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Boston's Best Boutique Shopping

We've heard it before—shop local! Locally owned boutiques are thriving, and we have quite a few good ones here in Boston. Here are some shops that will fit a variety of budgets and styles. - Martini Severin
Basiques boutique Boston
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Basiques

172 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116-2822
857-445-0144
www.basiques.com

The title says it all. This is the place to buy the building blocks of your wardrobe. The prices are a bit high, but these are investment pieces that you will have tailored (this is complimentary) to fit your frame.

Karmaloop boutique Boston
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Karmaloop

301 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115
617-369-0100
www.karmaloopboston.com

Add a little street style and funk to your wardrobe. Karmaloop can be considered for a younger crowd, but there's something in here for everyone. What's more, they carry brands like Crooks and Society that can be hard to find in Boston.

Flock boutique Boston
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Flock

274 Shawmut Ave
Boston, MA 02118
617-391-0222
www.flockboston.com

Flock is founded by a mother-daughter team. You'll find pieces that aren't necessarily offered in other shops in Boston and can stand on their own while adding a bit of character to your wardrobe. They have great window displays too!

Mint Julep boutique Boston
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Mint Julep

6 Church St
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-576-6468

1302 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02445
617-232-3600
www.shopmintjulep.com

Mint Julep is a wonderful place to go for cocktail dresses and of the moment—yet not too trendy---pieces.

Salmagundi boutique Boston
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Salmagundi

765 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-522-5047
www.salmagundiboston.com

Hands down, one of the best accessories store—for both men and women—in Boston. Need a fedora, well, they have some of the best hats (for both men and women) in the city. Need cool jewelry, bag, business card case? Salmagundi's your place.

Uncle Petes boutique Boston
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Uncle Pete's

125 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114
617-391-0895
http://www.unclepetesshop.com

Offering, both men's and women's clothing, Uncle Pete's is a great place to see some of the best clothes the fashion world has to offer. These clothes aren't inexpensive, but they are classic enough to outlast trends.

Uniform boutique Boston
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Uniform

511 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02118
617-247-2360
www.uniformboston.com

Wonderful selection of clothing basics for men.

Bobby From Boston
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Bobby from Boston

19 Thayer St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 423-9299

This here, my friends, is the mother of vintage clothing in Boston. These clothes are in great condition, the staff is friendly...it's like shopping in a relative's closet. The only thing that would make the experience better is if the clothes were free. Don't you worry though, the prices are very reasonable.

Martini blogs on the Boston fashion scene at BeyondBostonChic.com. She goes in search of the latest trends and snaps shots of men and women around the city who really understand style.

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