned with 100% of the proceeds going to charity.

Habit

Vintage fashionistas with deep pockets dig for casual couture and glamorous gowns.

Reviews:

• “Handbag Heaven”
• “For the less than the retail price”
• “Wonderful Clothing and Accessories; marvelous Mid-west Hospitality”
• “Best Selection of St. John”
• “Avoid Internet Orders!!!”

Tips: In January and July, seasonal merchandise is marked down 40 percent.

The Daisy Shop or email The Daisy Shop

This gallery-like boutique space draws Bucktown shoppers with racks of small-production designer clothes.

Reviews:

• “Best Boutique in Chicago”
• “Very Helpful”
• “Super Cute!”
• “Fun!”
• “my favorite new store in chicago!”

Tips: A “boyfriend rack” for obliging guys in tow features select men’s items like sturdy Filson bags and Nicholas K outerwear.

Roslyn

Savvy women shop at this River North boutique known for its classic-chic attire.

Reviews:

• “Gem In The City”
• “Just Moved to Chicago and Found Lili!”
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• “You will be a Fashion Diva!”
• “Finally, a boutique I feel comfortable in!”

Tips: This shop carries women’s clothing lines such as Serfontaine denim, Ya-Ya, Chaiken, Easel and A Common Thread, plus jewelry and accessories from Jana Feifer.

Lili Boutique

This specialty shop is all about one-on-one wardrobing.

Reviews:

• “Best Independent Designer Selection and Best Customer Service”
• “A Great Independent Store”
• “Customer Service?”
• “Horrible Owner…”
• “BELCOTOM”

Tips: Patrons requiring style hand-holding will find Public I’s consulting approach ideal; others might think it overbearing. Let the sales staff know your preference up front for the optimum shopping experience.

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