We may be biased, but shopping at local women’s clothing boutiques for your wardrobe is the absolute best. It is always so much fun to see what unique items business owners choose to stock in their business. When you visit small towns in Michigan, stop into the local shops and you’ll always find something you have never seen before.
But really though, what sets apart local boutiques from big box stores? First and foremost, the people that work in the local shops. The business owners and team in the boutiques are always so fun to connect with, get styled by and engage with. These teams are working hard to bring their brand to life and owning one or multiple physical brick and mortar stores is not for the faint of heart. It is hard work, a LOT of fun and very rewarding to continue serving so many amazing customers. Second, we love the curated women’s clothing selections each boutique has to offer. Each buyer has such a different eye and style to their store, so you know there will be unique clothing styles that you won’t see at a big box store. Third, most of these small women’s clothing boutiques are owned by someone local, that gives back to the community. We love that part! Being able to directly put dollars back into local fundraisers, non-profits and give back to organizations making a difference in our communities is truly amazing.
Michigan has a wide variety of clothing boutiques all over the state. From Grand Rapids to Detroit, you can find so many options that fit your style, budget and wardrobe. Ferne Boutique is so lucky to be located in Michigan alongside so many other women owned boutiques and recommend that you check out these stores to see what the boutique hype is about here in Michigan!
Savvy Chic Boutique
Located in Grosse Pointe, MI since April of 2015. Lanna Young is the founder and owner of Savvy Chic and has always had a heart for fashion. Offering modern, on trend and comfortable clothing like dresses, blouses and denim, Savvy Chic is a great addition to the east side of Michigan because it’s “big city” feel right in in the heart of Grosse Pointe. Visit Savvy Chic online online at www.savvychic.com.
Kiloh and Co.
Looking for your Michigan gameday gear? Kiloh and Co. is an online boutique and does local pop-ups. From crewnecks to hats and t-shirts, Kiloh and Co. offers uniquely designed apparel supporting sports teams in Michigan. For Fall, you can catch their Detroit Lions, University of Michigan and Michigan State apparel drops. Act quickly though, Kiloh styles sell out FAST! You don’t want to have FOMO, so follow them on Instagram and visit their next pop-up shop.
Avabelle Boutique
Founded in 2015 by Randee Garrett, Avabelle is located in Plymouth, MI with a pop-up style store as well as ecommerce store. Randee personally styles and curates every clothing piece in the boutique and shows how to style the Avabelle collections on her weekly Instagram live shopping events. Follow Avabelle on Instagram so you can see when their next pop-up will take place!
Lee and Birch
A West Michigan staple with 5 (holy wow!) women’s clothing boutique locations in Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, Kalamazoo, Rockford and St. Joseph. Lee and Birch offers high quality clothing and accessories with the most up to date trends. Check out any of their west Michigan locations for the latest Sorel styles, dresses and sweaters or visit online at leeandbirch.com.
Good Neighbor
Good Neighbor is nestled in Parker’s Alley behind the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit, MI. Offering both women’s and men’s clothing, Good Neighbor believes in clothes made by people who are valued and rewarded are good for everyone. Supporting brands that have a purpose and local labels who are offering inclusivity are what you will find at Good Neighbor. In women’s you will find dresses, amazing local jewelry brands and Levi’s Jeans which are also available for men. You can also shop Good Neighbor in Indianapolis, Indiana at their second location. Visit Good Neighbor in Detroit at 1435 Farmer St. #115.
Faircloth Boutique
Faircloth is all about color, sparkle and shine. Located in West Village in Detroit, MI, Faircloth has your sequins, bright colors, and fun prints ready to wear. Faircloth Boutique is located at 8001 Kercheval Avenue in Detroit, MI across from Sister Pie and Marrow or online at faircloth.boutique.
Brass and Oak
A brand new boutique located in downtown Brighton, MI, Brass and Oak has a variety of cute sweaters, dresses and a mommy and me collection with adorable shirts for the kiddos/babies. You will also find candles, jewelry and other accessories at Brass and Oak. Shop in person with them in Downtown Brighton, MI or online at www.shopbrassandoak.com.
V2V
V2V is a lifestyle store with multiple locations in Michigan including a store in Kerrytown Ann Arbor and two stores in Petoskey, MI. V2V offers elegant brands and clothing nurturing elegant simplicity. You can also visit them in Charleston, SC and online at www.shopv2v.com
Bivouac Ann Arbor
Bivouac has been in downtown Ann Arbor for 51 years. Originally an army surplus store, Bivouac has evolved into offering a wide selection of clothing and accessories for both men and women. Streetwear brands, indie designer pieces and popular outerwear brands are what you will find at Bivouac. Visit their store on State Street in Ann Arbor right by the University of Michigan main campus.
Ferne Boutique
If you’re still here, thanks for reading! A little bit about Ferne Boutique, we opened in Bay City, MI In 2015 and have a second location in Downtown Ann Arbor, MI that we opened in December of 2020. We focus on helping people feel confident and comfortable for all of their life events, from work to play. Ferne offers classic, everyday styles with sizing ranging from XS-XXL. Our stylists are here to help you put together versatile outfits for your wardrobe that you will be wearing for years to come. Visit us at 922 Washington Avenue in Downtown Bay City, MI or 217 S Fourth Avenue in Downtown Ann Arbor, MI. We also ship orders nationwide from our website www.ferneboutique.com.