14 of My Favorite Boutique Stores in Portland

Portland’s shopping scene is as diverse as its food scene, which is why it may be a little overwhelming for first-timers to decide where to go shopping. From hidden vintage stores to clothing chain retailers to designer boutiques, I love that the city has an ever-evolving retail scene that caters to all your fashion needs. 

Whether you are looking for a high-end piece of clothing, designer makeup, or lifestyle accessories, each neighborhood of Portland is overflowing with boutiques with impressive inventories. Here are my favorite boutiques in Portland, Oregon...

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Frances May

Frances May Boutique PDX

I’m a big fan of this chic boutique featuring a perfectly curated selection of modern clothing, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. Located on Alder Street in Southwest Portland, Frances May has the widest and most diverse inventories in the neighborhood. 

Whether you want to buy colorful knits, independent-designer tops, or loungewear, you can get all kinds of French garb here. At Frances May, you can also find apothecaries, jewels, and homewares. 

They sell articles from many famous designers, including Acne Studios, Busayo, Dehen 1920, Chimala, Carleen, Rachel Comey, Weird Bits, and Lauren Manhoogian, among others. You can visit the boutique every day between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. 

Pros

Sophisticated independent designer tops

Vast variety of French clothes

Exquisite articles from renowned designers

Cons

Limited amount of styles

Service sometimes slow

Nearby Attractions

Urban Creperie

East India Co. Grill and Bar

Library 9th Avenue

Best For Women’s Clothing

Yo Store

Yo Store Portland

A fashion boutique specializing in both modern and vintage clothing for women. Aside from clothing, Yo Store also sells women’s accessories, jewelry, and bags. Inside the store, I think that they have a separate corner dedicated to kids’ and babies’ accessories is a great feature. 

The boutique also features a great variety of housewares, including ceramics, kitchenware, candles, storage crates, art, books, and textiles, among other items. 

If you are ever out downtown shopping with your kids, you must stop by this funky boutique. The store is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. They close an hour early on Sundays. 

Pros

Exquisite collection of stylish women's clothing

One-of-a-kind vintage clothing experts

Unique collection of kids’ accessories

Highly captivating funky interiors

Cons

Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Nearby Attractions

Swagat Indian Cuisine

Salt & Straw Ice Cream

Best For Unique Accessories

Union Rose

Union Rose Portland

A spacious boutique showcasing locally-made clothing, jewelry, and gifts. The retailer also features in-house clothing named Rita Hudson Apparel. The designer creates stylish and versatile pieces for all physiques and ensures that you get a perfect fit by offering free alterations. 

You will also find an impressive array of apothecary, houseware, and accessories at the store. If you are visiting with kids, they will be intrigued to explore the houseware section featuring stickers, art prints, and DIY kits. 

I would suggest though that you browse the handmade clothing from local designers for something really unique. Union Rose is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They close at 4 p.m. on Sundays. 

Pros

Locally designed unique handmade clothing

Renowned in-house Rita Hudson Apparel

Free on-site alterations for consumers

Cons

Limited working hours

Busy at peak times

Nearby Attractions

McDonald’s

Montavilla Farmers Market

PDX Cookie Co.

Best For Jewelry

Wildfang

Wildfang Portland Oregon

A classy boutique featuring an excellent selection of women’s clothing, ranging from casual wear to formal co-ord sets. The chain fashion retailer aims to break gender norms in fashion and society by offering menswear-inspired clothing for women. 

Located in the Pittock Block in downtown Portland, Wildfang sells the most stylish button-ups in the neighborhood. There are very few boutiques in Portland that can outperform Wildfang in casual clothing. You can visit Wildfang daily between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. 

Pros

Excellent selection of women’s clothing

Uniquely crafted stylish button-ups

Elegant collection of jewelry

Cons

Slow service at times

A little pricey

Nearby Attractions

Living Room Theatres

Mother’s Bistro & Bar

Pioneer Courthouse Square

Best For Chic Boutique

Sloan Boutique

Sloan Boutique PDX

Sloan Boutique is a small retailer offering designer clothing, footwear, and accessories for women of all ages. The luxurious boutique serves three locations in Portland: 23rd Avenue in Northwest Portland, southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, and North Mississippi Avenue. 

The cozy retailer curates tons of affordable local brands, ranging from the very recognizable to the little-known. Sloan Boutique does not specialize in a specific style and features a large selection of wearables of all designs for all ages. 

All branches of the boutique are open Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. They open an hour early and close an hour early on Saturdays and Sundays, respectively. 

Pros

Exceptional designer clothing and footwear items

Diverse collection for all age groups

Chic vibe

Cons

Higher than average prices

Nearby Attractions

Hotel Deluxe

Witch’s Castle

Pittock Mansion

Best For Great Brands

Adorn

Adorn Portland Oregon

A luxurious clothing store with four brick-and-mortar locations in Portland: Lake Oswego, southeast Division Street, northeast Fremont Street, and southwest Washington Street, all of which have different timings for every day. 

Adorn features an impeccably curated selection of women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories in an elegant setting. The ambience in the store is amazingly posh and worth a visit for design only. The boutique also offers a limited selection of gifts, including gift cards, water bottles, beauty items, books, and jewelry. 

Pros

Appealing and upscale setting

Elegant selection of jewelry and gifts

Multiple brick-and-mortar locations in Portland

Cons

Often closed at unusual times

Sometimes slow service

Nearby Attractions

Portland Japanese Garden

Oaks Amusement Park

 

Best For Funky Outlet

Frock Boutique

Frock Boutique Portland

An independent retailer featuring an eclectic selection of affordable, quaint apparel from local designers of Portland. Located on Alberta Street in Northeast Portland, Frock Boutique is the best place to get yourself something new and exciting to wear. 

At Frock Boutique, you’ll find an extensive selection of accessories for women, men, and kids. If you are visiting the area with your family, drop by the store and get your children something colorful for their next birthday.

Frock Boutique is open Thursdays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Pros

Eclectic collection of independent designer wear

Must-go place for kids’ accessories

Economical and budget-friendly

Locally inspired quaint apparel

Cons

Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Service sometimes slow

Nearby Attractions

Tin Shed Garden Cafe

Bye and Bye

Tiki Tea

Best For Consignment Shop

Modo Boutique

Modo Boutique Portland

Modo Boutique is a cozy retailer that stocks a broad-ranging assortment of women’s clothes, shoes, and accessories. 

While there are many nice boutiques on Alberta Street, Modo Boutique is worth visiting for the ambience only. They sell a carefully curated selection of fabulous designer pieces in a comfortable setting. They also sell beauty products, edibles, and scents. You can visit Modo Boutique daily between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. 

Pros

Exquisitely curated designer consignment shop

Broad-ranging assortment of women’s accessories

Modernist interiors with appealing infrastructure

State-of-the-art women beauty products

Cons

Service sometimes slow

Exchange policy

A little pricey

Nearby Attractions

Pine State Biscuits

Alberta Rose Theater

New Seasons Market

Best For Quality Clothing

Oxalis

Oxalis Portland Oregon

A women-only boutique carrying a wide variety of wearables from local designers. The boutique features immaculately organized displays of knits, tops, shirts, neutrals, jeans, dresses, skirts, and other clothing items in both contemporary and vintage styles. 

They also offer an excellent variety of accessories, including scarves, belts, hats, sunglasses, and jewelry, among others. You can visit Oxalis on all days of the week except Sundays. They are open daily between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. They close an hour early on Fridays. 

Pros

Locally-inspired women-only boutique

Contemporary and vintage-themed apparel

Immaculately organized displays of neutrals

Commendable variety of accessories for women

Cons

Limited working hours on Fridays

Vibe might not suit everyone

Not for the budget-friendly shoppers

Nearby Attractions

The Freakybuttrue Museum

Matador NW

Wallace Park

Best For Old-World Charm

Fyberworks Boutique

Fyberworks Boutique Portland

Fyberworks Boutique is a long-established boutique offering locally designed wearables for women, made with natural fibers. 

While there are many boutiques in the Hawthorne district, Fyberworks Boutique stands out because of its line-up of locally-made jewelry. The shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Sundays, they are open between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. 

Pros

Exquisite collection of jewelry

Locally designed apparel for women

Exceptional variety of natural fibers wearables

Cons

Limited working hours on Sundays

Some items are hard to find

Nearby Attractions

The Whole Bowl

Next Level Burgers

Golden Ratio Healing Arts

Best For Casual Clothes

House of Lolo

House of Lolo Portland Oregon

A retailer stocking a meticulously curated selection of women’s clothing. If you are looking for indie wear or clothes in breezy styles, there is no boutique better than House of Lolo in Portland. 

With a cozy storefront and an upscale interior, House of Lolo offers an amazing shopping experience to its customers. They also sell a wide range of housewares, including pillows, throws, decor, furnishings, utensils, hardware, and artwork, among other items. It is the only boutique on the list that’s open 24/7. 

Pros

Meticulously curated selection of casual wear

Eye-catching upscale interior design

Variety of houseware and furnishing items

Cons

Higher than average prices

Limited variety of clothes

Nearby Attractions

Palms to Pines Shopping Centre

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

SEPHORA

Best For Hip Designs

Tumbleweed

Tumbleweed Portland

A casual, comfortable boutique offering women’s clothes, locally-designed jewelry, and home decor. They have an in-house fashion line, kara-line, that specializes in indie clothes for women.

What started as a backyard dress shop in 2000 has become a famous clothing retailer featuring a great variety of wearables, including tops, sweaters, dresses, jeans, clogs, and jumpsuits, among many others.

Located on Alberta Street in Northeast Portland, Tumbleweed is open daily between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. 

Pros

Exquisite indie-labeled hip women clothing

Enchanting locally designed jewelry for women

Significant variety of home decor items

Cons

Not the best return policy

Store closes early sometimes

Nearby Attractions

Baba’s Mediterranean Grill

Tin Shed Garden Cafe

Sabin HydroPark

Best For Vintage Styles

Monique’s Boutique

Monique's Boutique Portland

Monique’s Boutique is a stylish, little-known boutique selling women’s wear in both modern and vintage styles. It is located in the Gregory Lofts, a condominium complex in Northwest Portland. 

You’ll find a wide variety of high-end women’s clothing products at Monique’s. It is open Tuesdays through Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Pros

Uniquely designed stylish interiors

High-end variety of women’s clothing

Contemporary apparel with a vintage touch

Cons

Higher than average prices

Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Nearby Attractions

Japanese American Museum of Oregon

Ground Control Arcade & Bar

Best For Retro-Style Clothes

Naked City Clothing

Naked City Clothing Portland

A quirky retailer specializing in retro-style clothing for women. Located on Belmont Street in Southeast Portland, Naked City Clothing may be the only boutique in the neighborhood with such a diverse and large inventory.

The store displays an outstanding variety of accessories, including sunglasses, purses, jewelry, belt buckles, gloves, face masks, hosiery, suspenders, and scarves, among many others. 

In addition to women’s wear, they also have a well-curated assortment of men’s wear. Naked City Clothing is open Wednesdays through Sundays between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. 

Pros

Uniquely quirky and funky

Retro style clothing for women

Well-curated assortment of men’s wear

Cons

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Plus sizes aren’t always available

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